Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar says he’d be town’s watchdog

    HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar says he’d be town’s watchdog

    He’s the Democratic candidate for Township Committee race Tuesday By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    As Arthur Skaar Jr. campaigns, people tell him a Democrat is needed on the Township Committee to be a watchdog, he said.    There’s no better issue to show that than the referendum that would allow the local government to take up…

  • PRINCETON: Indictment in death of rabbi, 74

    A Princeton man was charged Wednesday in an indictment with killing a rabbi during a car crash in March on Riverside Drive. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A Princeton man was charged Wednesday in an indictment with killing a rabbi during a car crash in March on Riverside Drive.    Eric D. Maltz, 21, is…

  • MANVILLE: Councilman Gregor backs fellow Democrats

    To the editor:    I am writing this letter to the residents of Manville in support of Democratic Party Borough Council candidates Frank Jurewicz and Harry Bugal. They are respected lifelong members of our borough and deserving of your consideration.    Frank is the chairman of the Raritan/Millstone Rivers Flood Commission and has done an outstanding job…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Beloved Keiper touched many at Hillsborough

    HILLSBOROUGH: Beloved Keiper touched many at Hillsborough

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    When Fred Keiper was inducted into the Hillsborough High School Hall of Fame last spring, he did not come to the ceremony.    Coach “Keip” was never one to draw attention to himself. He did not live for recognition, but his contributions to the Hillsborough community are immeasurable and undeniable.…

  • MANVILLE: Asher, Onderko called the ‘right choices’

       To the editor:    I would like to offer Manville voters a voice of clarity. Sue Asher and Rich Onderko are the right choice for Manville.    With her unwavering dedication to making positive changes, Sue has served the people of Manville for many years. Rich Onderko is a man of great integrity and is not afraid…

  • PRINCETONl School board backs ‘tuition equality’

    The Princeton Board of Education on Tuesday threw its support behind an effort to change the law so that illegal immigrants living in New Jersey can pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The Princeton Board of Education on Tuesday threw its support behind an effort to change the…

  • HAMILTON: Community rallies around Alexander

    HAMILTON: Community rallies around Alexander

    Danny Avella and Mary Begley, both of Middletown, were among the participants.

  • Signature Chefs Auction Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Central New Jersey’s Top Restaurants

    Signature Chefs Auction Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Central New Jersey’s Top Restaurants

    By March of Dimes The March of Dimes held its Signature Chefs Auction on October 28, 2013 at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ. The event, which was attended by 300 people, raised over $110,000 to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. This…

  • PRINCETON: No charges against meter attendants

    Criminal charges will not be filed against an ex-parking enforcement officer that Princeton fired this month for allegedly accepting goods in exchange for preferential enforcement in the downtown, the Mercer By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    Criminal charges will not be filed against an ex-parking enforcement officer that Princeton fired this month for allegedly accepting…