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  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01/23

    From the Jan. 23 edition of the Register-News By: Resident grateful for kind pharmacist To the editor:     I am writing this letter to publicly thank Edward Tootell, resident pharmacist, at Boyd’s Pharmacy in Homestead, Mansfield Township.    In this day and age of poor customer service, Mr. Tootell is uniquely customer focused.    Friends of mine,…

  • Hunting pact amended

    West Amwell shortens hunting contract on 105 acres of municipally owned land to allow space for a recreation area if a grant is approved. By: Concetta Benuzzi Volpe    WEST AMWELL — Every two years, the township allows locally authorized sporting clubs the opportunity to hunt on 105 acres of municipally owned farmland.    But this year’s…

  • With Jackson out, Florence boys’ basketball team coasts

    Jackson’s ankle still ailing. By:Sean Moylan    The Florence Township Memorial High School boys’ varsity basketball team, a team which has won two Group I State titles in the last three years, had the ultimate match-up scheduled versus Cedric Jackson and the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity basketball team at NBC this past…

  • Bordentown library expansion expected to begin in the spring

    Facility to triple in size. By:Vanessa S. Holt    BORDENTOWN CITY — The small brick building on East Union Street that has served as the local library since 1941 will triple its size in the next year, adding a parking lot, a second floor and expanded areas for children and patrons of all ages.    The Bordentown…

  • Clerk’s contract remains unresolved

    Three township employees reappointed after public outcry. By:Eve Collins        MANSFIELD — Three township employees were unanimously reappointed to their positions after a public outcry. The committee’s contract with the clerk/administrator remains unresolved.    In a special meeting Jan. 16, Township Solicitor John Gillespie failed to explain to the standing-room-only crowd of 150 why the committee…

  • 01/23 OBITUARIES, pt. 1

    From the Jan. 23 edition of the Register-News By: Elizabeth Hardcastle    MANSFIELD — Elizabeth Hardcastle 94, died Jan. 20 at Marcella Center in Burlington County.    Born in Jersey City, she lived there for 80 years.    She lived in Port Reading for four years before moving to Columbus in 1995.    She was a homemaker.    Mrs. Hardcastle…

  • Library story hour

    Children listen and sing to stories and at the Lambertville Public Library Tuesday mornings. Natalie Hamilton, 2, of Lambertville enjoys a story about the snowmen during story time at the Lambertville Public Library.

  • Reporter’s Notebook: Brain shuts down for date-and-mate TV

    By: Linda Seida    Whenever anyone starts talking about date-and-mate television, I’m outta there.    I can’t seem to help myself. Bring up shows like "The Bachelorette" and "The Bachelor," and I can feel my eyes glaze over and my brain shut down. Bam. It’s automatic.    Even the Fox network’s hot new seven-week series, "Joe Millionaire," doesn’t…

  • Senior Menus

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.    Thursday, Jan. 23 — Apple juice, chili con…