Author: Central Jersey

  • 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…

  • PHS PERSPECTIVE: Nightlife at high school is more than sports

    With the weather getting warmer, you may find yourself taking a nice stroll around town in the evening. As you pass Princeton High School, you may notice the surrounding silence. By Evelyn Wu    With the weather getting warmer, you may find yourself taking a nice stroll around town in the evening. As you pass Princeton…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Basketball team ends historic season

    HILLSBOROUGH: Basketball team ends historic season

    Elane Coleman Matt Hornich was one of seven seniors who helped the Hillsborough High boys basketball team to a school-record 22 wins and a Somerset County Tournament title. Photo by Elaine Coleman

  • 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…

  • CALLING ALL COACHES

    If your team isn’t here, let us know. Better yet, send us a brief write up about your team, a recent game, or a bio of a great player or coach. We love photos, too. Send your material to [email protected].

  • MERCER COUNTY NEWS

    MCCC slates Job Fair    Mercer County Community College (MCCC) will host its annual Spring Job Fair on April 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Center on the college’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.    There is still space for area employers who would like to set up a recruitment table. Interested employers…

  • 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…

  • GREEN LIVING: Green in school, and at home

    Sustainable Princeton award winner Sandy Moskovitz By Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer    Sandy Moskovitz, co-chair of the Go Green committee at Community Park Elementary School, was named one of Sustainable Princeton’s 2013 award winners, and reusable party gear is a big reason why.    ”Probably one of the main projects that I was involved in was this…