Category: archives

  • Letters

    Tree-lighting great success To the editor:    I’d like to send my thanks to the following volunteers who worked together to make the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5 such a great success:    Karen from Ennis Market, who graciously donated the hot cocoa to keep everyone warm; Laura Fleming of…

  • Around Allentown

    By: Julie Gartland    Santa has been sighted at the Allentown Public Library! He’ll be at the library two more times – Saturday and Sunday – before he sets off for his whirlwind trip. His visits are sponsored by the Allentown Business Community Association. * * *    The Legend of the Candy Cane    A humble man…

  • Penang

    This Edison restaurant offers fine Malaysian food at very inexpensive prices. A visit is made even more pleasant by the knowledgeable and hospitable staff. By: Pat Tanner Penang 505 Old Post Road, Edison (732) 287-3038 Food: Very good Service: Extraordinarily informed, helpful and efficient Cuisine: Malaysian Ambiance: Fun tiki-tacky Prices: Inexpensive Hours: Same menu all…

  • DA reviewing accident that killed cyclist

    Police say driver’s blood-alcohol content above legal limit By: Cynthia Williamson    BUCKINGHAM – No charges have been filed yet against a Plumstead Township man whose vehicle allegedly struck and killed a 15-year-old Solebury Township boy Dec. 4 on Street Road.    Buckingham Township Police Chief Steven Daniels said the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing…

  • City has funds to install fire separation walls

    Funds available for income-eligible residents By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE – The fire that raced through five North Union Street homes Nov. 27 might have been contained to just one unit if there had been fire separation walls in all the homes.    And the city has enough state funding to provide no-interest, long-term loans to more…

  • Telecommunications advocate to be recognized

    By: Sue Kramer    WEST AMWELL – Township resident and telecommunications advocate Thomas Allibone was scheduled to be honored today (Dec. 14) at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce’s annual fall awards breakfast.    Mr. Allibone, the founder and president of LTC Consulting, was the recipient of the Chamber’s Good Neighbor Award at the breakfast, which was…

  • Parents question board about impasse

    Board-teacher contract negotiations stalemated Union wants to open ‘crisis headquarters’ By:Eric Schwarz    Two parents attended Tuesday’s school board meeting to learn about the contract negotiations.    Melissa Hughes, the mother of a boy and a girl in Weston School, said she plans to ask the board at its next meeting, Dec. 19, about progress in the…

  • Editorial: Protect home from disaster: Get low-cost loan

       Owners of row homes in Lambertville have a great opportunity to make their residences safer.    The city has enough money right now to help 50 families – who qualify by income – install fire separation walls.    We urge homeowners to take advantage of this offer, quickly.    Fire separate walls just possibly could have contained a…

  • Residents can get photo IDs

    By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – Photo identification cards are now available to all residents through the Police Department.    For a fee of $5 – $3 for senior citizens – residents can obtain a laminated ID card with a photo and thumb print.    "This was something I sort of spearheaded," Township Committeeman Dave Fried said.    He…