Author: Central Jersey
-

HILLSBOROUGH: State legislators to introduce bill giving approval power over off-track wagering sites back to municipality
Action follows news of proposal in Hillsborough Three state legislators who represent Hillsborough say they will immediately introduce a bill that reverses a section of law changed in 2011 that eliminates a municipality’s right to have the final say on whether an off-track wagering (OTW) business could operate within its borders. Though approval is still…
-

TRENTON: County officials working with Amazon to fill warehouse jobs
Mercer County, through its one-stop career center, is working with Amazon to begin filling jobs for the retail giant’s soon-to-open fulfillment center in Robbinsville Township. ”Amazon’s grand opening is right around the corner, and over the next few months they’ll be looking for qualified candidates to fill a number of positions,” said Mercer County…
-

EDITORIAL: Secrecy is bad policy
The South Brunswick Board of Education has hired a new superintendent this week and that is good news. The bad news, however, is the manner in which the board chose to fill the position. For a while now, the board has been taking in applications and conducting interviews to replace Dr. Gary McCartney who is…
-

HILLSBOROUGH: Kids can meet people who write, draw their books
More than 20 authors and illustrators of books for children through young adults will appear at the first Hillsborough Public Library’s Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event was created and is sponsored by the Library Advisory Board to provide an opportunity for kids to meet…
-

-

EDISON: MCFOODS hosts multi-agency forum
Human services stewards from around the region met in Edison this week to discuss overarching issues facing New Jersey’s most vulnerable population, from the hungry to the homeless. Representatives from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Middlesex County Department of Human Services, New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition, United Way of Central Jersey, local food pantries and…
-

Rutgers holds 3rd Annual Benefit for March of Dimes
By March of Dimes On Saturday, April 5, 2014, the Rutgers March of Dimes Collegiate Council presented the 3rd Annual Purple Tie Affair March for Babies fundraiser and raised $2,076 for the March of Dimes. The evening consisted of dancing, fine dining, and live entertainment– with all proceeds benefiting March for Babies. The Rutgers March…
-

LAMBERTVILLE: City budget tax needs $1 more a month
By John Tredrea, Special Writer A proposed Lambertville budget for 2014 that city officials say would bring a minimal tax increase — $12 for the year for the average homeowner — was introduced Monday night by the City Council at the Justice Center. The proposed $4.9 million spending plan is scheduled for a public hearing…
-

LAWRENCE: Rider students hold annual Relay for Life
When Vicki McLaughlin’s husband complained of a toothache, they both thought it was just going to be a quick trip to the dentist for an impacted tooth. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer When Vicki McLaughlin’s husband complained of a toothache, they both thought it was just going to be a quick trip to the dentist…
