Category: archives

  • Soup man of Seinfeld fame stirs up new Princeton eatery

    Seinfeld’s "soup Nazi" moves into Princeton Borough. By: Marjorie Censer    PRINCETON BOROUGH — When the Nov. 2, 1995, "Seinfeld" episode concluded, Newman announced that the "soup Nazi" was moving out of the country. "No more soup, Jerry!" he exclaimed. "No more for any of us!"    Now, that soup is closer than you think. "The Original…

  • Report: township needs overhaul

    Washington Township looks for ways to improve township operations. By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — An preliminary report on the state of the township found claims of mismanagement, fiscal irresponsibility and several departments sorely in need of streamlining to save taxpayers money and create smoother operations.    The report, of which a final version is expected Aug.…

  • Making a mural of self-portraits

    Students at Crossroads North celebrate diversity with a colorful mural. By: Melissa Hayes    Sean Hudgins is standing on a stepladder Monday, painting a red stripe onto a large piece of plywood that has been attached to a wall in Crossroads North.    "What do you all think about that red stripe up there? Take a step…

  • School Board to review superintendent search firm proposals

    The board sent requests for proposals to 11 search firms last month and received nine responses. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Moving ahead with its search for a new superintendent of schools, the township Board of Education plans to hold a special meeting next week to review proposals submitted by search firms that help school districts…

  • Legion team upsets Flemington

    Gryzeski contributes with bat, behind plate By: Rudy Brandl    If it was the last game they played, the Somerville American Legion baseball players picked a great way to exit the summer league stage.    Post 12 improved to 4-6 with a 3-1 triumph over Flemington, a perennial league power that has spent most of the season…

  • Children’s Theatre sets events

    "Aladdin, Jr." and "Footloose" slated    Tickets are on sale for summer productions of Disney’s "Aladdin, Jr." and "Footloose," both sponsored by Hopewell Valley Children’s Theatre.    Performances of Aladdin will be July 29 at 7 p.m. and July 30 at 2 p.m. "Disney’s resourceful young hero and wise-cracking genie come to life on stage in this…

  • Springfield mulls land-use options

    Landowners decry downzoning plan, which would increase minimum lot sizes from 3 to 10 acres. By: Scott Morgan    SPRINGFIELD — As the township looks for an answer to the question of development, local residents and regional officials have begun to explore a number of options that many hope will steer officials away from a plan…

  • ‘Schoolhouse’ will benefit all Valley citizens

    EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse    It’s been about eight years since adult education courses were offered to Hopewell Valley residents on a regular basis at a local site and over 10 years since such courses were offered as part of a program planned and operated locally.    In 1997, Mercer County Community College, which had an agreement…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN: ‘Green’ appliances perfect for any decor

    THE STATE WE’RE IN By Michele S. Byers Environmentally-friendly appliances are best because they save money, energy and reduce pollution.    We’ve come a long way with appliance colors. Some central air units are available in eight different colors and finishes to match your home.    So when it comes to household appliances, "It’s time to bring…