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Community Options appoints new chief impact officer
Leanne Morton is the new chief impact officer at Community Options. Morton will oversee training, clinical services and outcome management for Community Options, a national non-profit organization providing housing and employment support to people with disabilities. According to the nonprofit, she will ensure that all programs are in line with...
Princeton students ‘march’ their concerns in support of Chmiel
Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley invites to meet with five students in the march. Nearly 100 Princeton High School students took their concerns about Principal Frank Chmiel’s dismissal straight to the Princeton Public Schools administration offices on Valley Road. The students walked out of the high school after lunch...
Light pollution erasing views of the stars and planets
Have you ever seen the Milky Way? No, not the candy bar – the galaxy we live in!. If not, you’re in good company. Due to light pollution, which is especially widespread in urbanized places like New Jersey, most people can’t step outside and experience the true wonder of the night sky. Glare from artificial lighting is causing a glow in the sky that dims the view of all but the brightest stars and planets.
Jazz sounds coming to the Sourland
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month and the history of African American music in New Jersey with “Jazz in the Sourlands,” a series of special events on Friday April 28 and Saturday April 29. On Friday, SSAAM will hold a concert and...
Homefront’s ArtJam 2023 pop-up gallery launches May 5
A wide selection of styles of original art comes to Princeton this spring to support a worthy cause – helping families in need in Mercer County. HomeFront’s ArtJam 2023 pop-up gallery will feature both the work of undiscovered artists who have been impacted by poverty and homelessness and professional artists.
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 20
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.
People helping people
PenFed Credit Union donates $125,000 to support Rise. PenFed Credit Union, the nation’s second-largest federal credit union, furthered its partnership with Rise, a nonprofit providing services in the Hightstown/East Windsor area, with a $125,000 donation in support of “Rise Powered by PenFed.”. “uRise” is an online hub for...
An official celebration
First auxiliary gym, next up referendum projects and renovations for Cranbury School. Cranbury School officially celebrates its first completed facilities project – the new auxiliary gym. The ribbon cutting ceremony – with blue ribbon and giant red scissors and all – was held inside the new auxiliary gym on...
East Windsor to participate in ‘Operation Medicine Cabinet’
Mayor Janice S. Mironov announced that East Windsor Township will participate in the New Jersey Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsored program “Operation Medicine Cabinet” on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a program offering residents the opportunity to dispose of all unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in a safe manner.
‘We are not going away’
Parents, students rally again in support of Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel. Amid chants of “We want Chmiel, we want Chmiel,” about 100 parents and students rallied April 16 to make it clear that dismissing Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel is unacceptable and they are not going away.
‘If they can do it, I can do it too’
Inaugural TEDxHightstown will feature four successful young speakers May 20. When speakers hit the stage for the inaugural TEDxHightstown, organizers hope their talks will inspire local youth and younger generations build upon or learn new ways to further their own ideas in business, life, education and social media. The local...
Vultures: Nature’s cleanup crew helps ecosystem
To some people, vultures may seem ominous as they search the landscape for dead animals to eat. If those big dark birds are circling above your head or watching you from tree branches, you might be tempted to yell, “Go away, I’m not dead yet!”. Wildlife educators believe...
Solutions: Too many warehouses?
Reports of the building of vast warehouses across Route 1 and elsewhere north of the state in Warren County have been filtering into the news and public consciousness. But with global warming, powerful storms and tornadoes, with the dying off of species of plants, animals, and insects, the warehouse issue seems less urgent, or not the life-and death ones that are the other threats we face.
State agency want families to ‘survive and thrive’
Human Services department helped people through COVID. New Jersey Department of Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman and her staff at the state’s largest agency went through a lot in three years as they helped struggling families get through COVID. But even as the virus wanes, the department looks forward...
East Windsor Police blotter
A 41-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence, careless driving, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane after his car left the roadway and struck a tree on Abbington Drive April 8. He allegedly showed signs of impairment and was arrested. He was processed and released.
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 13
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.
Cranbury streamlines food truck approval process
The Township Committee unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance that makes the approval process for food trucks more efficient. The vote, which took place on April 10, amends the township code to also introduce a one-day permit for mobile food trucks and language for Cottage Food operators (food made in a private residence kitchen).
Stronger rules needed to protect New Jersey’s public lands
New Jersey is the most urbanized and densely-populated state, which is why residents need a top-notch open space preservation program. With the enthusiastic support of voters, the state Green Acres Program has helped protect more than 1.5 million acres since 1961. Billions of taxpayer dollars have been invested in providing...
County Corner: National Borinqueneers Day
In April 2016, the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. And, as part of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress designated April 13 as Borinqueneers Day. Members of the 65th Infantry Regiment fought in both World Wars and the Korean War and were...
Anger is the root of school, mass shootings
Self-serving bills on gun control is not the answer. Another horrendous and devastating act of violence befalls on the school in Nashville, Tenn. The agony, grief and emotional devastation could be seen in the live shots of those affected by the tragedy. Since the Columbine shooting in 1999, I have...
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