Author: Central Jersey

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: May 9

    by Packet Media Group Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings.    Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848.    The Springfield Township School District is seeking incoming kindergarten students for its all day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school…

  • MANVILLE: Holly Fischer makes dean’s list at Montclair State

    Campus Corner column    Holly Fischer of Manville made the Montclair State University dean’s list for the fall semester with a 3.5 grade-point average. She is the daughter of Sharon and Lou Fischer.    * * *    Jenna M. Parrilla of Hillsborough was recognized for academic achievement April 10 at the spring awards and recognition ceremony at…

  • HILLSBOROUGHL Jenna Parrilla wins academic achievement

    Campus Corner column    Jenna M. Parrilla of Hillsborough was recognized for academic achievement April 10 at the spring awards and recognition ceremony at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa.    The ceremony recognizes excellence in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.    Jenna, a graduate of Hillsborough High School pursuing a bachelor of arts and bachelor of…

  • Sallying Forth: When daughters become mothers
  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders volleyball gaining momentum

    Timko, HHS boys looking for Skyland Cup, state run By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Scott Timko missed a large part of the boys basketball season with a wrist injury, but it didn’t stop him from being ready for his top sport, volleyball.    ”It was only my wrist, so I could still work out my…

  • PENNINGTON: Brown named director of advancement at prep school 

    PENNINGTON: Brown named director of advancement at prep school 

    Brown began his career in institutional advancement at Princeton University and spent three years in development at The Pennington School before going on to other institutions    Charles D. Brown has been named director of advancement at The Pennington School.    Mr. Brown has had a long career in strategic consulting and fundraising for nonprofit organizations, focusing…

  • MANVILLE: Seniors: Learn to be safe with prescriptions

    Senior center schedule    Senior citizens can learn how to be safe and wise with prescription drugs in a program Monday, May 12, by Caitlin Witucki, health promotion specialist with the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, at the Manville Senior Center at the Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave.    Seniors…

  • Local Athletes Win at State Championships, Qualify for Nationals

    Local Athletes Win at State Championships, Qualify for Nationals

    Motion Gymnastics T&T team following NY/NJ Tumbling State Championships.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Program to talk about applying to colleges

    Kids can meet children’s book authors, illustrators on May 17     Parents, caregivers and students in grades 9-12 can hear Susan Alaimo, founder and director of S.A.T. SMART, talk about applying to college at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Hillsborough Public Library, 379 South Branch Road.     She’ll discuss how to choose a…