Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Local government and school board to reset this week
  • MANVILLE: Parishioners’ appeal is denied

        The appeal of the merger of two Manville Catholic parishes by the group called Friends of Christ the King Parish has been “rejected on all grounds and denied by the Vatican,” in a decree dated Oct. 7 and sent to the church, according to parish pastor Stanislaw Slaby.     A story in last week’s…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Seiter, Gallagher lead new nine-member board

    SOUTH COUNTY: Seiter, Gallagher lead new nine-member board

    New regional school board meets for the first time By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The new South Hunterdon Regional Board of Education came into official existence Dec. 20, when the nine members of that board took oaths of office.    The members are from Lambertville, West Amwell and Stockton. The three municipalities approved a referendum overwhelmingly…

  • HAMILTON: Caregivers offer needed assistance

    HAMILTON: Caregivers offer needed assistance

    From left, ICGMC volunteer Mary Ann Lindner, Executive Director Jane Latini, volunteer Mary Lou Cimini and Nurse Case Manager Nancy Remer pose with some of the festively decorated food baskets before delivery to area residents. Courtesy photo

  • PLAINSBORO: Celebrating the diversity of Heritage Day

    Wicoff School third-graders went on a world tour Dec. 20. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Wicoff School third-graders went on a world tour Dec. 20.    With the help of parent volunteers, students visited 11 “countries” and celebrated their multicultural diversity with Heritage Day activities. Third grade teachers Liz Reil, Matthew Jones, Stacy Bowes,…

  • ROBBINVILLE: Council rescinds some board term limits

    The changes impact some advisory, statutory boards by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Township officials have rescinded term limits for advisory boards in Robbinsville.    Council President Ron Witt, Council Vice President Vince Calcagno and Councilwomen Sheree S. McGowan and Christine Ciaccio voted in favor of the measure at the Dec. 26 meeting while Councilman…

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 3

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Cleaner vehicles    Legislation Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera sponsored to promote the purchase of natural gas-powered vehicles that are cleaner and more efficient has been released by an Assembly panel.    The bill (A3629) provides corporation business tax credits and gross income…

  • LETTER: Mayor responds to warehouse deal story

    To the editor:    I would like to comment on the Register News article on Thursday, December 26 concerning the proposed warehouse development in Bordentown Township. When the agreement is finalized, the proposed warehouse will employ 700 local residents, result in lower property taxes in Bordentown Township, and provide patrons for our local businesses. It is…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Sheriff honors officers for duty above and beyond

    HILLSBOROUGH: Sheriff honors officers for duty above and beyond

    Sgt. Mark Szczecina and Sheriff Provenzano