Hightstown News

EAST WINDSOR -- A two-story home burned to the ground early this morning, drawing nine fire departments to the scene but causing no injuries.

Members of V.F.W. Post 491 and the Submarine Service Association of New Jersey fire a salute to fallen comrades during the 2011 Memorial Day ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton.

The 93rd Hightstown/East Windsor Memorial Day Parade will take place May 28 at 9 a.m., rain or shine, beginning at the Walter C. Black School on Stockton Street in Hightstown.

Hightstown residents will be seeing a $72 tax increase on the average assessed house in the Borough after the 2012 budget was passed unanimously Monday night.

Part of the reason 49-year-old Hightstown resident and father of two decided to enter the tattoo business is because he loves to meet new people.

Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the Mercer County administration.

The votes are in andA Anthony's Chicken & Ribs A was named favorite place to eat in Hightstown with 54 votes.

A Cuttler Produce Inc., a wholesale produce distributor, is now nestled in at 749 Hope Road, Eatontown, but that has not always been the homes of the business.

HIGHTSTOWN - Michael Cano, a first-generation American whose parents were born in Spain and Peru, was surprised to find himself among fellow businesspeople of Hispanic descent one day at a gathering.

When they can't get away, Patch readers say that dinner and a show in New Brunswick ranks as their favorite staycation location, with 28 percent of the vote.

A controversial ordinance limiting the number of taxis in Hightstown was voted down at Monday's council meeting after it was met with opposition, and loopholes were pointed out in the proposed regulation.

PRINCETON TOWNSHIP - Lt. Chris Morgan has been named acting chief of the Princeton Township police department, making him the agency's last leader prior to consolidation with Princeton Borough next year, though the move has created some friction.

"Every day I am asked what the secret is to ensuring every child in New Jersey graduates from high school ready for college and career, and I always have one simple response - outstanding teachers." Those are the words of NJ Acting Commissioner of Education Christopher Cerf in a video address made available Monday on the state's website .

Hightstown council extended the police department 's temporary use and occupancy agreement at Lucas Electric for another six months at Monday night's council meeting following a unanimous vote.

Not everyone wants or can get away for a week's vacation, but that doesn't mean we aren't looking for fun and enriching things to do during our time off.

Hightstown council members have said they will need to determine whether fluoride should once again be added to the water supply once the malfunctioning equipment is fixed.

New Policies Implemented for School Volunteers Volunteers in theA East Windsor Regional School District A will now be required to sign an agreement, and specific volunteers will require background checks under the new policies adopted by the Board of Education Monday night.

The staff of Daphne's Diner gathers with owner Daphne Wilczynski, seated, in the Robbinsville restaurant.

East Windsor, Cranbury and Hightstown will receive money from the state Department of Environmental Protection this year to fund litter cleanup and community beautification efforts, the Christie Administration announced Monday.

Police serving a warrant at the home of a bank robber and burglar turned up a stolen chalice from a Hightstown church, authorities said Monday.