• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: State park area improvements hailed

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: State park area improvements hailed

    Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe: David Blackwell, of Hopewell Township’s Historic Preservation Commission, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Washington Crossing Friday.

  • MONROE: The dances of Mexico

    MONROE: The dances of Mexico

    Staff photo by John Keating. Cecilia Ortega of Mexico Beyond Mariachi performs an Aztec dance.

  • Models are ready for the runway

    Models are ready for the runway

    Fashion show Sunday     The Prom Fashion Show will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Central High School in the Performing Arts Center.    The event will feature 26 models (boys and girls) in formal wear from Chas Ma Tazz, cache and XO.    There also will be performances by senior girls in a talent showcase.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Shopping district rezoning approved

    By Audrey levine, Staff Writer    The Township Committee unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance to change the zoning of an area on Route 206 from residential (R) to retail commercial (C-1).    ”This is continuing our economic action plan,” Mayor Frank DelCore said. “It has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.”    The affected…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Principal Anzek plays right tune

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    As a district, South Brunswick has continually held a firm belief in the benefits that music education brings to its classrooms.    As a result of the focus on the music program, one of the district’s administrators was recently honored for supporting the performing arts.    The New Jersey Music Educators Association…

  • JAMESBURG: A new kind of business hits Jamesburg

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — Women’s retail is on its way to the borough’s business district as The Consignment Closet will be opening its doors to the public sometime late next week.    ”It’s set up like a great big walk-in closet,” said business owner Denise Meyers. “I was trying to do it in…

  • SPRINGFIELD: County breaks ground on fair site

    Burlington County Freeholders on Wednesday officially broke ground on the construction of the County Fairgrounds open space site in Springfield Township – a venue which ultimately will include show facilities, walkways, parking and a road network for year-round events, festivals and public recreation. “This is economic stimulus of the highest order,” said Freeholder Bill Haines. …

  • Anton’s Chef Comes Out of the Closet and Introduces Mini Culinary Adventures

    Anton’s Chef Comes Out of the Closet and Introduces Mini Culinary Adventures

    Chef and owner Chris Connors of Anton’s at the Swan in Lambertville, NJ

  • Use increased aid for tax relief

    Stefanie Fedora, South Branch Road    For the second year in a row, Hillsborough is slated to receive more state aid. Last year, our district received an increase of more than $4 million in aid. This aid was supposed to reduce Hillsborough’s school tax. Instead, our Board of Education spent that money and raised taxes anyway.…

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