Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders’ Mauer wins Skyland XC

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Stephanie Mauer admits that she is still surprised to be winning championship races, but with her second title in as many weeks the Hillsborough High School junior is starting to get used to it.    The Raiders junior ran a personal-best 18 minutes, 39 seconds at Natirar Park to win…

  • Understands needs of growing community

    Rich LoCascio, Chesterfield  I was privileged to serve on the Chesterfield Township Committee for only one term before stepping aside to devote more time to work and family commitments. However, due to the expansion of the governing body to five members, and at the urging of many folks in the community, I am a…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Committee candidates are introduced
  • Volunteers needed to Pack Christmas care packages for US troops deployed overseas

    Volunteers needed to Pack Christmas care packages for US troops deployed overseas

    Volunteers prepare Christmas gift boxes at last year’s Operation Shoebox New Jersey packing event at the Manville VFW

  • Contests shape up in five towns

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Packet Media Group While there are no contests in Bordentown City or Florence Township in the general election Nov. 4, residents of Bordentown Township, Mansfield, Chesterfield, North Hanover and Springfield should remember to vote. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voter identification may include a driver’s license,…

  • Re-elect Delaney and Barman

    Rick Carson and John Moynihan  On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the voters of Bordentown Township will fill two seats on the Township Committee. Rob Delaney and Howard Barman, two long-term members of the Bordentown community, are running as the Republican candidates to help us improve the quality of life for township residents. We ask the…

  • Flu shot: Most important way to help everyone stay healthy

    GUEST COLUMN Hopewell Township officials Hopewell Township is closely monitoring the ongoing infectious disease issues that are occurring locally and globally. The Hopewell Valley Office of Emergency Management, Health Department, Hopewell Valley Bureau of Fire Safety and all Valley emergency responders have actively prepared and trained to ensure a safe and proper response to any…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Committee candidates are introduced

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Committee candidates are introduced

    Four Hopewell Township residents are seeking two three-year terms on the Township Committee in the Nov. 4 general election. They are (in alphabetical order): — Ron Cefalone (Republican) serves as The Arc Mercer’s director of recreation/integrated sports and respite services. Arc is an organization servicing people with developmental disabilities. Mr. Cefalone is also the owner…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Committee candidates are introduced