Author: Central Jersey

  • CHESTERFIELD: Resident calling for school property deal

    Discussions regarding what to do with the old Chesterfield School property have reached a tipping point, and residents want to know why the Chesterfield Board of Education and Township Committee canâ by David Kilby, Special Writer CHESTERFIELD — Discussions regarding what to do with the old Chesterfield School property have reached a tipping point, and…

  • A Living Nativity

    A Living Nativity

    By Good Shepherd Lutheran Church A Living Nativity will be presented at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave, Somerville on Saturday, Dec 14 at 5pm and 7pm outdoors on the church lawn. This annual free event tells the traditional story of Christmas with live actors and animals including alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits and a donkey…

  • LETTER: Check legitimacy of charitable groups

    To the editor:    The holidays are upon us, and it’s the time of year when many kind people respond to requests for donations from entities that may not be actual charitable organizations.    Legitimate charitable organizations are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which states that an organization must be operated exclusively for…

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Clemente’s number    A resolution sponsored by Assembly Democrats Angel Fuentes and Annette Quijano calling on Major League Baseball to retire the number 21 in honor of the life and career of legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente has been approved…

  • COUNTY: Police seeking help to ID bank robbers

    COUNTY: Police seeking help to ID bank robbers

    The above photo was taken of a suspect during a robbery at a TD Bank in Willingboro on Nov. 15. Anyone with information that may be useful to this investigation is asked to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-267-8300. Courtesy photo

  • REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic

    REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic

    Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the bridge carrying Old Trenton Road (county Route 535) over the Assunpink TRENTON — Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the…

  • Picture perfect

    Help-Portrait and the Princeton Photography Club provide portraits to families By Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer    In difficult financial times professional family portraits rank low below essentials like food and shelter. But as time passes, they become among a family’s most cherished possessions, helping to tell the story of family.    Knowing this, Help-Portrait was created. The…

  • CHESTERFIELD: Pack recognizes lifesaver

    CHESTERFIELD: Pack recognizes lifesaver

    2013 Michael J. Falkowski, a Wolf Scout in Pack 55, was recently awarded the BSA’s Meritorious Medal of Merit after helping save a schoolmate’s life. Courtesy photo.

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    Diane Cooper, from Lambertville, looks at one of the club’s many scrapbooks.