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  • B.E.A.M. Her Up

    With sprinklings of Sheryl Crow mixed with Patty Scialfa, Bonnie Raitt, Ani DiFranco and Stevie Nicks, Hillsborough resident Lisa Coppola has developed a style all her own. By: Susan Van Dongen    When budding rock singer Lisa Coppola met pop-rock gypsy Stevie Nicks, the conversation wasn’t about studio wizardry, shady record-industry types or battles with substance…

  • Opossum Road bridge project postponed

    Neighbors have voiced concern regarding the opening of the historic span. By: Helen Pettigrew    MONTGOMERY — A group of residents long opposed to the reopening of the Opossum Road bridge and changes to Opossum Road got their way this week when Somerset County decided to cancel plans to begin the project this summer.    This week…

  • Nathan Goodman

       Nathan Goodman, 88, a prominent local businessman, died Monday, July 16 at his home.    Born in Brooklyn, he resided in Highland Park for over 40 years before moving to Clearbrook 20 years ago.    Prior to his retirement eight years ago, Mr. Goodman operated the W. Berman Decorating Marketplace on Route 18 in East Brunswick for…

  • Week of July 20, 2001

    From Ewing, Lambertville, Pennington and Princeton Junction EWING    The Weidel Realtors Ewing office received recognition for having the highest number of recruits and new associates in the Weidel real estate offices for May.    Founded in 1915, the Richard A. Weidel Corp. is the premier company providing guaranteed quality service to clients in New Jersey and…

  • Home Depot eyes site on Route 130

    The home repair retail giant has announced its plans to build a store at the Windsor Crossing shopping complex near the intersection of Route 33 and Route 130. By: Michael Arges    EAST WINDSOR — Shoppers eagerly awaiting the opening of the Target department store here on July 29 also can look forward to a Home…

  • Borough gets sidewalk money

    A symbolic check for $100,000 was presented to the Borough Council by state Sen. Peter Inverso on Wednesday. By:Al Wicklund    JAMESBURG — A symbolic check for $100,000 was presented to the Borough Council by state Sen. Peter Inverso on Wednesday.    The council had the first reading of an ordinance for curbs and sidewalks on Pergola…

  • Finding peace in their 50s

    Township residents Jack and Carol Topchik are leaving everything behind and joining a two-year Peace Corps mission in Haiti. By: Michael Arges    EAST WINDSOR — Determined to keep learning and growing in their 50s, Jack and Carol Topchik are selling their house, putting their belongings in storage and spending the next two years as Peace…

  • Charter school, academy get go-ahead to expand

    The Princeton Charter School will expand into a nearby building. The Regional Planning Board of Princeton unanimously approved applications for the Princeton Charter School and the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart on Thursday night, both proposals linked to growing enrollment at the schools. By: David Campbell    The Regional Planning Board of Princeton unanimously approved…

  • Leasing can lead to town savings

    Monroe will spend $610,000 on equipment and materials available through the county authority under an ordinance recently adopted by the Township Council. By:Al Wicklund    MONROE — Police cars, an ambulance and heavy-duty vehicles for the township’s road and construction departments are among the high-cost items Monroe Township is purchasing through a lease-and-buy agreement with the…