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  • Stockton students get new playground

    By:Mae Rhine    STOCKTON — Borough students will have a new playground and a new theme for the year — folk — when school reopens Sept. 4.    And bullies, beware! The school plans a yearlong counseling program to teach students how to get along and not tolerate that type of intimidation.    When the 65 students arrive…

  • Bells will ring for returning students

    Children will return to new educational programs, age-appropriate Sept. 11 ceremonies By:Vanessa S. Holt and Lauren Davis    School begins on a more somber note this year, with many area schools preparing for low-key ceremonies and age-appropriate programs on Sept. 11.    While several area districts gear up for expansion and begin work on new buildings, most…

  • As drought persists, public receives new bans

    State moves to end of six-month drought By:Lauren Davis    Once lush lawns are brown and brittle. Local creeks have slowed to trickles. Farmers struggle to keep their crops alive.    The common theme? Rain — or the lack thereof. And officials said rain predicted for this week is not expected to contribute significantly.    As New Jersey…

  • Towns may get signs to the past

    Signs would mark route of Continental troops to Battle of Monmouth By:Carl Reader    LAMBERTVILLE — Some signs showing the way to the area’s historic past might be popping up in Lambertville and West Amwell soon.    Local historian John Hencheck on Aug. 19 showed the City Council two signs that are being considered to mark the…

  • 08/29 OBITUARIES, pt. 2

    From Aug. 29 By: Kathleen A. Paxia    TRENTON — Kathleen A. Paxia, 54, died Aug. 23 at Frankford Hospital – Torresdale Division, Philadelphia.    Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong resident.    She was a registered nurse physicians assistant and worked for the state Department of Human Services.    She was president of the American Legion Ladies…

  • Aug. 28, 2002

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Jerry Sandiford, 42 Meinzer St, $180,000, 1/9/02 Basking Ridge, Craig Armstrong, 34…

  • West Amwell to have 30 more students

    By:Mae Rhine    WEST AMWELL — There will be 30 more students at West Amwell Elementary when the school reopens Sept. 4, stretching the building to its limits, according to Superintendent Anthony DeCanzio.    "Every inch will be filled with kids and people," he said.    The new students mean there will be two sections of kindergarten this…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR 08/29

    From the Aug. 29 edition of the Register-News By: Social dance    The Widows and Widowers of Burlington County will hold its monthly social and dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1 at McGrath Hall, Holy Assumption School, Honberger Avenue, Roebling. Light refreshments will be served and music will be provided by a D.J.…

  • Design for Living

    Award-winning craftsman Jeffrey Greene shares his love of wood. By: Maria Ferris Designer Jeffrey Greene crafted a set of doors, "Tree Dance," that was a finalist for the 2002 Niche Awards.    In search of a career change, some have found their way to an age-old lifestyle — apprenticeship.    Formerly a management consultant, Douglas Honabach wanted…