Clinton Township police blotter    Posted on 2009-10-26
Source: My Central Jersey
THEFT, Aug. 26. Detective Paul Bate recently charged township resident Lloyd Albright, 53, with theft. Police say Albright was browsing in the Golden Rainbow antique shop on Route 626 on Aug. 26 when he agreed with the owner...... Full story...

Long Hill police blotter    Posted on 2009-10-26
Source: My Central Jersey
ALCOHOL, 4:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Franco Barba, 22, of Dunellen was charged with providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and disregard of a marked turning pattern...... Full story...

North Plainfield police blotter    Posted on 2009-10-26
Source: My Central Jersey
BURGLARY, 2:54 p.m. Oct. 21. A Mountain Avenue resident reported to police that his vehicle had been burglarized during the night of Oct. 19. Nothing was reported taken but papers were strewn about the interior of the vehicle...... Full story...

Watchung police blotter    Posted on 2009-10-26
Source: My Central Jersey
SHOPLIFTING, 4:37 p.m. Oct. 17. Yasmani Erasmo, 21, of Plainfield, was charged with shoplifting $39.98 of video games from Sears, Route 22. Source: Central Jersey police departments... Full story...

GPS unit stolen from car parked outside Woodbridge restaurant    Posted on 2009-10-26
Source: My Central Jersey
WOODBRIDGE — A thief stole a GPS unit Wednesday from a vehicle parked outside a Route 9 restaurant, police said. The 24-year-old victim told police his 2006 Kia Sorento was outside LongHorn Steakhouse between 6:30 p.m...... Full story...

2 charged with stealing car while Woodbridge man walks dog    Posted on 2009-10-26
Source: My Central Jersey
WOODBRIDGE — Two Elizabeth men accused of stealing a car while the owner was walking his dog were arrested early Thursday morning after a police pursuit to their home city, police said. Darrell Pretty and Erick Tucker...... Full story...

Diner chic: Skylark team invents a 'new dining category' at Edison restaurant    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
EDISON — Diner casual meets upscale bistro-style fine dining at the Skylark Diner in Edison, with a new menu created by award-winning Chef Craig Shelton. This new dining hybrid, which debuted a few days ago, includes...... Full story...

NJ gubernatorial candidates differ on insurance policy issues, mammogram coverage    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
TRENTON — Lost in the ferocity of Democratic criticism of Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie's proposal to permit mandate-free health insurance policies in the state is that New Jersey already requires...... Full story...

Municipal workers' unused sick, vacation time costing NJ taxpayers nearly $1 billion    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
CENTRAL JERSEY — Call it the billion-dollar retirement bill. New Jersey's taxpayers owe almost $1 billion to municipal workers for not taking sick, vacation and comp time during their careers, budget figures show...... Full story...

Road to change: Planning Board continues Route 22 economic plan review    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
BRIDGEWATER — The Planning Board will continue to review the Economic Development Plan Element for the Route 22 corridor proposal during its meeting Monday. The proposal could allow new uses such as health clubs, restaurants...... Full story...

District 22 Assembly race centers on spending    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
CENTRAL JERSEY — Despite an obvious aversion to agreeing on many topics – a theme highlighted during a turbulent candidates' forum held earlier this month in Plainfield – the Republican and Democratic slates running...... Full story...

NJ makes it easier for seniors to 'freeze' property taxes    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
TRENTON — Legislation that bolsters a property tax rebate program for thousands of senior and disabled New Jersey residents has become law. Known as the "senior freeze," eligible homeowners get the difference between...... Full story...

Metuchen receives $1 million in grants to improve Charles Street Park    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
METUCHEN — The borough has received $1 million from Middlesex County for improvements to Charles Street Park which will include a new synthetic turf field and lighting work. The Borough was given its second $500,000 check...... Full story...

6th mayoral election in Hoboken in less than 3 years    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
HOBOKEN — This November marks the sixth election in just 2 1/2 years for Hoboken's acting mayor. Dawn Zimmer assumed the mayor's seat when Peter Cammarano resigned amid corruption allegations after three weeks...... Full story...

Big sports nights may mean big pain for Turnpike commuters    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
TRENTON — A big night for area sports fans will likely cause major travel headaches Sunday for drivers on the New Jersey Turnpike. The New York Giants are hosting the Arizona Cardinals at the Meadowlands, with a start...... Full story...

Four candidates running to be elected Edison mayor on Nov. 3    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
EDISON — The mayoral race may have lost some of its intensity since the bitterly fought Democratic primary in June but the two leading candidates are still going head-to-head on the issues. Democrat Antonia Ricigliano...... Full story...

Council races Nov. 3 in five Woodbridge wards    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
WOODBRIDGE — Voters in each of the township's five wards will have the chance on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to give their councilmen another four-year term or vote for change. Perhaps the biggest nail-bitter is in the 5th...... Full story...

Gloria Steinem to speak at organization's 30th anniversary Wednesday    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK — Author and activist Gloria Steinem will be the featured speaker as a support agency for victims of domestic violence in Middlesex County celebrates 30 years. Women Aware, Inc. will celebrate its 30th anniversary...... Full story...

Bridgewater-Raritan High School teacher charged with 'sexting' teen student    Posted on 2009-10-25
Source: My Central Jersey
BRIDGEWATER — A Bridgewater-Raritan High School teacher has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly sending sexually explicit texts, emails and images to a 15-year-old student, the Somerset...... Full story...

New YMCA director, former teammates hope to bring volleyball back to Plainfield    Posted on 2009-10-24
Source: My Central Jersey
PLAINFIELD — In a city with a rich tradition of athletic competition, one sport always has been a bit lost in history's shuffle. But despite the fact that volleyball long has taken a back seat to football, basketball...... Full story...

Unfinished Albany Street area in New Brunswick due for completion 'by end of the month    Posted on 2009-10-24
Source: My Central Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK — Before passing by the tree-lined sidewalks and the black lampposts adorned with scarlet "R" banners, drivers and pedestrians who enter the city from Highland Park will most likely be greeted by something...... Full story...

Central Jersey municipal leaders' goal to get each person counted in 2010 census    Posted on 2009-10-24
Source: My Central Jersey
CENTRAL JERSEY — The U.S. Census Bureau will be taking a snapshot of the country on April 1, 2010, and local officials are eager for everyone to be in the picture. The importance for local governments can be measured...... Full story...

Somerset County grand jury hands up indictments    Posted on 2009-10-24
Source: My Central Jersey
SOMERVILLE — The following indictments have been handed up by a Somerset County grand jury: Janet Matias, 19, of New Brunswick, indicted on a charge of theft on Aug. 17 in Franklin.William Chalmers, 19, of Branchburg...... Full story...

Chatham priest slain in church rectory is mourned    Posted on 2009-10-24
Source: My Central Jersey
CHATHAM — (AP) Services will be held Saturday at St. Patrick's Church in this tiny borough, a moment of continuity for a community rocked by the slaying of the Rev. Ed Hinds in the town's first violent death...... Full story...

Appeals court reverses Hillsborough woman's entry into PTI program    Posted on 2009-10-24
Source: My Central Jersey
HILLSBOROUGH — A state appellate court has reversed a lower court decision to allow a Hillsborough woman into the pretrial intervention program on charges she used a live-in boyfriend's credit card to make purchases...... Full story...