Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: Education Foundation to have Spring Gala, silent auction

    The Princeton Education Foundation will hold its annual gala to benefit the Princeton Public School District’s school students on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m.    The Princeton Education Foundation will hold its annual gala to benefit the Princeton Public School District’s school students on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at the Frick Chemistry Laboratory…

  • PLUMSTED: Committee maintains fire budget

    The committee maintained the budget as presented to taxpayers by resolution following a public hearing, discussions with fire officials and a brief executive session at the March 5 meeting. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — Citing only minimal cuts that would have little to no impact on residents’ taxes, the Plumsted Township Committee opted…

  • MILLSTONE: Spring curbside cleanup announced

    MILLSTONE — Township officials have announced its spring curbside cleanup which will take place Monday, April 7.    All items should be placed curbside by 6 a.m. Haulers will have until April 11 to complete cleanup, but each road will only receive one pass.    Appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers will be picked up, all…

  • Rash of jewel thefts prompts warning

    In the past month, the Princeton Police Department has investigated a number of residential burglaries in the Battlefield District of town.    In the past month, the Princeton Police Department has investigated a number of residential burglaries in the Battlefield District of town.    Burglars gained access to the homes by forced entry or by entering though…

  • 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…

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: March 13

    3rd Tues. of the Month    The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road. Meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there. Reach the Green Team at [email protected]. Thurs., March 13    The Northern Burlington Regional Chamber…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: March 13

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Fri., March 14    Storybooks in Action will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the…

  • CRANBURY: Committee honors volunteer

    CRANBURY: Committee honors volunteer

    When Anna Drago and her husband Francesco moved to Cranbury in 1970, it wasn’t long before Ms. Drago rolled up her sleeves and waded into the waters of community volunteerism. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — When Anna Drago and her husband Francesco moved to Cranbury in 1970, it wasn’t long before Ms.…

  • Wrestlers make mark at tourney

    by Ken Weingartner, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — If anyone was unaware of Robbinsville High School prior to last weekend’s NJSIAA Wrestling Tournament, player performances changed all that.    The Ravens sent three wrestlers to the tourney in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall and came away with its first state place-winners in history as Tyler Gildner finished second…