Category: archives
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South to explore community service for suspended students
The district is one of 15 in the state that received a grant, $4,000, to participate in the program, which will investigate community service alternatives for students who are suspended. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL The South Hunterdon Regional School District is one of 15 school districts in the state selected to participate in…
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Police Blotter-Jan. 27, 2005
Lambertville A Flemington woman was charged with being a fugitive from justice early on the morning of Jan. 18 as a result of a traffic stop. At 1 a.m., police stopped Kristin Kablis, 23, after a random plate inquiry showed she was wanted out of Pennsylvania for failing to appear on drug charges. Ms. Kablis…
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LBA HIghlights
By: Karen Scheetz The Lambertville Basketball Association kicked off its 2005 season Jan. 15 with several games. Here is a look at some of the games played during that week. Third- and fourth-grade boys Amwell Auto 20 PNC 19 This game went down to the final possession with Amwell Auto holding on for the win.…
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Council OKs bonds for City Hall plan
The renovation project is expected to cost $972,360. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The City Council has authorized the issuance of almost $1 million in bonds to finance structural improvements to City Hall. The ordinance passed unanimously Jan. 18 with no comment from the public. It appropriates $972,360 for the renovations and authorizes the issuance…
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Letters-Jan. 27, 2005
Streets becoming highway shortcuts To the editor: I disagree with Mr. Kozik’s assessment in last week’s Beacon, concerning the city’s planned installation of traffic calming devices "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it." One of the big reasons I moved here 18 years ago was the desire to live in a small city where…
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Lady Eagles raise record to 7-5
By: John Powers The stretch run of the high school basketball season the countdown to the Feb. 5 state-tournament cutoff date is looming. And the South Hunterdon Regional High School girls basketball team is playing like a team intent on making the cut. The Eagles raised their record to 7-5 Thursday night with…
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Il Pomodoro
Diners seeking a fresh dimension in Italian-inspired cuisine will find it at this Somerville establishment. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill Il Pomodoro 1 W. High St. Somerville (908) 526-4466 Food: Mostly good; some items very good Service: Thoughtful, well-informed, friendly Prices: Moderately expensive Cuisine: Italian and more Ambience: Informal, tried-and-true Italian décor Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri.…
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Snow blankets region
Few problems were reported in the area as more than 15 inches of snow fell. By: Linda Seida The snowstorm that blew into the region over the weekend was great for children and not too shabby for adults, either. Most students received an unexpected holiday Monday as local public works departments continued the cleanup, and…
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Borough’s sidewalk snow shovelers may face stricter rules
Administration seeking ways to get snow removed more promptly. By: Jennifer Potash As Princeton Borough residents begin to dig out from under the weekend’s heavy snowfall, the Borough Council may consider changes to the existing sidewalk snow-removal ordinance with the aim of having snow removed more promptly. Borough Administrator Robert Bruschi said residential areas, not…
