Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Tightly knit Class of ’64 rallies again

    HILLSBOROUGH: Tightly knit Class of ’64 rallies again

    Old acquaintances never forgot By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Accept that Hillsborough was a different place in 1964. There were only two stores — a diner and ice cream stand — the stretch of Route 206 between Amwell and New Amwell roads. Hillsborough was more a collection of villages surrounded by farms. There were two…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Nov. 13

     The Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Drill Night will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 at the Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Building. For more information, visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.  *** û   The Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building to…

  • LAWRENCE: Woman from Philly describes life as a soldier in Israeli army

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Staff photo by Lea KahnBecca Richman shared her experiences as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces with students at Adath Israel Congre´gation. Israel 8ISRAEL Lea KahnStaff Writer Becca Richman was 10 years old when her family traveled to Israel to attend a family friend’s bar mitzvah — but that’s…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Tightly knit Class of ’64 rallies again

    HILLSBOROUGH: Tightly knit Class of ’64 rallies again

    From left, Bill Wosinski, Gail Lynch Mitchell, Terry Fedorczyk, Bob Kulina, Diane Schilke and Nancy Williams Hill prepare to break bread and exchange life stories Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Bob Jensen)

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Applegates hosting Give Back Event

    To help hospitalized children By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — ’Tis the season for giving and one family is doing just that. The Applegate family is hosting its second annual Give Back Event. “Daniel was in the hospital on Christmas and he was upset that he was able to come home, but other…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raider teams to play for titles

    HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raider teams to play for titles

    Two Jr. Raiders teams advanced to Junior Skyland Football Conference championship games this Saturday with victories on the weekend. Grades 5-6 (JV Skylands Division) The Jr. Raiders advanced to the JSFC final by defeating Watchung Hills, 29-13, at Watchung High School. The Jr. Raiders were led by Thomas Amankwaa, who scored four touchdowns. Ryan Vierbuchen…

  • LAWRENCE: ‘Community Conversation’ about schools’ future

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township school district officials know what the district has achieved in the past five years, and now they are seeking the public’s help at a special meeting next month to figure out where the district should be heading in the next five years. The event, set for Dec. 3,…

  • LAWRENCE: Honoring the veterans of the township

    LAWRENCE: Honoring the veterans of the township

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township’s thousands of military veterans — living and dead — were honored at the township’s annual Veterans Day Observance Sunday afternoon, held at American Legion Post 414 on Berwyn Place. And the names of five military veterans who have ties to Lawrence Township were added to the Veterans Roll…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Tightly knit Class of ’64 rallies again

    HILLSBOROUGH: Tightly knit Class of ’64 rallies again

    Arm in arm, classmates Gene Allen, Midge Guerrera and Bob Jensen pose with former teacher Don Veix.