Author: Central Jersey

  • HAMILTON: New grading scale adopted
  • REGIONAL: What parents can expect in the 2013-14 school year

       When school starts up in September, parents can expect some changes, according to the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. Here are the items to watch for the 2013-14 school year.    New curriculum and testing —Schools are gearing up for heavily revised math and language arts curriculum standards, part of the launch of the…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: For council, it’s business as usual

    Codification of ordinances could be financed if proposed measure is adopted at an upcoming meeting By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The codification of all Lambertville ordinances could be financed if a proposed measure, introduced by City Council Aug. 20, is adopted as expected at an upcoming council meeting.    Under the proposed ordinance, $18,050 would be…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Tickets on sale for wine and beer fest

       The kegs are ready for tapping and the bottles are ready to be uncorked for the first annual Bordentown City Wine and Beer Festival.    The festival will take place from 2-6 p.m. Sept. 21 along Farnsworth Avenue from Crosswicks Street to Railroad Avenue. The rain date is Sept. 22.    The Downtown Bordentown Association created…

  • BORDENTOWN: Liberty Lake, Learning Well combine forces

       Liberty Lake Day Camp is known throughout the region as one of the premier summer camps for both typical and special needs children.    This year, the camp has partnered with The Learning Well to create a specific camper group of 10 older teenaged autistic campers, who are participating in a group setting, and experiencing…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Residents argue against charging fees to Peddie

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    The Borough Council again tabled an ordinance that would make Peddie School pay annual dorm inspection fees.    The council tabled the vote at Council President Larry Quattrone’s request to speak to Peddie School representatives. The Borough Council first tabled the ordinance on Aug. 19.    ”I think the administrator and…

  • EAST WINDSOR: A checkmate champ at age 7

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor    Damon M. Copeland just started learning chess six months ago and he’s already a force to be reckoned with.    The 7-year-old East Windsor resident took second place in the Let’s Play Chess Tournament in Princeton on Aug. 16.    His father, Raph, started teaching him how to play the game…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Seniors chime in at sing-along

    Senior Corner club columns, week of Aug. 29 CHAPTER A    Chapter A sang and enjoyed refreshments with Mitch Miller & the Gang on Friday, Aug. 23, in the Senior Activity Room. Our music director led us in song. The quiz was very tough and we laughed as much as we sang.    Dust off your baby…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is next door to Hamilton

    ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is next door to Hamilton

    Nick Azzaro, proprietor of the restaurant and grandson of Mr. Papa, continues the family tradition of making pizza.