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  • LAWRENCE: Holiday shoppers migrated to Black Friday deals

    LAWRENCE: Holiday shoppers migrated to Black Friday deals

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     For Laura Sondej and Mary Beth Kolpack, shopping on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has been a tradition, and that’s why they were among the thousands of shoppers who visited the Quaker Bridge Mall.     “We get together once a year without the children and husbands…

  • AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING POSTPONED

    KATE TEDDER The Saturday December 19th book signing at the Barnes and Noble store in Hamilton for the book CHANGE HAS COME by Kate Tedder is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Future book signings will be posted here in the beginning of 2010.

  • Santa visits Lambertville Saturday

    Visit will begin 4 p.m. with lighting of a 20-foot tree, located in the new City Square    On Saturday, Santa Claus will make a special stop to visit all the good little boys and girls in Lambertville.    The visit will begin 4 p.m. with the lighting of a 20-foot tree, located in the new City…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Open house aims to attract new ‘Friends’

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    With an eye toward attracting new members to the Friends of the Library, the South Brunswick Public Library will host an open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to highlight its numerous programs.    The event will feature live music from some of South Brunswick High School’s music ensembles,…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Help support Fisherman’s Mark

    Holiday Festival Dec. 5 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.    Hamilton’s Grill Room, 8 Coryell St., Lambertville, will host a Holiday Festival to help prepare for the holidays while supporting the Food Pantry at Fisherman’s Mark with a silent auction and food drive on Dec. 5 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.    This neighborhood event is designed to raise…

  • LAWRENCE: Tree lighting scheduled for Dec. 13

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     The township’s annual Christmas tree lighting has been set for Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Municipal Building, according to Steven Groeger, recreation superintendent.     The municipal calendar had listed the Christmas tree lighting for Dec. 6, but the correct date is Dec. 13,…

  • BETWEEN THE LINES: From the Dec. 3 edition

       The Burlington County Library Bordentown Branch Youth Services Department offers a variety of programs. Registration is necessary for all programs. A Burlington County library card is required. For children’s programs, registration begins two weeks in advance at the library or by calling 298-0622. For children    Chess Club — Wednesdays, Dec. 2 and 16, at 4:30…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Sports field to get lights, courtesy of community

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — Let there be light.    According to school district officials, that is exactly what a generous community will allow to happen at the all-purpose turf field at Robbinsville High School.    The Board of Education at its Nov. 17 meeting approved a $148, 077 contract to its only bidder, Musco…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Shortage delays H1N1 clinics

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    The continued shortage of the H1N1 influenza vaccine has caused some local clinics to be postponed.    In a Nov. 23 letter to county parents, Burlington County Health Department Public Health Coordinator Robert Gogats announced the department was suspending clinics for the second dose of the shot for children under 10…