Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: Officials ask for review of AvalonBay construction

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said Monday that he had asked the Christie administration to make sure that the AvalonBay development on Witherspoon Street is up to all state construction codes and be as “flame retardant” as possible. Mr. Hughes said he wants to avoid a repeat of…

  • MONTGOMERY: Heating problems spark fire in Wellington Court home

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Heating problems turned into a fire that spread from the basement to the first floor of a Wellington Court home on Friday.¶ Montgomery police went to the residence in the Belle Mead section of town to check on smoke inside the residence. One resident and two heating and…

  • Governor declares emergency as storm ‘Juno’ bears down on state

    Governor declares emergency as storm ‘Juno’ bears down on state

    State Police officers man the state’s Office of Emergency Management Monday as a major snowstorm ascends on New Jersey. 

  • LAWRENCE: Schools, municipal offices close early due to storm

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Schools and offices in Lawrence closed early Monday, in advance of a pending snowstorm that was expected to dump more than a foot of snow on the township.     The Lawrence Township public school district opted for an early dismissal for students in the grades pre-K-to-12 school system. No…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Man robs Chase branch

    WEST WINDSOR: Man robs Chase branch

    The suspect in the robbery of a Chase Bank branch on Friday in West Windsor.

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: ‘A Night of Broadway Stars’ canceled due to weather

    Due to the forecast of a winter storm, we have found it necessary to cancel “A Night of Broadway Stars” (including the pre-event, “Meet, Sign & Selfie”) at the Performing Arts Center for Monday, January 26, 2015. We are working to re-schedule the events and will share details as soon as specific information is available.…

  • PRINCETON: Tribute to fallen officer

    PRINCETON: Tribute to fallen officer

    Rebecca Nowalski Walter Harris’ daughters, Florence Broadway (left) and Monetta Harris received plaques during the ceremony in recognition of K9 Harris, named in honor of their father. (Photo by Rebecca Nowalski)

  • MCCC Announces Black History Month Events for February

    By Wendy Humphrey Mercer County Community College will celebrate Black History Month in February with a full slate of events at its West Windsor and Trenton campuses. Students, faculty and staff will join together for films, lectures and theatrical performances in a month-long observance. All events are open to the public; most are presented free. The month…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town under blizzard warning

    Schools to close two hours early on Monday By Charles W. Kim,Managing Editor SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Schools will be closing two hours early Monday as the township prepares for what may be a huge snowstorm, officials said Sunday night. Monday’s impending snowstorm will have a major impact on the South Brunswick community, police said in…