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  • Charles W. Kim

    By: centraljersey.com Dedication to sports and academics are sending one senior to Iona College next year. Blaire Nathanson, 17, signed her letter of intent last month to attend the Division I school in New York this fall as part of its women’s Lacrosse Team. "It is such a rare thing," Athletic Director Elaine McGrath said…

  • Township manager gets raise and contract renewal

    By Lean Kahn    Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun will be at the helm of Lawrence Township municipal government for the next five years, based on a new contract unanimously approved by Township Council on Tuesday night.    Mr. Krawczun has served as municipal manager since July 2005, when former Municipal Manager William Guhl retired. The newly approved…

  • TO YOUR HEALTH: Seven tips to reduce belly fat

    Dr. Terry Shlimbaum, Special Writer    The best way to battle belly bulge is with diet and exercise, but you can reduce belly bloat by following a few simple tips.    When you shrink your waistline, you also reduce your risk of many diseases.    Try these suggestions:    • Cut back on sodium.    Avoid salt, salt-based seasonings and highly…

  • ‘Cranbury Gardens VIII’ show at gallery

    By: centraljersey.com CRANBURY – "Cranbury Gardens VIII," works from "Art in the Park 2010," is being held through Dec. 26 at the Gourgaud Gallery. The gallery is in the municipal building at 23A N. Main St. Hours of the show are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the third and last…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Video cameras get temporary red light

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer     Two ordinances, if approved next year, would be videotaping parts of residents’ daily lives in an effort to keep them safe.     The Township Council discussed in a work session Tuesday night about whether to join the state’s Red Light Running Automated Enforcement pilot program and whether new businesses…

  • Cell tower saga comes to an end with variance approval

    Lea Kahn    The Cellco Partnership’s 11-year battle to place a cell tower on the Peterson’s Nursery property on Route 206 at Province Line Road came to an end last week when the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a use variance to allow the proposed tower.    The zoning board, which voted unanimously to approve the use…

  • Andrew Corselli

    By: centraljersey.com Eleven-year-old Shavonne Leacy, of Hillsborough, has gone where every football player in the New York/New Jersey area dreams of going – the Meadowlands. Prior to the New York Giants’ game against the Washington Redskins at Meadowlands Stadium on Sunday, Shavonne won the 10- to 11-year-old girls division of the NFL’s Punt, Pass and…

  • Also bad news

    Phyllis C. Stoolmacher, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank     On behalf of the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, I wish to thank all the caring and compassionate people who so generously donated food to us during this holiday season.    The Food Bank provided over 3,400 turkeys, 25 tons of fresh produce and 15 tons of…

  • Bob Nuse

    By: centraljersey.com Joe Bennett’s coaching philosophy has always been defense first. Through the first two games of the season, the Hillsborough High ice hockey team has fallen right in line with that philosophy. The Raiders opened the season with a 3-0 win over Watchung Hills, then followed that win with a 4-0 shutout of West…