Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: After split vote, fire commission mulls what’s next

    Three vehicles, including pumper, can’t be bought outside 2% tax cap By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Fire commissioners are trying to decide their next move on buying vehicles they consider important for fire-fighting operations. Hillsborough voters closely split their decisions Thursday night in a special election, authorizing potential spending for up to $205,000 for two…

  • LAWRENCE: Some tow truck businesses balk at regulations

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Responding to tow truck drivers’ concerns, Township Council tabled a proposed ordinance that provides for the licensing and regulations of tow truck companies operating in Lawrence Township at its meeting last week. Two tow truck company operators objected to a provision that requires them to include a flatbed truck with…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Wildszewski begins ministry at nearby Titusville church
  • Bridge’s 200-year celebration slated Sept. 13

    Bridge’s 200-year celebration slated Sept. 13

    Shown is the covered bridge around 1900.

  • Baltimore mansions are tour focus

    Deadline Sept. 12 The Community School of New Hope-Solebury will begin its fall semester tour season with "The Magnificent Mansions of Baltimore" on Sept. 20. Reservations deadline is Sept. 12. Relish the past in a tale of two houses, Baltimore’s magnificent Evergreen and opulent Homewood. Attendees will first visit Evergreen with its 48 rooms, soaring…

  • 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…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer An assortment of cosmetics valued at $218 was reported stolen from the Bath and Body Works store at the Quaker Bridge Mall between 8:10 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. Aug. 19. Perfume valued at $852 was stolen from the Bath and Body Works store at the Quaker Bridge Mall at 6:32…

  • 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…

  • What if young men had just listened to the police?

    Joe Shoemaker, Lambertville What a terrible few weeks it has been for America and, in particular, young African American men. While it is easy to speculate after the facts, I can’t help wonder what the outcome of those police shootings would have been in all these recent stops if only these young men would have…