Author: Central Jersey

  • PLUMSTED: Energy savings program renewed

    PLUMSTED: Energy savings program renewed

    Mayor Dave Leutwyler comments on Plumsted Township’s renewal of its energy savings program.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Using 20 percent of fund ‘not sound judgment’

    To the editor:    We have lived in Hillsborough for 22 years and have seen a lot of developments eating up former farmland and open space. But, there is still some nature left, and we are happy to see farmland and pastures. If some of that land should come on the market we would like to…

  • HAMILTON: Rotary club holds food drive (PHOTO)

    HAMILTON: Rotary club holds food drive (PHOTO)

    The Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise recently honored its students of the month. From left are John Garvey, Robbinsville High School; Greg Blair, club co´ ordinator of student activities; Christina Conte, Nottingham High School; Roger Kleinmann, Hamilton West High School; Prosie Palad, Steinert High School; and Jeff Schectel, club president. For more information visit rhrotary.org.…

  • 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…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Annual Cranberry Festival a success

    BORDENTOWN CITY: Annual Cranberry Festival a success

    Picasa Leah, 3, and Alyssa Haines, both of Columbus, make a bracelet together at a crafter’s table.

  • 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…

  • ON CAMPUS: New Egypt resident participates in a simulated border checkpoint

    A New Egypt resident was among Misericordia University students participating in a simulated border checkpoint as part of a project designed to bring awareness and support to the campaign for comprehensive immigration reform currently being debated by the U.S. Congress.    First year student, Emma Bunce, was among the students that participated in the Border Patrol…

  • 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…