Category: archives

  • On Point

    To heave or not to heave Linda McCarthy    There are two types of people in the world: throwers and savers. I’m a definite thrower. The rule of thumb is, "If you haven’t used it in a year, throw it out." I toss stuff I haven’t used in an hour. I know that sounds impractical and…

  • Park upgrades slated for two township sites

    By Stephanie Prokop Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP—The township wants to make improvements to two recreational areas, Northern Community Park on Groveville Road between Route 130 and 206, and Seth C. Hand Park on Palmer Avenue.    Seth C. Hand Park could be ready for use as early as this fall, while Northern Community Park would be…

  • Deserted

    Marvin Cheiten visits ‘Whizzer’s Island.’ By: Stuart Duncan    Local playwright Marvin Harold Cheiten has shown great promise in the past, often choosing esoteric subjects and examining complex characters. His latest effort, however, Whizzer’s Island, is a disappointment. Described as "a new comic mystery," it is neither new nor comic and, in truth, not much of…

  • ‘Rocket Science’

    ‘Rocket Science’

    Reece Thompson stars as Hal Hefner, a stutterer who joins the high school debate team for the sake of love in Rocket Science.

  • ‘Kangaroo court’ volunteers face stockades and pie to raise money

    By Anthony Coppola Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — Bordentown City is celebrating its 325th anniversary by placing some of its most recognizable figures in jail.    Larry Denney, chairman of the anniversary committee, is organizing a “kangaroo court” to raise money for future event costs. The fundraiser will run Sept. 4-8.    ”We are having two cells…

  • Obituaries-Aug. 23, 2007

    Emily Marshall    WEST AMWELL — Emily J. Marshall, 12, of West Amwell died Friday, Aug. 17, at home.    A lifelong resident of West Amwell, Emily graduated in June from West Amwell Elementary School as an honor student and was in the school’s gifted and talented program. She also attended the gifted and talented program at…

  • Superbad

    It helps that Judd Apatow’s doofus heroes always love and admire the women they lust after. By: Elise Nakhnikian McLovin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) dances up a storm with Nicola (Aviva) in Superbad.    We’ve told a lot of stories of underdog, immature guys trying to figure out how to grow up," Judd Apatow told CNN while flacking…

  • Planners consider bridge rehab project impact on residents

    Stephanie Prokop Staff Writer    SPRINGFIELD —The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and the county unveiled plans on Aug. 15 to rehabilitate the Route 670 bridge.    The bridge, built in 1941, crosses over a branch of the Assiscunk Creek (Barker’s Brook) and has been labeled “structurally deficient and functionally obsolete,” according to the county.    Wayne A.…

  • Residents, merchants decry redevelopment talk

    Cara Latham Staff Writer    WASHINGTON — Tensions were high last week during a public meeting to gather ideas and concerns from business owners and residents regarding the redevelopment of the Gateway South area along Route 130.    Most business owners in the affected area told the Township Council and Planning Board at a special joint meeting…