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  • Zoning changes reflect town’s legal obligation

    Lisa Turowsky of Bordentown City This letter is in response to Jack Sade’s guest opinion published in the Register-News, April 24, 2008. Time does not permit me to address every issue Mr. Sade spoke about in his missive, but in fairness to the citizens of Bordentown City, I would like to elaborate on some of…

  • Senior Menus-May 1, 2008

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.75. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.     Thursday, May 1 — Cream of mushroom…

  • Township plans plea to state to make up aid shortfall

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — The township remains stalled in financial limbo, which, if not resolved soon, could mean that municipal tax bills will more than triple.    West Amwell officials were scheduled to meet with the state Department of Community Affairs this week, hoping to shake something loose.    The goal is to…

  • Shad Fest highlights spirit of volunteers

    Tom Martin of Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce     The streets of Lambertville are quiet again, and the 27th annual Shad Festival on April 26 and 27 was two great days of festival fun.    Visitors enjoyed everything the event had to offer — a great variety of artists and crafters, delicious food, fantastic live music…

  • Council rift arises over documentation of Keiser’s education

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    NEW HOPE — The Borough Council’s president once compared New Hope to Camelot, a bright and shining place where good things shimmered on the horizon, and everyone could work together in harmony.    That was in 2001, when Sharyn Keiser, a Democrat, was vice president and running for office with like-minded…

  • South students not improperly educated

    Judith Lavery of West Amwell     I am writing in response to a letter in the April 17 edition of The Beacon, “West Amwell students should leave South.”    The reported $19,816 per student cost is hard to swallow, however, we have to look at the community and the numbers of students being served before judging…

  • CSA farm plans organic offerings from arugula to zucchini

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer CHESTERFIELD — Honey Brook Organic Farm has spent the winter readying its new site on Chesterfield-Georgetown Road and is now ready for its first season in Burlington County.     Owners Jim Kinsel and Sherry Dudas of Hopewell invited volunteers April 26 to help plant a tree-lined hedgerow to provide a…

  • Movie times for the week of May 2-8.

    Movies and times are valid from May 2-8. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Made of Honor (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. Iron Man (PG13) Fri. 10:45, 11:15, 12:10, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 3:05,…

  • City to discuss zoning changes

    Proposal has drawn mixed response By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY—The City Commission will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Carslake Community Center on Crosswicks Street to discuss a controversial land development ordinance.     The executive summary, along with a flier about the meeting date, was distributed to every resident in the city, Mayor…