Category: archives

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Deputy Court Administrator approved

    By Evan Grossman, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — A lame duck, he certainly is not.    Mayor Bob Patten, who has two more Borough Council meetings left in his term before he is succeeded by Mayor-elect Steve Kirson, was an active part of Monday’s meeting.    Mayor Patten jousted with Councilwoman Isabel McGinty throughout the night, and even…

  • Hearing to resume for detox facility

    By Lea Kahn    A controversial application to locate a drug detoxification center in a vacant office building at 100 Federal City Road drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s public hearing last week.    But the crowd of more than 100 people — most of whom opposed it — will have to wait…

  • Jerry Costanzo Live at the Count Basie Theatre

    Jerry Costanzo Live at the Count Basie Theatre

    Jerry Costanzo’s CD Destination Moon

  • PET TALK: ‘Sarge’: A hero and inspiration to all

    By Dr. Daniel Eubanks    This past week Lambertville said goodbye to one of its true heroes.    ”Sarge,” a black Labrador Retriever owned by Spring and Pat Pittore, passed away.    I have written several articles about this particular dog and if you are a loyal reader of my column (and my ego wants me to believe…

  • Township honors those who served

    By Lea Kahn    Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, the military service of Lawrence Township veterans of that war was acknowledged at the township’s annual Veterans Day observance at American Legion Post 414 last week.    Although the list included the names of 51 veterans, fewer than a dozen turned out…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Nov. 18

    Yoga at the library    Friday, Nov. 19 — The Plumsted library will offer mat and chair yoga for all ages, children to seniors, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.    Taught by Mary Ellen Suckow, this yoga session is for all levels/abilities and focuses on gaining flexibility. There will be breathing exercises and stretching before the yoga…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Squad feeling crunch for volunteers, donations

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    The Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and needs the ongoing support of the community, President William Kennedy said Tuesday.    The squad, which serves both South Brunswick and Franklin townships, continues to need donations of money and time from local residents to…

  • WEST AMWELL: Special education study nearly finished

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — South Hunterdon Regional High School expects to have its promised audit of the special education program completed by December now that a recently hired consultant is on the job.    After the audit is complete, the consultant’s findings will be presented in a public forum, according to South…

  • SPORTS: News and notes

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    The South Brunswick Soccer Club’s U14 Asteroids travel soccer team played Princeton Roma to a scoreless tie.    Sharat Durbhakula, who despite going down with an injury willed himself back into the game and led the Asteroids.    SBSC allowed just three shots on goal as John Burke registered another shutout. Despite…