• WEST AMWELL: Tentative school budget approved

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — South Hunterdon Regional High School’s Board of Education last week approved a tentative budget that would increase the tax levy by 1.5 percent.    The board emphasized it would lower the increase if possible, perhaps to 1.09 percent.    The proposed budget would lower tax bills in Lambertville, but…

  • COLUMBUS: NB hoops has bright future

    STATE HOOPS WRAP By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    Even after being eliminated from the Central Jersey Group III tournament with a 56-46 loss at Hamilton last week, Northern Burlington High boys basketball coach Gene Darling couldn’t help but look optimistically at the future.    His team, with just one starting senior, has already posted an…

  • County aging office sets series on memory loss and dementia

    By: centraljersey.com The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is sponsoring a series of programs about memory loss and dementia at the county Senior Wellness Center, located at 202 Mt. Airy Road. The presentations will be conducted by a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association. The next program in the series will focus on…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Township council introduces $46.5M 2011 budget

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    The Township Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to introduce a tentative 2011 budget to comply with state guidelines.    The $46.5 million proposed spending plan will still be worked on before it is finalized by the council.    ”This is in no way finalized,” Mayor Frank Gambatese said. “We have a long…

  • Don’t raise taxes; use budget surplus

    By: centraljersey.com When I wrote a letter of endorsement three years ago for Win Cody, I was confident he would do a great job serving Cranbury residents. He has not disappointed me. He has worked with other Township Committee members to decrease spending and make good decisions for the town. Win was voted in as…

  • PBSN Singles Night at Peter Nero and The Philly Pops Grand Opening Concert – Music and Comedy Starring Robert Klein, Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

    PBSN Singles Night at Peter Nero and The Philly Pops Grand Opening Concert – Music and Comedy Starring Robert Klein, Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

    By Ralph A. Israel 5:30pm Meet and Greet Reception, Ted’s Montana Grille; 7:00pm Concert, Verizon Hall Starring Robert Klein who For more than 40 years, has entertained audiences with his distinguished career in comedy, music, Broadway, and film. He now brings his special blend of comedy and music! Publishers Weekly hails him as an "artist…

  • Matchmaker Seeks Match of Her Own in “Hello, Dolly!” at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre April 8-17

    Matchmaker Seeks Match of Her Own in “Hello, Dolly!” at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre April 8-17

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – One of America’s most enduring musicals, “Hello, Dolly!” makes its way to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre in April. Playful Theatre Productions presents this award-winning musical comedy Fridays, April 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, April 9 and 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, April…

  • Sports

    By: centraljersey.com The South Brunswick PAL 8th-grade girls’ basketball team won four games last weekend and capped an undefeated league season. Playing back to back games, the Vikings beat Monroe every player scored in the first half to take the lead. Erin Carroll led the way with 16 points, followed by Erica Dwyer and Zojajha…

  • EDITORIAL: Borough has need for more candidates

       Well, Princeton Borough politics became a lot more interesting on Saturday when Mayor Mildred Trotman surprised many people by announcing she would not be seeking re-election this year.    In the days afterward Councilman David Goldfarb made it known that he would be seeking the open seat. It is hoped that other candidates will also come…

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