Category: archives

  • Chit-Chat: Meter man’s service shut off!

    By: Merle Citron    People in town are talking about what it was like to live in Lambertville when everyone knew everyone else.    This is a hot topic, especially for Orville Tillett, who was born and raised in town and works for United Water.    Orville is quite aware the new electronic exterior water meters installed around…

  • TV host spotlights guitarists

    By: Carl Reader    LAMBERTVILLE — Charge for a minute of time what many people make for a 40-hour week of sweat and toil, and you better offer up 60 seconds of something special, something rare.    City resident Bob Miles lives by that credo with his TV show "Miles of Music," which airs on the Comcast…

  • Longtime board member resigns in West Amwell

    Barbara Gill was township’s first woman mayor. She also was municipal clerk for many years. By: Cynthia Williamson    WEST AMWELL — The Township Committee regretfully accepted Dec. 19 the resignation of longtime Board of Adjustment member Barbara Gill.    Mrs. Gill cited her health as her reason for resigning from the board.    "We appreciate her service…

  • 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. 10 — Grape juice, stuffed cabbage…

  • School Menus

    Delaware    A la carte items, bagel bag, chef salad and fruit choice available daily. All meals served with choice of white, 2-percent or low-fat chocolate milk.    Monday, Jan. 14 — Rotini with meatballs, garlic bread, tossed salad and fruit choice.    Tuesday, Jan. 15 — Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, salsa, rice and fruit choice.…

  • Solebury has ‘intriguing’ library plan

    By: Mae Rhine    Another new, exciting option has surfaced for the New Hope-Solebury Library, one we feel has the potential of being financially wiser and better for all.    The Solebury Township Board of Supervisors wants to consider a community complex with the library as its focal point.    The library needs to expand along with the…

  • South estimates tax impact of bond referendum

    The state has given a written promise of $4,173,280 toward the $11.8 million renovation project. By: Steve Bates    WEST AMWELL —The South Hunterdon Board of Education has approved the wording of the $11.8 million school renovation ballot question and released preliminary estimates of what the property tax impact will be if the March 12 referendum…

  • Coffee shop proposed for Kline’s store

    Jeff Kline and his partner, Christian Hendry, propose changing the Kline family business from a hobby shop to a high-end coffee shop. By: Carl Reader    LAMBERTVILLE — The Planning Board got a slight case of the jitters Jan. 2 from a proposal for a new coffee shop in town.    The board heard Jeff Kline and…

  • Empowered Youth

    The Peace Center, based in Langhorne, Pa., hosts a youth talent show. By: Jodi Thompson    "Why can’t they be like we were, perfect in every way? What’s the matter with kids today?"    If this refrain from the musical Bye-Bye, Birdie echoes through your head, then make a point to attend the Youth Empowerment Project’s Talent…