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‘I love seeing this enthusiasm in science’
Whether it was learning about a supercomputer, earthquakes or how clouds form, students and families – through hands-on activities – experienced different areas of science at the second annual “Spring Into Science.”. “Spring Into Science” returned to Princeton University’s campus inside the Frick Chemistry Laboratory building and...
Second phase of Witherspoon Street improvement project complete
With a ceremonial snip of the ribbon, Princeton officials celebrated the completion of the second phase of the Witherspoon Street improvement project April 25. Mayor Mark Freda and Princeton Council members David Cohen, Leighton Newlin and Michelle Pirone Lambros officially re-opened a six-block section of Witherspoon Street, between Green Street and Leigh Avenue.
Somerset County to hold online auction
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners encourages residents to take advantage of an online auction of surplus property that will start at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, and close at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 15. The eclectic mix of surplus items includes vehicles, office equipment, a used Dynavision...
‘This is a big day’
For his 101st birthday, Donald Stern flew around the Bridge towards the Freedom Towers and circled the Statue of Liberty in a small aircraft. The skies are familiar territory for the World War (WW) II Air Force veteran. He flew 32 combat missions in a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 817th Squadron of the 15th Air Force’s 483rd Bombardment Group (H) from January through April 1945. His last combat mission took place on April 24, the day before his 22nd birthday.
Cranbury school board approves $24 million budget
Members of the Cranbury Township Board of Education gave their seal of approval on the $24.6 million budget for operations in 2024-25. The budget was adopted after a public hearing on April 24. In Cranbury, the school tax rate is expected to be 99.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation....
‘We are immensely grateful for their service’
The inaugural Mayor’s Awards is honoring the heroic efforts of first responders across Hopewell Valley. The Mayor’s Awards was established by Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning to recognize and publicly thank members of each division of First Responders who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty in their service to the community.
‘We look forward to sharing our progress’
The Cranbury school district has launched a new webpage for the school’s referendum projects that will keep the everyone updated on construction. The school administration announced on April 25 that the refreshed webpage was ready to go and now accessible at www.cranburyschool.org by selecting the construction updates tab. “At...
Lawrence Township streets in line for repaving
Nine streets throughout Lawrence Township, as well as the parking lot at the south entrance to Central Park, are in line for repaving. The Lawrence Township Council awarded a contract for $779,758.50 to the Richard T. Barrett Paving Co. at its April 16 meeting. The Trenton-based paving contractor was one of five companies that submitted bids.
Princeton University students attempt sit-in at Clio Hall in support of Palestine
Around 200 Princeton University undergraduate and graduate students marked the fifth day of a pro-Palestinian sit-in on campus with an attempt to take over Clio Hall April 29, according to published reports. The pro-Palestinian sit-in began April 25, when students gathered in McCosh Courtyard, next to the Princeton University Chapel....
Hopewell Valley Regional school district adopts 2024-25 budget with tax increase
Hopewell Valley residents will see tax increases after the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education’s adoption of its $102.6 million budget. The budget, which funds school district operations for the 2024-25 school year, was adopted after a public hearing was held on April 29. The budget was introduced in...
Princessville Cemetery comes ‘back to life’ after cleanup
The Princessville Cemetery sits quietly off the roadside on Princeton Pike, across from Lewisville Road, but most of its headstones and grave markers are faded and unreadable. Armed with cleaning solution and some stiff brushes, a group of young people spent a warm Saturday afternoon spraying and scrubbing the headstones in an effort to “bring them back to life” – so to speak.
Robert Merrihew Adams, 86
The Reverend Doctor Robert Merrihew Adams, 86, died peacefully in his home in Montgomery, NJ on April 16, 2024. Bob was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sept. 8, 1937 to Margaret Baker Adams and Reverend Doctor Arthur Merrihew Adams. He is survived by his nephew Prof. James D. Fearon (Teal Derrer) and niece Mary Fearon Jack (Wellborn Jack, III) and great nieces and nephews, Sadie and Ben Fearon, and Sarah, Spencer, and William Jack. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, the Reverend Doctor Marilyn McCord Adams.
Peter E. B. Erdman
A memorial service and celebration of the life of Peter Edwin Bulkley Erdman will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. A long-time resident of Princeton and Stonebridge-at-Montgomery, Peter passed during a brief hospitalization on December 20, 2023. He was 95 years old.
Mercer County offers internship opportunities
Applications are now open for the 2024 Mercer County Student Internship Program. High school and college students who live, or attend school, in Mercer County may apply to a wide range of full-time and part-time internship positions. Internship opportunities are available over the summer from June through Labor Day, with a limited number of spots also available over the Winter Break and Spring Break periods.
Reclaim Your Life with Joint Replacement
It’s a common question from patients who experience hip and knee pain on a regular basis. And while everyone is different, there are certain telltale signs that it’s time to consider a joint replacement. At the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center...
Hillsborough fire calls
On April 26 at approximately 12:16 p.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department responded to 555 Hillsborough Road for a report of a structure fire. Arriving units discovered the front of the home was fully engulfed in flames and heavy dark smoke. The fire quickly spread to the main area of the home prior to the Hillsborough Township Fire Department being able to extinguish the fire. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation by Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) EMS (emergency medical services). The fire is not considered suspicious but remains under investigation by detectives from the Hillsborough Township Police Department and the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety.
East Windsor Township Police blotter
A 37-year-old East Windsor Township man who was involved in a car crash in the parking lot of the Wendy’s fast-food restaurant was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and careless driving at 7:17 p.m. April 23. He was processed and released. A 34-year-old Bensalem man was...
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