Category: archives

  • YEAR IN REVIEW

    Mayor: Measure success by process, not progress By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE – When David Del Vecchio delivered his annual state of the city address 12 months ago, the mayor said he was "excited about the possibilities the new century will bring," and challenged to resolve "issues rooted in the prior one."    He was referring to…

  • Fieldwood Manors

    New townhome models are now available The Packet Group    These elegant homes already have inspired an enormous amount of interest, and now it’s possible to see for yourself why Fieldwood Manors has been popular ever since the opening of the sales center. What’s more, homebuyers can choose from a varied selection of townhomes now available…

  • Local train devotees name favorite Lionel

    Magazine rates top 25 By: Sue Kramer    Model railroad fans have been following with interest a series of articles in Classic Toy Trains magazine commemorating the top 10 "most significant Lionel toy train developments of the past century."    The magazine, which is widely read by both collectors and model railroad operators alike, culminated its reader…

  • Residents want tougher bans on trucks on Route 29

    Law enforcement officials say truck volume significantly reduced By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE – The volume of truck traffic on Route 29 through Lambertville has been significantly reduced since a ban went into effect last month prohibiting more than just the widest trucks from the state road, according to law enforcement authorities.    Gov. Christie Whitman signed…

  • School Menus

    Delaware    Assorted sandwiches, hot dog, bag lunch, cereal, milk and fresh-made pizza are available daily.    Monday, Jan. 1 – Closed for holiday.    Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Chicken fajitas, salad, chilled peaches and milk.    Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Barbecued chicken, roll, mashed potatoes, apple slices and milk.    Thursday, Jan. 4 – Little Italy wrap, chilled pineapples…

  • Bell’s Union Street Restaurant

    Despite a change in ownership and a new chef, this Italian restaurant in Lambertville manages to serve good food at bargain prices. By: Pat Tanner Bell’s Union Street Restaurant 183 North Union St., Lambertville (609) 397-2226 Food: Good Service: Casual style; friendly, experienced servers Cuisine: Italian with some modern American touches Ambiance: Friendly neighborhood place…

  • Obituaries

    Patricia Housel    DELAWARE – Patricia C. Housel, 52, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, at home.    Born in Trenton, she lived in Ringoes and Flemington eight years before moving to Sergeantsville four years ago.    She was a waitress at V.C. Diner, Whitehouse.    Daughter of the late Walter H. Chatten, she is survived by her mother, Billie Grover…

  • Mummers the word

    If Christmas has passed us, it means New Year’s Day and the annual Mummers Parade is just around the corner. A little-known part of the South Philadelphia tradition — which celebrates its centennial Jan. 1 — is the comics that make up the largest division in the parade. By: Susan Van Dongen Longtime Philadelphia photographer…

  • Senior Menus

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.    Thursday, Dec. 28 – Lentil soup, breaded pork…