Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: Council must make a choice about Lytle Street property 

    PRINCETON: Council must make a choice about Lytle Street property 

    by Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The Princeton Council has been presented with another proposal to buy land on Lytle Street to expand Mary Moss Park and leave room for affordable housing. Officials must decide tonight whether to acquire two 30-foot lots from the current owner, developer Roman Barsky, use one of them to expand…

  • MONTGOMERY: Ridin’ and ropin’ at the rodeo

    MONTGOMERY: Ridin’ and ropin’ at the rodeo

    MONTGOMERY — Professional riders and ropers put their skills on display this weekend at the Montgomery Rodeo, an event that raises money for local charities. Last year the Montgomery Rodeo distributed $25,000 to its charities, including: Crawford House, Eden Autism Services, Montgomery EMS, Montgomery Township PBA, Montgomery Woman’s Club, Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Cos. No.…

  • CRANBURY: A sweet way to usher in the new season

    CRANBURY: A sweet way to usher in the new season

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — For many area residents, the Strawberry Festival in Cranbury highlights the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury on Saturday, June 6, to take delight in the festival, which featured children’s games, camaraderie…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Fishing opportunity awaits

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Peddie Lake will be stocked with fish by a local fisherman looking to fish in the lake. The Borough Council authorized a fish-stocking permit for Peddie Lake during its June 1 council meeting. “A resident came forward six weeks ago and requested to put some largemouth bass (in…

  • PRINCETON: Two more district schools victimized by ‘swatting’ calls

    PRINCETON: Two more district schools victimized by ‘swatting’ calls

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A pair of back-to-back “swatting” calls to the Riverside Elementary School and to the Johnson Park School kept police officers busy Monday morning, according to the Princeton Police Department. Shortly after 10 a.m., Riverside Elementary School officials received a generalized threat to harm the school and its students, police said.…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Out-of-control SUV careens down shopping center sidewalk

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A North Brunswick Township man was ticketed for careless driving after he lost control of his Lexus sport utility vehicle, causing it to hop the curb and careen down the sidewalk at the Summerfield Center shopping center June 5, according to the South Brunswick Township Police Department.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Somerset YMCA reaches fundraising goal

    Somerset County YMCA has reached its initial fundraising goal with pledges of more than $708,000 to its 2015 annual campaign. On Feb. 18, the YMCA kicked off the campaign with a goal of raising $700,000. The funds ensure the Y can open its doors to all in the community, regardless of ability to pay. “We…

  • HILLSBOROUGH/MANVILLE: Kids: Learn how to ‘stage fight’ 

    Tweens and teens can learn to fake fight on stage at the kickoff to the hero-themed summer reading club at libraries in Manville and Hillsborough on Thursday, June 25. Stephen Davis, an assistant professor of theater arts at Centenary College, will teach participants how to stage fight — just like heroes in the movies —…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Alexander Louie wins ‘Spirit of Hero’ scholarship

    HILLSBOROUGH: Alexander Louie wins ‘Spirit of Hero’ scholarship

    MaryPat Christie, wife of Gov. Chris Christie, poses with “hero scholarship” winner Alexander Louie of Hillsborough High School.  Alexander Louie of Hillsborough High School is one of four Somerset County students, and among the 25 total recipients of a “Spirit of a Hero” scholarship. He received $5,000 scholarships at Drumthwacket, the governor’s official residence…