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  • Sourlands trail almost a reality

    Hikers could go 20 miles from Lambertville to Belle Mead. By: Linda Seida and John Tredrea    A 20-mile trail through the Sourland Mountains from Lambertville to Belle Mead is "ready to become a reality."    When it is, hikers will enjoy the historic and scenic trail just as Cathy and Chester Urbanski have been doing for…

  • Obituaries-Jan. 4, 2007

    Grace Housel    EAST AMWELL — Grace Housel, 99, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Briarleaf Nursing Center in Doylestown, Pa.    Born in New Hope, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily Wiley.    She had resided in Lambertville most of her life before moving to East Amwell Township.    She was a homemaker. She was…

  • Mayor wants to perform first civil union for gays

    Mayor David Del Vecchio said although other mayors will refuse, he wants to perform one as soon as the law takes effect Feb. 19. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Six-time Mayor David Del Vecchio says he wants to set an example for other communities by performing the first civil union for gays.    The mayor was…

  • Shapella is mayor over some residents’ objections

    Committeemen Ron Shapella and William Corboy bucked a 160-year tradition when they did not elect Deputy Mayor Gary Bleacher. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — Cries of "Don’t do it!" and "Shame on you!" prefaced the election of West Amwell Township’s new mayor, Ron Shapella.    Residents shouted out their displeasure and even booed Mr. Shapella’s…

  • Chao Phaya

    A packed menu, exceptional dishes and the fresh, appealing aromas and flavors of Thai food satisfy at this affordable spot in Somerville. By: Antoinette Buckley (TIMEOFF PHOTOS/FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI) Chao Phaya 9 Davenport St. Somerville (908) 231-0655 www.chaophaya.com Food: Good Service: Good Cuisine: Thai Vegetarian and Vegan Options: Plenty of choices, with a vegetarian section of…

  • Senior Menus-Jan. 4, 2007

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.60. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted. Regular menu    Thursday, Jan. 4 — Chicken barley…

  • ‘Children of Men’

    Think Joseph and Mary on their way to Bethlehem, buut through a modern war zone where discovery will mean death or capture. By: Bob Brown    Based on the P.D. James novel of the same title, this film is the season’s post-Christmas story: call it "Nativity in Dystopia." Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón (Y tu mamá también)…

  • Art auction Jan. 20 to aid Boheme Opera

       On Saturday, Jan. 20, Boheme Opera New Jersey and the Boheme Opera Guild will present the company’s first Art Auction with Ross Galleries, a leading presenter of fundraising art auctions, based in Holbrook, N.Y.    The auction will take place at the hall of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, located at 2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton.…

  • Chez Alice to cater events at Montgomery’s 1860 House

    By: Jake Uitti    Chez Alice of Princeton has been named the Montgomery Center for the Arts’ exclusive catering manager, and will now handle the booking and execution of all catering and party planning when the center’s 1860 House is rented by the public for special events.    Events include corporate picnics, barbecues, weddings, bar and bat…