Author: Central Jersey

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: Oct. 23

    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…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Tomson, McCauley are challenged on environment

    Letter to the editor To the editor: Like other Hillsborough residents, the Tomson-McCauley campaign newsletter arrived in my mailbox this week. I found the document a fascinating peek into their character. Tomson and McCauley revealed that they are running away from their voting record. Last year Tomson and McCauley voted in favor of the township…

  • Capable captains leading NBHS volleyball team

    By Josh Lashley, Special Writer COLUMBUS — There is a certain amount of intensity that simply goes with the territory when considering high school varsity athletics. This is definitely true about the sport of volleyball, but what also makes volleyball challenging and enjoyable to compete in as an athlete or watch as a fan is…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Burglar left clue: Burrito in back seat

    Stephanie J. Bonjiorno, 58, of Lambertville reported a theft from her vehicle on Oct. 14. Ms. Bonjiorno said she had parked her vehicle on North Franklin Street and left her vehicle unlocked on Oct. 13. When she returned to her vehicle the next day, she discovered several items, including her cell phone, house keys, leather…

  • LAWRENCE:Calendar

    Fri., Oct. 24 Former NFL Head Coach Dick Vermeil of Vermeil Wines will be pouring his own wines for the troops and guests from 6-8:30 p.m. at a fundraiser to benefit the N.J. National Guard at the Lawrenceville National Guard Armory, 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. Some ex-Giants also will be pouring wine. Tickets $60,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Shopping rewards director defends tax reduction program

    To the editor: I would like to address the letter submitted in regard to the Shop Hillsborough’s Property Tax Rewards program ("Why is Shop Hillsborough so complicated, costly for businesses?"). People familiar with the program will tell you that this is a true win-win initiative. Residents receive property tax credits with every purchase, merchants enjoy…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Ceremony dedicates road for veterans

    HILLSBOROUGH: Ceremony dedicates road for veterans

    A street sign on the western end of the municipal complex marks the new designation of the interior road as ‘Veterans Way.’ Congressman Leonard Lance and Mayor Doug Tomson are in front row, center, among other officials. (Staff photo by Gene Robbins)

  • LAWRENCE: Construction underway at new nursing home

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Aiming to provide an alternative to traditional nursing homes, Morris Hall/St. Lawrence Inc. announced last week that construction is underway on Morris Hall Meadows — a development of 12 home-like buildings that will accommodate 10 senior citizens apiece. The first phase of the project, which consists of six buildings, is…

  • NEW HOPE: Horrors play coming to school stage

    NEW HOPE: Horrors play coming to school stage

    New Hope-Solebury High School’s theater club, Mask & Zany, will present "Little Shop of Horrors" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 in the school’s theater. Down on urban Skid Row, Seymour Krelborn, a poor orphan working in Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, develops a soft spot for…