Category: archives
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Governor’s plan is ‘slap in face’
Amy and Jon Carver of Lambertville For flood victims, year after year flooding is horrifying, and we appreciate the Beacon’s ongoing reporting. Thank you for this coverage. Regarding Gov. Rendell’s recent request to lower the New York City reservoirs in April, his gesture is demoralizing. Rendell’s plan, time-stamped until April 31, calls for reservoir…
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Flood victims ask Holt for help
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer STOCKTON — Richard Green of Lambertville describes the aftermath for flood victims as a condition similar to post traumatic stress disorder. It’s a “loss of personal control,” he said. Victims detach emotionally from their homes and possessions, “almost like a Tibetan monk,” as they ponder what they own and can’t…
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Be a nosy neighbor
Marjorie Apple and Jill Foster of Lambertville Dr. Cecil Shaw passed away recently at his home in Raritan Pointe. Dr. Shaw was retired from ETS in Princeton and lived alone. He was a very private person so it wasn’t until his mail began to accumulate that we thought something might be amiss. However, if…
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Tax rate uncertain, but budget up $683K
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer FLORENCE — The Township Council introduced a $10.9 million budget this month, with an increase of approximately $683,000 over last year’s $10.2 million budget. Township officials have not yet struck a tax rate, and are awaiting word from the county to determine the impact to taxpayers. The amount…
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Effective land use planning needs timeout
Rep. Bernie O’Neill of Warminster, Pa. Throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, especially here in Bucks County, development has taken on a life of its own. Thousands of new homes, dozens of retail centers and several new schools to handle our ever-increasing population have sprouted up over the last decade or so. While development does bring opportunity to…
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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.…
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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!
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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…
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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…
