Author: Central Jersey

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: All the blame lies with Councilman Gibbons

    To the editor:  I would like to respond to Mr. Newton’s Sept. 16 letter, “Jamesburg spat results of a civic duty.“ Mr. Newton, coincidentally is a past one-term Republican councilman as well as a past chairman of the Republican Party. This clearly should shed light on Mr. Newton’s true motive. I feel compelled to…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Don’t let ‘flawed’ pipeline process allow land condemnation

    By Michele Byers Eminent domain, or condemnation, is the power of the government to take private land for public purpose, even if the property owner objects. Needless to say, it’s a highly unpopular use of government authority. Nobody likes being forced to sell against their will even if fair compensation is paid. But did you…

  • WHAT’S GOING ON: Oct. 2, 2015

    Fri., Oct. 2  Cranbury Public Library will host Peru Summer Experience at 7 p.m. Join Princeton High School student Amir Moon for a look at his summer travels to Peru. Children’s Story Time starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System. This program features stories and a craft…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: EAST WINDSOR

    An employee of the Cranbury Manor Exxon on Route 130 reported that a male patron driving a silver Toyota was possibly intoxicated. The officer arrived and located the driver lying on the floor of the bathroom with vomit on his shirt. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odor of alcoholic beverage on…

  • MONTGOMERY: Gatt’s hopes run high for Cougars

    By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Taylor Gatt has been a varsity runner for the Montgomery High School boys cross country team ever year of his career, and every year his season has ended just shy of the Cougars goals. The Cougars senior has a better feeling that this year his squad is set up…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Muthyala wins MCT second doubles title; Rams tie for third

    HIGHTSTOWN: Muthyala wins MCT second doubles title; Rams tie for third

    By Rich fisher, Packet Media Group There has been a renaissance on the tennis courts at Hightstown High School and it was on full display at Mercer County Park this week. In their finest Mercer County Tournament showing in at least 20 years, the Rams finished tied for third with West Windsor-Plainsboro North with 17.5…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: East Windsor PAL soccer

    HIGHTSTOWN: East Windsor PAL soccer

    The East Windsor PAL U12 Thunder picked up a valuable three points on the road with a 3-0 victory over the Rumson Devil Dogs. Izzy Del Toro, Teresa Allison, and Anna Radigan each scored goals. Bella Cammarata and Emily Coyle had outstanding defensive efforts while Emilia Vallejos created several Thunder scoring opportunities with her speed.…

  • HOPEWELL: HVSA rec soccer

    DIVISION II GIRLS EP Kuppeck Landscape Contractors Inc. took a 2-0 win over PQM Flower Shop. For PQM, Maddy Flory and Charlotte Barnes played well in goal, while Maeve Prosser, Hallie Carrick, Anastasia Angarone and Katherine Cudmore provided offensive pressure. Sonia Coppisetti, Adhya Pandit and Madeline Todd played strong midfield while Madison Trend and Barnes…

  • HOPEWELL: HVSA travel soccer

    Strong Defense from Rex Peters, Lukas Ansari, and Alex Romano led the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association’s U10 Riptides to a 5-0 win over Princeton Football Club. Kieran Karp and Brandon Napoleon each had a goal and two assists. Also scoring goals were Charlie Stocks-Natalias, Will Stover and Matthew Whitlock. Daniel Golian and Cameron Velez added…