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  • Resident embarrassed by town regarding Cellco decision

    S. Leonard DiDonato, Tall Timbers Drive I am embarrassed by actions of the manager, council, and zoning board concerning the application of the Cellco Partnership (Cellco) for a variance to erect a cell tower on the Peterson’s Route 206 commercial eight-acre site. Quite frankly, the perception among my neighbors is that there appears to have…

  • Legal victory sets tone for 2008

    By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer    SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township ended 2007 with a sense of accomplishment, according to Councilman Richard Toone, in part because of a recent legal victory that upheld zoning rules aimed at preserving the town’s rural character.    In November, a Superior Court judge ruled in favor of 10-acre zoning, which was…

  • Take another look at what you put on curb

    Wayne R. Smith, vice chairman, Allentown Environmental Commission To the editor:    During the holidays, many of us have enjoyed the outdoor lighting and decorations associated with the season. However, at the end of the holiday season, we will again be faced with viewing unwanted computers, television sets and other electronic devices put out to the…

  • Senior Menus-Jan. 3, 2008

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.75. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.     Thursday, Jan. 3 — Cranapple juice, sliced…

  • Josie C. Burns

       MONROE — Josie C. (Bennett) Burns, 84, died Dec. 25 at the Cranbury Care Center, Monroe.    Born in Clarksburg, she lived in Millstone Township and Hamilton Square, moving to Clearbrook in Monroe 30 years ago.    She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Cranbury. She was a 1940 graduate of Allentown High School…

  • Condolences to the Silverman family

    Bruce Katsiff of Michener Art Museum     The James A. Michener Art Museum’s board of trustees, director and CEO, staff and volunteers share their condolences with the Silverman family upon the death of Ann Silverman.    Mrs. Silverman’s involvement with the Michener Art Museum began prior to its founding in 1988. She was a driving force…

  • Teaching opportunity

       Adult Learning is Fun and Educational (LIFE) is a comprehensive learning experience open to all people looking to expand their skills, knowledge, experience or enrichment. A variety of programs are offered to residents of Washington Township.    Located at Robbinsville High School, the program offers one- to eight-week classes in family and youth programs, health, physical,…

  • City doesn’t have to pay fired cop during appeal

    A judge ruled Lambertville does not have to pay salary and benefits to Sgt. Michael O’Rourke while it appeals another court’s ruling the investigation that led to his termination was flawed. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — An appellate court judge denied a fired Lambertville police officer’s bid to get back his salary and…

  • Ronald R. McCluskey

       Ronald R. McCluskey, 59, of Kendall Park, died Sunday, Dec. 30, in the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge.    He was born in New Brunswick and lived most of his life in Kendall Park, and then moved to Brandenton, Fla., for 15 years before returning to Kendall park in 1987. Mr. McCluskey was a mechanic…