Author: Central Jersey

  • MONTGOMERY: Scout hits home run with Eagle project

    MONTGOMERY — Batter up. The Montgomery Baseball League (MBL) has two new soft-toss batting cages thanks to Billy Randolph, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 46. Billy constructed the batting cages as part of earning the Eagle rank in scouting. Jaimin Shah, 6, (Dodgers) and Chris Hansen, 7, (Marlins) — both players in MBL’s Developmental (D-Ball)…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Montgomery duo to talk about saving open space

    Clem Fiori, chair of Montgomery Township Open Space and Pathways Committee, and Mary Penney, past president of Montgomery Friends of Open Space, will talk at BoroGreen meeting Wednesday, May 21, about the benefits of local government and non-profit grassroots groups partnering to protect open space assets. The public meeting is from 7:30-9 p.m. in the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: One-man police force grows to 51 in 50 years

    Open house on Saturday, May 24 By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Hillsborough began its police department 50 years ago with one paid officer. On Tuesday night, the department welcomed its 51st officer at a meeting when the township announced an open house on Saturday, May 24, to celebrate the half-century. The newest patrolman is Craig…

  • Princeton needs Jo Butler on council

    Dorothea Berkhout, Princeton  To the editor: Jo Butler is just the person that Princeton residents need on council. She well represents residents by asking tough questions, analyzing data, and giving priority to the needs of residents. As chair of the Personnel Subcommittee of the Princeton Transition Task Force, I worked very closely with Jo…

  • LAWRENCE: Schools named District of Character

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Lawrence Township Public School District has been named a National School District of Character, joining an elite group of school districts that have earned the honor from the Character Education Partnership for 2014. The Character Education Program will honor the Lawrence Township Public School District — and two other…

  • Human services panel offers thanks for TruckFest

    Ross Wishnick, Chair, Princeton Human Services  To the editor: We started the Send Hunger Packing program in Princeton last year when it became apparent that children in our school system were experiencing food insecurity. In fact, we discovered that there were 12 percent of the school population that received free or reduced lunches. As…

  • WEST AMWELL: JCP&L eyes Rocktown substation expansion

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) plans to build a $10 million substation expansion in West Amwell Township. The work will enhance customer service reliability and meet the demand for electricity in the area, said JCP&L spokesman Ron Morano. The construction project involves adding new 230-kilovolt circuit breakers, transformers and other equipment to the existing…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: May 16

    by Peg Dotson The Providence Presbyterian Church is holding a yard sale on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and find your treasure. If you would like to donate goods, drop off times are at the church between May 13 – May 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and May 15 and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Softball team takes SCT

    HILLSBOROUGH: Softball team takes SCT

    Raiders rally for first title since 2011 By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Kelly Amen had only dreamed of robbing someone of a home run.    In a span of three days, the Hillsborough High School junior came up with two spectacular plays in the outfield.    ”It’s nothing I’ve practiced or experienced before,” Amen said. “I’ve…