Author: Central Jersey

  • NJ Sports Superstars Howard and Stringer Helping Teens with Tourette Syndrome this Weekend

    NJ Sports Superstars Howard and Stringer Helping Teens with Tourette Syndrome this Weekend

    By The Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy is turning up the star power with the addition of C.  Vivian Stringer to the agenda. The women’s basketball coaching legend will present a workshop on resiliency.  On August 1, 23 teens will arrive at Rutgers University to spend a three-day intensive training on life skills necessary to…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    Amy Batista Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 Chief Scott Jenkins, left, Animal Welfare Committee member Phyllis Deal, center, and Hightstown First Aid Capt. Ron Cornejo, right, with Animal Welfare Committee member Janice Mastriano and Council Member Larry Quattrone looking on as the pet oxygen masks were distributed on July 24 at the firehouse. Photo by…

  • HAMILTON: Job fair coming in September

       Local businesses looking for new employees should participate in the township’s upcoming job fair.    While all local businesses can participate, Mayor Kelly Yaede and the Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission are seeking to expand the array of businesses at this year’s job fair in September to include companies in the internet technology and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police academy ends summer season

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police academy ends summer season

    Last week concluded three one-week sessions of the South Brunswick Police Department’s Youth Academy. According to Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, the program is in it’s 14th year and has enrolled over 1,500 area youngsters. "It is the crown jewel of the state and shows our commitment to the youth of this area. Other jurisdictions charge…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Fire and rescue crews are now equipped with pet oxygen masks thanks to a donation from the Animal Welfare Committee. The committee purchased the masks and donated them to the Hightstown Fire Department and First Aid Squad should a time arise when they need them. "It is very…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Muslims celebrate end of month of fasting

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Muslims celebrate end of month of fasting

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer The Muslim community concluded the holy month of fasting with the celebration of Eid on Monday. Eid is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day when Muslims are not permitted…

  • MANVILLE: Knights come through again for ARC

    MANVILLE: Knights come through again for ARC

    Manville Knights of Columbus members, from left, Tony Scarpantonio, Andy Hando (with check), and John Nieliwocki give $675 to Lauren Panarella, the executive director of ARC. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: JULY 31

       The Springfield Township Council meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for a work session and the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for a regular meeting.    The Planning Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for a work session and the third Tuesday of the…

  • LAWRENCE: Community calendar

    Thu., July 31 Sustainable Fare for Sustainable Jersey, a farm-to-table fundraising event, 5 to 9 p.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Cocktails will be served starting at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at sustainablejersey.com. Fridays, Aug. 1-29 Meditation Circle, Fridays…