Jamesburg, Monroe ready for Memorial Day. By: Al Wicklund    Veterans will hold Memorial Day services and a parade Monday honoring deceased comrades and previous generations of veterans who served their country in time of war.    Hank Dobenski, commander of American Legion Star Post 127, said Thursday the Memorial Day services will begin at 7 a.m.…

Depelteau is top scorer in first-ever states win By: Bob Nuse    On Tuesday, it was Valerie Depelteau’s turn.    All season long the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North girls’ lacrosse team has shown that on any given day, any number of players could light up the goal. Some days it might be Noelle Musco or Laura Traszko.…

Ward Street residents presented a plan to the Borough Council that would close the road’s bridge to all but pedestrian traffic. By: Scott Morgan    HIGHTSTOWN — Traffic has long been a problem for many borough residents. Monday, some of them offered an option around it.    An entourage of East Ward Street residents presented a plan…

A public hearing will be held June 25. By: Jennifer Potash    The Princeton Borough Council voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce the 2002 municipal budget, which carries a 3.5-cent increase in the tax rate.    The public hearing on the $18.5 million budget will be held June 25.    The proposed municipal tax rate is 67.5 cents per…

Middlesex County buys 17.4 acres of open land on Schoolhouse Road. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — The Middlesex County Board of Freeholders last week authorized the purchase of 17.4 acres of open land on Schoolhouse Road.    Jane Leal, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority’s director of administration, said the acreage will be part of the extension…

All elementary ESL students will attend the Rogers School and all elementary bilingual students will attend the Drew and Black schools starting in September. By: Chris Karmiol    Confident that it will enhance education for the East Windsor Regional School District’s expanding English as a second language and bilingual populations, Ken Boardman, ESL program supervisor, introduced…

Letter to the editor To the editor:    As friends of Dr. Abalos and his wife, we would like to share what we know of these generous and erudite community members and also to express our opinion. While we wish we could express our feelings on canvas, since that seems to signal respect, we hope that…

Letter to the editor To the editor:    Not many of us vote in primary elections, thinking, "How often does it matter?" Well, if you live in Hightstown, this one matters. The mayoral election in Hightstown may be decided by the June 4 Democratic primary, since the only two declared candidates are competing on that ticket.…

Plainsboro project would offer a charming, small-town feel with a variety of uses and a public square. By: Gwen Runkle    PLAINSBORO — The Planning Board gave a thumbs up this week to Sharbell Development Corp. to complete its plans for the township’s long-awaited Village Center.    On Monday night, Sharbell officials presented the board with a…