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  • Residents sue to block warehouse project

    Upper Freehold group files civil complaint against Washington Township Planning Board, Matrix Development. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — The 5.58 million-square-foot Matrix warehouse project, which survived months of public debate this summer, now faces a legal battle with its critics.    The Residents for Smart Growth, a group of Upper Freehold Township residents living near the…

  • Parenting Pearls: Open door of opportunity to let ‘help’ in

    By: Mae Sakharov    The holiday season is upon us, the time when festive lights are strung across the streets of Lambertville and New Hope.    Residents will unpack trunks full of memories as they decorate their homes with holiday cheer. A jolly atmosphere prevails, with merchants featuring the latest games and gadgets while eagerly pitching sales.…

  • Meal recipients are touched by ‘angels’

    Volunteer drivers provide a presence in residents’ lives. By: Cynthia Koons    Editor’s note: First in a series on people and organizations in the area that make giving their yearlong duty.    WASHINGTON — Margaret Leaver positions herself close to the front door around noon every weekday.    Being blind with spinal problems, Mrs. Leaver moves slowly around…

  • City nixes brick sidewalks

    By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Plans for new brick crosswalks met a roadblock recently when a downtown safety improvement plan went before the state Historic Preservation Office.    "They were concerned with brick crosswalks because there wasn’t a precedent for them, and they asked for alternatives," said Kendra Lelie, a professional planner and vice president of…

  • 12/05 OBITUARIES, pt. 1

    From the Dec. 5 edition of the Register-News By: Dorothy Lyster Lahr    BORDENTOWN CITY — Dorothy Lyster Lahr, 81, of Bordentown City died Dec. 1 at her home.    Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Philadelphia and Bethlehem, Pa. before moving to Bordentown one year ago.    She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, received…

  • Crashes disturb Solebury residents

    Two fatals occurred along Windy Bush Road By: Linda Seida    SOLEBURY — Residents concerned with the rate of fatal car crashes and other accidents along Windy Bush Road appealed to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday for help in finding a quick and effective solution.    Pat Yorks and Kerry Dubravski’s plea came a little more than…

  • 12/05 OBITUARIES, pt. 2

    From the Dec. 5 edition of the Register-News By: Barbara A. Hrapsky    BORDENTOWN — Barbara A. Hrapsky (nee Lynn), 46, passed away Nov. 24 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia after a long illness.    She was a graduate of Rutgers Preparatory School in 1974 and of Douglass College, Rutgers University in 1978 with…

  • Gift ideas for young adults

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman By:    Thanksgiving fell late in November, with Hanukkah and Advent immediately following. No time to delay! Log onto Amazon.com and get to the bookstores to shop for the best gifts money can buy.    We begin this week with ideas from ‘tweens and teens for "Best Books for Young Adults." Quite…

  • Towns plan holiday festivities

    Santa, caroling on tap this weekend. By: Cynthia Koons and Scott Morgan    The holidays are here again and area towns are set to spread some cheer.    In Allentown this weekend, Main and Church Street merchants will be offering free refreshments at many shops as part of the Christmas Open House Weekend.    Starting Saturday at 10…