Category: archives

  • Kids can show us the way toward sustainability

    Weekly eco-tips courtesy Sustainable Lawrence By Scott Bentivegna, Sustainable Lawrence    In honor of Earth Day (April 22), today’s article is a special one for me because it has a lot of co-authors. In many ways, it is an article written by kids for kids and how they can be environmentally responsible citizens in our community.…

  • Resident praises those who supported fundraiser

    Roberta Borden, Trafalgar Court Regarding the Pancake breakfast to support the New Jersey National Guard: Wow! What a glorious day to be a proud and grateful American. Kudos to all!

  • Towns prepare to battle munching moths

    Pests threaten tree populations By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer With spring in full force, the threat of foliage destruction by gypsy moths is on both farmers’ and senators’ minds.     The federal government is proposing slashing pest suppression funding from $46 million to $10 million for the 2009 allotted budget — an amount that many…

  • Officials to review defeated budgets

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    Two defeated school budgets will be submitted for review to municipal officials, who have the power to decide how much should be cut.    Because voters last week shot down spending plans in the West Amwell Elementary School and South Hunterdon Regional High School districts, the governing bodies in those sending…

  • Arbor Day

    Saturday, April 26 — In honor of Arbor Day the Bordentown Shade Tree Committee will plant approximately 20 trees throughout the city on Saturday, April 26, beginning with a proclamation at City Hall at 9 a.m.     Tree spots are available for residents on a first-served basis. Volunteers are needed to help plant trees. For…

  • Obituaries-April 24, 2008

    Walter Everett III    NEW HOPE — Walter J. Everett III, 85, died Monday, April 14, at Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital.    A lifelong resident of New Hope, Mr. Everett was a member of St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church.    He served in the Army during World War II.    He was a life member of the Edgar…

  • Senior program on stroke

       Senior Health Services will present a “Brunch and Learn” program on stroke Friday, May 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center on Route 31 in Raritan Township.    The speaker will be Dr. Audrey Espinoza of Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates. Refreshments will be served.    To register, call Eleanor Sweigert at 908-782-7224.

  • Resident chastises BOE member

    Pepper Evans, Slack Avenue    If John Gregg reads the letters to the editor (and I suspect he does), I would respectfully ask him to remove me from his mailing list. I object to what his negative, attack-dog attitude is doing to the school board and our community.    I’m sure every citizen appreciates sincere efforts by…

  • Cross country team breakfast

       The South Hunterdon cross country team will hold a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast and flower sale Sunday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon at South Hunterdon Regional High School.    Breakfast will include pancakes with bacon or sausage, orange juice, tea or coffee.. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for those 2-12.    Mothers can…