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  • Charles W. Kim

    By: centraljersey.com So far, only one of three Board of Education members up for re-election says they will run for another term. Board president Dr. Matthew Speesler said Monday he will seek a sixth term on the board this April. "We still have work to do," Dr. Speesler said before Monday night’s meeting started. "I…

  • Kindergarten registration for Valley schools under way

    By: centraljersey.com Kindergarten registration for the 2011-12 school year is underway and will end April 1 for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District next fall. (Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2011.) Registration forms will be available online through the district website. Go…

  • LAWRENCE: Ledger reporter rides ‘shotgun’ on snowplow duty

    By Lea Kahn    I always wondered what it would be like to ride around in a vehicle that costs $150,000 or so.    When I was offered a chance to ride in such a vehicle last week, I jumped at it.    I just never envisioned that vehicle to be a dump truck.    But there I was…

  • Taxes too high for residents to pay

    By: centraljersey.com To The Editor; As the Board of Education and Town Council begin to prepare next years budgets they need to keep in mind a number if things. Taxes need to be lowered. People must come before unnecessary programs. Those on fixed incomes and lower incomes must be considered. On top of this South…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: High school’s legal eagles vie for title

    HILLSBOROUGH: High school’s legal eagles vie for title

    Members of the Hillsborough High School Mock Trial team include, from left, senior Scott Grollman, junior Sravya Nallaganchu, junior Tom Kozlowski, sophomore Aman Thakker and senior Jay Thomas. (Staff photo by Andrew Corselli)

  • Walking group meets weekly at Duke Island Park

    By: centraljersey.com BRIDGEWATER – A weekly walking group will meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Duke Island Visitor’s Center for a walk through Duke Island Park along a stretch of the Raritan River. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. For information, call 908-722-1200, ext. 226. Duke Island Park is located off Old…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School kids pack goodies for soldiers

    HILLSBOROUGH: School kids pack goodies for soldiers

    Triangle School shows its support By Andrew Corselli, Staff Writer    Students at Triangle Elementary School did their part Monday morning to help troops overseas.    At the second annual Packing Day event, each student was given a plastic bag and instructed to fill it for soldiers with items that ranged from candy and food to personal…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Discovering robotics

    ROBBINSVILLE: Discovering robotics

       ROBBINSVILLE — “Mine’s going to be the best,” the little boy boasted as he placed his robot into the water. He had spent the past hour diligently putting parts together to create his final product — a robot that glides quickly across the water. He excitedly grabbed the controller and prepared himself to race his…

  • Justin Feil

    By: centraljersey.com As enjoyable as the New Egypt High wrestling team’s season was last year, Brad Schwarze wanted to be a bigger part of it. Then a freshman, Schwarze went 7-4 at 145 pounds. But he did not wrestle a match after Jan. 19 for the Warriors varsity. So he did not share in their…