Category: archives

  • Former mayor dies at 79

    By: Cara Latham    ALLENTOWN — Those who knew Cliff Perry, a prominent figure in the borough and once its mayor, say they remember him for his dedication to the town, for his honesty, and that he was well-liked by everybody.    "Cliff was the word irascible, but underneath that gruff exterior, he was everybody’s favorite father…

  • Lawrence High School renovations ready for public

    After three years of inconveniences, displacements and construction, Lawrence High School students will arrive this fall to an almost brand new school. By: Olivia Tattory    After three years of inconveniences, displacements and construction, Lawrence High School students will arrive this fall to an almost brand new school.    The final phases of the $18.8 million LHS…

  • Charter group says electing town mayor is top consideration

    As the deadline for a recommendation approaches, the commission has ruled out the council-manager form of government. By: Paul Szaniawski    With less than a month to complete its report, the Charter Study Commission rolled up its sleeves and got to work by narrowing down the type of government that could be considered to potentially replace…

  • Moceri’s no-hitter keeps Post 26 on path to title

    By: Sean Moylan    Just when it seemed that Matt Moceri’s American Legion season couldn’t possibly get any better, he threw a five-inning no-hitter to lead Bordentown Post 26 to an easy 10-0 win over a solid Hopewell team on Tuesday evening at Gilder Park    Moceri, who struck out six batters and was never in any…

  • Township officials OK building height increase for Capital Health

    The revision affects building height standards for a General Development Plan (GDP) in the Office Park (OP) zoning district By Ruth Luse    The Hopewell Township Committee adopted an ordinance amendment Monday that would allow Capital Health Systems (CHS) to build a hospital up to 110 feet high — 10 feet higher than previously allowed —…

  • Wood bat team in split mode

    ‘Boro slips to fourth place By: Nick Vaccaro        The last two weeks of action have yielded similar results for the Hillsborough GSBL Team. Hillsborough sits fourth in the league standings with a 7-4 record after splitting doubleheaders the past two Sundays.    On July 1, Bob Pucciarello’s squad faced off against the rival Moonachie Panthers,…

  • Music Together to welcome community at open house Tuesday

    New international headquarters building is at 225 Hopewell-Pennington Road    On Tuesday, July 17, Music Together LLC, a pioneer in early childhood music and movement, will have an open house from 4–8 p.m. to officially welcome the community to its new international headquarters at 225 Hopewell-Pennington Road.    Activities planned include Music Together demonstration classes at 4:30…

  • Sophie Bodek

       MANVILLE — Sophie S. (Bielawa) Bodek died June 30 at Harborside Healthcare-Woodsedge in Bridgewater. She was 85.    Born and raised in Nanticoke, Pa., she moved to Manville in 1956.    Mrs. Bodek was employed by the General Cigar Factory in Nanticoke before working at RCA in Bridgewater, retiring in 1981.    She was a former member of…

  • BOOK NOTES

    Adversity becomes advantage By: Joan Ruddiman    Teena Cahill has a wealth of practical and professional experience to share with those who face tough challenges.    In a recent animated conversation, she first establishes that she does not see adverse moments as challenges, but as "opportunities to grow and learn." During her life, she has had many…