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  • Family says thanks

    The family of Marian Grace Hartpence, West Amwell     We thank all of our friends in the community who gave us support during the last months of Marian Grace Hartpence’s life.    Your thoughtfulness, as expressed through meals, visits, flowers, phone calls, and prayers, provided a great deal of comfort during a difficult time.    We would…

  • ALLENTOWN: Borough has small tax reduction

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    ALLENTOWN — The Borough Council has introduced a $2.41 million municipal budget that will provide the owner of the averaged assessed borough home with a slight tax reduction this year.    ”It is absolutely good news,” Mayor Stuart Fierstein said. “The important thing is that, in spite of the revaluation that…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Judo champion earning victories
  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Locals react to bin Laden’s death

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Locals react to bin Laden’s death

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    Officials, groups and residents reacted this week to the news that terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan.    The man who government officials said was responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington,D.C., that killed an estimated 3,000 people including more than…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Vanderbeck sworn in as councilman

    By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Former councilman Mike Vanderbeck was unanimously voted back into the Borough Council after a labored interview process Monday evening that evoked an occasional barb from citizens involved in the selection process.    Mr. Vanderbeck, a Democrat, was sworn in to replace former councilman Dimitri Musing, also a Democrat, who…

  • ‘Taste of Italy’ slated May 15

       Animal Alliance is hosting “Taste of Italy,” a fundraiser featuring Italian wine from Philip’s Wine of Stockton and “delizioso” small bites tasting, on May 15 from 4-6 p.m. at Hamilton’s Grill Room, 8 Coryell St., Lambertville.    This event also will feature a Tricky Tray, raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing.    Tickets are $75 per person.…

  • WEST AMWELL: Preserved farm sale is on hold

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — The auction of a 130-acre preserved farm on Route 179 failed to draw an adequate bid, leading the Township Committee to vote against selling, Mayor Thomas Molnar said.    The township will hold on to the property, which was operated as a tree farm, for about a year…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Family planning to rebuild after fire

    HIGHTSTOWN: Family planning to rebuild after fire

    By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Cheryl Wilson looked into what remained of her home at 122 William St. Wednesday morning. Her outlook on salvaging the remains of her home was as dark as the rainy sky overhead. Maybe as dark as the ashen living room, which was too badly scorched for her to…

  • Fine Arts Faculty Member Lucas Kelly Featured in Princeton Arts Council Exhibit May 7-June 25

    Fine Arts Faculty Member Lucas Kelly Featured in Princeton Arts Council Exhibit May 7-June 25

    This untitled watercolor is one of four in a series by Lucas Kelly that will be on display.