Author: Central Jersey

  • JAMESBURG: BOE fetes teachers

    JAMESBURG: BOE fetes teachers

    By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer JAMESBURG — Two teachers from Jamesburg were named Teacher of the Year at the Board of Education meeting on May 22. Barry Recht, a third grade teacher at the JFK Elementary School and Nidia DeOliveira an ESL teacher from the Grace M Breckwedel Middle School were awarded with the honor.…

  • PRINCETON: Former theater group accountant indicted

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The former accountant at a theater troupe at Princeton University was charged in an indictment with stealing more than $180,000 from the organization between January 2008 and February 2013, state authorities said Monday. Thomas J. Muza allegedly used the money to pay bills and other private expenses, the office…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Assemblywoman Simon receives Fenwick award for public service

    Assemblywoman Donna Simon has been awarded the 22nd annual Millicent Fenwick Award for Outstanding Public Service from the Somerset County Federation of Republican Women (SCFRW). The award is presented each year to an individual who, like Ms. Fenwick, epitomizes distinguished public service and serves as a role model for women everywhere. "Millicent was an effective…

  • Teacher

    Teacher

    By Amanda Nichols On Wednesday May 14, 2014 the 5th grade students in Mrs. Nichols’ and Mrs. Tuliszewski’s classes at Riverside School participated in a Mock Senate debate in the Senate Chambers at the NJ Statehouse. The Mock Senate debate was presided over by Mr. Barry Turner from the Office of Legislative Services and Mr.…

  • There’s Only One Worthy Successor to Rush Holt

    There’s Only One Worthy Successor to Rush Holt

    Job Maarleveld The winner of the Democratic Primary for Rush Holt’s seat will inherit a constructive foreign policy legacy characterized by thoughtful responses to international issues – the most critical of which are Obama’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. Congressman Holt’s legacy, however, is under threat now that he is planning to retire and leave an…

  • BRIDGEWATER: Somerset Patriots sign ex-Met pitcher

    The Somerset Patriots have signed left-handed pitcher Daniel Herrera, who pitched in 16 games for the New York Mets in 2011. Herrera also has major league experience with the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers. He last pitched in the majors in 2011 for the Mets where he finished 0-1 with a 1.13 ERA and five…

  • Pennington Farmers Market Opens June 7th

    Pennington Farmers Market Opens June 7th

    By Laurie Cleveland PENNINGTON, N.J. While most of us were bracing through the storms this winter, local farmers were using the off-season to prepare for another harvest. Among them were Jess Niederer, who grows certified and transitional-organic vegetables and flowers at Chickadee Creek Farm in Pennington — and was named a "Local Hero" in the…

  • PRINCETON: Alums hold annual Reunions P-rade

    PRINCETON: Alums hold annual Reunions P-rade

    Phil McAuliffe University president Christopher Eisgruber (C) walks in the P-Rade.

  • Unity Bank Seeks Classic Car Owners & Sponsors for Show Benefitting Family Promise

    Unity Bank Seeks Classic Car Owners & Sponsors for Show Benefitting Family Promise

    Unity Bank’s annual car show in Clinton to benefit Family Promise will be held Sunday, June 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The People’s Choice Winner at last year’s show was Steve Fajmor of Pottersville, pictured with his 1967 Chevy Corvette.