Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Budget truly adheres to 2% tax levy cap

    Letter to the editor To the editor: I am writing this letter to commend Mayor Tomson and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley for their prudent management of the town’s finances. The 2014 municipal budget for the fourth year in a row came in under the 2 percent levy cap mandated by state law. Even though there are…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: All-Republican committee denies some who want to serve

    Letter to the editor To the editor: Enlightened governments throughout history have always thrived and prospered with the philosophy of tolerance and the willingness to embrace all its people’s talents for the greater good of the community. This inclusiveness encourages the population to participate and helps the society to flourish with new ideas and actions.…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Youth soccer leagues begin

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Youth soccer leagues begin

    By Azra Baig, Special Writer The South Brunswick Soccer Club In-Town Soccer games kicked off on Saturday at Sondek Park and Harvest Woods. Bruce Willinger, the Vice President of the In-Town Soccer Program, said the Recreation Program has, "Just over 900 players this Fall Season and is open to players from KG through 12th grade."…

  • Auctioning Princeton history

    Auctioning Princeton history

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer When owner Salvatore Pitts closed The Silver Shop in July, it meant the end of the line for a 77-year-old landmark in Palmer Square. But what to do with the thousands of silver pieces, porcelain and other items that were part of the inventory? That’s where Material Culture came…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings stomp Stevens 40-26

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings stomp Stevens 40-26

    Ed Birch photo. Running back Dontae Strickland springs forward against the Hawks defense Friday.

  • MONROE: Council approves age-restricted COAH housing

    MONROE: Council approves age-restricted COAH housing

    Jenine Clancy photo. One of the developments under construction in the township that will dedicate a percentage of homes as affordable housing.

  • Murata Machinery USA Introduces New MW120GTEX Twin Spindle CNC Turning Center

    Murata Machinery USA Introduces New MW120GTEX Twin Spindle CNC Turning Center

    By 1888pressrelease 1888 PressRelease – The new MW120GTEX is a high-accuracy redesign of a Muratec customer favorite, offering great performance in small spaces and a twin gantry loader for higher productivity. Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC – Murata Machinery USA, Inc., the leader in high volume production turning centers, has announced the introduction of its new MW120GTEX…

  • PACKET PICKS: Sept. 26

    Sept. 26-27 Mercer Italian American Festival The 15th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival will take place Sept. 26-28 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. The festival includes a food piazza featuring regional Italian restaurants; an Italian market with Italian specialty products; a heritage pavilion with art, and memorabilia; a cultural theater with cooking…

  • National Chemistry Week "Candy" Activities Night & Poem Contest

    National Chemistry Week "Candy" Activities Night & Poem Contest

    Louise Lawter Help celebrate National Chemistry Week (NCW) 2014 with the Princeton Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Princeton University. Come to our NCW "Candy" Activities Night on Friday, October 24. This year’s NCW theme is “The Sweet Side of Chemistry n Candy”. There will be demonstrations, videos, and hands-on activities related to…