• On the web

    By: centraljersey.com Due to space limitations, full versions of the stories in today’s section appear online at www.centraljersey.com.

  • Political Intrigue Plays Out in “Chess” on Stage at Kelsey Theatre Oct. 15-24

    Political Intrigue Plays Out in “Chess” on Stage at Kelsey Theatre Oct. 15-24

    A face-off over the chess board takes place between Kevin Gray, left, of Annandale, as the Russian, Anatoly, and Peter deMets, of Newtown, Pa., as the American, Freddie.

  • We must keep Social Security strong

    By: centraljersey.com PRINCETON – Social Security is an American success story. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on Aug. 14, 1935, he said, "We can never insure one hundred percent of the population against one hundred percent of the hazards and vicissitudes of life, but we have tried to…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Knights speed by Pirates

    Girandola’s three goals finishes South field hockey By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Kelly Girandola is happy to operate in the shadows of her fellow forwards on the West Windsor-Plainsboro North field hockey team.    ”I only started playing freshman year,” said Girandola, a Knights senior. “I just basically feed off their skills.”    Heather Bilardo, Devin…

  • MILLSTONE: State decision means 5-cent school tax hike

    Bulk of township’s cuts disallowed; staff and program impacts unknown    MILLSTONE — Residents can expect higher revised tax bills reflecting the state’s decision to restore $960,683 of the $1.26 million in cuts that the Township Committee made to the defeated school budget earlier this year.    Acting New Jersey Commissioner of Education Rochelle Hendricks notified the…

  • PRINCETON: Transit proposals draw a crowd

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Five transportation plans for Princeton, ranging from eliminating the Dinky train for a bus rapid transit system to personal rapid transit, a series of individual cars on a track, were presented Saturday morning.    The Princeton Library’s community room was filled to standing-room only at some points in the presentation, sponsored…

  • Asian Food Markets presents "A Taste of the Philippines" Oct. 9-10

    Asian Food Markets presents "A Taste of the Philippines" Oct. 9-10

    By Nearly a dozen stations to offer free food samples October 9 & 10 NORTH PLAINFIELD n The sweet, sour and salty flavors of the cuisine of the Philippines are coming to North Plainfield. On Saturday, October 9, and Sunday, October 10, the Asian Food Markets of North Plainfield will present “A Taste of the…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Two Public Works salaries draw fire from Thibault

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The Borough Council this week unanimously approved new 2011 employment contracts for its top two public works employees in a move criticized by Republican mayoral candidate Rob Thibault as a bad deal for taxpayers.    Larry Blake, whom the borough says earns $89,960 as the superintendent of both the…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Sept. 23

    Golf tournament    Friday, Oct. 1 — The Allentown Upper Freehold Lions Club will hold its annual Edward “Pop” Rockhill Memorial Golf Tournament at Gambler Ridge Golf Course. Lunch is at noon. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. with dinner and prizes to follow. The entry fee is $125 per person, which includes beverages, lunch, dinner,…

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