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HomeFront seeks to collect 500,000 diapers by Mother’s Day
How do you collect 500,000 diapers and baby wipes in five weeks? One box at a time. That’s the goal that HomeFront has set to collect by Mother’s Day on May 12 to help families that cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the...
‘Small businesses represent the life-blood’
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners announced they will partner for a second phase with UCEDC, a non-profit Economic Development Corporation, to establish a 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County. The program will allow Mercer County businesses to apply for affordable...
Hillsborough Police: Man found unresponsive may have suffered medical issue
A 66-year-old Hillsborough resident, who was found unresponsive near the east bound lanes of Amwell Road, may have suffered a medical issue on April 8, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. The male was discovered by pedestrians in the grass area located between the Shell Gas Station and the...
Susan K. Alcántara, 80
Susan K. Alcántara, 80, of Princeton, passed away on April 4, 2024, at her son’s home in Waco, TX, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York City in 1944, Susan and her twin sister grew up in Allentown, PA. She attended Ithaca College where she graduated with a degree in physical therapy. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Princeton where she worked at Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center’s original location on Bayard Lane. She met her husband José at Merwick in 1971, and they were married in the chapel there two years later.
Bordentown Regional School District faces state aid cuts
The Bordentown Regional School District is facing a number of reductions in staff positions and programs due to a possible state aid reduction of $1.61 million, according to a district presentation of the 2024-25 tentative budget. The state aid numbers were announced on Feb. 29. The Bordentown Regional School District...
Shy, elusive bobcats rebounding in New Jersey
You might think a biologist who’s spent nearly two decades researching bobcats in New Jersey would spot these native wildcats on a regular basis. If so, you’d be wrong!. “For me, without cheating (by tracking a bobcat wearing a radio collar), I think I’ve seen a bobcat in the wild only three times,” said Gretchen Fowles, a biologist with the state’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP).
Hillsborough police warn of increase in mail thefts
With increasing mail thefts, Hillsborough Township police are reminding residents to be aware of the type of mail they put in their mailbox and retrieve their mail in a timely manner. The most recent mail theft occurred on March 20. At approximately 11:18 a.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department received...
Hopewell Township house destroyed by fire
A fire ripped through a house on Cleveland Road, between Pretty Brook Road and Carter Road, April 4, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. Police were notified of the fire at 10:45 a.m. by a passing motorist. When police officers and firefighters arrived, they found the house fully engulfed...
Manalapan man charged with drug offenses
A 30-year-old Manalapan man was charged with drug offenses and other violations after he was stopped by police for several traffic violations on Route 33 on March 11, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The man allegedly provided false information to the police officer, who discovered that he was...
East Windsor Police blotter
A 64-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after he was stopped for a traffic violation in the area of Route 33 and Milford Road April 1. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant from Franklin Township. He was processed and released. A...
Hopewell Township Police blotter
A set of Apple Airpods, valued at $200, was reported stolen from a patient’s room at Capital Health Systems – Hopewell Campus March 30. The victim woke up and reached for the Airpods, but they were missing. A Titusville woman was charged with driving under the influence, reckless...
‘I am glad I could help educate the town’
Over 50 people learned the basics of emergency preparedness in their homes with emergency boxes, fire escape plans, and understanding common first aid symptoms thanks to Kathleen O. of Hillsborough Girl Scout Troop 60143. Inspired by the struggles that the township faced through Hurricane Ida in 2021, Kathleen decided to...
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 5
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Princeton acquires donated land for passive recreation
The Princeton Council has accepted the donation of a 10-acre wooded parcel of land on River Road, next to the Princeton Church of Christ congregation. Thompson Realty Co. of New Jersey LLC offered to donate the vacant parcel to the town. The Princeton Council accepted, and approved an ordinance to accept the donation at a meeting in February.
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