Author: Central Jersey

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Driver involved in hit-an-run arrested on drug charges

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Driver involved in hit-an-run arrested on drug charges

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A Dayton man who was involved in a hit-and-run accident on Ridge Road that sent a 70-year-old woman to the hospital has been charged with drug violations and assorted motor vehicle violations, according to the South Brunswick Township Police Department. Ryan Tiedemann, 30, of Dayton, was charged in the accident…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Amsterdam School celebrates 25 years 

    HILLSBOROUGH: Amsterdam School celebrates 25 years 

    On Monday, Oct. 12, students and staff at Amsterdam Elementary School celebrated the building’s 25th birthday. On hand at the assembly to help celebrate were the school’s first principal, Ted Smith; former Amsterdam principal Dr. Nancy Richmond, the Superintendent of Schools when Amsterdam building opened, Dr. Bob Gulick, and the current Superintendent, Dr. Jorden Schiff.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Former Congressman Rush Holt supports Vella, Zwicker for Assembly 

    To the editor:  It was my honor and privilege to represent the people of central New Jersey and to work to improve your quality of life. As a member of Congress and as a professional scientist, I’ve always believed that policy decisions should be based on evidence, not ideology. On Nov. 3, you have…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Burchette, Suraci prudently watch township’s expenses, writer says 

    To the editor:  I am writing this letter to commend Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette and Committeeman Carl Suraci for their prudent management of the town’s finances. The 2015 municipal budget for the fifth year in a row came in under the 2 percent levy cap mandated by state law. Even though there are certain…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Foundation hasn’t made case for demolition, writer says 

    To the editor:  This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the last hearing of the Duke Mansion demolition permit. Doris Duke’s foundation trustees want to demolish the homestead of Doris Duke and her father, James B. The foundation received almost $2 billion from the Duke family. Thus far, the foundation has only spent only $50 million…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township Committee candidates talk about services 

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Independent candidate Susan Gulliford sees an expanded, interactive township website as a way for local government to hear questions, complaints and comments from residents, and then answer back. “Anyone who spends time on local private social media pages knows that there are certain questions and complaints that are frequently brought…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Doris Duke mansion will be allowed to be demolished

    HILLSBOROUGH: Doris Duke mansion will be allowed to be demolished

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Doris Duke’s home will be allowed to be demolished, the Hillsborough Historic Preservation Commission decided late Thursday night. After 90 minutes of public comment and an hour of lawyers’ summations, the commission voted, 6-1, to grant a demolition permit for the former ultra-rich philanthropist’s 65,000-square-foot main residence on the 2,700-acre…

  • PRINCETON POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    PRINCETON POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    Joshua Bess, 29, of John Street, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for $240 from Princeton Municipal Court following a motor vehicle stop on Birch Avenue on Oct. 9.  Edwin Ortiz, 37, of The Bronx, New York, was arrested on outstanding warrants totaling $1,750 from multiple jurisdictions following a motor vehicle stop on Bayard…

  • WEST WINDSOR POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    WEST WINDSOR POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    Two shoplifters walked out of the Wal-Mart store at the Nassau Park Pavilion with a Samsung 60-inch LED television set and a Sony 40-inch LED television set on Sept. 25. A store employee pulled a pallet of television sets onto the display floor. The two shoplifters selected the items and put them in a shopping…