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  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR 08/22

    From the Aug. 22 edition of the Register-News By: Golf tournament    The Knights of Columbus 570 Bordentown is sponsoring a golf tournament with shotgun start at 8 a.m., Aug. 22 at the Springfield Golf Course, Columbus. For more information and reservations call Bob Girard, 298-80723 or Tom Moore, 291-1193. appraisals    Teasured items will be appraised…

  • Chit-Chat: Town ‘Watch’es itself party hearty!

    By:Merle Citron    Two weeks ago, South Union Street rocked at the Town Watch bash in the old Acme parking lot.    Jenny Bray of Cherry Street made beautiful music while old-timers and newcomers mingled. Lambertville’s volunteer companies put on a dazzling display of derring-do.    The heat wave broke for a few days so everyone joyfully came…

  • Aug. 21, 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, Angel Aponte, 127 Chestnut St, $149,000, 1/9/02 Avenel, Alain Kong, 326 Ella…

  • Developer wants condos at old inn

    George Michael wants 60- to 80-unit complex, parking garage at site on Mechanic Street By:Carl Reader    NEW HOPE — Developer George Michael recently revealed plans to the Borough Council to build a 60- to 80-unit condominium complex and parking garage where the New Hope Inn now stands.    Mr. Michael told the council on Aug. 13…

  • Erickson adds to history of Gilder Field

    Improvements, combined with history, make for winning combination By:Sean Moylan    Adjacent to Carslake Community Center in Bordentown there lies a well-kept, old white building known as the Gilder House.    In the late 1800’s, the Gilder Family, who lived in New York during the winter, purchased the house and used it as a summer home. They…

  • 08/22 OBITUARIES, pt. 1

    From the Aug. 22 edition of the Register-News By: William P. Hogan Sr.    FLORENCE — William P. Hogan Sr., 70, died Aug. 16 at home.    Born in Philadelphia, he served in the Army from 1953 to 1961 and lived in Florence for 36 years.    Mr. Hogan retired after 27 years with the A&P warehouse in…

  • Stockton working with eatery to resolve trash problems

    Garbage from Meil’s staining sidewalks, causing odor By:Carl Reader    STOCKTON — The Borough Council is pondering a situation that could require the attention of Mr. Clean for quite a period of time.    Right next to Borough Hall, which is on Main Street (Route 29), is the area where Meil’s Restaurant on Bridge Street puts out…

  • Editorial: County’s parks system is right on target

    More open space is needed in our well-populated county By:    Census figures indicate that by the year 2020, more than 500,000 people will live in Burlington County – 75,000 more than reported in the last census.    While there’s an obvious need to find enough land to house these individuals, open space and recreational areas are…

  • Grounds for superb dining…

    IN THE KITCHEN by Faith Bahadurian:  The completion of renovations at Rat’s Restaurant, at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, provided the occasion for a sampling of artistic food in a most artistic setting.    Rat’s Restaurant, at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, was reopened early this summer after extensive renovation. What more could you want in…