Author: Central Jersey

  • ALLENTOWN: Residents still unhappy with sewer rates

    The utilities subcommittee comprised of members of the council has undertaken a study that is exploring other billing options. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — As the borough continues to look for a fair sewer rate that covers the increasing expenses of the town’s aging sewer plant, consecutive Borough Council meetings have seen property…

  • LETTER: Everyone should have access to clean water

    To the editor:    Every person has a basic right to clean, drinkable water. Around the world, especially in developing countries, clean water has been a scarce commodity for generations in part due to their growing populations’ need for water, and actions such as deforestation affecting availability of water.    Women, who are the primary managers of…

  • LETTER: Media’s continued misuse of ‘-gate’

    To the editor:    About four decades ago, in consequence to the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon became the first and only U.S. President to resign from office. This political scandal gained its name from illegal activities that took place within the Watergate hotel in Washington, D.C. For some reason, it seems that “-gate” has become…

  • HAMILTON: Hornets reflect on success of ‘13-’14 hoops season

    by Josh Lashley HAMILTON — One can take a quick glance at the drastic improvement in the overall record of the Hamilton West High School boys basketball program from the 2012-13 season and the 2013-14 season without giving it much further thought.    However, it’s important to realize why the Hornets were able to improve from…

  • COUNTY: Sen. Allen to chair foundation

    COUNTY: Sen. Allen to chair foundation

    Sen. Allen gave remarks in the Senate Chamber after becoming the first legislator from New Jersey to be elected chair of the NFWL. TRENTON — State Sen. Diane Allen, R-7, was officially installed as chair for the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) in a ceremony at the State House on Monday.    South Carolina Councilwoman…

  • HUNTERDON COUNTY: 300th birthday parade is Saturday

    Responders, bands, tractors will represent South County By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Towns from southern Hunterdon County will be well represented in the county’s Tricentennial Parade this Saturday.    ”We’ll have more than 1,000 marchers in the parade,” said Chris Phelan of the Tricentennial Committee. “All are welcome to participate.”    The Tricentennial Committee has been busy…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Democratic Alliance to back Beggiato and Le

    No sign Democrats will avoid primary contest    John Beggiato and Thuy Anh Le introduced their campaign to the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance on March 5, and were unanimously endorsed by the group.    The pair outlined their personal backgrounds, and their experience working as volunteers in the community in sports, education, the environment, other community organizations and…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

    ROBBINSVILLE: Community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

    Junior Girl Scout Troop 70813 riding on its float during the fifth annual Robbinsville St. Patrick’s Parade on March 15. Photo by Amy Batista

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘And the Oscar goes to …’

    HILLSBOROUGH: ‘And the Oscar goes to …’

    Kelsey Hurley helped Disney win for animated film     For most people, winning an Oscar is a dream. For Hillsborough High School graduate Kelsey Hurley, it’s a reality.     Kelsey watched the Academy Awards air live March 2 at Walt Disney Animation studios in a room filled with 600 of the people she calls co-workers…