Author: Central Jersey

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Fennel and a little celery

    IN THE KITCHEN: Fennel and a little celery

    The author uses fennel in dishes such as this tuna with fennel-red pepper.  Photo by Faith Bahadurian

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viking Closet seeking donations

    Back to school supplies are needed to start off the 2014/15 school year. We are in need of any and all back to school items ie: backpacks, drawstring bags, pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, tape, glue sticks, glitter, notebooks, binders, and folders. All donations can be dropped off in the main lobby of South Brunswick High…

  • MONROE: Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving feast

    MONROE: Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving feast

    Submitted photo. Volunteers prepare a Thanksgiving meal for the Community Cares Program last year.

  • EAST WINDSOR: Driver injured in Route 33 crash

    EAST WINDSOR: Driver injured in Route 33 crash

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — A collision involving two cars left one driver trapped inside her car in the intersection of Route 33 and Lake Drive Saturday morning, according to police. The accident occurred at 9:20 a.m. at the intersection of Route 33 and Lake Drive on Aug. 30, police said. According…

  • Class is in session at Howell Living History Farm

    Class is in session at Howell Living History Farm

    Children participate in a previous back-to-school program.

  • PRINCETON: AvalonBay holds community meeting

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton and AvalonBay officials told the community Wednesday that safety measures would be in place when the demolition of the old Princeton hospital begins the week of Sept.15. Four dust monitors would be set to half the federal Environmental Protection Agency recommended standard and sound an alarm when levels…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Library Gala set

    Library Gala set Submitted photoAuhor Ann Hood will attend the annual Library Gala in South Brunswick on Sept. 20. Ann Hood, best-selling author of "An Italian Wife," will attend an Italian-themed dinner Saturday, Sept. 20, after hours at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Hors d’oeuvres begin 6:30 p.m., dinner at…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Fire houses to remember 9-11 terror attack

    HILLSBOROUGH: Fire houses to remember 9-11 terror attack

    It’s a matter of respect for fallen comrades, they say By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Firefighters in two Hillsborough fire stations will hold their annual remembrance ceremonies next Thursday for the "fallen heroes" who died in the 9-11 terror attacks. They feel they must remember, and pass along the tradition. The public is invited to…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: HHS girls soccer coming together

    Raiders set to open season By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    LeeAnn Best has seen her Hillsborough High School girls soccer team come together quickly during the preseason.    It’s one of the encouraging signs as she begins her 14th year as head coach of the Raiders, who open play against Hunterdon Central on Friday.    ”The…