Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: McCarter helps Raiders open SCT with shutout win

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Bridget McCarter was frustrated with the Hillsborough High School field hockey team’s production in a pair of shutouts.    The Raiders senior wing isn’t one to upset. Last spring, she turned to boxing rather than play lacrosse, but she kept her frustrations in check and found a more productive way…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Field of Terror celebrates decade of supplying frights

    EAST WINDSOR: Field of Terror celebrates decade of supplying frights

    The Field of Terror opened its gate as it begins its 10th season of scaring last Friday night. By Amy Batista, Special Writer  EAST WINDSOR — The Field of Terror opened its gate as it begins its 10th season of scaring last Friday night.    ”We are a family owned business with more than 120 acres…

  • BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS: Somerville Aluminum celebrates new location

    by Bradley Koltz Congratulations    I recently joined well over a hundred others in celebrating the grand opening of a new 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art showroom for Somerville Aluminum.    In the past 60 years, Somerville Aluminum has grown from an aluminum storm windows business to a full-service home remodelling company. Now in its third generation, they have moved…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Township Bossert Park improvements discussed

    Residents provided their questions, comments and critiques of proposed improvements to the Charles Bossert Park. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Residents provided their questions, comments and critiques of proposed improvements to the Charles Bossert Park.    A majority of the residents who spoke at the Sept. 30 Township Committee meeting live on Vine…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Zitel in right place to aid Raiders’ win

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    A starter since he was a sophomore, Andrew Zitel has caught plenty of passes for the Hillsborough High School football team.    None have been bigger — both in terms of distance and importance — than his 80-yard catch and dash that gave the Raiders a 34-27 win over Bridgewater-Raritan…

  • CRANBURY: Zoning Board hears appeal of Christmas Spectacular

    CRANBURY: Zoning Board hears appeal of Christmas Spectacular

    After almost four hours of testimony Tuesday night, there is no decision yet on whether the owner of a Christmas display will be allowed to proceed with it this year. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — After almost four hours of testimony Tuesday night, there is no decision yet on whether the owner…

  • REGION: That’s Italian! Festival presents tastes of old country

    Louis Gaogano stood by himself amid the thousands of people at the 14th annual Italian-American Festival in Mercer County Park on Sunday afternoon. by Charley Falkenburg Special Writer WEST WINDSOR – Louis Gaogano stood by himself amid the thousands of people at the 14th annual Italian-American Festival in Mercer County Park on Sunday afternoon.    Using…

  • MONROE: Li gets life

    MONROE: Li gets life

    File photo. Tianle Li has been sentenced to life in prison Sept. 30 for poisoning her husband, Xiaoye Wang in 2011.

  • Cub Scout Troop 1776 Pumpkin Sale Fundraiser

    By Kam Amirzafari On Saturday Oct 12, Cub Scout troop 1776 will be hosting their annual pumpkin sale fundraiser, from 8 am to 2pm, at the Neshanic Reformed church parking lot. 715 Amwell Rd Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Come get your fall pumpkins and help support the Cub Scouts in your community.