Category: archives
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Retired postmaster keeping busy
By: Frank C. D’Amico ALLENTOWN – For the first time in 35 years, James. J. "Jay" Davidson has the summer off. This summer marks the beginning of retirement for Mr. Davidson, who served as the Allentown Post Office Postmaster from 1982 until May. But just because Mr. Davidson is retired from his full-time job, it…
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Speed ‘humps’ to be installed
City to do traffic study for four-way stop signs By: Les Sdorow LAMBERTVILLE – The safety of residents on city streets was a prime topic at the Aug. 10 City Council meeting. Council members dealt with two major issues: the installation of speed "humps" on South Union Street and the erection of four-way stop…
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Obituaries
Jeanette Velechenko EAST AMWELL – Jeanette Velechenko, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 10, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township. Born in New York City, she lived in East Amwell more than 70 years. She was a chemical technician with RCA, Somerville, before retiring in 1985. She graduated from Flemington High School and attended Raritan Valley Community…
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Lions Club names officers
By: The Allentown Lions Club recently announced its slate of officers for the year 2000-2001. Officers are Rob Strovinsky, president; Jim Franken, treasurer and Keith Becker, secretary. King Lion Rob Strovinsky has planned a very full and exciting agenda for his upcoming term. Major events are the annual golf outing to be held again at…
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Millstone to examine age-restricted housing
No time frame set for discussion By: Frank C. D’Amico MILLSTONE – Township planners will examine the feasibility of adding age-restricted housing in Millstone. However, with Millstone’s 3-acre zoning, it will be difficult to find an area suitable for this type of development, Township Committeeman Evan Maltz said. He said the Township Committee will talk…
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Elderly can provide a good example for all
Kids and Community By: Judy Shepps Battle Last week I had occasion to share my doctor’s waiting room with a vibrant, articulate woman. She talked softly of the reason she was seeking medical treatment and commented that her bones were a bit achy today. Her eyes twinkled as she spoke and I felt an instant…
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Rec group seeks vision for Ely Field
City wants to make ‘full use’ of park By: Nicole Taylor LAMBERTVILLE – Members of the Recreation Commission expressed their commitment to come up with the most efficient way to use Ely Field at a meeting Aug. 9. Dave Winternute, chairman, said the ideal plan would be very inclusive. "Hopefully we can come up…
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President Clinton coming to Princeton area
To make two stops in Hopewell Township Aug. 23 to boost Rep. Holt. President Clinton plans to make two stops in Hopewell Township on Wednesday, Aug. 23 to bolster the re-election campaign of Rep. Rush Holt (D-12). Rep. Holt’s re-election campaign staff confirmed Wednesday that President Clinton will make a "congressional" stop and attend a…
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Hotel cited for fire violations
By: Matthew Armstrong Guests returned to the Red Roof Inn on Route 1 on Monday after the hotel was evacuated on Friday for fire code violations. The hotel was closed last week by the fire marshal’s office because the fire alarm system did not have a central dialer system, to notify fire and police departments…
