Author: Central Jersey

  • FLORENCE: Couple set sail down the coast

    Township natives are sailing down the eastern seaboard in their floating home. by Jen Samuel, Special Writer FLORENCE — Township natives are sailing down the eastern seaboard in their floating home.    The nautical couple, Lou Gallagher Jr. and Astra Gallagher, has lived on Evelyn, a Tahiti Ketch named Evelyn, for a little over two years.…

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: December 26

    The Springfield Township Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Springfield Elementary School Library.    The meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. preceded by a 7 p.m. work session.    For more information, visit www.springfieldschool.org    Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings.    Those interested…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raider swimmers gain respect with win

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Kian O’Brien had seen the Hillsborough High School boys swim team get off to a good start to the season, but the Raiders hadn’t quite earned the respect that they felt they deserved.    Maybe last Tuesday’s 94-76 win over Bridgewater-Raritan will help. It is the first win over Bridgewater…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Start 2014 on right foot with First Day hike

    by Michelle Byers If you’re one of millions planning to “turn over a new leaf” in 2014 with more exercise and “Vitamin N” — nature — here’s a great way to start off on the right foot.    New Jersey’s state parks will host First Day Hikes on Wednesday, Jan. 1, as part of a national…

  • HAMILTON: Fire service mulled, district consolidation raised

    Township officials and the public heard a comprehensive presentation Tuesday from fire officers regarding fire services in Hamilton and the possibility of eventual consolidation. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Township officials and the public heard a comprehensive presentation Tuesday from fire officers regarding fire services in Hamilton and the possibility of eventual consolidation.…

  • EDITORIAL: Santa lives, forever

    Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897.    The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies,…

  • HAMILTON: Auditor offers district recommendations

    At the last meeting of 2013, the Hamilton Township Board of Education was offered several recommendations to keep the district’s financial house in order. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — At the last meeting of 2013, the Hamilton Township Board of Education was offered several recommendations to keep the district’s financial house in order.…

  • Police Blotter: December 27

    Hamilton    Police investigated auto thefts in the 200 block of Hollywood Drive and in the 400 block of Hutchinson Street on Dec. 12.    In addition, police investigated thefts in the 300 block of Route 33 and on Arbor Avenue.    Police also investigated auto burglaries on Nami Lane and in the 100 block of Beal Street…

  • ALLENTOWN: Council, residents discuss need for westerly bypass

    As discussions continue regarding a westerly bypass for Allentown, the Borough Council and residents continue to weigh their limited options. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — As discussions continue regarding a westerly bypass for Allentown, the Borough Council and residents continue to weigh their limited options.    The topic was brought up again at the…