Author: Central Jersey
-

WEST WINDSOR: Impressive start for Mercer rowers
Princeton National Rowing Association’s Mercer Rowing Club kicked off its fall racing season by laying claim to victories in five events at the Navy Day Regatta on Oct. 10. The regatta featured over 2,000 masters, collegiate, and high school athletes competing in head races on a 2.5 mile course on Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River. The Mercer…
-

HILLSBOROUGH: Board candidates react to statements on school issues
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Five candidates seeking election to the Board of Education difffer slightly on money issues they may face next year. Brett Cooper disagreed with the proposal to bond to pay for two big-ticket items, repaving of the middle school parking lot and replacement of the surface on the athletic turf field.…
-

MONTGOMERY POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 22
The residents of a Township Line Road home reported an attempted break-in to their home on Oct. 11 at 12:05 p.m. The residents noticed that a door leading into the attached garage had been kicked open and damaged, but no entry was made into the garage or house. Serene Niadoo, 52, of…
-

A story of survival: Jennifer Hayden will discuss her experience with breast cancer, during a program about graphic novels at Labyrinth Books
By Chuck O’Donnell Soon after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 43, Jennifer Hayden was determined to tell her story. From flat-chested and forlorn, to self-conscious schoolgirl, to blissful late bloomer, to proud provider of mother’s milk — she realized that her breasts were a sort of biological timeline through which she could trace her…
-

PRINCETON: Hardy Drive gas leak causes no injuries
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A backhoe operator struck a 2-inch natural gas main on Hardy Drive shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday, causing a natural gas leak, according to the Princeton Police Department. Police officers, as well as the Princeton Fire Department and the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the gas leak,…
-

HOPEWELL BOROUGH: $40K to go to accessible playground at school
By Frank Mustac, Special Writer HOPEWELL BOROUGH — Private donations worth a combined $40,000 are making it possible to renovate a playground at Hopewell Elementary School, providing accessibility to students with disabilities and anyone else. George, Lynn and Mark Bovenizer of the Shepherd Foundation, and George and Caroline Ferguson were recognized at the Oct. 19…
-

PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 22
Jain Rishabh, 31, of Pheasant Hollow Drive, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated in a school zone, reckless driving, careless driving, tailgating, use of a cell phone while driving, refusal to submit breath samples, failure to maintain lane and operating an uninsured motor vehicle after his car was observed weaving on…
-

HILLSBOROUGH: GOP has built ‘one of the best places to live’
To the editor: Hillsborough Township continues to excel over other towns in our county. We have an excellent parks and recreation system. We have a wide variety of businesses, as well as many beautiful neighborhoods and homes. Township government has not only kept a lid on new spending, it has actually cut spending. Of…
-

HILLSBOROUGH: Sarah Pallay makes SCT history with 4th gymnastics title
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Hillsborough High School gymnast Sarah Pallay ended her final Somerset County Tournament the same way she had finished her first one. And her second. And her third. The Raiders senior was at the top of the podium with her fourth straight individual title, this one all the more special…
