Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: University case due before Superior Court judge

    In a case with far-reaching implications for Princeton University, a state judge next week will consider whether to throw out zoning changes that Princeton municipal officials made to accommodate By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    In a case with far-reaching implications for Princeton University, a state judge next week will consider whether to throw out…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: YMCA closing Friday

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: YMCA closing Friday

    The end has apparently come for the South Brunswick Family YMCA. By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor The end has apparently come for the South Brunswick Family YMCA.    In a press release Thursday afternoon, YMCA Board of Directors Chairman Jeff Hermann said the facility on Culver Road would permanently close today, Friday.    ”This is a…

  • PRINCETON: Council candidates talk about issues

    The turmoil within the Police Department made its way into the Princeton Council race at a time when seven police officers are suing for alleged harassment and discrimination. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The turmoil within the Police Department made its way into the Princeton Council race at a time when seven police officers…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS

    By Peg Dotson    The Parish community of St. Francis’s and St. Clare’s churches is proud to sponsor an award-winning speaker and author who has traveled throughout the country to spread the message of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Feast Day of the Holy Rosary.    This free event is open to the public on Monday,…

  • REGIONAL: Cultural Festival set Oct. 12

        Mercer County’s 12 municipalities are home to citizens of a variety of ethnicities and countries of origin.    In celebration, County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Board of Chosen Freeholders will present the third annual Cultural Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor.    The festival, to be held…

  • FLORENCE: Local Scout pays tribute to firehouse

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    A local Boy Scout is building a replica of an old hose shed formerly used to help extinguish fires.    William Blakeslee must manage the community project, raise funds, perform the work and see it to completion.    ”William has developed a goal of creating a historic representation of one of…

  • MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    Father Ken Ellis with a dog on Saturday. Photo by Mary Ellen Day

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Peddie kicks off its sesquicentennial

        Peddie School will install its 16th headmaster on Saturday, Sept. 21 during a campus celebration that also marks the school’s 150th anniversary.    Peter A. Quinn was unanimously appointed headmaster by the Peddie Board of Trustees beginning in the 2013-14 school year. His appointment was a homecoming to Peddie, where he served as a…

  • MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    Father Ken Ellis blesses Ruby the parrot with owner Sharon Kechula on Saturday at Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church. Photo by Mary Ellen Day