Author: Central Jersey

  • LAWRENCE: Mercer Mall gets go-ahead to expand

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Federal Realty Investment Trust, which owns the Mercer Mall, received the township Planning Board’s approval Monday night for additions to two buildings and permission for a new building at the regional shopping center on Route 1 at Province Line Road.    The plan calls for a 21,600-square-foot addition to the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar would provide check on GOP majority

    To the editor: I am writing to urge my fellow residents to vote for Art Skaar for Township Committee.    There are some who believe that the people’s wishes are better served by a one-party system even if it is elected. The argument is that the people like that one party and that it can work…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: League slates two candidate forums next week

    The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters is holding back-to-back candidate forums next week.    The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters is holding back-to-back candidate forums next week.    The first, showcasing Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education candidates, will be held Oct. 16, the same day as the Special General Election for US Senate.    The…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: October 10

    Florence    Police charged Walter Pursell, 62, of Hamilton Township, for driving under the influence Oct. 5.    According to police, a vehicle driven by Mr. Pursell was seen failing to maintain a lane and reckless driving.    The accused was also charged with driving while suspended, refusal to submit to testing, failure to maintain a lane and…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Smith: No walkers at Bear Tavern school

    A Tuesday afternoon written statement from Thomas Smith, superintendent of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, could lead some to wonder what the months-old controversy over the speed limi    A Tuesday afternoon written statement from Thomas Smith, superintendent of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, could lead some to wonder what the months-old controversy over…

  • LAWRENCE: Candidates give takes on issues

    LAWRENCE: Candidates give takes on issues

    They may belong to different political parties, but the four candidates for two Township Council seats that are up for grabs next month agree that Lawrence Township’s property taxes have spun out of control.    They may belong to different political parties, but the four candidates for two Township Council seats that are up for grabs…

  • HAMILTON: Zoning board approves hotel

    HAMILTON: Zoning board approves hotel

    The site of the future Residence Inn, an extended stay hotel, is on Route 130 northbound adjacent to the Shoppes at Hamilton. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • LAWRENCE: Special Senate election on Wednesday

    Lawrence Township voters will go to the polls Wednesday in a special election to choose between Democratic Party nominee Cory Booker and Republican Party nominee Steve Lonegan to fill out the unexpired term o By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Lawrence Township voters will go to the polls Wednesday in a special election to choose between…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: The city that never sleeps

    Many businesses are keeping busy after the town was painted red over the weekend. by Jen Samuel, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — Many businesses are keeping busy after the town was painted red over the weekend.    Randy Ellis relocated his business, Randy Now’s Cave Man & Consignment Shop, on Oct. 5 to 134 Farnsworth Ave.,…