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  • Dec. 17, 3:42 p.m.: More on the best music

    A top 50 and another great disc for 2003. By: Hank Kalet    On Tuesday, I offered my top 10 discs of the year. Today, http://www.popmatters.comPop Matters, for whom I write, presents its Top 50. My top 10 were factored in. The magazine will be running individual top 10s over the next week or so. I’ll…

  • New Hope continues motorcycle crackdown

    Police issued 35 citations in one day, including illegal mufflers, expired inspections, no inspections and unlicensed drivers. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — Continuing their crackdown on illegal motorcycles, New Hope police gave out 35 citations to bikers Nov. 23.    The traffic detail on South Main Street came less than a week after a Borough…

  • City bans heavy equipment noise after 9 p.m.

    The amendment to the ordinance does not apply to homeowners, who may continue home improvement projects until 10 p.m. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — The City Council Monday passed an amendment to the noise ordinance that will limit noise from heavy equipment machinery to between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.    The change will not apply…

  • Obituaries-Dec. 18, 2003

    Emily Wilson    LAMBERTVILLE — Emily Wright Wilson, 92, died Monday, Dec. 8, at Rolling Hills Care Center, Lebanon, N.J.    Born in England, Mrs. Wilson had lived in Ontario, Hollywood, Fla., and New York City. Since 1981, she had been a resident of Lambertville.    She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Lambertville. She…

  • Traffic calming measures discussed

    Changes including more trees on Cherry and North Union streets and the narrowing of Route 29. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Engineer Ian Lockwood last week wrapped up a series of public meetings on traffic-calming measures that could be implemented, paving the way for a conceptual plan to go before City Council for possible approval…

  • Editorial-Dec. 18, 2003

    Motorcycle crackdown is good thing By: Mae Rhine    It’s a shame bikers have a problem with New Hope trying to keep down the noise from motorcycles that have illegal mufflers as well as other problems.    Some riders insist having loud pipes on motorcycles is safer. They claim it’s because other motorists hear them coming and…

  • Meil’s

    Formerly a gas station, this Stockton landmark offers well-cooked food prepared by people who care about their customers. By: Tom and Kate O’Neill Meil’s Bridge and Main streets Stockton (609) 397-8033 Food: Good to very good Service: Informal, thoughtful Prices: Moderate Cuisine: American melting pot Ambiance: Small-town café Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8…

  • Movie Timetables

    Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from December 17 through December 18. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that theaters may…

  • Hit-and-run accident claims life of bike rider

    Suspect truck belongs to Montgomery Township resident. By: Gwen McNamara    PLAINSBORO — Township and county authorities are looking for a Montgomery man whose truck struck and killed a bicyclist on Thursday.    Shawn Frantz, 27, of South Brunswick was struck from behind by a 1996 Ford F-250 pickup truck while he was riding his bicycle on…