Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: Teacher contract talks get underway April 10

    After only three months on the job, Princeton Superintendent of Schools Stephen Cochrane finds himself thrust in the midst of what could be lengthy contract negotiations with the teachers union. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    After only three months on the job, Princeton Superintendent of Schools Stephen Cochrane finds himself thrust in the midst…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Nichols gets swept up by symphony

    He’ll lead Eastern Wind Symphony on Friday night in Princeton By Chuck O’Donnell, Special Writer    From the first strains of “Dance of the Jesters” to the night’s last note, Todd Nichols will be swept up in the music.    The conductor’s arms will sometimes gyrate wildly, his torso will lurch forward from his podium and his…

  • Can the site provide basics: Septic and water?

    Laurie Cleveland, Hopewell Township To the editor: I recently attended another perplexing Pennytown Task Force meeting.    The developer we’ve contracted, Conifer, presented site plans that did not incorporate septic and water — either existing or proposed. During the course of the meeting, it became clear that septic and well plans are still not in place…

  • Glenn R. Straffi Joins Peapack-Gladstone Bank

    By Rosanne Schwab Bedminster, New Jersey – March 17, 2014 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market:  PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank announce the appointment of Glenn R. Straffi to the position of Senior Vice President, head of Residential Mortgage Lending.   Mr. Straffi brings to the Bank 27 years of financial industry experience, concentrated…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Municipal budget to include less spending

    The proposed 2014 municipal budget is $21.3 million, a reduction over last year’s $23.8 million spending plan. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Township officials have announced Mayor Dave Fried will present a flat budget at tonight’s Township Council meeting that includes $400,085.88 less in spending than the budgeted amount in 2013.    The proposed…

  • PENNINGTON: Deborah Gnatt named to council

    The Pennington Borough Council has a new member: Deborah Gnatt. By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The Pennington Borough Council has a new member: Deborah Gnatt.    The council voted unanimously in favor of her appointment March 19. Ms. Gnatt, a Democrat — as are all other council members — replaces Dina Dunn, who resigned March 1.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Betting site foes speak out

    HILLSBOROUGH: Betting site foes speak out

    The Favorites at Hillsborough restaurant and horse-wagering site would be located in the former restaurant on Route 206 near Brown Avenue.

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Jim Amon’s focus has been parks, preservation

    LAMBERTVILLE: Jim Amon’s focus has been parks, preservation

    He’s kept ‘our planet as green as possible,’ says mayor By John Tredrea, Special Writer    In a way, you could say Jim Amon put Lambertville “on the map.”    In 1987, as a result of a four-year effort led by the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission — where Mr. Amon was executive director for 30 years…

  • FLORENCE: Fire crews perform car extrication drill

    FLORENCE: Fire crews perform car extrication drill

    The Florence Township Fire Department and Bordentown Township Fire District 2 crews worked together during a monthly scheduled drill at the Florence Township firehouse on March 20. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Earlier this month local fire departments teamed up to enhance their skills and teamwork on a vehicle extrication drill.    The Florence…