Category: archives
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Hamilton’s Grill Room
Nestled in quaint Lambertville, the cooking style here focuses on the fresh and simple basics, accented with Mediterranean flavors. By: Antoinette Buckley The menu is prefaced by words of wisdom: "Love is as important as food, but it doesn’t nourish you." While it is up for discussion whether or not love nourishes in the philosophical…
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‘Meet the Robinsons’
As in Lewis Carroll, there’s much to keep track of, but unlike Wonderland, the future seems to have more dim twits than bright wits. By: Bob Brown Seeing this movie is like entering Disney World. You’re so overwhelmed by the possibilities, you don’t know which ride to take so you take them all at once.…
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West Amwell names panel to advise on contaminated wells
Mayor Ron Shapella appointed three people to advise the dozen residents whose wells were contamined by a nearby state road salt storage facility. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Mayor Ron Shapella has appointed three people to advise a group of about a dozen residents whose wells were contaminated by a nearby state Department of…
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Charter group hears from expert
Ernest Reock downplays special charters while reviewing optional forms of government By:Purvi Desai The Charter Study Commission moved onto the second phase of their study during their regular meeting on March 28 and heard from an expert about what government forms are viable should they decide to change the form of local government. Dr.…
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Eagle Fire Company report
The Eagle Fire Company report for the week of March 25: March 26 at p.m. Fire alarm on River Road in Solebury Township. One engine responded; 18 personnel were in service for one hour. March 28 at 10:09 p.m. Fire alarm on North Main Street in New Hope. One engine responded; 21 personnel…
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Stockton hires new CFO
Elaine Vanselous, who was borough clerk for 30 years, retired March 15, bringing to an end her long career with Stockton. By: Linda Seida STOCKTON The Borough Council has hired a replacement for a retiring longtime employee, a Stockton resident who most recently served as the chief financial officer. CFO Elaine Vanselous retired March…
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Parenting Pearls-April 5, 2007
Autism treatment needs early intervention By: Dr. Mae Sakharov In the not so distant past, autism was a very rare condition that received little or no attention. This is no longer the case as the number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased dramatically worldwide. The exact causes of the disorder remain a mystery…
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‘The Lookout’
The protagonist’s motives and abilities may be questionable, and the supporting characters are paper-thin, but it’s still hard not to like Scott Frank’s crime drama. By: Elise Nakhnikian Like its protagonist, Chris Pratt (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), The Lookout isn’t altogether convincing, but you can’t help but like it. Chris is a former golden boy whose Midas…
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Priest ordered to pay back stolen money
The Rev. Marian Drozd has paid back nearly $11,000, his attorney said, but was ordered to make additional restitution of $4,000 as well as perform 50 hours of community service. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE A Lambertville priest who stole more than $10,000 from the collection plate and used some of the cash to buy…
