Author: Central Jersey

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: April 24

    3rd Tues. of the Month    The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road. Meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there. Reach the Green Team at [email protected]. April May    Kindergarten Roundup is approaching for the…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Old trees: ‘Stars’ of the forest

    by Michelle Byers Some things get better with age, and that’s especially true for trees.    A recent study found old trees beat younger trees hands down — or maybe roots down — when it comes to removing carbon from the atmosphere.    That’s something to keep in mind Arbor Day — our national day for celebrating…

  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: April 25

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. 2-percent cap    Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, issued a statement following a press conference held by Gov. Christie explaining the need for the conditionally vetoed interest arbitration bill (A3067) to be passed:    ”The 2 percent arbitration cap…

  • It’s Shad Festival time again in Lambertville!

    It’s Shad Festival time again in Lambertville!

    Event will be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on April 26 and 27, rain or shine. Ruth Luse    Lambertville’s 33 annual Shad Festival will be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on April 26 and 27, rain or shine. Admission is free.    The festival, organized in 1981 to celebrate the “return of good water quality and American shad…

  • Demand truth from your local officials

    Joseph Lukac, Manville To the editor: I’m writing in response to a letter of April 17, written by Councilman Komoroski.    The councilman accused me of half-truths and outright lies and of also trying to mislead the public in my personal opinion letter of April 10, even though in the beginning of his letter he stated…

  • Nominations Open for March of Dimes Nurse of the Year

    By Wendy Keyes/March of Dimes Nominations are now open for the ninth annual March of Dimes New Jersey Chapter Nurse of the Year awards. The March of Dimes will be honoring nurses, the unsung heroes of healthcare, for their outstanding contributions. The award ceremony will be held on November 19, 2014 at Pines Manor in…

  • CAMPAIGN CORNER: Le and Beggiato – Promote regional natural attractions

       HILLSBOROUGH — Township Committee candidates Thuy Anh Le and John Beggiato maintain that local businesses can be more prosperous if the public is drawn to attractions in Hillsborough and the surrounding area.    They say their vision of economic prosperity and future links the heritage of a farming community to the interest in recreational activities that…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Youth enjoy inaugural Easter egg hunt

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Youth enjoy inaugural Easter egg hunt

    Alivia Addison, 6, of Bordentown Township, poses with Mayor Stephen Benowitz and Councilwoman Jill Popko while receiving her grand prize gift basket for finding the golden egg. The township’s inaugural Easter egg hunt event took place at Northern Community Park and had more than 300 children. Photo by Joe Knox

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Old trees: ‘Stars’ of the forest

    by Michele Byers Some things get better with age, and that’s especially true for trees.    A recent study found old trees beat younger trees hands down — or maybe roots down — when it comes to removing carbon from the atmosphere.    That’s something to keep in mind Arbor Day — our national day for celebrating…