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Memorial Day

This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, and as we celebrate by getting together with family and friends to enjoy barbeques and parades, let us pause for a moment to remember all those who died in uniform protecting democracy. Additionally, we should all be mindful of how to properly display flags on Memorial […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, May 8

Blood Drives In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders […]

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‘The book is a celebration’

Autism Acceptance Month, observed in April, shines a spotlight on more than awareness. “What Autism Acceptance Month does is shift the conversation from awareness to genuine understanding,” said Courtney Bierman, a board- certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and president and founder of Bierman Autism Centers. “Awareness tells you something exists. Acceptance asks you to welcome it.” […]

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Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Redistrict After Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act

On Wednesday, April 29, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, striking down Louisiana’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and significantly weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, found that the Voting Rights Act did not require Louisiana to create […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, May 1

Blood Drives In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders […]

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New Jersey’s First Measles Case of 2026 Arrives as State Vaccination Rates Fall Short

New Jersey confirmed its first measles case of 2026 on Wednesday, warning residents who passed through two busy public locations earlier this month that they may have been exposed — and doing so at a moment when the state’s own data shows its vaccination coverage is no longer strong enough to stop the disease from […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, April 24

Blood Drives In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders […]

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New Jersey Juvenile Detention Facilities Face $340M in Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits

Two governors made the promise. Federal investigators issued the warning. And for more than four decades, children sent to New Jersey’s juvenile detention system say they were violated by the very staff charged with their care. The New Jersey Training School at Jamesburg and the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility in Bordentown are still […]

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NJ Schools Face Budget Shortfalls Despite Record $22.5 Billion Education Proposal

New Jersey’s school funding formula needs to change — that was the message Education Commissioner Lily Laux brought to the Assembly Budget Committee in Trenton on Wednesday, even as Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration defended a proposed record education budget that still leaves 167 of the state’s 574 school districts facing aid reductions. Sherrill’s fiscal year […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, April 17

Blood Drives In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders […]

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NJ Transit Takes Delivery of First New Rail Car in Decades

New Jersey Transit has taken delivery of its first Multilevel III rail car, a milestone the agency and state officials framed Monday as the beginning of the end for a commuter fleet that has become a symbol of chronic delay. The power car — the first of 374 on order from Alstom — arrived at […]

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National Borinqueneers Day

Since 2021, the United States has celebrated National Borinqueneers Day every April 13. National Borinqueneers Day recognizes the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, for their contributions to the U.S. Armed Forces. On this day, we remember the men of the 65th Infantry for their service, challenges, bravery, and sacrifices during […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Calendar, April 10

Blood Drives In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Blood Program Leaders […]

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Cranbury school board approves tentative budget

The Cranbury Township Board of Education approved a proposed $24.4 million tentative budget for the 2026-27 school year with no cuts to programs or personnel. With the school board’s approval of the tentative budget in its March meeting, the budget now has been submitted to the county superintendent of schools for approval. A public hearing […]

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National Borinqueneers Day

Since 2021, the United States has celebrated National Borinqueneers Day every April 13. National Borinqueneers Day recognizes the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, for their contributions to the U.S. Armed Forces. On this day, we remember the men of the 65th Infantry for their service, challenges, bravery, and sacrifices during […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, April 3

Blood Drives This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red […]

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Rider University maintains accreditation

Rider University will maintain its accreditation status with Middle States Commission on Higher Education. This comes after the school was placed on probation in 2025 because of its shaky financial condition. Rider University received confirmation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that the school will remain fully accredited because of measurable progress that […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, March 27

Blood Drives This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red […]

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‘A beautiful space’

It was a surreal moment for Jennifer Diszler, chief school administrator of the Cranbury School District, as people filled the new Cranbury School Performing Arts Center to see the middle school’s performance of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” on March 6. The performing arts center took years of work and construction. “I went to school to […]

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School board adopts tentative budget with tax increase

Princeton property owners will see a six-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the district’s $116 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year. The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education approved a tentative budget at its March 17 meeting. It will be sent to the Mercer County Superintendent of Schools […]

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NJ Supreme Court Says Employers Must Pay Undocumented Workers Under State Wage Law

The NJ Supreme Court ruled unanimously that employers cannot avoid paying wages by pointing to a worker’s immigration status, overturning lower-court decisions that had dismissed a Newark superintendent’s claims entirely. The case centers on Sergio Lopez, who said he worked at two Newark residential buildings owned by Marmic LLC beginning in June 2015. According to […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, March 20

Blood Drives This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red […]

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Public Hearings Begin on Sherrill’s Record $60.7B Budget Plan

New Jersey lawmakers have begun collecting public input on Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed $60.7 billion state budget, launching the formal legislative review of a plan aimed at addressing a roughly $3 billion structural deficit without raising taxes on individual residents. The first public hearing opened this week in Trenton, with additional opportunities for residents to […]

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Cranbury Education Foundation will hold annual Craft Show

The 28th Annual Cranbury Craft Show will showcase more than 100 crafters of art, food, wood, and other handmade items. The craft show, which is organized by the Cranbury Education Foundation, will be held on March 14 and 15 inside the Cranbury School at 23 North Main St. The first day will be held from […]

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Sherrill Proposes Record $12.4 Billion in School Aid as New Jersey Confronts Budget Gap

Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday unveiled a $60.7 billion state budget that includes a record $12.4 billion in aid for New Jersey’s K-12 public schools, as the state confronts a projected $3 billion structural deficit and rising costs across government programs. The spending plan, Sherrill’s first since taking office, increases school formula aid by 3.1% […]

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‘This is just the beginning’

The spirit of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Wildcats Mitey Mite cheerleading team is undeniable. “The girls that are here, they want it,” said Lauren Salvaggio-Jaques, who coaches the team with Head Coach Jessica Castro, and Coach Luisa Cruz. “We give them all the resources.” This year the organization teamed up with Jersey Riot Cheer, an all-star […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, March 13

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood […]

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Cranbury adopts municipal budget with tax increase

The Township Committee adopted a $16.7 million municipal budget with a seven-cent tax increase at a meeting on March 9. The budget was introduced on Feb. 9, and a public hearing was held on March 9. Mayor Lisa Knierim, Deputy Mayor Barbara Rogers, Committeeman Robert Christopher, Committeewoman Eman El-Badawi, and Committeeman Matt Scott voted “yes” […]

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Princeton University Library will host ‘Nursery of Rebellion’ exhibit

An 18th-century cannonball found near the Princeton Battlefield, an eyewitness account of the Battle of Princeton, an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence and an invitation to a ball in 1781 celebrating the Americans’ victory at Yorktown. Those are among the treasures that will be on display at Princeton University’s Firestone Library in “Nursery […]

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History visit

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, March 6

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood […]

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‘This is not the way to solve problems’

Nearly 200 people – carrying signs that said, “No War with Iran,” “Diplomacy Not War with Iran,” and “Peace on Earth” – filled Hinds Plaza on Feb. 28 to protest the coordinated bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel earlier in the day. The protest rally, which was co-sponsored by the Princeton-based Coalition […]

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American Water opens grant program

New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of $1.7 million in water and environment grants to 80 organizations in 12 states in 2025. The funds […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Feb. 27

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. The snowstorm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply for the next week.  Make time to […]

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Meaningful validation: Rider University gains approval as institution of choice for military veterans

Rider University’s March to Sustainability turnaround plan took an “important and encouraging step” in the right direction. The New Jersey State Approving Agency signed off on Rider University as an institution of choice for military veterans and their dependents, following a risk-based survey conducted in January. The agency oversees the approval of educational institutions and […]

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Community Happenings, Packets Papers, Feb. 20

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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New Jersey Federal Funding Reaches $250 Million for Local Projects

New Jersey is set to receive at least $250 million in federal aid for local initiatives after Congress passed key spending bills, reversing a substantial loss the state faced in 2025 when Washington stripped more than $200 million in earmarked funding from its budget. Distributed across at least 270 projects statewide, the funding targets a […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Feb. 13

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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‘A return home’

It was déjà vu all over again for the General Assembly, which held a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus on Feb. 5. That’s because it was the first time in 250 years that state lawmakers met at Nassau Hall. The first meeting of the General Assembly in the fledgling State […]

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Cranbury introduces budget with 7-cent tax increase

Cranbury Township officials introduced a $16.7 million municipal budget that includes a proposed 7-cent municipal tax increase for property owners in the township. The budget was introduced during a Township Committee meeting on Feb. 9. A public hearing on the 2026 municipal budget has been scheduled for next month on March 9 in town hall. […]

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School district seeks bids to install solar panel system

The Princeton Public Schools is seeking bids to install solar panels on the school building roofs. The school board approved issuing a request for proposals for a solar photovoltaic system at its Jan. 27 meeting. If the school district goes ahead with the installation of a solar panel system, it will join four neighboring school […]

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NJ Weekend Storm Could Bring Rain or Snow Late Sunday Into Monday

A potential storm system remains in the forecast for late Sunday into early Monday, though forecasters say recent model trends are reducing the likelihood of significant snowfall across much of New Jersey. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said it will “continue to watch a storm system for the late weekend and into early […]

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Prosecutors oppose parole system reforms

The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) – a group representing the top prosecutors in each county – oppose Assembly Bill A6206 and Senate Bill S5000, which propose wide-ranging reforms to New Jersey’s parole system. “While we support efforts to promote successful reentry and reduce unnecessary reincarceration, this legislation, as drafted, raises profound concerns […]

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Volunteer during HomeFront’s Week of Hope

Volunteers can make a difference during HomeFront’s Week of Hope from Monday, Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 14, which will include a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities to help local families impacted by poverty and homelessness. Some can be done at home or virtually, others are in person. Bake Some Love Sign up to […]

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Monthly Column: Black History Month

This year is the 100th anniversary of the federal recognition of Black History Month. Originally known as Negro History Week and founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, it began as one week of learning and recognition. In 1976, President Gerald Ford issued a proclamation to change Black History Week to Black History Month. […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Feb. 6

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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Cranbury Township Committee forecasts tax increase

In a straw poll vote, the Cranbury Township Committee leaned towards a seven-cent tax increase option as the township continues to move forward in the budget process for 2026. The Committee cited looking out for the fiscal health of the town, watching out for the town’s surplus (savings), and affordable housing during a budget meeting […]

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‘I believe in Rider’

Rider University has launched an ambitious campaign to recruit students for the Class of 2030. The university, which is based in Lawrence Township, has unveiled a new website to promote the school. “IBelieveinRider.com” features short videos from administrators, students and alumni about why they believe in Rider and how the school has believed in them. […]

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State guides schools on cell phone bans

The New Jersey Department of Education has released updated guidance for schools on banning cell phones and other devices during the school day. Recently signed legislation requires each school district to adopt bell-to-bell policies prohibiting non-academic use of phones and other personal devices in K-12 classes, with certain exceptions. Those policies must be aligned with […]

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State has new e-bike safety rules

New Jersey has implemented new statewide e-bike safety regulations – some of the strictest in the nation – following a rise in serious and fatal crashes. E-bike riders must have: • A valid driver’s license (17 and older) or a motorized bicycle license (15 and older) • State registration for the e-bike • Insurance coverage […]

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New Jersey American Water will temporarily change water treatment process

As part of an annual, routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from using chloramine to free chlorine at its Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant in Bridgewater and its Canal Road Water Treatment Plant in Somerset. These surface water treatment plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in the […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 30

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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How to use winter road salt responsibly

With winter underway and the possibility of snowstorms, Hazlet-based New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute in Hopewell are reminding residents, businesses and municipalities that excessive use of road salt can have serious environmental consequences. The message will be emphasized during Winter Salt Week 2026, which takes place through Friday, Jan. 30. While salt […]

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Another Snowstorm Could Threaten Central Jersey This Weekend

Central Jersey is still working through snow and ice left by the weekend storm, and forecasters say another system could begin to take shape later this week, though uncertainty remains high about whether it will affect the region. AccuWeather meteorologists say a developing storm system near the U.S. Gulf Coast is expected to strengthen along […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 23

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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‘I love the name and logo’

“We are, the Trenton Ironhawks.” After a two-month, name-the-team contest with more than 2,000 entries, the Trenton professional ECHL (formerly East Coast Hockey League) ice hockey team has a name. Jim Miller of Lawrenceville, and Joel Perez, of Bordentown, both submitted the winning team name and will each receive two season ticket memberships for the […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 16

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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Kendal, Kanter will continue to lead school board

Veteran school board members Susan Kanter and Dafna Kendal and newcomer Erica Snyder were sworn into office for three-year terms at the annual reorganization meeting of the Princeton Public Schools on Jan. 6. Kanter was elected to her third term and Kendal was elected to her fourth non-consecutive term in the November general election. Snyder, […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 9

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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Knierim, Rogers will lead Township Committee in new year

Lisa Knierim will once again serve as mayor in the new year. Committeeman Matt Scott nominated Knierim for the position. Knierim was sworn in by Township Clerk Debbie Rubin to begin her second consecutive three-year term during a reorganization meeting on Jan. 2. Committeeman Robert Christopher seconded Scott’s nomination. No further nominations were made for […]

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New Jersey Blood Services declares blood emergency

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region.   In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The emergency declaration follows […]

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Data shows seat belt usage rate on rise

The New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate has risen significantly following the statewide 2025 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign, according to the state’s annual observational survey submitted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. It showed that nearly 95% of front-seat occupants wear a seat belt. The […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 2

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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The top stories of the year in Cranbury

As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Cranbury’s top stories. ‘Your voices were heard’ The historic Henry Family Farm avoids eminent domain under a proposed agreement. Announced on Oct. 23, Cranbury Township, representatives of the Henry Family Farm, and the Fair Share Housing Center have been in discussions to […]

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Operation Santa

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 26

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across […]

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Longtime school board member honored at last meeting

For school board member Debbie Bronfeld, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education’s Dec. 16 meeting was bittersweet. It marked her last official meeting as a member of the school board. Her term expires in January. Bronfeld, who wrapped up nine years on the school board, did not seek reelection. Current and former school board […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 19

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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Rider University placed on probation

Rider University’s accreditation has been placed on probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education because of its shaky financial condition. Rider University also has been placed on provisional certification and heightened cash monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education, which threatens its ability to participate in federal student financial aid programs. A combination […]

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Steps to home heating safety

As cooler weather arrives, the American Red Cross urges families to heat their homes safely. Home fires account for most of the 60,000-plus disasters the agency responds to each year, and home fire responses are 30% higher during cold months than they are in warmer times of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are most often […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 12

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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‘We are all the same’

Maud Dahme still remembers the day when her mother sat down with her and told her that she and her younger sister were going to stay on a farm while her parents were going on a vacation. It was 1942. “I remember we were so excited,” recalled Dahme, who was a 6 1/2 years old […]

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DEA launches fentanyl campaign

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intensified its fight against the threat of synthetic opioids with the launch in October of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for the drug. The effort is meant to protect Americans and their communities from fentanyl’s […]

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NJ Transit wins award for trafficking effort

NJ Transit has won the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2025 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award for a campaign conducted in conjunction with the state attorney general’s office. “This recognition … affirms the effectiveness of our campaign and the importance of keeping the safety of our riders at the center of our work,” said […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 5

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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Gen. George Washington’s wartime tent to be on display

Gen. George Washington’s wartime tent, which doubled as the mobile command center for the Continental Army and his home-away-from-home, will be on display at the Brearley House on Dec. 13. The public can visit the tent on Dec. 13 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. While the event is free, there is a suggested donation […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Nov. 28

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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Safety tips can prevent holiday home fires

Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating, from keeping a close eye on the stove to checking holiday decorations for hazards. Cooking safety tips Candle and heating safety December is […]

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Stop grease and freezing temps from ruining your winter

The holidays should be about family, food, and celebration—not surprise plumbing bills. As families across New Jersey prepare for holiday feasts, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can come back to haunt your plumbing and your pockets. With the rising cost of living from groceries to home repairs, […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Nov. 21

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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Legacy donation gives golf and hockey teams financial boost

School district officials have accepted a $25,000 gift donation from the estate of the late Norman A. Schuele III to support the budgets of Princeton High School’s hockey and golf teams. Schuele, who died in August, graduated from Princeton High School in 1967. He played on the golf and hockey teams. “The Board of Education […]

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Area students to perform in ‘The Nutcracker’

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) invites audiences to celebrate the season with “The Nutcracker” — a timeless story filled with magic, beauty, and holiday spirit. For over 60 years, this beloved production continues to captivate new audiences while holding a treasured place in the hearts of returning patrons. Performances will take place from Friday, Nov. 28 through […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Nov. 14

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   Those who give through Nov. 16 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of […]

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‘Hope, opportunity, and our belief’

Rider University has launched the Presidential Hope Fund, which will provide immediate financial support to students whose education may be at risk because of unanticipated financial or family circumstances. The fund, which was established by Rider University President John Loyack, will provide emergency financial assistance to students who are experiencing a sudden crisis. He assumed […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Nov. 7

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   Those who give through Nov. 16 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of […]

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Unofficial: Cranbury school board election results

Voters in Cranbury will return incumbents Casserly Shea, Milton Georges, and Sehrope Sarkuni to the Cranbury Township Board of Education after a contested race for three, three-year terms on the school board. In the Nov. 4 general election, Shea has received 1,026 votes, Georges has earned 1,014 votes, Sarkuni has secured 922 votes, and Shanshan […]

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Unofficial: Cranbury Township Committee election results

Cranbury voters are sending two Democratic incumbents back to the Township Committee – Lisa Knierim and Barbara Rogers – after a contested race against Republican challengers Joe Buonavolonta and Roy Reinhardt in the Nov. 4 general election. Rogers, who ran for her third three-year term on the committee, has received 1,050 votes, and Knierim, who […]

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‘Your voices were heard’

The historic Henry Family Farm avoids eminent domain under a proposed agreement. Announced on Oct. 23, Cranbury Township, representatives of the Henry Family Farm, and the Fair Share Housing Center have been in discussions to remove the 175-year-old farm, which is located on 1234 South River Road, from the township’s Housing Element and Fair Share […]

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Schools organize SNAP food drive

The Princeton Public Schools is organizing a food drive to help fill the cupboards of families that rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which has been been curtailed during the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to freeze the November SNAP payments because it could not keep funding it […]

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Red Cross offers Halloween safety tips

On Oct. 31, masses of children dressed as ghosts, witches, superheroes and cartoon characters will be out in neighborhoods for trick-or-treat fun. The American Red Cross has tips parents can follow to help keep children safe while enjoying Halloween festivities. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic. A […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Oct. 31

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   Those who give through Nov. 16 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of […]

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‘We are building a system’

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) have joined the Meal Recovery Coalition (MRC), a statewide initiative led by nonprofit Share My Meals to reduce food waste and address hunger, as it’s very first nonprofit partners. Their membership has been made possible through generous sponsorships from Sanofi (supporting TASK) and […]

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Election: Candidates seek two committee seats

Two Democratic incumbents will run against two Republican candidates for the two open Cranbury Committee seats during the general election on Nov. 4. The Democratic candidates are Barbara Rogers and Lisa Knierim. Republican challengers are Joe Buonavolonta and Roy Reinhardt. The two open seats are each three-year terms. Responses by Knierim and Reinhardt were not […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Oct. 24

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   Those who give through Nov. 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of […]

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Election: Five candidates vie for school board seats

As Cranbury voters get ready to cast their ballots through early voting, vote-by-mail, and election day voting, there is a contested race for school board seats that they must decide in this general election on Nov. 4. Early in-person voting begins on Oct. 25 and continues to Nov. 2. Four candidates – Incumbents Milton Georges, […]

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Celebrate 500 Miles of Circuit Trails!

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Trail systems are more than just places to recreate. They can transform how people move through their communities and encourage us to connect with nature. That notion of broader benefits is the vision behind the Circuit Trails, one of the nation’s largest trail networks, which will reach an […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Oct. 17

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19, will receive a $10 Amazon.com […]

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Moonlit mysteries of New Jersey’s wildlife

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation A spectacular supermoon rose over New Jersey skies on Monday, Oct. 6th, with peak visibility across the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday the 7th. During this celestial event, which occurs a few times a year, the full moon was at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, causing it […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Oct. 10

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19, will receive a $10 Amazon.com […]

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Princeton schools may start earlier next school year

The start of the school year for 2026-27 may start before Labor Day under a draft version of the calendar unveiled at the school board’s Sept. 30 meeting. The first day of school traditionally begins immediately after Labor Day, which is the first Monday in September. The first day of school for the current school […]