Category: archives

  • Farmer recounts triumphs, trials

    Robson talks of changing food trends By:Susan Van Dongen Editor’s note: This story completes our look at the springtime activities of Neil Robson, a third-generation farmer in the area. Last week, Mr. Robson talked about growing up on the farm and the changes he’s seen. We’ll visit Mr. Robson again in the summer as we…

  • Thanks to those who helped with restoration

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    The Lawrence Historical Society opened the 1761 John Brearley House to the public last week with so much fanfare that we welcome some quiet time now to repeat our message and reward our heroes.    The historic Brearley House, set in a 48-acre meadow, is open for business and…

  • School menus

    Delaware    Assorted deli sandwiches and salad plates are available to grades 3-8 and staff; these do not include soup and dessert. Taco salad, garden salad, salmon nuggets, hamburger on bun and bagel with cream cheese available every day as an alternative.    Monday, May 22 — Barbecue on bun, fresh salad, fruit and milk.    Tuesday, May…

  • Fire Commission accepts $323,254 bid for new truck

    By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — Campbell Supply Co. Inc. of Edison was the lone bidder May 9 for the Lambertville Board of Fire Commissioners’ new pumper contract.    Campbell Supply, a dealership for American LaFrance fire equipment, submitted a bid of $323,254 to provide the 2,000 gallons-per-minute Class A pumper that will be housed at the…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR 5/18

    From the 5/18 edition of the Register-News By: Purchase a paver    The Bordentown Veterans Memorial Committee has announced an extension in time for ordering a paver for the plaza area of the proposed new memorial on Farnsworth Avenue. For those who prefer it, a lay-away plan can be used in which the buyer pays a…

  • Visions of a new ‘main street’

    Members of Lawrence’s Growth and Redevelopment Committee tour township By: T.J. Furman    Finding a way to create a “main street” atmosphere in the area around Brunswick Pike was the focus of a tour of Lawrence Township taken by members of the Growth and Redevelopment Committee Saturday morning.    The tour was organized by growth and redevelopment…

  • Bordentown City man’s body found in creek

    Officials rule death suicide by drowning By:Vanessa S. Holt        BORDENTOWN CITY — The search for a missing city man ended on Saturday when his body was found in Crosswicks Creek by hikers.    The body was identified as that of Kermit Asson, 47, of Willow Street, who had been reported missing by his wife at…

  • Millstone committee cuts school tax rate

    Uses money from surplus fund to reduce impact By: Frank C. D’Amico        MILLSTONE — Taxpayers will see a 7.7 percent increase in the school tax rate, nearly 1 percent less than originally proposed, after the Township Committee suggested using surplus funds to reduce the financial impact of the 2000-01 school district budget.    The new…

  • School chiefs want new CHS auditorium

    Facility would cost $3 million By: John Tredrea        Expected to be ready for public use within a year is a walking trail along the Stony Brook in one of the most rustic and scenic wooded areas of Hopewell Valley.    Construction of the trail has been made possible by donation of a property easement from…