Tag: Delaware & Raritan Canal

  • Mercer, Somerset counties impacted by Tropical Storm Ida

    Mercer, Somerset counties impacted by Tropical Storm Ida

    Editor’s note: As of 4:15 p.m. Sept. 2, Cherry Valley, Princeton Kingston, Alexander, Washington and Rosedale roads in Princeton were reopened.   The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida dumped several inches of rain on Mercer County, resulting in flooding as the Stony Brook, Little Bear Brook, the Shabakunk Creek and the Delaware & Raritan Canal…

  • Flooding in Princeton, Montgomery and West Windsor caused by Tropical Storm Henri

    Flooding in Princeton, Montgomery and West Windsor caused by Tropical Storm Henri

    The remnants of Tropical Storm Henri dumped several inches of rain on Mercer County, resulting in flooding as the Stony Brook, Little Bear Brook and the Delaware & Raritan Canal overflowed their banks in Princeton, West Windsor and Montgomery Aug. 22. Motorists were forced to follow detours after police set up barricades and traffic cones…

  • Opinion: Wearing masks in parks is considerate

    Opinion: Wearing masks in parks is considerate

    I went for a walk on the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Princeton this past Sunday, May 3. There were many joggers, bikers, fisherman, walkers and kids enjoying the great weather, but not one person wearing a mask. I was surprised to see up to five people together and people stopping and talking without masks…