Category: archives

  • April 26, 2001

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Christina Alvez, 421 Tappen St, $200,000, 01/17/01 Avenel, Brian English, 300 Remsen…

  • Cardinals score key win over Hamilton

    SoftballLawrence High School softball coach Keith Fithen is starting to sound like a broken record. But chances are he’s pretty pleased about it. By: Steve Feitl    Last week, Fithen sang the virtues of his undefeated Cardinal squad after it defeated Hopewell for the first time in his tenure as head coach.    This week, it’s the…

  • Farm friendly

    There is something vulnerable about a leafless tree in wintertime. By: Julie Gartland    There is something vulnerable about a leafless tree in wintertime. Exposing what hides behind leaves and flowers during the growing season, the tree is undaunted in displaying its inner self, as if to say "This is reality with ordinary imperfections; this is…

  • Skip meat to enjoyhealthy lifestyle

    To the editor     There are many more reasons to have a plant-based lifestyle.    Animals raised in factory farming conditions in the Unite States are given 30 times more antibiotics than the already over-prescribed human population. These constant bombardments with antibiotics are causing resistant bacteria in animals and are passed along to humans when their…

  • Successful week for Hopewell track teams

    Track & FieldBoth the boys and girls track teams enjoyed a measure of success this past week, earning dual-meet victories and some good finishes at the Morris Hills relays. By: Matt Nalbone    The girls team took home three gold medals from the relays and had a nice showing in two other events. The team of…

  • State: Three weeks to cut school budget

    The Borough Council and Board of Education have another three weeks to decide on potential cuts to the defeated school budget and two other budget questions. By:Eric Schwarz    The state has set a May 21 deadline for the two groups to agree on cuts, or for the council to suggest cuts against the wishes of…

  • Fackler bridge plan approved by state

    Preservation group approves county plansMercer County’s plans to demolish the Fackler Road bridge and replace it with a new one gained the approval of the state Historic Sites Preservation Council last week. By: Lea Kahn    The state council’s action clears the way for Mercer County officials to prepare bid documents for the new bridge, said…

  • ‘The Visit’

    A convict’s impending death brings his family together in a film, headed by Hill Harper in a breakout role, that focuses on the tragic results of violence.   [R] By: Kam Williams    The most popular movies almost always seem to celebrate violence. Gladiator, this year’s Oscar winner, was certainly a gore-fest, but even American Beauty, last year’s…

  • ‘Local control’ losing ground in New Jersey

    EDITORIAL: State requirements limiting control local officials have on schools, development    Residents looking about the community often feel they have no part in controlling changes in Manville. They see the state expanding roads and builders developing businesses in ways that seem contrary to what the community wants.    Then, they’re told New Jersey residents enjoy "home…