Category: archives
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
