Author: Central Jersey

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Herb garden workshop set

       The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County holds two free workshops that will help improve both your garden and your health be from 10 a.m. to noon April 12 at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick.    It will be presented by Caren White, a certified Rutgers Master Gardener…

  • HAMILTON: TCA students become PI-ed pipers

    HAMILTON: TCA students become PI-ed pipers

    Pi, commonly referred to as 3.14 with a never-ending set of numbers, is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, was celebrated March 14 in schools all around the world, including TCA, where teach HAMILTON — Students in Trenton Catholic Academy’s freshmen honors algebra class learned how to use the mathematical constant of…

  • MANVILLE: Book club turns the page

    MANVILLE: Book club turns the page

    Beverly Ball thanked for leading Hungry Readers for 10 years By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    The final chapter of the Hungry Readers Book Club has closed.    The Manville library honored club leader Beverly Ball on March 11 for her dedication to the group, which is disbanding after 10 years.    At the reception, Library Director…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Doctor adds to his support of K-9 unit

    HILLSBOROUGH: Doctor adds to his support of K-9 unit

       Last year, Dr. Caesar DePaco of Branchburg donated funds to the Hillsborough Township Police Department to buy a new K-9 patrol dog, named Kondro.    This year, Dr. Paco, the owner of Summit Nutritionals International, has added to his support of the program by giving more money to buy a new K-9 patrol vehicle and all…

  • Westminster Choir previews Spoleto program

    Westminster Choir previews Spoleto program

    Phil McAuliffe Westminster choir performs

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council introduces budget with no tax increase

    The Township Council unanimously voted Monday night to introduce a budget that would keep the tax rate the same as last year. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The Township Council unanimously voted Monday night to introduce a budget that would keep the tax rate the same as last year.    Last year’s tax…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Council ends hall investigation

    By Matthew Liebross, Special Writer    There has been much to restore throughout New Jersey since Hurricane Irene struck back in August of 2011, including Borough Hall.    Many local buildings and landmarks were destroyed in the storm all along the coast and Hightstown was no different.    Among the casualties was Hightstown’s Borough Hall, which has…

  • PRINCETON: Police charge Princeton woman in home invasion

    A Princeton woman and five others have been charged with the home invasion of a reputed drug dealer in Sussex County, State Police said Wednesday. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A Princeton woman and five others have been charged with the home invasion of a reputed drug dealer in Sussex County, State Police said…

  • PU men happy with CBI berth

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Mitch Henderson concluded his post-game remarks after the Princeton University men’s basketball team topped the University of Pennsylvania last Tuesday with one last observation.    Said the Princeton head coach: “It’s a really, really good group to coach.”    He will get another chance as the Tigers were selected to play…