Author: Central Jersey

  • HAMILTON: Iconic Italian restaurant now calls Hamilton home
  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: CHS students shine at International Thespian Festival

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: CHS students shine at International Thespian Festival

    Hopewell Valley Central High School students attended the International Thespian Festival at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the first time this summer, turning in excellent performances as they auditioned in front of dozens of college drama professors and admissions officers. In June, four HoVal students traveled to the festival, which is an annual event for…

  • MANVILLE: School changes start at the top
  • LAMBERTVILLE: Mayors take icy dunking

    LAMBERTVILLE: Mayors take icy dunking

    They join craze to raise money to fight ALS By John Tredrea, Special Writer On Sunday, Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio accepted the challenge by New Hope Mayor Laurence Keller and a bucket of ice water was dumped over hizzoner’s head. "They got their money’s worth on this one," Mr. DelVecchio said. "My sons Matthew and…

  • MANSFIELD: Homes in area not numbered properly

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    Emergency responders need to be able to see house numbers clearly from the street in case of an emergency.    The Township Committee discussed the issue during its meeting on Aug. 13. Committee member Sean Gable noted that the Safety Committee raised the issue, stating that the 911 numbering coordinates…

  • Hamilton West High School boys soccer preview

    By Josh Lashley, Special Writer    Gerard Marrone, the new head coach for the Hamilton West High School boys soccer program feels that the wheels are turning in the right direction for his team-and he very well may be correct.    The Hornets have struggled to earn victories on the pitch in recent years, but they…

  • ROOSEVELT: New foundation bolsters elementary school

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor    Cuts in both state and federal aid to education as well as a 2 percent cap on increases in school budgets in place since 2010 when Gov. Chris Christie came into office have made it difficult for public schools to provide all the programs and activities that school districts…

  • John Creamer is promoted to Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer at Peapack-Gladstone Bank

    John Creamer is promoted to Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer at Peapack-Gladstone Bank

    By Rosanne Schwab Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank announce the promotion of John Creamer to Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer. In his current role, Mr. Creamer leads a team of nine portfolio managers that collectively manage approximately $2.5 billion in assets. He is directly responsible for $240 million in client assets…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Mayors take icy dunking

    LAMBERTVILLE: Mayors take icy dunking

    Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio takes an icy bath as part of the national phenomenon to have a cooler of ice water dumped over their heads, as done to sports coaches. Mr. DelVecchio’s sons did the deed to follow through on a challenge by New Hope Mayor Larry Keller.