Author: Central Jersey

  • STATE WE’RE IN: ‘Rock of Ages’ vista at risk

    by Michele Byers With New Jersey is celebrating its 350th anniversary — in a nation that’s only 238 years old — it’s hard not be in awe of the 200-million-year-old Palisades cliffs over the Hudson River.    We should be celebrating this incredible landmark, which amazed early explorers and inspired generations of artists. But, instead, 2014…

  • HAMILTON: Township taxes set to increase

    HAMILTON: Township taxes set to increase

    Mayor Kelly A. Yaede has announced her 2014 budget will include a 7-cent tax increase. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • WRITE TO US

    The Hamilton Observer wants your letters Letters to the editor should not exceed 400 words and must include the writer’s address and daytime telephone number. It is the policy of The Hamilton Observer to print the name and municipality of the letter writer. The telephone number is for confirmation purposes only and will not be…

  • COUNTY: Northern Burlington student wins women’s award

    COUNTY: Northern Burlington student wins women’s award

    Rachel Patterson will be recognized for winning one of seven Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards at a dinner March 27. Courtesy photo

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    The Messenger Press is looking for your views Letters to the editor should not exceed 400 words and must include the writer’s address and daytime telephone number. It is the policy of The Messenger-Press to print the name and municipality of the letter writer. The telephone number is for confirmation purposes only and will not…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Donnadio finishes fourth at regions

    Junior will return with motivation By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Jack Donnadio came within an ultimate tiebreaker from reaching the wrestling Tournament of Champions in Atlantic City.    The Hillsborough High School junior lost the Region 5 third-place match at 132 pounds in an ultimate tie breaker, 2-1, to Chris Muce of Monroe.    ”It was…

  • Princeton Attorney Elected President of the Young Scholars’ Institute Board of Trustees

    Princeton Attorney Elected President of the Young Scholars’ Institute Board of Trustees

    By Young Scholars’ Institute Young Scholars’ Institute 349 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 393-3220 YOUNG SCHOLARS’ INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD PRESIDENT     TRENTON, NEW JERSEY– On February 10th Errol B. Taylor, Esq. of Princeton was elected President of the Young Scholars’ Institute (YSI) Board of Trustees. Mr. Taylor is a partner in…

  • HAMILTON: Township woman, 22, sentenced for multiple burglaries

    Hunterdon County authorities announced Tuesday that Cassandra Durkin, age 22, of Hamilton, had been sentenced Feb. 28 to three years probation and 364 days in the Hunterdon County Jail for multiple crimes committed in Lambertville.    In a press release, Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III and Chief of Detectives John J. Kuczynski announced the sentencing after…

  • Princeton Area Community Foundation Supports Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County’s Services to Seniors and People with Disabilities

    Princeton Area Community Foundation Supports Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County’s Services to Seniors and People with Disabilities

    By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ, March 5, 2014; A $25,000 grant from the Princeton Area Community Foundation will greatly help Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) continue to provide free services, such as transportation, grocery shopping, visits, meals and home repair, to local senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities. The grant…