• Committee mulls rules for virtual attendance

    By Amber Cox    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Should Township Committee members be present and accounted for if they are not really present?    That is the issue the Township Committee is grappling with as it attempts to set a teleconferencing policy. The committee hopes to pass a policy shortly so it can be incorporated for the 2011…

  • Linda Seida

    By: centraljersey.com WEST AMWELL – An upcoming Board of Health vote to amend an ordinance that governs septic systems could mark "closed" on the long dispute between the township and a prominent local family. The board is expected to vote Dec. 16 on an amendment to the reserve septic ordinance. The amendment would exclude any…

  • Bus drivers aiding food pantry collection

    By: centraljersey.com UPPER FREEHOLD – The Upper Freehold Regional bus drivers are helping the Community Food Pantry in stocking up for the holidays. A bus will be parked in the elementary school parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept donations of canned and nonperishable foods. Also, stockings and…

  • Moving election would be ‘win-win’

    By: centraljersey.com At its Nov. 11 meeting, the Robbinsville Township Council discussed whether to move the May municipal election to coincide with the November general election. Council President Sheree McGowan rightly points out that this would save money and increase the voter turnout. However, the three council members who would stand for re-election are opposed…

  • PRINCETON:‘Homemade Holidays’ at Drumthwacket: Once again, garden clubs work their magic

    PRINCETON:‘Homemade Holidays’ at Drumthwacket: Once again, garden clubs work their magic

    Richard Giordano of the Montville Valhalla Garden Club in Morris County hangs decorations on the back porch (PMcA).

  • This land is our land – but for how long?

    By: centraljersey.com Under the banner of creating a business-friendly atmosphere, governments facing economic downturns are not only tempted to give away the farm, but also our forests, parks and other open spaces to private interests. New Jersey recently decided to give away, through a 30-year lease, 57 acres of a municipal park. The state approved…

  • Blue Christmas program aids the grieving

    By: centraljersey.com BORDENTOWN CITY – Christmastime can be one of the hardest times of the year for families and individuals who have experienced loss and hurt. The cries of "Merry Christmas!" and nonstop caroling contrast with the feelings of many people at this time of year. For those suffering from the recent or impending death…

  • ‘Tangled’

    ‘Tangled’

    Pure, unadulterated, innocent fun – a return to the best of classic Disney, only better By Elise Nakhnikian    WHAT a rare pleasure to see a big American corporation — a movie studio, no less — make a business decision so smart the whole company roars back from the brink of disaster. I’m talking about Walt…

  • Ziti dinner

    By: centraljersey.com On Dec. 3, the Centenary United Methodist Church at 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. The proceeds will benefit the roof restoration fund. Food pantry The Lambertville Food Pantry at St. John’s provides food…

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