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East Windsor Township Police blotter
A 48-year-old Hightstown man was charged with shoplifting for allegedly taking merchandise valued at $43.45 from the Walgreen’s store on March 5. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant from East Windsor Township. He was processed and taken to the Mercer County Correction Center. A 29-year-old East...
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 22
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.
Parents ask school district to adopt definition of antisemitism
School district officials are evaluating whether to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. The request to adopt the IHRA statement was made by parents, some of whom signed a Nov. 21, 2023 letter to school district officials that encouraged the district to address the rise in antisemitism.
School board seeks waiver to allow interim schools superintendent to lead for another year
The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education is seeking a waiver to allow Interim Superintendent of Schools Kathie Foster to continue in that role through June 30, 2025, while it searches for a permanent superintendent. Foster is a retired administrator. State law allows school boards to employ retired administrators in...
Free cable gunlocks available
Ask yourself, is there an unlocked gun in your house? Now is an excellent time to review how you store firearms, especially if children are in your home. Proper storage of firearms plays a vital role in reducing the risk of gun accidents. Keeping them secure protects children and adults by preventing unintentional discharge, accidental gun deaths, suicide, and gun theft.
Cranbury School to begin construction on referendum projects
Cranbury School’s long-awaited referendum projects will officially begin construction this week. Construction is starting after school with the Academic Commons, which is the former school library space, and the Main Office projects on March 22. “Due to the age of certain sections of our school building, some asbestos abatement...
‘This is not by accident’
Cranbury Township’s recycling efforts are being awarded grant funds from the state which is allocating a total of $16.2 million towards municipalities to aid recycling programs and the reduction of waste. The township is one of 30 municipalities that has been awarded more than $100,000 for their recycling performance....
Winter’s sounds of silence soon to be broken
Winter is the northeast’s quiet season, when songbirds go south, many animals hibernate, and people spend more time indoors. On the increasingly rare occasions when a blanket of snow covers the landscape, New Jersey is as silent as it can get, with even our constant drone from traffic muffled!
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 15
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.
Man charged with DUI, damaging patrol car
A 28-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with disorderly conduct, driving under the influence and other offenses after allegedly cursing at a police officer and damaging a patrol car at 8:40 p.m. Feb. 25, according to the East Windsor Police Department. He was also charged with criminal mischief, having...
Cranbury Township joins movement to become a wildlife-friendly community
Cranbury is launching a new partnership with the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program that is committed to creating wildlife habitat throughout its communities. Healthy habitats and healthy communities go hand-in-hand. Too often communities are suffering from pollution, disinvestment, or other challenges that separate people from the natural...
The many benefits of preserved green space
It’s easy to take lands in their natural state for granted. An old forest or beautiful meadow in your town may have “always been there,” but unless the land has been permanently preserved, it may be built upon in the future. New Jerseyans seem to understand the...
Our Future Depends on Affordable Housing — New Jersey Has Opportunity to Lead The Way
As housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the shortage of affordable homes is making life impossible for hard-working families, hurting both low-income families and the middle class. In New Jersey, one in four families spends half or more of their income on their rent or mortgage — often forced...
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 8
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.
‘Bringing all communities together’
Even in difficult times of division on the world stage, the Arts Council of Princeton and Muslim Center of Greater Princeton – through art – have found a way to bring local people of different faiths together to talk about spirituality and what each share. This local event...
Monthly Column: Read Across America
Read Across America, a cherished annual event created by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998, is a celebration held every March 2, and throughout the month of March, which is National Reading Month. Read Across America is celebrated on the birthday of the legendary Dr. Seuss. This year would be Dr. Seuss’ 120th birthday. Dr. Seuss wrote 60 books during his lifetime, each holding a special place in the hearts of readers, who fondly recall their own personal favorite among his books. Two of his most famous books are “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.”
Mercer County Clerk Announces Foreclosure Resources and Information
Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is dedicated to supporting residents through challenging times, particularly those facing foreclosure. In light of the growing concerns surrounding foreclosures, the County Clerk is providing some valuable resources and information to empower individuals and families within the community. The Mercer County Clerk’s office is...
Hightstown Borough seeks nominations for Memorial Day parade Grand Marshall
Hightstown Borough is seeking nominations for a grand marshall to lead the Memorial Day parade, which has been set for May 24. Nominees must live in Hightstown Borough and have served in the military during wartime. Nominations are due March 15. The Memorial Day Committee will notify the chosen Grand Marshall on April 1.
Plainsboro Township men charged in theft of cell phone
Three Plainsboro Township men were charged in connection with the Feb. 16 theft of a cellphone after its owner put it down in the produce section at ShopRite and forgot about it, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Two suspects picked up the cellphone, which contained the victim’s driver’...
East Windsor Police blotter
A 21-year-old Trenton man was charged with auto theft Feb. 27 in connection with the theft of a vehicle that was reported stolen Aug. 26, 2023. The vehicle was recovered in Trenton on Aug. 27. A detective identified the suspect, who was arrested and charged on a complaint summons. A...
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