Category: archives

  • Without insurance or grants, Lost Valley shop struggles

    Roe Industries Inc. was flooded when the April nor’easter swept through the borough. By: Audrey Levine    Papers are strewn across the desktop, mostly brown and crinkled as though recently immersed in water. A plastic bag rests over a fax machine in the corner, shielding it from use.    The scent of mold creeps into the office,…

  • Industrial properties face limits

    Rezoning is eyed for land west of Route 130. By: Paul Koepp    The Township Council began the process Tuesday of rezoning land near the intersection of Friendship Road and Route 130, over the objections of the company that wants to build a multiple-warehouse complex there.    Joe Taylor, the CEO of the Matrix Development Group, of…

  • Rider students seek alternative to trial

    Intervention route would clear records By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Two Rider University students who were indicted Aug. 3 on charges of aggravated hazing in connection with the alcohol-poisoning death of Rider freshman Gary DeVercelly Jr. are seeking admission to the Pre-Trial Intervention program.    Adriano DiDonato, of Princeton Township, and Dominic Olsen, of Kenilworth, appeared…

  • Candidate says mayors’ letter not a factor in leaving job

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    NORTH HANOVER — Democratic state Assembly candidate Tracey Riley said this week a letter from three area mayors did not influence her decision to leave her job at her husband’s Mount Holly law firm.    In an Aug. 2 letter addressed to Ms. Riley, North Hanover Mayor Lou DeLorenzo, Wrightstown Mayor…

  • OBITUARY: Thomas M. Rogers

       MONROE — Thomas M. Rogers, 60, of Monroe Township, passed away Aug. 31 at the University Medical Center at Princeton of complications after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis.    Born in Hackensack, he lived most of his life in the Morgan section of Sayreville. In 2003, Mr. Rogers moved to Monroe Township.    Mr. Rogers retired…

  • It’s Country Fair time in West Amwell

    Annual event to be held Saturday on grounds of municipal building. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — There is something for everyone at the 11th annual West Amwell Country Fair on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.    For the kids, there will be enough action and activity to wear out even the most energetic among…

  • Lawrence regroups after opening loss

    BOYS SOCCER By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    The Lawrence High School boys soccer team did not play up to their potential in their first game.    The Cardinals started the Colonial Valley Conference season with a 4-0 loss to Princeton on Friday.    ”We can play with them,” said first year coach PJ Barrett. “I don’t think…

  • Morin – Snyder Jr. engagement

    Morin – Snyder Jr. engagement

       Robert Morin of Middlesex and Bonnie Cotter of Green Brook announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Lynn Morin, to Gregg Snyder Jr., son of Gregg and Barbara Snyder of Manville.    The bride to be is a graduate of Middlesex High School. She is employed by Amelior Foundation in Morristown.    The prospective bridegroom, a graduate…

  • Deadline looms for water hookup discount

    Introductory period expires Oct. 31 for property owners in northern half of New Hope. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — Time is running out for property owners in the northern half of the borough to take advantage of a steep discount offered by the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.    Until Oct. 31, the introductory…