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  • HUNTERDON: Be prepared for emergencies with Register Ready

       A snowstorm may strike the Hunterdon area tonight into Wednesday.    Such an emergency could force many residents to remain housebound. If so, you and any of your neighbors with special needs should know about Register Ready, a confidential online registry offered here in Hunterdon County.    The county department of human services, the office of emergency…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Spirituality and mental health
  • Treasure hunting in our treasured places

    By: centraljersey.com Technology is often accused of turning people into couch potatoes. There’s no question that far too many folks spend far too much time in front of computers, TVs and video games – and not enough time outdoors getting fresh air and exercise. But one technology that’s become a must-have for many motorists also…

  • Upcoming Winter Festival to benefit recreation, food bank

       The 2011 Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival will begin on Jan. 22 and end on Jan. 30.    The 2011 Winter Festival committee has been planning and updating events and activities. The festival offers seasonal activities highlighting the beauty of the twin river town communities in the winter months.    Twin Rivertown Projects, Inc., a 501c nonprofit corporation…

  • Stuart takes Trash to the Runway 
for “Green” Fashion Show

    Stuart takes Trash to the Runway 
for “Green” Fashion Show

    Stuart 8th Grader Fay Plambeck models the garment she designed and created for Stuart’s “Green” Fashion Show this Friday, January 14, 2011.

  • Diocese of Metuchen offers Bible Scripture series for Catholics

    By Joanne Ward PISCATAWAY – The Diocese of Metuchen will hold the fourth of its seven-session faith formation series entitled, “The Bible: Root of our Catholic Faith,” on Thursday, January 27 beginning at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis, the series is designed to help Catholics better understand their biblical foundations and…

  • Jottings

    By: centraljersey.com Please send items for this column to [email protected] with the words "Bordentown Jottings" in the subject line. The regular monthly meeting of the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center. Meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged…

  • Clerk revives tradition of Valentine’s Day weddings

    By: centraljersey.com Burlington County Clerk Timothy D. Tyler plans for a day of weddings on Monday, Feb. 14, to commemorate St. Valentines Day. "We are reviving a tradition for the office," said Mr. Tyler. "With the cooperation of the staff and the Friends of Smithville Mansion, we are looking forward to another visit to this…

  • Susan Van Dongen

    By: centraljersey.com The balmy sunshine of spring and summer seems like an eon away. Add to this, bare trees, frigid temps and stormy winter winds and it’s enough to make a person go for a big plate of macaroni and cheese, with a side dish of chocolate chip cookies, then crawl under the covers. If…