Author: Central Jersey

  • . . . but . . . in a barn?

           Editor’s note: This was submitted by John Devereaux, of New Hope, about an event in Solebury Township that touched him.     My wife announced that we were going to a very special event that St. Martin’s of Tours of New Hope was sponsoring.    My eyes lit up. Recent and planned events included the renowned…

  • JAMESBURG: Community unites for holiday tree extravaganza

    JAMESBURG: Community unites for holiday tree extravaganza

    Event taking place for more than 20 years By Amy Batista, Special Writer JAMESBURG — The community united despite rainy weather for its annual holiday extravaganza last Friday in Veterans Park. "The tree lighting has been going on for over 20 years," said Mayor Marlene Lowande. "We try to make it different every year. Last…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Development plans meets opposition

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer It went over like a lead balloon with the 70-odd residents who turned out for the meeting.     “It” is a controversial proposal to amend Hopewell Township’s master plan to enable construction of a large mixed-use development in the southern township, off both sides of Scotch Road between I-95 to…

  • Taxpayers should not have to pay Christie’s lawyers

    Howard W. Silbersher, Princeton  To the editor: I am a retired senior citizen and I live in consolidated Princeton. I have been following the "bridgegate" scandal of our Governor Christie. There are many unanswered questions regarding the lane closings at the George Washington Bridge in September 2013 — an incident that allegedly was set…

  • Postpone vote until all data is in

    Melanie Phillips, Pennington  To the editor: The Hopewell Township Planning Board is scheduled to vote on an amendment to the Master Plan for Scotch Road at its next meeting Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. The new proposed Master Plan would allow for mixed use — residential and commercial use — on both sides…

  • CRANBURY: Committee adopts incentive ordinance

    By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — The Township Committee voted 3-0 to adopt an ordinance that would create a volunteer incentive program for fire company and first aid squad members at its meeting Monday night. According to Township Clerk Kathleen Cunningham, Committeeman Dan Mulligan was absent from the meeting and Committeeman Jay Taylor…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Love in the kitchen

    IN THE KITCHEN: Love in the kitchen

    Lauren Sabogal and Frank Caponi are building a culinary life together. They are pictured here at a Farm to Table fundraiser for HomeFront hosted by Button’s Creperie. Photo by Great Heights Photography

  • SENIOR MENUS: Dec. 11, 2014

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville. Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance. The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Farm designated historic landmark

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    A Pleasant Valley Road farmstead with buildings that date from the 18th to the 20th century has been designated a historic landmark in Hopewell Township.     The Township Committee voted, 4-0, Monday night to adopt an ordinance that enables the designation.     Voting for the measure were deputy mayor…