Author: Central Jersey

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Green parks bring in the ‘Green’

    by Michele Byers Most park benefits are obvious.    Glorious green spaces for playing and relaxing outdoors boost our physical and mental health. They provide shelter for wildlife and places where we can connect with nature, and they teach us about our history and heritage.    Parks can serve as large swaths of open space that safeguard…

  • MONROE: Falcons ready to play ball

    MONROE: Falcons ready to play ball

    Leading by two and heading into the sixth inning two years ago, the Monroe Falcons could see the prize within their grasp. By Matthew Liebross, Special Writer MONROE — Leading by two and heading into the sixth inning two years ago, the Monroe Falcons could see the prize within their grasp.    They were six outs…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: March 13

    Florence    Police charged Treshawn L. Roberts, of Florence, for narcotics possession on March 2.    According to police, during a motor vehicle stop, patrol detected evidence of narcotics. An ensuing search of the car revealed drug paraphernalia and residue, police said.    Mr. Roberts was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor…

  • GrownSmall helps smaller local farms find customers

    GrownSmall helps smaller local farms find customers

    By Dan DeLuca Allentown residents Dan and Lauren DeLuca, have launced a new website GrownSmall to help smaller farmers find local customers. They have created a unique system to facilitate face to face local sales. GrownSmall offers farmers, gardeners and other crafters of artisanal ‘farm made’ goods an online store to showcase their products, track inventory,…

  • REGIONAL: Local blood drives held after Ewing blast

    REGIONAL: Local blood drives held after Ewing blast

    Robbinsville residents came out in droves to support a drive hosted by the township and the Community Blood Council of New Jersey, Inc. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Township

  • Current, former council members endorse Greenstein

    multiple signers To the editor: State Sen. Linda Greenstein is running to replace Rep. Rush Holt in the 12th Congressional District. West Windsor was represented by Linda Greenstein in the state Assembly and Senate for 10 years, and during that time she provided exemplary service, always making her presence known and responding to local needs,…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Councilman hosting public forum

    HIGHTSTOWN: Councilman hosting public forum

    Borough Councilman Rob Thibault will hold his monthly public meeting on tomorrow at the Hightstown Library at 11 a.m., according to a press release. HIGHTSTOWN — Borough Councilman Rob Thibault will hold his monthly public meeting on tomorrow at the Hightstown Library at 11 a.m., according to a press release.    While there is no set…

  • PRINCETON: Tigers’ Ivy title run ends

    PU women’s basketball looks for experience, wins in WNIT By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Taylor Williams is living proof of just how far the Princeton University women’s basketball team has come this season.    The sophomore center hardly played last year, but improved so much that she was starting by this year’s stretch run.    ”I…

  • PLUMSTED: Bordentown Elks rally around New Egypt family

    PLUMSTED: Bordentown Elks rally around New Egypt family

    A community fundraiser was held at the New Egypt Elks Lodge #2457 located at 105 Lakewood Road on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The lodge teamed up with the Bordentown Elks Lodge, where Mr. Lydon is by Amy Batista, Special Writer PLUMSTED — On his drive home from the Home Depot in…