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  • The State We’re In

    Exciting news for New Jersey came in the form of a report titled "Voters Invest in Open Space." Produced by the Land Trust Alliance (LTA), this short work summarizes the results of all of the open space referendums around the country. The results of the year 2000 referendums were just released By:Michele S. Byers    The…

  • Bulldogs start out with 13-1 victory

    Hopewell Valley Boys LacrosseThe Hopewell Valley Central High School boys lacrosse team started its season in strong fashion this past week with a game against St. Rose. By: Matt Nalbone    The Bulldogs were the picture of consistency en route to a 13-1 season-opening victory. They scored three goals in three periods, and actually netted four…

  • Backing budget supports students

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    The state Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs has initiated a program of issuing citations for the State of New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal for veterans who have served in combat areas.    It is gratifying to see our state officials endorse and partake in the worthy endeavor to…

  • Hopewell Valley Lions fete 50th at local golf club

    President William Kibbel Jr. welcomed a large turnout of members and their guests, as well as visitors from seven other Lions Clubs who joined the celebration By: Jan Purcell    On Saturday evening, the Hopewell Valley Lions Club celebrated 50 years of public service at a Charter Night Celebration held at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club.…

  • Solution sought for truck traffic

           MANSFIELD — Trucks mean major business for towns along Route 295, but they also can be a major problem. One township having problems with local truck traffic is Mansfield. By:David Koch    Trucks coming from the Columbus Florence exit on Interstate 295 are running over lawns, tying up traffic, and present a safety hazard to…

  • Zoners to consider service station plan

       Township zoners will consider next week whether to permit a combination gasoline service station, convenience store and car wash to be developed on the site of an abandoned gas station on the corner of Spruce Street and Princeton Avenue. By: Lea Kahn    The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Motiva Enterprises…

  • Homage to the spring harvest

    Stage House Inn chef overseas ‘new French’ menu for Princeton University Dining Services By:Jeff Milgram    David Drake remembers the smells that changed his life.    He was working a menial job in the kitchen of the Inn at Phillip’s Mill in New Hope, Pa., when he picked up the aroma of garlic butter being prepared for…

  • The State We’re In

       Exciting news for New Jersey came in the form of a report titled "Voters Invest in Open Space." Produced by the Land Trust Alliance (LTA), this short work summarizes the results of all of the open space referendums around the country. The results of the year 2000 referendums were just released. By:Michele S. Byers    The…

  • Schoolhouse to be more accessible

    BORDENTOWN CITY — When Patti DeSantis looks across the street at the historic Clara Barton Schoolhouse on Crosswicks and east Burlington streets, she saysshe wishes it was possible for the building to be open year-round. People passing by the building stop and look in, try the door and walk away with disappointment because the building…