Category: archives

  • Letters

    Tax proposal not a solution To the editor:     The state Legislature has been given a deadline by Gov. Jon Corzine to come up with a solution to the high tax problem in New Jersey. Now, after some months of committee hearings on the subject, the leadership has announced a partial solution. They propose a…

  • MHS jayvee boys gained experience

    Team sent players to varsity level By: John Beisser        Every successful athletic program has a built-in feeder system where young players can develop without the glare and pressure inherent on the varsity level. This past season, the Manville High boys’ soccer program was fortunate to field a junior varsity team where young can players…

  • Toward a more lasting peace

    Roosevelt councilman has made global amity his calling By: Cara Latham ROOSEVELT — Bob Silverstein has many heroes. Actually he has about 650 heroes, and the list is growing.    From Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. to those who might be lesser known like Congressman Dennis Kucinich, he has drawn portraits of them all and…

  • Next phase of Route 29 roadwork to begin

    The next step will require more detours for motorists. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — The second phase of a four-part reconstruction project on Route 29 (Main Street) is scheduled to begin Tuesday if weather permits, said Director of Public Works Paul Cronce.    Phase 2 of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s road project will extend…

  • Ideas sought for old school site in city

    The Planning Board is asking residents to attend its Dec. 6 meeting to talk about what to do with the former Lambertville High School building and about 17 adjoining acres. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — The Planning Board is inviting members of the community to its Dec. 6 meeting to discuss possible future uses for…

  • Zoners OK diner on Rt. 1

    Variance approved for New Road diner By: Joseph Harvie    The Zoning Board of Adjustment on Nov. 16 voted 6-1 to approved a use variance to allow a diner to be built near the intersection of Route 1 and New Road.    Dimitrios Dimitrakis, of North Brunswick, will build the 6,000-square-foot diner on a 2.066-acre site on…

  • Learning about district math

    Initiative taken to help parents learn about curriculum By: Bill Greenwood    The South Brunswick Parent Academy wants to help parents get the most out of the district’s new math curriculum.    The organization will hold its third workshop, titled "Shining the Light on Mathematics," Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crossroads North auditorium.    Christine…

  • Craft show to raise money for SBHS

    Event doubles as Christmas shopping opportunity and fundraiser By: Bill Greenwood    The Project Graduation program at South Brunswick High School wants to help residents get a jump on their Christmas shopping.    The organization will hold its second annual craft show Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school, according to a district…

  • Parish offers reward

    Seeks the return of church heirloom By: Joseph Harvie    The parishioners of the St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church are offering a $400 reward for the safe return of a silver trowel used to place the cornerstone of the church’s original building on Old Ridge Road.    The engraved trowel was saved to commemorate the construction of the…