Category: archives

  • Students not spared tough lessons from veterans

    War vets address middle schoolers on Veterans Day By:Beth Kressel    You could say Bob McCray has come full circle, returning to his roots to talk about a far-off place he’d just as soon forget.    On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Mr. McCray discussed his Korean War experiences at the Hillsborough Middle School, which was built on farmland…

  • Open space program takes hit at the polls

    Millstone Township leaders evaluate reasons behind the voters’ decision not to increase open space tax. By: Sarah Winkelman    MILLSTONE — The township needs to do a better job of managing its open space preservation program.    That, according to some local leaders, is the message voters delivered Nov. 4 when they overwhelming defeated a public question…

  • Weekend Art Walk on tap in city

    Fourth annual Art Walk sponsored by the Downtown Bordentown Business Association will take place this weekend, Nov. 14-16. By: Eve Collins    BORDENTOWN CITY — Art lovers looking for something to do this weekend can participate in the fourth annual Art Walk, which this year will feature more than 200 exhibits by local and international artists.…

  • Youth exchange program opens doors

    Bordentown resident welcomes German foreign exchange student into her home. By: Eve Collins    BORDENTOWN CITY – Imagine going to a foreign country for one full year to live with a family you have never met. This is the life of a foreign exchange student.    "It has to be frightening for them to come to a…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Blood drive    Thursday, Nov. 13 — The Community Blood Council of New Jersey will be having a blood drive from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Lodge, The Masonic Temple at 121 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown.    It is open to the public. If you donate a unit of blood, you will receive free coverage for…

  • Mayor vows hard work, commitment

    To the editor    I want to take this opportunity to think the voters of Manville for their overwhelming support in this year’s election.    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your Mayor for the last 12 years, and I promise the same hard work, dedication and commitment for the next four years.…

  • Teachers meeting new law’s demands

    Review of educators’ credentials, experiences shows most meet criteria required by No Child Left Behind law By:Beth Kressel    After reviewing local teachers’ credentials and experience, district officials say only a few may fail to meet the definitions of "highly qualified teachers" as set by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.    The review was necessary…

  • Lawrence boys squad improved during 2003

    Cross country By: John E. Powers    The Lawrence High School boys cross country team had a tough season, going 0-12 in dual meets. But Cardinals coach David O’Neal is focusing on the improvement his squad made as the season went on and feels optimistic about 2004.    Lawrence was 13th in the Central Jersey Group III…

  • Developer balks at tree ordinance

    But agrees to pay township $125,00 for trees to be cut to make way for senior housing project By:Roger Alvarado    The Planning Board voted 7-2 to give preliminary site plan approval to Westmeade, a proposed 61.1-acre property on Weston Road at last week’s meeting.    It took two votes and lengthy negotiation between the two sides…