Category: archives

  • Neighborhood group working to restore park

    By Audrey Levine    An area that once was deemed “ugly” soon will be much more attractive, thanks to the Crossroads Neighborhood Group, which is working to beautify a small park that holds historical memories for the township.    Group member Suzanne Ochse said Crossroads Park, located at the corner of Hillsborough and Willow roads, marks the…

  • Churches added to celebration

    Larry Denney, president, 325th Anniversary Committee The 325th Anniversary events had the city busy with a very enjoyable weekend.    I would like to thank the Rev. Jay Rambo, the pastor of Bordentown First Baptist Church, and his congregation for the wonderful Colonial Workshop Service they put on this weekend. Many parishioners were dressed in Colonial…

  • Petition opposes turnpike project

    Bordentown Township concerned about impact on residents By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP—Township officials are hoping several petition drives will deter the N.J. Turnpike Authority from moving forward with its $2 billion six-lane expansion plan. The plan would affect not only the homes and properties directly adjacent to the turnpike, but the entire township,…

  • Northern Burlington girls’ tennis in playoffs today

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer With all of its pieces firmly in place, the Northern Burlington County Regional High girls’ varsity tennis team has played some sensational tennis in recent weeks.     “We had a couple of losses at the beginning of the year that probably should have been wins. But my prediction at the beginning…

  • Bordentown proudly shows its town spirit

    Twenty-five years ago, Bordentown City celebrated its tricentennial — or tercentennial, as 300th anniversaries are known. But what do we call this year, the 325th anniversary? Well there might not be an official word for it in the dictionary, but around here, they call it a good time.    A lot can happen in 300 years…

  • Township did the right thing

    Al Adinolfi, of Dayton To the editor:     As a former member of the Millburn Zoning Board of Adjustment, I can objectively comment on the South Brunswick Planning Board’s decision to deny the Matrix application to construct the huge warehouse along Friendship Road and Route 32.    In my opinion, the township did the right thing…

  • Thanks for making fashion show a success

    Terry Johnson, event coordinator The Fashion Show Art Expo event in conjunction with the Bordentown 325th Anniversary Committee was held on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Bordentown Performing Arts Center at Bordentown Regional High School. It was a night of fun and excitement. Thanks to April Seay, Rodney Johnson and John Dunston for their outstanding performance,…

  • Raymond Charneski

       MANVILLE — Raymond S. Charneski died Monday at home. He was 73.    Born in Manville, he was a lifelong resident.    Mr. Charneski worked in the Q.C. Department at Johns-Manville Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of its Quarter Century Club.    He also served as special deputy sheriff of Somerset County…

  • Vikings looking to grind it out

    By David Gurney, Sports Writer    It’s never easy at this time of year.    The dog days of Autumn are upon us, meaning fresh legs are a thing of the past, injuries are a nagging issue, and division races are heating up considerably.    No where is that more true than with the South Brunswick High School…