Category: archives
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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.
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
