Author: Central Jersey

  • CRANBURY: Lions and their legacy of service

    CRANBURY: Lions and their legacy of service

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Lions Club has been quietly working behind the scenes to make the community work since 1932. Now in its ninth decade, the club’s mission has always been the same — to serve the community locally, regionally and globally through both service and donations. Membership has waxed and waned…

  • CRANBURY: Glittering Depression glass

    CRANBURY: Glittering Depression glass

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Candy-colored glassware sparkles on the shelves and dazzles in the display cases throughout the Arthur E. Perrine Memorial Wing of the Cranbury Museum. The museum’s new exhibit features more than 300 pieces of Depression glass in shades of green, pink, yellow, blue, red, amber and white. Depression glass was produced…

  • CRANBURY: Fiirefighters to host open house

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Volunteer Fire Co. will be hosting an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. There will be activities for children, demonstrations and more. Admission is free. “We will be giving tours of the firehouse and museum, an extrication demonstration, fire extinguisher training, fire safety information, and much more,” Chief…

  • CRANBURY: Medical marijuana facility opens in Cranbury

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The New Jersey Department of Health has issued a final permit to Breakwater Treatment and Wellness to operate as an Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) in Cranbury. The permit was issued after a final department inspection of its facility, located in Suite E at 2 Corporate Drive. Breakwater officials opened their…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: HHS grad stars in several TV dramas

    HIGHTSTOWN: HHS grad stars in several TV dramas

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer A local server at 12 Farms Restaurant found himself starring in a different role earlier this month — serving up nighttime TV drama. 12 Farms hosted a premiere party on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. to celebrate Patrick Byas, of Hamilton, starring in “The Blacklist” episode on Oct. 1 at…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Harvest Fair draws large crowds

    HIGHTSTOWN: Harvest Fair draws large crowds

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer Thousands flocked to the historic downtown business area Saturday to partake in the annual Hometown Harvest Fair festivities. The event, which was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 10, was free to the public. The event was organized by a volunteer committee appointed by the mayor and…

  • WHAT’S GOING ON: Oct. 16, 2015

    Sat., Oct. 17   The Cranbury Volunteer Fire Co. Open House will take place from 1-4 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 18. There will be activities for children, demonstrations and more. There is no cost for this event. Scary Stories: A Storytelling Event for Grown-Ups offers theater-goers a chance to immerse themselves in…

  • Princeton Theological Seminary celebrates ‘a jewel of a building’

    Princeton Theological Seminary celebrates ‘a jewel of a building’

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The library at the Princeton Theological Seminary tells a story, from the careful thought that went into its design to the leadership and financial support of those who turned an idea into what one called “a jewel of a building.” “I’m overwhelmed by it. It is more beautiful, more…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lessons learned

    It is with great pride that I endorse Sean Deverin and Fran McGovern for Cranbury Township Committee. As Republican municipal chair it is my obligation to seek out candidates that want to run for Township Committee. Cranbury is fortunate to have so many residents that have expertise, education and valuable experience. One quality that is…