Category: archives

  • ALLENTOWN: Borough leaders approve deal for bridge-dam repairs

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    ALLENTOWN — Local leaders have agreed to move ahead with a plan for the borough to take control of and responsibility for the Mill Pond dam in exchange for Monmouth County awarding a $6.2 million contract for long-delayed repairs to the Main Street bridge and the dam.    Mayor Stu Fierstein…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Redevelopment zoning eyed for Kushner parcel

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — In an effort to spur commercial development south of Town Center on Route 33 in a still-shaky real estate market, the Township Council again is considering naming the municipally owned tract of land across the street from the shopping center a redevelopment zone.    That designation, if ultimately adopted…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Fried now satisfied with partial reassessment plan

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Mayor Dave Fried no longer is seeking a full reassessment of all properties in the township, saying he is satisfied with the plan for the township and county tax assessors to reassess more than 2,400 residential properties.    That’s because, the mayor said, the plan for the 2,450 properties,…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: From the Dec. 24 edition

    Christmas services     Thursday, Dec. 24 — The First Baptist Church of Bordentown invites everyone to its special Christmas services. On Thursday, Dec. 24, the Christmas Eve Candlelight service will begin at 6:45 p.m. with pre-service music. The service will center on the Birth of Christ through scripture readings, singing of carols and special music…

  • Students Advised to Register Early for Mercer County Community College’s Spring Semester, Beginning Jan. 25

    By Saveria Symons WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — With high enrollment expected this spring at Mercer County Community College, students are advised to register early to be sure to get into their preferred classes. Again this semester, in addition to welcoming traditional college-age students, Mercer is set to serve many adult students who are out of…

  • "Nelson Illusions" Conjures Up Captivating Magic at Kelsey Theatre Jan. 22-24

    "Nelson Illusions" Conjures Up Captivating Magic at Kelsey Theatre Jan. 22-24

    Wondrous feats of magic await when the “Nelson Illusions” come to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Jan. 22-24.

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Elections grabbed many headlines in mid-2009

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer     Editor’s note: This is the second of three parts examining the major news stories of the past year. May     The five men convicted in December 2008 in a plot to attack members of the U.S. military at Fort Dix were sentenced to federal prison, most for life terms…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Art gallery resumes public hours

    Former firehouse, art space welcomes apprentice from China By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer     BORDENTOWN CITY — After spending several years as studio space, the Firehouse Gallery has reopened to the public.     Eric Gibbons has owned and operated the gallery, a former firehouse on Walnut Street, since 1994. About five years ago, he closed…

  • Eat, Sleep, Read

    Gifts for book lovers, from hot titles to fun accessories By Kristin Boyd    WHEN shopping for your favorite literary hounds this holiday season, think outside the Kindle. Add some hardcover classic reads into your cart, or look for fun items that will aid avid book lovers in their quest to read, sleep, repeat.    Buy a…