Category: archives

  • Pet Talk-March 20, 2008

    It’s not just puppy love with true companions By Dr. Daniel Eubanks, Special Writer    When I first began my veterinary career, veterinary practices were of two types — small animal or large animal.    Not knowing which end of a horse to approach with a thermometer, I naturally gravitated toward the former.    Small animal meant pets,…

  • Movie times for the week March 21-27

    Movies and times are valid from March 21-27. 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): Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:50. Drillbit Taylor (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 11:30, 1:55, 4:20, 6:55, 9:25.…

  • Still time to speak out

    Ron Shapella of West Amwell     I would like to thank residents of West Amwell who turned out in great numbers last Thursday for a township meeting to discuss the impact of the governor’s proposed municipal aid cuts.    We had an overflow crowd with people making it clear Trenton would hear West Amwell loud and…

  • Taxes to go up in West Amwell

    Tom Molnar of West Amwell     Now that the politically connected Democrats are totally in charge in West Amwell, I see that our taxes may go up, on the average, about one thousand dollars per household.    Could yon imagine what the consequences would be if they did not have political contacts in Trenton? Tom Molnar…

  • Four teens hospitalized after crash

    By Anthony Coppola, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Four teenage boys were hospitalized following a one-car accident over the weekend on Old York Road.    Township Police Lt. James Brady said none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.    Police said a Chrysler Concord containing seven occupants was resting against a tree just off the roadway, about…

  • Obituaries-March 20, 2008

    Barry Snyder    LAMBERTVILLE — Artist Barry Snyder, 79, died Tuesday, March 11, in Princeton.    Born in Newark, he graduated from Trenton High School. After completing studies at the Tyler School of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, he worked in Trenton at his family’s business, Snyder’s Sporting Goods, run by his father, Harry Snyder.    In 1970, he…

  • Arts group needs $1.1M for $1 building

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    NEW HOPE — New Hope Arts Inc. could end up owning the facility that houses it for $1 if the organization can raise $1.1 million by 2010 to pay for upgrades.    The organization’s director, Robin Larsen, and the owner of the building at 2 Stockton Ave., Tom Scannapieco, made an…

  • Police Blotter-March 20, 2008

    Lambertville    Sunday at 5:50 p.m., the owner of the Laceworks complex found graffiti spray painted on the property.    Police found freshly painted “AKE” and “EAT” on the wall and also on two Dumpsters.    Virginia Pardy, 29, of Toms River was arrested on a warrant for failure to pay child support.    Ms. Pardy was found in…

  • IRS asks for help

    Greg Semanick     The IRS needs your help.    Starting in May, economic stimulus payments of up to $600 for individuals — $1,200 for married couples — will be issued by the IRS based on 2007 tax returns.    Parents also get $300 for each eligible child.    People must file a 2007 tax return. That’s it.    But…