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  • Thursday, Jan. 6

    By: centraljersey.com 7:30 p.m. – West Amwell Zoning Board of Adjustment (reorganization), municipal building. 8 p.m. – Delaware Township Municipal Utilities Authority, township building. 8 p.m. – Poetry Slam, Karla’s Restaurant, New Hope. Details at 215-862-2968. Friday, Jan. 7 7-8:30 p.m. – Free public meditation class, The Solebury Club, 4612 Hughesian Drive, Buckingham, Pa. Call…

  • Help hurting troops

    By: centraljersey.com CONTACT of Mercer County, the nonprofit volunteer organization that provides free and compassionate listening, crisis intervention and safety services to those in need, is reaching out to military returnees from Iraq and Afghanistan and to their families with "It’s About Hope," a free 24/7 crisis hotline, "any time for any reason." Stories of…

  • Try a GPS treasure hunt

    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…

  • Scam alert issued

    By: centraljersey.com County officials and the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce issued an alert to businesses and residents that any telephone calls they receive promoting the "Burlington County Emergency Guide" have no connection to County government or the chamber. "This is a scam, plain and simple," said Sheriff Jean Stanfield. "The caller is soliciting advertising…

  • Ziti dinner

    By: centraljersey.com On Jan. 7, the Centenary United Methodist Church, 108 N. Union St., Lambertville, will hold a ziti dinner from 5- 7 p.m. The meal will consist of salad, baked ziti, bread, dessert and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the roof restoration fund. Attention: Lambertville Dog and cat licenses are available for purchase. The fee…

  • Linda Seida

    By: centraljersey.com LAMBERTVILLE – A police officer, who has served Lambertville for five years, is starting the New Year without a job. The city laid off Officer Vincent Albani after negotiations over contracted raises with the police officers’ union failed, the city has announced. The loss reduces Lambertville’s full-time force from 10 to nine. Public…

  • Youth Volunteer

    By Rishab Hundreds of kids and adults in the Trenton Area had coats and gloves this winter by delivery made through Interfaith Caregivers Youth Group . The Interfaith Caregivers Youth Group collected 150 gently used coats for needy families through the Trenton Ecumenical Area Ministry (TEAM).  Thanks to the group many families can be warm this…

  • SHEDDING POUNDS: Calorie restriction offers benefits beyond weight loss

    By Mahmood Siddique, M.D Special to The Packet     Calorie Restriction (CR) is not a typical diet. It is a way for a person to truly become healthier and extend his or her quality of life. Although many diets focus on having a person lose weight, CR focuses on ensuring healthy and sustainable eating habits…

  • Lea Kahn and Victoria Hurley-Schubert

    By: centraljersey.com The Princeton Regional School District could pick up nearly $1 million in tuition payments from private schools and colleges in the Princetons if two bills pending in the state Legislature are passed. Senate Bill S-426 and Assembly Bill A-3463 would require private secondary schools and independent institutions of higher education to reimburse the…