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James Demetriades, Karen Jezierny Elected as New Board Chairs at Princeton Community Housing
Princeton, NJ – For all the talk about growth in Princeton, and all the imagined consequences of that growth, Princeton actually has grown very little in the past 50 years – from about 25,000 to 30,000, as TAPinto Princeton pointed out in a recent article. As slow as that growth has been, it might have been even slower but for the efforts of Princeton Community Housing, founded in 1967. Since then PCH has provided and now manages affordable housing that serves more than 1,100 residents, or 3.5 percent of the Princeton population in 491 affordable rental homes...
Hillsborough residents facing municipal tax increase. Here's how much
HILLSBOROUGH – The Township Committee has introduced a $39.7 million budget that would raise the municipal use tax rate by less than 2%. The municipal use tax rate, which funds police, public works, recreation and other township services, will go up from 29.2 cents per $100 of assessed value to 29.77 cents.
High School Students Organizing LGBTQ Prom for Kids Across NJ
WESTFIELD, NJ — In an initiative led by New Jersey’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance, high school students across the state are gearing up for an inclusive celebration of identity and community at this year’s first LGBTQ-focused prom, set to take place at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge on June 1, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The NJ GSA coalition, formed to build a community for LGBTQ youth across the state, emphasizes providing safe and exciting spaces for LGBTQ students to celebrate themselves.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The prom is a super-cool event...
Destroyed by Sandy, South Amboy American Legion looks to rebuild, add veterans housing
SOUTH AMBOY – It's been almost 12 years since Superstorm Sandy slammed into Central Jersey, leaving a path of destruction that included Luke A. Lovely Post 62 American Legion. Now, the American Legion post is moving ahead with a plan to rebuild its home and add housing for veterans...
I Love Keyport Day Shows Off the Best of Keyport
KEYPORT, NJ: This year’s I Love Keyport Day was a celebration of everything that makes the hidden gem of a town so special. From the businesses to the community, Keyport has so much to offer to people of all ages. I Love Keyport Day is a way to experience Keyport, learn more about its history, and have fun! On May 18th from noon to 6 PM, anyone who visited I Love Keyport Day was able to dine, shop and stroll their way through this community-wide love letter to Keyport.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Taste of Keyport...
Paper Shredding Event Scheduled at Lake Papaianni
EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County will be hosting a paper shredding event at Lake Papaianni Park on Sunday, June 2, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, according to the township. This will be open to all county residents. The county will accept five file boxes or 100 pounds of paper per car. According to the county's guidelines, all documents must be in a liftable, manageable container such as a box or a crate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This service is for personal papers only, documents from businesses will not be accepted. The county will also not accept plastic binders, sheet protectors, newspapers, magazines, hardcover books, junk mail, photos, x-rays, CDs, shredded paper, or garbage. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
How fast is Rutgers football recruit Chase Enlow?
Chase Enlow has got some speed, which the class of 2026 running back and Rutgers football recruit showed off during a recently timed running of the 40. Enlow, a standout running back at The Hun School (Princeton, New Jersey), visited Rutgers this past spring. He is a four-star in the 247Sports Composite where he is the No. 25 running back in the nation and the fifth-highest ranked recruit from New Jersey in his class. His offer list includes Boston College, Charlotte, Duke, Rutgers and Temple among others. His recent 40-time at The Hun School is an impressive showing for the sophomore. Coupled with a 5-foot-9, 185-pound and Enlow is a complete package at the Power Five level. Last fall as a sophomore, he ran for 527 yards and six touchdowns on 58 carries. He also had 15 catches for 233 receiving yards. Laser Verified 40 yard dash. Time- 4.53 @Red_Zone75 @Tonyrazz03 @GoMVB @mfarrellsports @CoachSchuman pic.twitter.com/XrTpicKOCr — Chase Enlow 2026 4⭐️RB (@ChaseEnlow) May 16, 2024 The class of 2025 is off to a solid start for Rutgers football. The Scarlet Knights currently have eight commits and are the No. 29 class in the nation.
This Central Jersey-based chain was named the best gas station for food
Even if you're on the run, you don't have to settle for sub-par food if you make at a stop at one Central Jersey-based convenience chain. QuickChek, which is based in Whitehouse Station, was named as one of the top 10 best gas stations for food, according to USA TODAY.
On the Princeton Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission Tackles Another Jugtown Application
Princeton, NJ – It’s another week and another municipal meeting has a Jugtown property on the agenda. Some may wonder: Can’t we just call Jugtown “saved” and move on to some other neighborhood in need of salvation? Actually, we probably can. The controversial Jugtown application for the four-story addition to the historic building at 344 Nassau, which was subject of a negative review last week by the Historic Preservation Commission, was scheduled to be heard by the Planning Board at a special meeting this Thursday, May 23. But the attorney for the applicant, Chris Tarr, has asked...
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