Author: Central Jersey

  • Freeholder promotes restoration participation

    Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, Freehold There are those very rare occasions when even the most extreme superlatives just aren’t enough. The opportunity now being made available to the public to participate in the historic restoration of Fort Hancock is just such an occasion. It is simply an incomparable once-in-a-lifetime invitation.    This is a chance to…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Township shares in planning award

    ROBBINSVILLE: Township shares in planning award

    From left, David Fowler, of Matrix; Alec Taylor, of Matrix; Ann Brady, executive director of PlanSmart NJ; Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried; Ken Griffin, Matrix and PlanSmart NJ Chairman Richard Goldman pose for a photo at the awards ceremony in New Brunswick on Nov. 14.  Courtesy photo

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Don’t just gloss over senators’ policy remarks

    To the editor:    Now that the Booker-Lonegan contest is over, it is an opportune time to revisit the Founding Fathers’ ideas regarding the United States Senate.    It is a generally forgotten fact that U.S. Senators have not always been popularly elected. Direct election of U.S. Senators only began with the adoption of the 17th Amendment…

  • FLORENCE: Residents upset over speeders; demand action

    A group of residents from Fifth Street showed up to voice concerns over people speeding on the street. By Amy Batista, Special Writer    FLORENCE — A group of residents from Fifth Street showed up to voice concerns over people speeding on the street during the Township Council meeting on Nov. 6.    Resident Sharon Cipriano presented…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes honor their scholar-athletes
  • ROBBINSVILLE/PLUMSTED: Fire departments team up for Toys for Tots campaign

    ROBBINSVILLE/PLUMSTED: Fire departments team up for Toys for Tots campaign

    Plumsted Township firemen and EMTs Kevin Panacek (left) and William Bowden III beside the Toys for Tots donation box at the firehouse.  Courtesy photo

  • NORTH HANOVER: Township enters new snow removal, court contracts

    The Township of North Hanover has inked a new contract for snow removal, but the cost is relatively the same as its last one By David Kilby, Special Writer    NORTH HANOVER — The Township of North Hanover has inked a new contract for snow removal, but the cost is relatively the same as its last…

  • FLORENCE: Riverfront school has author and events for Literacy Night

    More than 60 township families and many staff members participated in an evening of literacy activities Nov. 14. FLORENCE — The Riverfront School celebrated Family Literacy Night last week in conjunction with National Literacy Month. More than 60 township families and many staff members participated in an evening of literacy activities Nov. 14. The event’s…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Chinese restaurant snips ceremonial ribbon

    HILLSBOROUGH: Chinese restaurant snips ceremonial ribbon

    Mayor DelCore helps do the honors ”Chang’s China’s” restaurant held its grand opening on Nov. 9. Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore helped cut the ceremonial ribbon. Chang chun Yang is the owner and chief chef. Chun’s son, Tian “Mike” Yang, runs the front end of the restaurant. Chang’s China is located at 256 Route 206 South…