Category: archives
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Maltz expects return to mayor’s seat
Millstone Township Committee to hold its annual reorganization meeting next week. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE The new year usually brings a new mayor to the Township Committee, but residents will see a familiar face in 2002. Mayor Evan Maltz is expected to return to the mayor’s seat next week when the Township Committee holds…
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A walk to Allentown
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: A look at the Allentown-Upper Freehold of the past. By: (The following by Arthur Kelly, resident of Trenton, formerly Allentown, is from the "Allentown Messenger" dated Feb. 13, 1908.) The hour hand on the old City Hall clock had nearly reached eleven, the wind was southwest and the sky was almost cloudless and…
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Footprints: Cold weather in city bred fire in 1917
By: Iris Naylor Sunday, Dec. 30, 1917, was the coldest day of that winter. The thermometer registered 13 degrees below zero in Lambertville and 16 degrees below zero in Mt. Airy. Monday morning was almost as bad. So, as any fireman will tell you, it was the worst possible time for a fire. At 2:30…
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Zoning change allows Bristol-Myers to build new 75-foot structure
To erect the building, Bristol-Myers Squibb (B-MS) also will need township approval of proposed revisions to its General Development Plan (GDP). Township Planning Board hearings on the GDP are expected to begin soon. By: John Tredrea An L-shaped building, just under 75 feet tall, can be built on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s 430-acre office-research facility under a…
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Township House Restaurant
Italian specialties dominate the menu at this attractively rustic and moderately priced establishment in Newtown, Pa. By: Richard Burns Township House Restaurant 208 N. Sycamore St. at Route 532 Newtown, Pa. (215) 968-5015 Food: Good to very good Service: Good Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Largely Italian Ambience: Country rustic Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.…
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HHS wrestlers seek first county team title
SCT PREVIEW By: Rudy Brandl After last year’s dominant performance at the District 18 Championships, the Hillsborough High wrestling team shapes up as the favorite at this week’s Somerset County Tournament. The Raiders will host the tournament, which runs today and tomorrow with sessions beginning at 1 and 6 p.m. both days in the HHS…
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Pantry shelves nearly empty
POCKETS OF NEED: New donations needed in 2002. By: Nick D’Amore The township food pantry is down to its last cans of soup and a half-barrel of beans. After giving out holiday food packages to more than 108 needy families, the township Social Services food pantry is almost completely bare. Now the food pantry faces…
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Students sharesongs, heritage
Sixth graders learned about their classmates’ cultural heritage before heading to holiday break. By:Krzysztof Scibiorski On Dec. 20, the entire sixth grade enjoyed a day of activities related to learning about the way in which different cultures celebrate the holidays. Students enjoyed a lunch made up of ethnic foods donated by the parents. "It’s a…
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Almost 50 residents apply for township committee posts
The applicants are vying for 41 vacancies. By: Lea Kahn Answering Township Council’s call for volunteers, 46 township residents have stepped forward to vie for 41 vacancies on 13 township advisory boards and committees. Township Council will appoint new members to the boards and committees at its first regular meeting after the annual reorganizational meeting.…
