Category: archives

  • Stockton hires firm to plot sewer repairs

    Borough has $987,129 grant to fix leaking and dislocated pipes over next two years By: Bruce Palmer    STOCKTON — The Borough Council unanimously approved hiring Applied Water Management Inc. March 26, continuing its long battle to correct chronic problems with the municipal sewerage system.    One of the problems is "infiltration and inflow" — water seeping…

  • PR woman takes chance to pursue dream of art career

    Some people just dream about what they’d like to do.    Others go out on a limb to take a chance and follow through on their dreams. By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — Joan Elliott is one of those people who not only seized upon her dream, but made it happen with a passion.    The Swan Street…

  • Dance

    Assorted classes, clubs and dance parties Allstar Dance Academy, 2162 Route 206, Montgomery Twp., dance classes for children with special needs, to run concurrently w/school year, limited class size, call for details; (908) 281-5800. Ceili Irish Dance Lessons, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton Square, Wed. 7:30 p.m. , beginner, intermediate and advanced…

  • Films

    Film festivals and special screenings Kresge Auditorium, Frick Chemical Building, Princeton University, Princeton, Topsy-Turvy, April 11, 7 p.m., $5; (609) 683-1101. Here’s how you can submit your event for our Entertainment Calendars.

  • 48th annual Pinewood Derby held

    By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — The 48th running of the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby took place Saturday in the First Baptist Church on Bridge Street.    Veteran racer Chris Romeo, 11, of Lambertville was the overall winner, capturing first place in the finals as well as den and heat races.    Chris sanded and painted the…

  • Woman finds craft eggs-hilirating

    The eggs Olga Cluff has been painting since childhood reflect folk art, Pennsylvania Dutch designs, original and seasonal art and, of course, traditional Ukrainian designs. By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — Be they Bantam, pigeon, chicken, duck, goose or ostrich, the eggs Olga Cluff has been painting since childhood reflect folk art, Pennsylvania Dutch designs, original…

  • Voters to ponder school budgets

    Candidates, spending plans to be decided April 17 By: Cynthia Williamson    Local school boards unanimously adopted 2001-2002 budgets at public hearings last month.    Now it will be up to voters to decide which spending plans pass muster when school elections and budget votes are held April 17.    South Hunterdon High School’s overall $6,277,205 budget will…

  • Main Street Bistro and Bar

    The owner has her finger on the pulse of her patrons’ tastes, which accounts for the success not only of this bistro in Princeton, but also her bakery-coffeehouse in Kingston and her catering business. By: Pat Tanner Main Street Bistro and Bar 301 North Harrison St., Princeton (609) 921-2779 Food: Very good Service: So efficient…

  • Galleries

    Area art studios, exhibits and receptions The Artful Deposit, 201 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, pastel works by Dressler Smith and portraiture by Nancy Goodstein; six works in ceramic by the late James Colavita; hours: Thu.-Sat. 4-8 p.m. or by appt.; (609) 298-6970. Artist’s Gallery, 32 Coryell St., Lambertville, paintings of Merle Citron and Peter Petraglia, April…