Author: Central Jersey
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HILLSBOROUGH: School equestrians’ bid is rebuffed
Equestrians probably won’t be recognized as Hillsborough High’s next school sport. But history research won some support as a middle school club. If so, should its advisers be paid a stipend — when 55 clubs at the high school have teachers volunteering to mentor a spectrum of activities? School board member Judith Haas said Monday…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Buy their duct tape, help veterans’ cause
It may seem to be a little trite, but Kevin Mahoney believes in giving back to society — especially to those U.S. military veterans who may need some help when they rejoin the civilian world. That’s why Mr. Mahoney, who owns FindTape.com, is donating 10 percent of his company’s sales between May 22 and 28…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Graphic artists Damian Gonzalez wins honor at Middlesex County College
Damian Gonzalez, the graphic services coordinator at Middlesex County College, received the Outstanding Service to the College for Staff award during Celebration Day, an annual event that also honors college employees reaching milestone service anniversaries and the Alumnus of the Year. Mr. Gonzalez, of Hillsborough, was recognized as an excellent graphic designer of college publications,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders repeat as Somerset County Tournament baseball champs
The Hillsborough High baseball team joined some rare company when it repeated as Somerset County Tournament champions. The Raiders became the first team since Immaculata in 2008 to repeat as county champions when they topped Watchung Hills, 3-1, last Saturday at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater. “Immaculata is the only team in 43 years to…
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PRINCETON: Council resolution opposes NJ Transit’s proposed fare hike, elimination of bus route
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Princeton Council has come out squarely against NJ Transit’s proposed 9-percent increase in bus and train fares, and the plan to discontinue the 655 bus route between Princeton and the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. The increase and its impact on riders is “definitely a huge concern,” Mayor…
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PRINCETON: School board reaches agreement with two unions, but not the teachers
Princeton’s school board has reached agreement on new contracts with two of its employee bargaining units, but not its teaching staff. The board announced after a special meeting Wednesday night that the unions representing the support staff and the principals, assistant principals and supervisors had agreed to three-year contracts, according to a board statement issued…
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Princeton High School on lockdown after ‘swatting’ call (Developing)
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Princeton High School went into lock-down Thursday morning, following a “generalized threat (call) over the phone,” similar to the recent threats received by schools and businesses in Princeton, according to the Princeton Police Department. The call was received at 9:37 a.m. The Princeton Police Department is coordinating efforts with the…
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PRINCETON: Council, planning board hear about the next steps in fair share housing plan
Towns that believed they had complied with state requirements to provide an opportunity for the development of affordable housing were rudely awakened by the state Supreme Court’s decision to allow the courts to hear challenges to their fair share housing plans earlier this year. The March 10 ruling by the state Supreme Court was the…
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP: Police officers, civilians honored for outstanding service and important assistance
LAWRENCE — Tales of bravery, sharp investigative skills, determination and smart thinking under pressure unfolded at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Township Council, when nine township police officers received awards for outstanding service and seven civilians were honored for important assistance they rendered to the police. “I can think of no better ceremony than one…
