Category: archives

  • Chit-Chat

    New neighbors and newlyweds in our fair city By: Merle Citron    G-o-o-d morning, Lambertville, USA!    After too many years without "Chit-Chat" in The Beacon, this column is once again up and running, bringing you "all the local news that’s fit to print, and then some.    "In honor of the many "Chit-Chat" columns, which have appeared…

  • City man’s career change sparks unusual store

    Andrew Giannelli opens new business, Coda By: Sue Kramer        LAMBERTVILLE – Lambertville’s Andrew Giannelli spent 25 years designing vinyl flooring before he decided to make a career change and do what he always wanted to do.    While he’s still designing vinyl flooring part-time, as a consultant to a flooring company, he’s been concentrating his…

  • Washington seeking new administrator

    By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – The Township Committee hopes to select an interim township administrator Aug. 17 and to launch a search for a permanent replacement.    Former Administrator Michael Dill resigned July 30, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and that he was considering a career change. Mr. Dill’s annual salary…

  • C.A. Palumbo

       Christopher Anthony Palumbo, 11, died Aug. 3 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.    The son of Joseph and Linda Palumbo of South Brunswick, he was born in Edison and resided in South Brunswick.    He was a fifth-grade student at South Brunswick Upper Elementary School and was a member of the school’s Golf Club.…

  • DISPATCHES: The best defense is no missile defense

    By: Hank Kalet    Call them irresponsible.    Presidential candidates George Bush and Al Gore have joined President Clinton and Congressional Republicans in their quest to create a defense shield they say will protect the United States from a missile attack by a foreign power.    Both candidates say a shield will allow the United States to protect…

  • Martin Borsuk, 75

       MONROE – Martin Borsuk, 75, of Monroe Township died Aug. 3 at home.    Born in Carteret, Mr. Borsuk resided most of his life in Monroe Township.    He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a petty officer first class from 1942 to 1946.    He was Scoutmaster from 1963 to 1969, founder…

  • Letters

    Gerenser explains his actions To the editor:    With regard to Kathleen Brown’s letter of July 27, I will ignore her childish taunts and name-calling.    I will respond to her half-truths factually.    Clearly her letter is the opening volley of next year’s political campaign. As such, it defends the party line for the failed Jay Snyder-Fred…

  • Panel sets guidelines for home businesses

    Jack Mozloom: "People that currently have a home-based business are going to have to register and they’re going to have to make the case that they’re not bothering anybody." By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – The township’s subcommittee charged with creating an ordinance governing home-based businesses this week established guidelines, including registration with the township.    "It’s…

  • Editorial: City bargained for benefit of all

       Too bad West Amwell residents didn’t have the expertise of Lambertville officials available to them when negotiating a settlement with a developer.    West Amwell taxpayers saw $4 million go to Calton Homes because township officials failed to have a Mt. Laurel housing plan in place. The developer sued the township, the developer got to build…