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Your Health is on the Ballot

You might think that your doctor has more important things to do than encouraging you to vote. Yes, we are exhausted. But many of us have you- and your trip to the polls- at the forefront of our minds right now. That’s why an internist and a cardiologist are spending Sunday afternoon working on this […]

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Experience the Heartfelt Stories of Jersey Through ‘Dancing Together: A Ballad’ Art Exhibition

Dancing Together: A Ballad is bringing art, stories, and community together in Jersey. Finnish artist Kaarina Kaikkonen, known for turning everyday items into amazing art, teamed up with ArtHouse Jersey for this special project. It started as an outdoor display over Charing Cross in St Helier and is now being changed into an indoor exhibition […]

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New Law Targets Books Banned in New Jersey and Protects Librarians

New Jersey is working to pass the Freedom to Read Act. This act aims to limit book bans in schools and libraries while also protecting librarians from lawsuits over the books they provide. This bill, now heading to Governor Phil Murphy, supports libraries in providing diverse content without legal threats and allows local communities to […]

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East Orange School District Faces $25 Million Budget Crisis, Layoffs, and Potential State Intervention

The East Orange School District is facing a serious financial problem, which has led to many staff losing their jobs, protests from the community, and involvement from state officials. Due to this financial strain, the school district has a $25 million budget gap, forcing difficult choices that affect students, parents, teachers, and the entire community. […]

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‘We have an obligation to innovate responsibly’

The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to foster conversations about AI innovation in New Jersey, but also AI in areas of work force development to health. The summit, which was hosted by Princeton University on campus, in partnership with Gov. Phil Murphy and the […]

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2024 New Jersey Election Overview: Critical Races, Polls, and Voting Day Details

Election Day in New Jersey will be on November 5, 2024. All state offices will be closed that day, meaning state employees can vote while the polls open. Some cities, such as Newark, Hoboken, and Long Branch, will also close their offices. Thus, for families with school-aged children, it’s a good idea to check with […]

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From NIMBY to YIMBY: A Historical Approach to Transforming New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Policies

In 1975, the state of New Jersey passed the Mount Laurel Doctrine, a constitutional obligation requiring all NJ municipalities to provide their fair share of affordable housing. As NJ prepares to enter yet another cycle of affordable housing policy nearly three decades later (with the implementation of its Fourth Round), the sociocultural sentiments immersed within […]

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Inside the Bribery Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez – Prosecutors Highlight His Wife’s Finances

Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways: The Alleged Bribes and Key Witnesses Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s […]

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Hit the ‘trail’ and learn about New Jersey’s Black history

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to go to medical school. Undeterred, he learned to make botanical extracts from native plants, and studied books on anatomy, physiology, botany and medicine. Still became […]

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Saving money, helping the climate, aiding justice

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about helping to fight climate change by reducing your carbon footprint? Or ensuring that the New Jersey communities most affected by environmental pollution get justice and help? If so, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 44-year-old Rahway man was arrested on outstanding warrants from Elizabeth following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 May 22. A police officer stopped his vehicle for a broken brake light. He was processed and turned over to the Elizabeth Police Department. A 43-year-old Newark man was charged with being an unlicensed driver, driving […]

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Drone unit helps find man charged with assault by auto

A 28-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with two counts of assault by auto and other motor vehicle violations following a two-car crash on Route 133 at 9 p.m. May 12, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The man and his passenger, a 25-year-old East Windsor Township resident, fled on foot and allegedly […]

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Honoring World War II service

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Common calendar, Packet papers, May 24

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel to lead Hightstown Memorial Day Parade

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Walter Conner will lead Hightstown Borough’s Memorial Day parade as its grand marshal when the marchers step off May 27. Conner, who lives in Hightstown Borough, will be front and center of the parade when it kicks off at 9 a.m. The parade starts on Stockton Street near the Grace […]

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Migrating birds from the tropics returning to New Jersey

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” according to a Chinese proverb. But in the avian world, journeys can last well over a thousand miles – and begin with a flap rather than a step! Each spring, birds known as “neotropical migrants” […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 56-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man was charged with having fictitious license plates, driving while his license was suspended, having an unregistered vehicle and failure to exhibit documents following a traffic stop on Route 133 East on May 13. Police determined that the license plates on the Mercedes-Benz he was driving had been registered to a […]

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‘We need both natural lands and playgrounds, sports fields’

In calling for the “preservation” of “half” of New Jersey’s land (https://centraljersey.com/2024/05/06/an-urgent-call-to-preserve-half-of-new-jerseys-land/), Jay Watson and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation are misleading your readers. What they’re including as “preserved land” includes a high portion of playgrounds and sports fields. These are well and good, indeed excellent and much needed, but the article would lead the reader […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, May 17

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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Annual bike drive nets over 150 bikes

Over 150 bikes were donated from all over the county and surrounding area as Mercer County’s Park Commission and Planning Department hosted their fourth annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Mercer County Bike Exchange (BEX) and Boys & Girls Club (BGC). BEX is a volunteer-run organization whose primary objective is to raise funds that support after-school programs […]

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An ‘ode’ to New Jersey’s dragonflies and damselflies

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you’re near a pond, stream, or marsh on a warm day, you may notice quick-flying insects skimming across the water or swooping and darting through the air. When they alight, you may be dazzled by their brightly-colored bodies and double sets of lacy wings. They’re […]

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East Windsor students promote the ‘4 R’s’ in recycling poster contest

Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognized the elementary school winners of the East Windsor Township Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest at a recent Council meeting. The theme of the poster is to promote any or all of the “4 R’s” of the East Windsor Township Recycling Program Logo, which are: Winners from Grades K-2 and Grades […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 33-year-old Hamilton Township man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to maintain lane, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and refusal to submit to a breath test after a police officer observed his vehicle swerving on Route 130 at 11:30 p.m. May 7. He […]

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Depression and suicide risk can intensify in spring and summer

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter and holiday season, depression and suicidal thoughts are actually more common in the spring and summer. For example, pressure to socialize when warmer weather makes it more possible may be particularly stressful for individuals with depression, as […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, May 10

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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An urgent call to preserve half of New Jersey’s land

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is not only the nation’s most densely populated state, it’s also predicted to be the first to reach full build-out – the point where all land has been either developed or preserved. If current trends continue, full build-out could occur by the middle of […]

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Young ‘Swifties’

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 29-year-old Plainfield man was charged with burglary and theft May 2 for allegedly breaking into a car in the Walmart parking lot and stealing a purse. The incident occurred April 8, and was assigned to a detective who identified the suspect. The man was charged on a complaint summons. A 21-year-old Hightstown man was […]

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Juveniles charged with breaking into cars at Windsor Mills development

Three juveniles are facing multiple charges after they allegedly broke into vehicles in the Windsor Mills condominium parking lot April 26, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The juveniles have been charged with burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest in the incident, which was reported at 2:57 a.m. April 26, police said. […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, May 3

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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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 […]

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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 arrested on outstanding warrants from Wildwood […]

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Explore D&R Canal State Park during 50th celebration!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It’s hard to imagine a world in which the fastest way to move freight between Philadelphia and New York City was having mules tow barges along a 70-mile canal connecting the Delaware and Raritan rivers. But that world existed when the Delaware & Raritan Canal opened […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, April 26

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 20-year-old Maspeth, N.Y., man was charged with theft April 17 for allegedly using a victim’s credit card to buy items in New York. The victim received a fraud alert from their bank on March 29. A detective identified the suspect and charged him on a complaint summons. A 34-year-old East Windsor Township resident was […]

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Brooklyn man charged with narcotics possession

A 38-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man was charged with drug possession after a police officer responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Windsor Center Drive April 13, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The officer met with the driver and determined there were no issues with the vehicle, but the man showed signs […]

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She said ‘no’ to the bullies

State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so – dubbed “The Freedom to Read Act” – has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset) and state Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex and Hudson) introduced the bill in the state Senate on Jan. 29. It was referred […]

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The ‘Ivy League’ look is unhealthy for your trees!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees so covered with ivy that they look like totally different life forms? In a way they are – because if the ivy continues to grow unchecked, the trees themselves might not live much longer. Trees laden […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, April 19

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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‘There’s a lot of work still ahead’

It has been 100 days since Mercer County Executive Dan Benson was sworn into office on Jan. 1. “When we took office, the county faced considerable challenges,” Benson said. “The 2022 county audit wasn’t complete, several key financial statements needed corrections, and a key county bond was near its expiration. “In our first 100 days, we have put Mercer County on stable footing. We have an experienced […]

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‘We have the resources to end poverty if we wanted to’

An evening inside the Princeton University Friend Center turned silent when 20-minutes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech filled an auditorium as part of an event to not just reflect but have a conversation on King’s economic vision. King’s speech played on April 3 at the Friend Center, which […]

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Traffic safety

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Warmer winters shift plant growing zones

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Most longtime New Jerseyans – especially gardeners and growers – have noticed that winters have gotten milder over the last few decades. Cold weather seems to arrive later, and the Garden State gets fewer days of truly frigid, bone-chilling weather. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 34-year-old East Windsor Township woman was arrested on outstanding warrants from Robbinsville, Cranbury and Mount Laurel townships after a police officer stopped to investigate a vehicle parked on the shoulder on Route 130 near Hickory Corner Road April 9. She was processed and turned over to the Cranbury Police Department. A 26-year-old Florida resident […]

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Trenton man charged with weapons offense and assault

A 25-year-old Trenton man has been charged with a weapons offense and assault after he allegedly pulled out a knife and refused to obey police commands, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer responded to the Colonade Motel on Route 130 to investigate a disturbance April 3, police said. When he arrived, […]

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East Windsor Township Police: Man throws brick at house

A 33-year-old East Windsor Township man has been charged with criminal mischief and weapons possession after allegedly tossing a brick at a house, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer was sent to an Enfield Drive home at 4:25 a.m. April 4 to investigate a person who was creating a disturbance. The […]

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Former president of Hightstown Rams Youth Football and Cheerleading charged with theft

The former president of the Hightstown Rams Youth Football and Cheerleading group has been charged with theft for allegedly withdrawing money from the association’s checking account, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The former president, who lives in Hamilton Township, was charged April 4 in connection with unauthorized withdrawals from a bank on Alexander […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, April 12

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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‘It’s an absolutely gorgeous place’

The Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition is in its sixth year capturing the “unique, mysterious, and charming characteristics” of the Pinelands. Richard Lewis, chair of the exhibit’s Steering Committee, has been photographing the Pines for 20 years. He said every year he is amazed by the entries that are submitted. “For most people on their […]

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‘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 access to capital by dedicating an additional $240,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]

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Shy, elusive bobcats rebounding in New Jersey

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation 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 […]

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Rainbow Flower Art

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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 wanted on an outstanding warrant […]

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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 38-year-old Union City resident was […]

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Towns feel 4.7 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake that measured 4.7 magnitude was reported at 10:23 a.m. April 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered in Lebanon in Hunterdon County, but its effects were felt statewide including Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Buildings shook and windows rattled. Police departments in Cranbury, Princeton, Lawrence Township, Hopewell […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, April 5

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to receive the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award

U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will be presented with the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award at Womanspace’s 28th annual awards dinner May 30. Watson Coleman, who is a Democrat, has represented New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District since 2015. The 12th Congressional District includes Princeton, Montgomery Township, Rocky Hill Borough and West Windsor Township. It also includes […]

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Jigsaw puzzle experts

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Can New Jersey cities become more ‘spongy’ and green?

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ever heard of a “sponge city?” Sponge cities are urban areas with a superior ability to absorb rainfall and prevent flooding, thanks to abundant natural features like trees, lakes, and parks – and good infrastructure design. As climate change brings warmer temperatures, and stronger and more […]

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NYC man charged with identity theft and drug charges

A 35-year-old New York City man is facing multiple charges, including identity theft and drug offenses, after he allegedly attempted to cash a fraudulent check at the Provident Savings Bank on Route 130, March 7, according to the East Windsor Police Department. He allegedly tried to cash the fraudulent check using a fraudulent driver’s license, […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 21-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with possession of prohibited weapons/devices and having an unregistered vehicle following a motor vehicle stop in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot on Route 130 on March 26. The officer observed a hollow point 9mm bullet in the glove compartment, and a search of the vehicle turned up […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 29

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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‘President Grover Cleveland left a legacy of service’

Commemorating the life and achievements of former President Grover Cleveland, soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, local officials and residents gathered together for an annual wreath-laying ceremony at his grave inside Princeton Cemetary. On his birthday of March 18, Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and […]

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‘An adaptive mess’

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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 Windsor Township woman was charged with […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 22

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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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 […]

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Winter’s sounds of silence soon to be broken

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation 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 […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 15

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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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 an open container of alcohol […]

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The many benefits of preserved green space

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation 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 […]

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A display of artwork

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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 to choose between paying for […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 8

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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‘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 called the “Art of Contemplating Spirituality and […]

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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 the official record keeper of all Notices of Lis Pendens. A Notice […]

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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. The […]

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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’ license and credit card, police […]

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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 68-year-old Dayton man was charged […]

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Migratory animals face sharp declines: New U.N. report

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Every year, billions of the world’s animals make incredible journeys over land and sea to breed and find food. Some of these species – including songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, whales, sharks, sea turtles, fish, and monarch butterflies – travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 1

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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‘Regional planning is more essential than ever’

State leaders discussed critical issues facing New Jersey residents with a sold-out crowd as well as a synchronous online audience at the 7th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference hosted by The Watershed Institute. The annual New Jersey Watershed Conference took place on Feb. 23 with “an inspiring and distinguished group of speakers,” according to Watershed […]

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‘Access for us would be number one’

Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) met with YMCA providers, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), local families and officials on the need for federal funding to support child care providers and programs. NJDHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman, representatives of Greater Somerset County YMCA, […]

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Colorpoint Shorthair among dozens of breeds at cat show

Mad King George and General George Washington met head to head – and this time, King George won. Mad King George the cat, that is. Also known as “Legs,” the Colorpoint Shorthair cat won the cat costume contest at the Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. show, held Feb. 24-25 at the New Jersey Army National Guard […]

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‘These voters were disenfranchised’

Eight residents are suing Mercer County election officials for allegedly violating their civil rights during the 2022 general election. They claim their votes were tossed out over technicalities. The lawsuit, which was filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Feb. 14, also claims that votes in the 2022 general election may not have been properly […]

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Hopes soar as New Jersey’s bald eagle population grows

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation As thick snow fell on central New Jersey earlier this week, the bald eagle pair at Duke Farms in Hillsborough showed themselves to be responsible parents-to-be, taking turns keeping the two eggs in their nest warm while the other hunted. When it came time for a […]

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East Windsor Township Police blotter

A 40-year-old Ewing Township woman was arrested on outstanding warrants from Ewing Township and the City of Trenton after the driver of the car in which she was riding was stopped by police for a motor vehicle violation on Route 133 East Feb. 21. She was processed and released. A 32-year-old Trenton man was arrested […]

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Woodbury man charged with drug offenses

A Woodbury Township man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (suspected cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia Feb. 17, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Police responded to Target on Route 571 after loss prevention personnel recognized the 38-year-old man from prior alleged shoplifting incidents. He had not shoplifted when police […]

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Pennsylvania man charged with forgery and identity theft

A 62-year-old Newtown Square, Pa., man who attempted to open a fraudulent bank account at a bank on Route 571 was charged with identity theft and other offenses Feb. 21, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The victim of the identity theft, who lives out of state, called the East Windsor Police Department Feb. […]

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Opening doors to a world of musical possibilities

The “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition,” organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDNFJ), is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th season, they showcased the inspiring journeys of last year’s […]

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‘I’m so grateful’

Share My Meals, a Princeton, New Jersey-based nonprofit, significantly expanded its support to more people in the fight against food insecurity and environmental waste in 2023.  By rescuing nutritious meals from various sources, the organization provided essential support to 1,200 individuals each month, delivering 85% more meals in 2023 than they could in the year before, […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, Feb. 23

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]

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NAACP college chapter established at Rider

A new college chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was chartered at Rider University during a ceremony held on Feb. 7. The ceremony marked the inauguration of four executive committee members and included remarks from distinguished guest speakers, including Rider University trustee and alumnus Judge Marc A. McKithen ’96, […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 25-year-old East Windsor Township man was arrested on outstanding warrants from the Upper Freehold Municipal Court and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office after police were called to investigate a man who was trespassing at the St. James Village apartment building Feb. 14. He was processed and taken to the Mercer County Correction Center. A […]

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East Windsor Township resident found with machete in car

A 38-year-old East Windsor Township resident was charged with possession of a weapon – a machete – for an unlawful purpose following a traffic stop Feb. 4, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer stopped the vehicle after he observed it weaving on Dutch Neck Road at 11:10 p.m. During a search […]

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Man charged with burglary, trespassing at East Windsor Township home

A 33-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with burglary, trespassing and criminal mischief after he allegedly forced his way into an Enfield Drive home through a rear sliding door Feb. 2 according to the East Windsor Police Department. Police responded to the home on the report of the unknown, allegedly intoxicated man at 11 […]

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Breaking down barriers to enjoying nature

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation In an ideal New Jersey, all residents would have equal access to the outdoors and nature, with the joy and health benefits they bring. Unfortunately, there are barriers – some real, some perceived – keeping people out, especially in communities of color. One obvious barrier is […]

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Benson taps Foglio for another term as MCIA commissioner

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson has appointed Christiana Foglio as the newest member of the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA). Foglio, an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, is one of the state’s top economic development professionals. Over the last 30 years she has been specializing […]

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Common calendar, Packet papers, Feb. 16

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties 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 […]