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  • Panel seeks data from city officials

    City considers changes to utility By:David Koch    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee wants more information from Bordentown City before the City Commission turns the Bordentown City Water Utility into an authority.    The City Commission is seeking approval from the state Department of Community Affair’s Local Finance Board to sell the water company’s assets to…

  • 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. Regular menu    Thursday, Feb. 14 — Chicken orzo…

  • Commerce Bank plans aggressive growth

    The Cherry Hill-based bank expects to open branches in Princeton Township, East Windsor and West Windsor this year. By: George Frey    Commerce Bank recently announced plans to open several branches in the Princeton area over the next several years and a total of more than 30 branches in New Jersey while other area banks have…

  • Nextel withdraws cell tower request

    By: Carl Reader    LAMBERTVILLE — Nextel won’t be the next to build a cell tower in town.    The Board of Adjustment received a letter from that company Jan. 31 that withdrew its application to put a structure on the water tower at the Rago Gallery at 333 N. Main St.    The board was not informed…

  • Crowd expresses school concerns

    Information session held on $47 million March 12 bond referendum in Bordentown Regional School District. By:Vanessa S. Holt    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP – The first of three public information sessions on a $47 million March 12 bond referendum was held Tuesday night, attracting about 50 residents with questions or concerns about the proposal for a new high…

  • Solebury nears agreement to buy Ingham Spring

    The state will own the spring, but be required to keep water from the spring flowing to Ihgham Lake. The township will be required to repair the dam. By: Carl Reader    SOLEBURY — The Board of Supervisors moved closer to obtaining Ingham Spring Feb. 3 by working on an agreement with the Pennsylvania Fish and…

  • ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’

    Shakespeare ’70 moves indoors for the winter to stage Oscar Wilde’s sassy 1892 play. By: Stuart Duncan    Shakespeare ’70, as the name suggests, has been producing plays from the classical genre for more than three decades. Each summer, the group opens the season at Washington Crossing Park in the Open Air Theatre with a Shakespeare…

  • Roebling girl chops off golden locks for children in need

    Student grew her hair for several years By:Vanessa S. Holt    ROEBLING – Sixth-grade student Deanna Todaro, who has been recognizable for her waist-length blonde hair for several years, is sporting a new short haircut this week.    It was more than a fashion statement, however, because Deanna is donating her hair to a charity that makes…

  • Residents consider ‘tot lot’ locations

    Decision will affect residents of Mallard Creek, Woods Edge By:Vanessa S. Holt    FLORENCE — Residents for and against the idea of a "tot lot" in the Mallard Creek and Woods Edge developments gathered at the municipal building Monday night to discuss the feasibility of placing a playground in or near the communities.    Creekwood Drive resident…