Category: archives

  • Vision for town drives sewer plan

    Township’s deal with Centex Homes is the first agreement to bring sewer service to the village of Columbus. By: William Wichert    MANSFIELD — The township’s deal with Centex Homes may long be remembered for its "firsts."    The recently negotiated deal is set to bring more than 400 housing units to a vacant stretch of land…

  • Housing density under scrutiny for Town Center’s south side

    Inquiry comes as criticisms arise that the completed north side is itself too dense. (Thursday, Oct. 20) By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — The township is launching an inquiry into Town Center planning decisions after officials learned that housing density for the planned south side section of the development is significantly higher than the existing development.…

  • HVN, Packet help HomeFront with annual Thanksgiving drive

    Baskets will be collected until Nov. 14 and delivered to HomeFront prior to Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24).    The Hopewell Valley News and The Princeton Packet are teaming with HomeFront, a nonprofit organization, to make Thanksgiving special for needy families in Mercer County.    There are donation drop-off points at the HVN and Packet offices. Baskets will…

  • For the week of Oct. 20

    Barbara Ann Brozosky, Marie M. DeMinico Garafola, Kathleen J. Wangerien, Pierina Viscuso, George E. Harrison. William H. Matlack Sr., Ralph E. Walton Jr., Robert L. Mercantini By: Barbara Ann Brozosky Azara    HAMILTON — Barbara Ann Brozosky Azara, 65, died Oct. 7 at home.    Mrs. Azara was born in West Wyoming, Pa., and lived in the…

  • CAMPAIGN CORNER

    Republicans host Evening with Candidates    Are you certain that the people you plan to vote for in November reflect your views on important local and regional issues?    The Hopewell Valley Republican Association invites you to find out on Oct. 26, when it hosts its annual Evening with the Candidates. The program will be held from…

  • MIKES for Manville offers discounted hockey tickets

    Monday deadline to reserve tickets to Devils-Rangers game By:    With the return of professional hockey, MIKES for Manville is launching another fundraising program offering discounted New Jersey Devils tickets.    And this time it’s for the Nov. 3 game against the New York Rangers.    The tickets are valued at $52 each, but through a special arrangement…

  • Cardinal boys stay alive with win over Princeton

    Lawrence boys soccer By: Jim Green    This was the win the Lawrence High School boys soccer team had been searching for all season. The Cardinals just hope it didn’t come too late.    Lawrence traveled to Princeton on Friday and pulled out a huge 1-0 victory in the pouring rain. The game was a must-win for…

  • Master Plan’s revisions need some revising

    EDITORIAL: Plans overreaches and should be modified before vote Oct. 27 By:    When the Planning Board meets Oct. 27 for a vote on the proposed Master Plan revisions its members have been discussing, watch for some key changes to make the plan more palatable for residents.    Since presenting the plan in July, the board has…

  • Living Organism

    The E.M. Adams Gallery sets up shop at a new location in New Hope, Pa. By: Matt Smith    Among his many varied pursuits, painter and sculptor Ed Adams plays the role of gallery owner, having operated the E.M. Adams Gallery in Lambertville and New Hope, Pa., as a showcase for his vibrant, abstract work for…