Week in Review: Teacher for a Day, Budgets Approved

East Windsor School Board Approves Budget, Taxes Increase

The East Windsor school board approved the 2012 budget that calls for a 1.73 percent tax increase, making it the first year residents will not have a vote on the budget.

Police: East Windsor Man Tried to Tackle Officer

A 26-year-old man was charged after grabbing an East Windsor Police officer by the legs and attempting to tackle him on Sunday, police said.

Bottom Dollar Food Possibly Opening in East Windsor

The grocery chain confirmed to Patch Tuesday they are exploring areas of expansion, and East Windsor is one of the locations they are looking at, however declined to specifically say where. However, a press release posted on the food store chain's website on Feb. 28 said the East Windsor store at Route 130 and Town Center Road is one of eight locations slated to open in 2012 and 2013.

Cranbury Approves 2012 Budget, Residents Face Tax Increase

Cranbury residents can anticipate on average a $93 increase in taxes from 2011, now that the Township Committee has approved the 2012 municipal budget.

NJDOT Grants Awarded to Cranbury, Hightstown and East Windsor

The New Jersey Department of Transportation awarded Cranbury, Hightstown and East Windsor $220,000 each for road improvements and beautification. 

Video: Community Members Become 'Teacher for a Day'

Putting the day job aside, community leaders, business owners and elected officials were among those who stepped into a new set of shoes for the day, as teachers.