Author: Central Jersey

  • Realtors’ Briefs

    Sotheby’s expands ‘Domain’ publication; Tod Peyton attends Christie’s conference; Coldwell Banker raises scholarship funds; Weidel Realtors hosts annual food drive SOTHEBY’S EXPANDS ‘DOMAIN’ PUBLICATION    Just two years after launching Sotheby’s Domain, its 85,000 circulation, custom-published magazine, Sotheby’s International Realty has modified the publication’s content and increased its frequency based on the results of a reader…

  • HHS girls notch exciting tennis victory

    Doubles teams key triumph over Voorhees By: Rudy Brandl    A long and busy week of action had a very happy ending for the Hillsborough High girls’ tennis team.    Playing with a patchwork lineup, the Raiders persevered and battled for a 3-2 victory over Voorhees on Friday afternoon. That victory was even sweeter since the team…

  • Panel tells the news about the news …

    Photojournalism in Princeton over the last 25 years was the topic of discussion — and of an exhibit at the Historical Society. By: Michael Redmond    The apex of the photojournalist’s craft is a picture that needs no words. The picture tells the whole story. With words or without words, photos preserve the lives and histories…

  • Commercial growth sought to offset costs

    This article is part of a series looking at ratables in Washington Township. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — Over the past two decades, typical suburbs have experienced significant residential growth in association with sprawl, leading to increased costs for services and the need to expand facilities, such as schools. Related stories: • Taxing problem (Sept.…

  • Students raise cash for local families

    SEPTEMBER 11TH COMMUNITY FUND By: Nick D’Amore    Students in grades five through eight have raised more than $10,000 for families in need after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.    Two weeks ago, Crossroads School students began the Penny Challenge, a clever way to promote healthy competition among the students while raising funds for a good cause.…

  • MHS harriers celebrate exciting first victory

    Nguyen wins race to ignite team at South River By: Rudy Brandl    The Manville High cross country team wasn’t shown very much respect when it stepped off the bus prior to last Friday’s dual meet at South River.    It’s not too intimidating when a half dozen boys get off a little bus and start warming…

  • School boards plan a PHS Q&A

    Parents will have a chance to question Princeton representatives face to face to find out about Princeton High School. By: Melissa Morgan    A few special guests will join the Cranbury school board meeting next week.    Members of the Princeton Regional school board will join with members of the Cranbury school board, Cranbury residents and parents…

  • Community asked to attend Route 31 workshop on Oct. 17

       A series of public workshops to craft a new vision for Route 31 in the Hopewell Valley will begin on Oct. 17 at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building.    This initiative will begin with a free, community potluck supper starting at 6:15 p.m., followed by a workshop and hands-on land-use planning exercises beginning at 7:30 p.m.…

  • Family asks federal judge to add two officers to suit against police

    Suit claims wrongful death in 1999 incident. By: Brian Shappell    Attorneys for a Kendall Park family whose son was killed by a South Brunswick police officer in 1999 are asking a federal judge to expand a civil rights lawsuit to include two more officers and to charge the department and the officers with negligence.    The…