Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar says issues remain the same as when he ran in 1995

    HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar says issues remain the same as when he ran in 1995

    Campaign Corner submission    On Oct. 2, Democrats from Hillsborough and Manville gathered for “Pizza ‘n Politics” with Art Skaar, Democratic candidate for Hillsborough Township Committee.    In attendance also were Frank Jurewicz, candidate for Manville Borough Council; Keiona Miller, candidate for Somerset County Freeholder, and Peg Schaffer, Somerset County Democratic Organization chairwoman.    ”I decided to seek…

  • HAMILTON: School board tables advertising measures

    HAMILTON: School board tables advertising measures

    Policy measures, if passed, would pave the way for advertising on district buildings and buses. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — The Hamilton Township Board of Education has tabled two policy measures that, if passed, would have paved the way for advertising on district buildings and buses.    The board ultimately voted for tabling the…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Trenton man dies after traffic accident

    A 42-year-old motorcylist from Trenton was killed on Monday evening during a collision with a Honda minivan at the intersection of Windsor Road and South Lane.    WEST WINDSOR — A 42-year-old motorcylist from Trenton was killed on Monday evening during a collision with a Honda minivan at the intersection of Windsor Road and South Lane.…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Judge rules question can stay on ballot

    A Nov. 5 Hopewell Township ballot referendum asking voters if they want the township to assume ownership of a portion of Bear Tavern Road can proceed now that a state Superior Court judge has dism By John Tredrea, Special Writer    A Nov. 5 Hopewell Township ballot referendum asking voters if they want the township to…

  • PRINCETON: Tennis powers fall in Groups despite efforts

    PHS, WW-P South suffer first losses of year By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    The state tournament run ended on Thursday for both the Princeton High and West Windsor-Plainsboro High South girls tennis teams, but not before each made a strong showing after winning sectional titles.    Princeton topped Chatham, 3½-1½ in the Group III semifinals before…

  • Vote Spalla and Chrein for Princeton school board

    Anne Burns, Princeton To the editor: For the past four months I have had the privilege of serving on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. Having served on the board in the past (2000-06), this return engagement has been exceptionally rewarding. I have found my fellow board members to be an absolutely outstanding group…

  • PENNINGTON: Library benefit event Oct. 27
  • PRINCETON: Tigers football rallies to top Brown

    PRINCETON: Tigers football rallies to top Brown

    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High North football team celebrates on the field after topping Steinert, 34-13, on Saturday to snap a 17-game losing streak. Photo by John Blaine

  • Vote for Rakesh Kak for WW-P school board

    Ashish Shah, West Windsor To the editor: For the West Windsor-Plainsboro school board elections:I urge the residents of West Windsor to support Rakesh Kak for the school board.    I have known Rakesh and his family for more than 12 years. He has always been involved with volunteering in the community — from fundraising for WW-P…