Author: Central Jersey

  • EDITORIAL: A champ for abused kids

       Who knew Yankees legend Joe Torre was the victim of domestic violence as a youth, with an abusive father?    Womanspace Inc., with a mission to prevent abuse, protect families and change lives by providing a safety net, clearly did.    This week they presented him with the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award for his work with his…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: 10 reasons why a cool spring is cool

    by Michele Byers New Jersey’s climate in March was the coldest in 30 years and the 11th coldest since the first records of the late 1880s!    Data isn’t in yet for April, but we all know it’s been cold — and forecasts call for continued cooler temperatures.    While some folks can’t wait for hot weather,…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: 10 reasons why cool spring is cool

    by Michele Byers New Jersey’s climate in March was the coldest in 30 years and the 11th coldest since the first records of the late 1880s!    Data isn’t in yet for April, but we all know it’s been cold — and forecasts call for continued cooler temperatures.    While some folks can’t wait for hot weather,…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Spring into collards

    Soften the edges of these healthy greens with these recipes By Faith Bahadurian, Special Writer    Until recently, many of us didn’t cook collards unless we had a southern background. But today, they are far from just the occasional accompaniment to ham or barbecue, although I do include a recipe for that iconic side dish below.…

  • CRANBURY: Reyes stars for PHS baseball

    Cranbury product is hitting .405 in second year By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    A promising freshman year set the bar high for Hayden Reyes, and he has lived up to lofty expectations in his second season of varsity baseball.    The sophomore shortstop has improved in every facet of the game. He remains one of…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Golf course hosts ‘Meet the Mayors’ on June 4

    Leaders from south and central Somerset County to speak    Mayors from south and central Somerset County will discuss issues of common interest at an event sponsored by the Somerset County Business Partnership from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road in Hillsborough.    The discussion will feature the…

  • EDITORIAL: Princeton has a new police chief

       Police Chief Nicholas Sutter appears to be a man of few words, at least when publicly speaking, but one who can get things done.    The new chief was sworn into office this week amid heaps of praise for his work within the department and his character.    In return, he remarks were quite short, saying basically…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Man charged with homicide and arson
  • WEST WINDSOR: Delay in brush collection has council mulling fines

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The Department of Public Works is behind schedule in collecting yard debris due to the volume of material from the severe winter.    Business Administrator Marlena Schmid said the township is catching up on brush removal and that Department of Public Works employees are now working overtime to…