Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: 5th-graders work with computer code

    HILLSBOROUGH: 5th-graders work with computer code

    About 50 fifth-graders at Auten Road School attended the after-school event “Made with Code” on Dec. 11. The students were provided a fun introduction to using computer code as well as taught the basics to get them a framework to write their first few lines of code. Student Diya Rahul said, “I didn’t realize you…

  • COLUMBUS CORNER: Jan. 1, 2015

       Columbus Girl Scout Troop 22253 is collecting flags no longer suitable to represent the country.    The Scouts will have an official flag retirement ceremony in the spring. Those with an old flag to be included should drop it off at the Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union St. or Mansfield Township Offices at 3135 Route…

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Jan. 1, 2015

    3rd Tues. of the Month    The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road.    Meetings are open to the public. Reach the Green Team at [email protected]. Tuesdays & Thursdays    ZUMBA classes take place Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30…

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: Jan. 1, 2015

       The Township Council meets the first Thursday of the month for a work session and the second Wednesday of the month for a regular session.    Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building.    The Planning Board meets the first Tuesday of the month for a work session and the third Tuesday of the…

  • HAMILTON: Two more Hepatitus A cases confirmed

    HAMILTON: Two more Hepatitus A cases confirmed

    Three now sick in township HAMILTON – Health officials confirmed on Thursday that two more Hepatitus A cases have been confirmed and may be linked to a local restaurant. According to a township press release, the Hamilton Township Division of Health has been informed of two additional Hepatitis A cases which were confirmed during the…

  • HAMILTON: Hail to the kale

    HAMILTON: Hail to the kale

    The Kitchen Twins, Lyla and Emily Allen with their kale chips.

  • FLORENCE: Township wants more details on waste facility

    FLORENCE: Township wants more details on waste facility

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    FLORENCE — The Township Council on Dec. 17 unanimously approved a resolution to oppose the proposed hazardous waste treatment facility in Falls Township, Pennsylvania.    It also asks the Pennsylvania DEP to give officials and residents more time to comment on the proposed facility; the deadline was Dec. 26.    ”The primary…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Ravens open with promise

    Young wrestling team shows off potential By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    While the Robbinsville High School wrestling team graduated a talented senior class from a team that went 16-9 and claimed the Region 25 team championship, there is still plenty of talent on hand for the Ravens.    ”We will have some new guys in…

  • FLORENCE: Police develop user-friendly website

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    FLORENCE — The Police Department has redesigned and launched a more user-friendly website for its residents over the past several months and is using social media to keep residents informed.    ”We are proud to announce the launch of our new department website,” said Capt. Brian Boldizar in an email. “The…