Author: Central Jersey

  • BORDENTOWN: City water plant needs emergency repairs

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to contract for emergency repairs to the main electrical service at the water treatment plant at their July 14 meeting. "The City of Bordentown was advised by Remington and Vernick Engineers and Affiliates that an imminent emergency exists at the water…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: July 24

    Florence A Collindale, Pennyslvania, man is being held in Burlington Coutny Jail after he was charged with assaulting police officers. Abdul Muhammad, 39, was arrested about 4:05 p.m. July 17 at Cedar Lane and Route 130 after police had been called on the report of a theft in the area. Police said Mr. Muhammad injured…

  • FLORENCE: Board approves Valero plan

    FLORENCE: Board approves Valero plan

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — The Florence Township Planning Board gave final site plan approval for an expanded Valero gas station and a new modern 7-Eleven convenience store. at its June 24 meeting."This will continue the improvements that we have planned for our community, especially along Route 130," said Mayor Craig Wilkie in…

  • 2nd Annual Garden Day at Rancocas Nature Center

    2nd Annual Garden Day at Rancocas Nature Center

    By Lavonne Bebler Johnson PRESS RELEASE: July 21, 2014 Contact Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friends of Rancocas Nature Center Co-Chairs: Toni Price (609) 268-2131 / Rich Chichester (609) 915-7862; RNC Sanctuary Director Susan Buffalino (609) 261-2495` Lavonne Bebler Johnson, FRNC Communications Chair, (609) 923-4089; Email: [email protected] RANCOCAS NATURE CENTER to HOST 2nd GARDEN DAY Identifying…

  • Donated School Supplies Sought for ‘Project First Class’

    Donated School Supplies Sought for ‘Project First Class’

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) has launched its annual “Project First Class” school-supplies collection.  Children of families served by the Food Bank Network of Somerset County will benefit from the donations. Although any types of school supplies will be welcome, the children are most…

  • HAMILTON: Missing resident located

    HAMILTON: Missing resident located

    Found in Hempstead, New York The 88-year-old Hamilton reported missing Sunday night has been found, police said Tuesday.. Sabino Ristaino was located by the Hempstead Police Department in Hempstead, New York, at 10 p.m. on Monday, according to Hamilton police. Mr. Ristaino was found unharmed and was taken to the Hempstead Police Department awaiting the…

  • PRINCETON: Schreiber aids Uganda team in history-making appearance

    PRINCETON: Schreiber aids Uganda team in history-making appearance

    Princeton University graduate Tom Schreiber spent the World Lacrosse Championships helping coach the Uganda team in the tournament. Photo by Bev Schaefer

  • Local Dentist Karl Jobst Offers Huge Donation to Rotary Lobsterfest Fundraiser
  • 2nd Annual Garden Day at Rancocas Nature Center

    2nd Annual Garden Day at Rancocas Nature Center

    Monarch Way Station is just getting started at Rancocas Nature Center, hopefully attracting Monarch butterflies in the coming months!