Author: Central Jersey

  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: May 8

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Realty fees    Senators Diane Allen, Kevin O’Toole and Jeff Van Drew have introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal all realty transfer fees in New Jersey.    ”I am proud to have bipartisan support for this initiative to help all of New…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: New app nips invasives in the bud

    by Michele Byers April showers, check. May flowers, on the way!    At last, it’s the season of colorful blossoms in woods and meadows and along roadsides and backyard edges. But, sometimes, looks are deceiving. Such is often the case with invasive plants.    Nonnative, invasive plants may seem every bit as glorious as New Jersey’s native…

  • NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting Geared Toward Professional Excellence

    By 1888pressrelease 1888PressRelease – From telematics and CNG vehicles to electrical system maintenance and warranty programs, maintenance managers will discover the tools they need to be successful. The NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting, taking place May 14-16 at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco, TX, provides maintenance professionals from the U.S. and Canada with the resources, ideas, and…

  • Chivukula Most Impressive in Democratic Primary Debate

    Chivukula Most Impressive in Democratic Primary Debate

    Chivukula at the League of Women Voters Debate in Princeton

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: May 9

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Mondays    Free Memoir Writing Classes. All welcome. Every Monday 1:30 –4 p.m., Main floor…

  • PENNINGTON: 5K celebrates 38 years on May 17

       The entire community is invited to participate in the 38th annual Pennington 5K taking place the morning of Pennington Day on May 17.    Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Kids Race (K-8) at 8:30 a.m.; and 5K race or walk at 9:15 a.m.,at 425 S. Main St., Pennington.    Proceeds from the race will benefit Hopewell Valley’s…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: May 8

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Fri., May 9    Children’s Day Celebration 3:30 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean…

  • CRANBURY: Local towns get $300K DOT grants

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor Cranbury and Jamesburg are each getting $300,000 in state grant money for local transportation projects.    The state announced Monday some $86 million in Department of Transportation grants going out to some 361 municipalities for local projects.    Cranbury will get $300,000 for its downtown beautification project and Jamesburg will also…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Town’s recreation camps taking summer signups

    Open for ages 4 to 14     The weather is getting warmer and school is coming to a close, which means it’s time to start thinking about summer again.     Hillsborough Recreation summer camps are open June 23 to Aug. 15, with an extended two-week camp from Aug. 18 to 29. Recreation summer camps are…