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  • Rebellion U16 soccer team wins

    By: centraljersey.com The Robbinsville Rebellion boys U16 travel soccer team defeated the Jackson Vipers, 3-1, indoors in a suspense-filled game. The defense of Joey Paulino, Kyle Gavalchin, Sean Nodine with Anthony DeChiara in goal was impenetrable. Two hard won goals were scored by Brandon Snyder. Robbinsville made numerous successful passes leading to shots and another…

  • Michele Byers

    By: centraljersey.com People who make an impact are sometimes called "rainmakers." But how about those who measure the rain? Knowledge about rain and snow patterns in New Jersey is power. New Jersey needs volunteers to measure and log local precipitation data. You can volunteer through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, a unique,…

  • Medication assistance must be protected

    Sy Larson, AARP New Jersey president, East Brunswick    Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and Senior Gold help low-income older adults or those with disabilities pay for their prescription medications. A year ago, grappling with a terrible deficit, Gov. Chris Christie suggested cuts to these programs that would have increased the amount beneficiaries…

  • Last days for recycling holiday trees

    By: centraljersey.com NORTH BRANCH – The Somerset County Park Commission will accept natural Christmas trees for recycling through Monday, Jan. 31. Somerset County residents may bring their tree to Colonial Park, parking lot F, 156 Mettlers Road in East Millstone, Franklin Township, or to North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road in Bridgewater at the northern…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Town to fete a radical lefty on Saturday

    By Amber Cox    BORDENTOWN CITY – The 274th anniversary of the birth of a famous American Revolutionary author and patriot will be celebrated throughout the day on Saturday.    Thomas Paine, famous for his work “Common Sense” and “Crisis,” never set down roots in one place but owned his only property right in Bordentown. He had…

  • Linda Seida

    By: centraljersey.com NEW HOPE – New Hope-Solebury High School graduate Devyn Rush is in Hollywood this week, thanks to a successful turn on "American Idol’s" season premiere last week when she impressed the judges with her voice. All three judges said they were wowed by her talent, if not her outfit. "That girl can blow!"…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Education Foundation plans Casino Night

       ROBBINSVILLE — The Robbinsville Education Foundation is rolling the dice and switching the format of its eighth annual benefit to a Casino Night gala in which residents play for prizes in an event that will raise funds to support school programs.    Casino Night, which also will honor longtime Robbinsville Soccer Association President Jim O’Donnell, will…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Jan. 27

    Smoked, pickled or on ice?    Sunday, Jan. 30 — Ice house, smoke house, cellar. How was each used historically for food preservation at Walnford? Find out by joining the Monmouth County Park System for a tour and talk about season food preservation and storage from 2 to 3 p.m. at Historical Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper…

  • Free tax preparation will be available

    By: centraljersey.com Each year, millions of Americans are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but don’t realize they qualify or don’t know how to claim it. They may be missing an opportunity to pay less federal income tax, pay no tax, or receive a refund. The EITC, a tax credit available to low-income…