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  • Mother’s Day brunch

    Sunday, May 13 From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Women’s Auxiliary of VFW Post 9111 is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch at the Post Home at 11 Henderson Road, Kendall Park. The cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for children. For more information, call (732) 297-6629.

  • George Simpson

       George F. Simpson Jr., 57, died Sunday, May 6, at Capital Health System at Mercer hospital, Trenton.    Born in Newark, he lived in Groveville 45 years before moving to Lawrenceville five years ago.    He worked at Anchor Tread Mill, Groveville, and was a member of Groveville Fire Co.    Son of the late George F. Sr.…

  • Lady Bulldogs show well at invitational

    Girls Track & FieldThe girls track and field athletes from Hopewell Valley had just as much success as their male counterparts did this past week. By: Matt Nalbone    The Lady Bulldogs won both of their meets and did quite well at the Monmouth Invitational.    Hopewell (6-0) continued its undefeated season with a rather easy victory…

  • Planners review proposed ordinance for Planned Adult Community

    At least 15 percent of the units would be designated as low-income housing and at least half of the total parcel would be set aside as open space. BY: Matthew Armstrong    An ordinance that would create the opportunity for a mixed-used development for seniors is beginning to take shape.    The Planning Board reviewed the ordinance,…

  • OBITUARIES, May 11, 2001

    Frederick C. Tobler, Jeanne A. Krug, William J. Osterman, Fred D. Rosi, Aaron Klotz, Sylvia S. Stark, Florence Marcson, Rhoda C. Arons, Betsy Ross Bevis. Frederick C. Tobler Mettler president    ST. GALLEN, Switzerland — Frederick C. "Fritz" Tobler died April 11 after a short illness. He was 89.    He retired as president of the Mettler…

  • Developers may face sign restrictions

    Millstone Township Committee members said they don’t want the township divided into areas known mainly by a name created by a developer. By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE — The Township Committee at its May 16 meeting is expected to introduce an ordinance restricting the use of commercial signs at residential developments.    Discussions at the Planning…

  • Visit to India leaves area man feeling helpless but encouraged

    Belle Mead resident Pratap Parmar spent almost a month in his native land, visiting friends and family left homeless after the January earthquake. By: Helen Pettigrew    MONTGOMERY — The earthquake that struck the western state of Gujarat in India in January may seem like old news from a distant land to many in this country,…

  • New committee, trash cans top agenda

       Township Council plans to hold public hearings on several ordinances, including one that creates a Route 1 Business District Redevelopment Committee, when it meets next week. By: Lea Kahn    Township Council will hold its regular public meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the courtroom at the municipal building.    The goal of the Route 1 Business…

  • Planners review proposed ordinance for Planned Adult Community

    At least 15 percent of the units would be designated as low-income housing and at least half of the total parcel would be set aside as open space. BY: Matthew Armstrong    An ordinance that would create the opportunity for a mixed-used development for seniors is beginning to take shape.    The Planning Board reviewed the ordinance,…