Katharine Joan Peterken Tate, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 29 after a brief illness. She was 92. Born in New York City on Easter Sunday 1932, to Katharine Von Elling Peterken and Albert Edward Peterken, she was forever called “Bunny” by her family. She was raised in the Bronx by […]The post Katharine Joan Peterken Tate appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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The Hillsborough Township Police Department recognizes two officers – one from each of the department’s patrol squads – for their performance every year. Dillon Kelly and James Sakers III were named “top cops” for 2023. Both officers have been with the department since 2019. Kelly is the recipient of several command citations, letters of appreciation, […]The post A job well done appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission invites nominations for the 2024 Historic Preservation and History Awards program. These awards honor individuals and organizations that promote and preserve historic sites in Somerset County and bring attention to the County’s history through research and publications. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 15. Award recipients will be notified by April and a ceremony honoring […]The post Nominations open for Somerset County’s Historic Preservation and History Awards appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Hightstown Borough is seeking nominations for a grand marshall to lead the Memorial Day parade, which has been set for May 24. Nominees must live in Hightstown Borough and have served in the military during wartime. Nominations are due March 15. The Memorial Day Committee will notify the chosen Grand Marshall on April 1. The […]The post Hightstown Borough seeks nominations for Memorial Day parade Grand Marshall appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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EDISON – The beautification and improvements on Amboy Avenue in the Clara Barton section of the township have been a long time coming. Businesses such as Ruby’s Kitchen, Ferraro’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, The Coffee House, Babooshka Hair Salon and medical offices have pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into their properties and “it’s tipping the […]The post Edison’s Amboy Avenue revitalized with new opportunities under ‘The Big Tent’ appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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The Cranbury Township Zoning Board of Adjustment denied variances that would have allowed for the construction of a one-story, 116,000 square-foot warehouse/office space, which was proposed to replace a Buy Rite liquor store and single-family home at the intersection of Route 130 and Half Acre Road. Woodmont Industrial Partners had been seeking preliminary and final […]The post Cranbury Zoning Board denies variance relief for proposed warehouse facility appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to increase the tree removal fees for residential and non-residential properties. “This is a very simple change where we’d like to bring in some additional revenue to the township to purchase trees. When a resident takes down a tree they […]The post East Brunswick Council introduces ordinance to potentially increase tree removal fees appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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  Deputy Mayor Janine Erickson and Committeeman Doug Tomson were invited to throw out the first pitches on Hillsborough Baseball League’s Opening Day on April 23. Also in attendance was Committeeman Robert Britting, who is also a coach.The post Hillsborough Baseball League celebrates Opening Day appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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By ALYSSA BIEDERMAN The Sun Katherine Johnson took her last flight into space on Feb. 20. The S.S. Katherine Johnson, a supply satellite currently docked at the International Space Station, was named for the late NASA mathematician featured in the film “Hidden Figures.” On Earth, Johnson’s incredible life and career are celebrated by many, but […]The post Daughter of ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician speaks at library event appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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History has been synonymous with the Colts Neck High School softball team during the 2021 season. After winning their first NJSIAA state sectional tournament title and a Monmouth County Tournament crown in the span of a week, the Cougars (28-1) claimed the NJSIAA Group III state championship with a 2-0 victory over Cranford High School […]The post Colts Neck wins Group III state softball crown; defeats Cranford, 2-0 appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Aug. 3 marked a historic and joyous occasion for the Muslim community of East Brunswick as they celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of their expanded new mosque. The event was attended by several township officials, community and founding members. The Islamic Center of East Brunswick (ICEB) is situated across the Oak Creek Village, near CVS at […]The post After five years of planning, Islamic Center of East Brunswick breaks ground on new mosque appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is pleased to announce that the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Saint Peter’s has earned the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for the 2021-24 term. The ICU at Saint Peter’s has received this coveted award […]The post Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s critical care nurses earn sixth Beacon award for Excellence appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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MONROE – Mayor Stephen Dalina is calling for more state property tax relief. The Office of Legislative Services estimates the state will collect more than $6.9 billion in additional revenue than anticipated. “This is a historic moment, with the state generating a surplus of billions of dollars for one budget year,” Dalina said in a […]The post Monroe mayor calling for more state property tax relief appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Princeton Public Schools teachers are in line for salary increases of 3% annually for the next five years, under a contract approved by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. Under the terms of the contract, which takes effect July 1 and expires July 30, 2027, the salary for a new teacher is $58,375 for […]The post Princeton Public Schools teachers, staff get new contract appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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I am writing to endorse Krista Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council. I know Krista through our work together advocating for traffic safety in Hopewell. Like Krista, I am a parent of a young child. We know that choosing to walk or bike when we can leads to stronger bodies, fuller wallets, a healthier environment, and […]The post Opinion: Krista Weaver will lead Hopewell Borough ‘forward’ appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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HILLSBOROUGH – The Hillsborough Township Public Schools will have a new voice serving as its superintendent of schools entering the 2022-23 school year. Daniel Fishbein, who has been a superintendent in the school districts of Glen Ridge, Pascack Valley and Ridgewood, was unanimously voted in by the Hillsborough Board Education (HBOE) on Aug. 22 to […]The post Hillsborough BOE continues superintendent search; names interim appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Lawrence Township school district officials are seeking candidates to fill an unexpired term on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education that ends in January 2024. The vacancy was created by the removal of school board member Gregory Johnson by New Jersey Acting Commissioner of Education Angelica Allen-McMillan for his alleged failure to meet […]The post Lawrence Township school district seeks candidates to fill unexpired school board term; board member removed for failure to meet state training mandate appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Following two cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Hamilton Township, the Hopewell Township Health Department, Trenton Water Works and the New Jersey Department of Health are monitoring the situation. Drinking water for Hopewell Township residents is served by Trenton Water Works (TWW). No cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been identified among Hopewell Township residents, and […]The post Hopewell officials monitor drinking water following Legionnaires’ disease cases in Hamilton appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Three people who worked together to allegedly steal fragrances valued at more than $6,500 from the Ulta Beauty store on Nassau Park Boulevard have been charged with shoplifting, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The shoplifting incident occurred on Dec. 7. One man allegedly distracted an employee, while his two accomplices allegedly stuffed bottles […]The post Police nab alleged trio in ‘distract and grab’ at Ulta Beauty store in West Windsor appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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A 26-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y. man who allegedly claimed that he was a Philadelphia police officer was charged with impersonating a police officer, obstruction and hindering apprehension, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer stopped the man and conducted a field inquiry after he saw the man crossing Route 130 in an unsafe […]The post New York man charged with impersonating a Philadelphia police officer appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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With a snip of the scissors, East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov and officials cut the ribbon for the grand re-opening of the renovated and expanded East Windsor Township Senior Center. Work to expand the 11,000-square-foot senior center, located at the end of Lannigan Boulevard, began in December 2020 and was completed in October. The […]The post East Windsor Senior Center expansion addresses growth in senior population appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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TINTON FALLS — The 2021-22 season got off to a promising start for the Monmouth Regional High School boys basketball team which won five of its first eight games. However, a stretch of inconsistent play midway through the season led to the Falcons finishing the campaign with a record of 11-13. Sixth-year coach Jeff Sfraga […]The post Falcons seeking consistency as 2022-23 basketball campaign begins appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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A 72-year-old Bucks County, Pa., man was rushed to the hospital after his 2018 Mazda sedan crashed into the north side of a building in the 2600 block of Lawrence Road/Route 206 Dec. 28, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The crash dislodged an outdoor staircase leading to apartments on the second floor of […]The post Driver injured when car crashes into side of building on Route 206 in Lawrence Township appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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MONROE – A new pergola and butterfly garden adorn the grounds of the Monroe Township Public Library in honor of the late Monroe Mayor Gerald Tamburro and his wife. “I want to thank the family for thinking of the library as a place to honor both their parents. I cannot think of a better way […]The post New garden at Monroe Public Library honors lives of late mayor, his wife appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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In an effort to expand Somerset County’s assistance for food-donations, residents can now drop-off canned food and non-perishable items at the free, First Saturday and E-Waste Drop-off events on Jan. 6. Donations will be delivered to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. “We’ve ramped up Somerset County’s food-donation assistance by implementing more convenient drop-off […]The post First Saturday of the new year appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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A Newark man was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Union Township Jan. 8 following a motor vehicle stop on Route 579. He was processed and released to the Union Township Police Department. A victim told police that someone had purchased airline tickets for $516 using his account and credit card information, and also used […]The post Hopewell Township Police blotter appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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A 29-year-old Hillsborough Township man has been charged in connection with multiple incidents of sexual contact within the City of New Brunswick, near the Rutgers University College Avenue Campus, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, Director Anthony Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department, and Chief Kenneth Cop of the Rutgers University Police Department. […]The post Hillsborough Township man charged in alleged sexual contact incidents near Rutgers campus appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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Two East Windsor men, ages 22 and 24, were charged with shoplifting for allegedly walking out of the Wal-Mart store on Route 130 without paying for merchandise valued at $90.49 June 23. They were processed and released. A 39-year-old Kintersville, Pa., woman and a 24-year-old Yonkers, N.Y. man were charged with possession of burglary tools […]The post East Windsor police blotter appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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A 20-year-old Old Bridge man has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide following a fatal crash in Hillsborough, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon. Jaden Brandon Ramos was charged with second degree reckless vehicular […]The post Old Bridge man allegedly attempted to pass in ‘no-passing zone’ during fatal crash in Hillsborough appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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NEWARK – An Edison company has agreed to pay $1.02 million to the United States for allegedly making false statements to avoid paying customs duties, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. According to the admissions and contentions of the U.S. in the settlement agreement: Eos Energy Storage LLC (Eos) is a publicly traded company […]The post Edison company agrees to pay $1.02 million to U.S. for making false statements appeared first on centraljersey.com.

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