Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School contract snags, forcing more negotiation

    Mail-order prescription co-payment is hangup, board member says By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    A snag prevented the approval of a three-year contract for most of the 1,000 or so Hillsborough school teachers, aides, secretaries, bus drivers and maintenance staff and others.    The Hillsborough Education Association members were set to vote Friday, but a last-minute “misunderstanding”…

  • HAMILTON: TCA students raise money for Philippine relief efforts

    HAMILTON: TCA students raise money for Philippine relief efforts

    Mariana Sanchez and Amanda Porras put their artistic talents to work in raising money for TCA’s “Phriends for Philippines” relief project. Courtesy photo

  • Calling all coaches

    We want your team’s info! If your team isn’t here, let us know. Better yet, send us a brief write up about your team, a recent game, or a bio of a great player or coach. We love photos, too. Send your material to [email protected] or to  [email protected].

  • ROEBLING: Museum to host ‘Christmas in Roebling’ on Dec. 14

    The popular tradition of celebrating Christmas in Roebling, initiated four years ago, continues this year Dec. 14 at the Roebling Museum. The popular tradition of celebrating Christmas in Roebling, initiated four years ago, continues this year Dec. 14 at the Roebling Museum.    The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will…

  • COUNTY: Mercer to to offer information session on Obamacare

    Mercer County is hosting an Affordable Care Act Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at County Connection in Hamilton, where attendees will learn about the new law. HAMILTON — Mercer County is hosting an Affordable Care Act Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at County Connection in…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Chief Meyer cited at meeting

    The retirement of Chief George Meyer, a member of the Hopewell Township Police Department for more than 38 years and its chief since March 2006, was formally accepted by the Hopewell Township Committee Monda By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The retirement of Chief George Meyer, a member of the Hopewell Township Police Department for more…

  • REGION: See Gen. Washington and troops cross Delaware River

    Each December, thousands gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pennsylvania — Each December, thousands gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day river crossing.…

  • JUNGLE GYM JAM LAUNCHES FIRST OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR KIDS Shares Messages of Anti-bullying, Kindness, and Friendship

    JUNGLE GYM JAM LAUNCHES FIRST OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR KIDS Shares Messages of Anti-bullying, Kindness, and Friendship

    By irene maslowski Jason Didner, host of the Cool Rockin’ Daddy Video Show, and founder of the kindie band, Jungle Gym Jam (www.junglegymjam.com), has released the band’s first official music video for kids — Jungle Gym Jamming —that shares inspiring messages of life’s lessons to kids and parents.  The band has live performance clips, audio…

  • Dreaming of a green Christmas

    Dreaming of a green Christmas

    Sustainable Princeton on environmentally friendly celebrating By Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer   Winter holidays bring with them numerous celebrations. They can also be a time of a lot of additional waste. Sustainable Princeton met on Nov. 21 at the Whole Earth Center on Nassau Street to discuss taking a green approach to celebrations.    Among the contributions…