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  • Recollections of Chesterfield Township 

        Sunday, Feb. 10 — The Chesterfield Historical Society will hold its annual general membership meeting at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield Baptist Church on Matthews Lane. Hank Reeves and several other longtime Chesterfield residents will reminisce about the township. Refreshment will be served after the program.

  • Residents named to city boards

    The Zoning Board of Adjustment, Memorial Day Committee, Office of Emergency Management and Lambertville Sewerage Authority had vacancies filled. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Mayor David Del Vecchio and members of the City Council recently announced a number of appointments to city boards and committees.    On the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Georg Hambach…

  • Vigil prompts future plans to fight hate

       HIGHTSTOWN — A candlelight vigil of nearly 100 area residents held in response to anti-Semitic graffiti in three local towns is spurring a new effort to counter acts of hate.    After the Jan. 31 vigil at “The Point” — where Main, South Main and Mercer streets meet and the borough’s new fountain was vandalized Jan.…

  • Monroe approves shopping center

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — The Planning Board gave the thumbs up to a proposal to build a 20-acre shopping center at the intersection of Applegarth and Federal roads, Jan. 24.    The Shoppes at Monroe, LLC., received site plan approval to build a shopping center that will feature a bank, a retail store,…

  • Repairs being made to Justice Center

    The center suffered a number of problems and $150,000 in damages from floodwaters. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Painters and other contractors have been working since last week at the Justice Center on South Union Street, returning the city’s meeting space to its original pristine condition.    The $1 million center, transformed for use…

  • Auxiliary plans trip to casino

       The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagle Fire Company will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat casino in Atlantic City on Feb. 10.    Call Sherry at 215-862-5349 for information or reservation.

  • Support firefighters at dinner-dance

    Richard Roy Jr. of Lambertville     The time has come for the members of the Lambertville Fire Department to celebrate yet another year of service.    The all-volunteer membership of the Lambertville Fire Department answer many different types of calls, participate in regular training activities to ensure their own safety while protecting the lives and property…

  • Montgomery school board to review budget Thursday

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township Board of Education will be hosting two special public meetings this month.    The board will make its initial presentation of the proposed 2008-2009 school budget during a meeting Thursday.    The second special meeting, Feb. 11, will focus on student enrollment projections and transportation of students…

  • Stockton School gets grant for repairs

    The district received a $40,500 grant. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    STOCKTON — The historic building considered by many to be the jewel in Stockton’s crown received a boost from the state last week in the form of a $40,500 grant.    Stockton Borough School was one of 23 recipients awarded grants Jan. 30 by the…