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  • New Hope officials against new liquor license

    Italian restaurant Marcella Nord, which moved into the space vacated by Martine’s, wants the borough to grant it a liquor license. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    NEW HOPE — The Borough Council recently frowned on a new Italian restaurant’s request for a liquor license as it routinely does for such requests.    ”For many years, we…

  • Editorial was ‘unfounded’

    Morton Barnett of Lambertville Your editorial in The Beacon on Nov. 15, attacking my business, Bear Apothecary, was vicious, uncalled for and untrue.    It was an apparent attempt to direct customers to shop at CVS, ShopRite and even Toronto, Canada, (stupid) rather than at a local business such as mine.    Your description of two drugs…

  • Hopewell Borough slates holiday events

    Hopewell Fire Department is sponsor    Santa will be coming to Hopewell Borough for the annual tree lighting on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Santa will be at the Hopewell Firehouse, South Greenwood and Columbia avenues, immediately following the tree lighting to visit with the children.    The Hopewell Fire Department also is arranging to have Santa…

  • Senior Menus-Nov. 29, 2007

       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, Nov. 29 — Corn chowder, chicken a…

  • Movie Times for the week Nov. 30-Dec. 6

    Movies and times are valid from Nov. 30-Dec. 6. 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): Awake (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7, 9:10, 11:10; Sun.-Thurs. 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7, 9:10. This Christmas (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:35,…

  • After-prom auction on Dec. 8

      The Parents’ Association of Hightstown High School will hold Chinese, silent and live auctions from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Hightstown High School auditorium. Proceeds will fund the 21st after-prom party, a substance-free, safe event following the seniors’ prom in May. The cost for tickets is $8 in advance…

  • ‘Expensive’ bluestone needed for road project

    The state says Stockton must buy that type of stone for its Bridge Street improvement and beautification project. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    STOCKTON — The New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office has informed local officials they must buy a specific type of quarried stone for the Bridge Street improvement and beautification project to match…

  • Princeton PBA collecting toys for kids

       The Princeton Police Benevolent Association 130 are looking to make the lives of some children a little brighter this holiday season.    Members of the association are participating in a toy drive sponsored by the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association.    The Princeton PBA 130 are collecting unwrapped toys at the Princeton Borough Police Department until…

  • Future of print discussed at PU Wednesday

    Senor editors from Time and Newsweek come to Princeton University Wednesday, Nov. 28 to discuss the future of print journalism.  Jim Kelly, managing editor of Time Inc., and Evan Thomas, Newsweek editor-at-large, will speak at an event titled "How Dead Is Print?" at 5 p.m. in 101 McCormick Hall.  Kelly and Thomas will speak on how the…