• Libraries face unfair cuts

    Andrew Dooley, Riverview Terrace    As someone who has often taken advantage of the many activities and programs that the Hillsborough Township Public Library has to offer, I am concerned by the potential loss of state aid to the Somerset County Library System.    The system is being projected to lose about $75,000 as a result of…

  • PRINCETON: Township-PBA talks continue on budget squeeze

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    Negotiations between the Township Committee and police union continued this week as the committee proposed a new set of wage concessions in an effort to avert layoffs in the force.    Representatives from the Princeton Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association proposed a set of concessions it was willing to make at a…

  • MANVILLE: Mustangs set school relay record at Group I meet

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Scott Alpizar spent five hours waiting for the final event of his high school track and field career.    When it was over in under 55 seconds, the Manville High School senior couldn’t have been prouder. His leadoff leg sparked the Mustangs’ 4×400 relay of Brandon Togneri, Devin Burke and…

  • MANVILLE: 8-year-old drummer hopes to beat compeitors’ beats

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Jake Sanders loves playing the drums, and is already on his way to becoming one of New Jersey’s Music Idols.    The eight-year-old, who began learning the drums at age two and also plays guitar, will spend Sunday performing in the final round of Rock N’ Music Idol, a competition pitting…

  • Police, township agree to contract

    By: Maria Prato-Gaines – Staff Writer CRANBURY – The township and the Fraternal Order of Police have come to an agreement on a contract that calls for a pay increase and employee contributions to health benefits. The contract calls for pay increases ranging from 2 percent to 3 percent, depending on rank and years of…

  • Temple Beth-El to honor Rabbi Nafshi

    Temple Beth-El to honor Rabbi Nafshi

    By Sheldon Stept FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 1, 2010 – On Friday, June 4, 2010, Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough, NJ, will honor its Associate Rabbi, Robin Nafshi.   Rabbi Nafshi will be leaving Temple Beth-El on June 30, 2010 to pursue her own pulpit. She recently accepted a position as the Rabbi with Temple Beth Jacob in Concord,…

  • STATE: NJ Supreme Court rules for Princeton woman in age bias case

    By John Saccenti, Staff Writer    The state Supreme Court said Mercer County Community College was wrong when it advised Rose Nini, an instructor and dean at the school, her contract would not be renewed because of her age.    ”The law against discrimination says you can’t terminate, refuse to hire or refuse to promote anyone because…

  • Foundation lauds E-Squared winners, teachers

    By: centraljersey.com On May 7, the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation held its 2010 E-Squared Awards Dinner at Washington Crossing Inn. At the annual event, the foundation recognized David Goldschmidt and Cherie Campbell with its Individual Award, and the Hopewell Township Police Department, with the Corporate/Community Award. The foundation also recognized the six teachers who are…

  • CRANBURY: Preventing lost animals

    By Maria Prato, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Locating a lost pet’s owner just became easier in Cranbury.    Three weeks ago, animal control officers received their first microchip reader, which scans microchips implanted in an animal’s back, said Jerry Thorne, township public manager and animal control officer. The chips have information about the pet, including contact…

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