Category: archives

  • ‘Heist’

    David Mamet directs his best psychological thriller in years.   [R] By: Kam Williams    David Mamet made his first mark on the stage, receiving accolades for his searing, super-realistic stories about small-time con artists. Driven by streetwise dialogue spat out by actors in deliberate staccato, his readily recognizable work has invariably been as lyrical as it is…

  • Burlington County unveils its open space plans

    Plan includes the creation of a continuous greenway along the Rancocas Creek and a new 600-acre county park in Springfield Township. By:David Koch    MANSFIELD — County residents had an opportunity Monday night to see the future of Burlington County at a public information meeting on the county’s Comprehensive Parks Master Plan held at the EcoComplex…

  • NEWS OF OTHER DAYS

    From the Nov. 22 edition of the Register-News By: 120 years ago    A pleasant surprise — that of the bride who was brought to Bordentown, as she thought, to board, but who was taken instead to her own home, a brand-new house, handsomely furnished.    An iron door weighing four tons has been put in front…

  • Book signing showcases Bordentonian’s illustration work

    Jonathan Wilson fulfills an artistic dream By:Vanessa S. Holt    BORDENTOWN CITY — Jonathan Wilson fulfilled a dream this year when he was asked to illustrate a children’s book, but there are many more dreams on the horizon for the local artist, who has a studio on Farnsworth Avenue and an imagination that roams the universe.…

  • Sarah J. Taeffner, 79

       Sarah J. Taeffner, 79, died Friday, Nov. 16, at The Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in South Brunswick, she was a lifetime resident there.    She was a member of QZB Women’s Club for many years. She also belonged to Miller Memorial Presbyterian Church in Monmouth Junction    She worked for the South Brunswick Board of Education…

  • Clara Grows Up

    American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker has been updated for more sophisticated audiences. By: Jillian Kalonick    At a time when Buffy the Vampire Slayer is single-handedly defeating demons and the Powerpuff Girls save the world daily, it is no surprise that The Nutcracker‘s Clara is grown up and ready to play heroine.    In fact, in his updated…

  • District mulls playground plan

    The plan will be primarily funded through a $475,000 public question approved by voters in the spring. By: Lea Kahn    A master plan to revamp the playgrounds of the four elementary schools and the Lawrence Intermediate School was presented last week to the Lawrence Township Board of Education.    The study, prepared by consultant Tamara Lee…

  • Robert Sackaroff, 59

       Robert Sackaroff, 59, of Kendall Park died Thursday, Nov. 15, at his home.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Sackaroff had been a resident of Kendall Park for the past 31 years.    He was an independent computer consultant for many years. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Brooklyn College in 1964.    Mr. Sackaroff was…

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb cuts 350 local jobs

       Bristol-Myers Squibb announced Nov. 12 about 1,000 positions would be struck from the company worldwide, 350 of which would take effect in New Jersey in the company’s effort to further focus on pharmaceuticals.    "They’ve already taken effect," said Peggy Ballman, a spokeswoman with the company. "Most people decided to stay a few days, but most…