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  • By Hand, with Heart

    From a sheep farm in Stockton come freshly spun and dyed wool, woven goods, forged tools and implements, and jewelry more finely crafted than Tiffany’s. It’s all part of the Covered Bridge Artisans Holiday Studio Tour. By: Ilene Dube    Although the roads you’ve taken should place you somewhere between Sergeantsville, Ringoes and Stockton, it feels…

  • Sun of Latin Music

    Eddie Palmieri brings more than 50 years of of Salsa and Latin jazz to Mason Gross. By: Megan Sullivan    Cigar-smoking pianist Eddie Palmieri’s music is rivaled only by his ear-to-ear smile. One of the foremost Latin jazz pianists of the last half-century, Mr. Palmieri will perform Nov. 28 at Nicholas Music Center in New Brunswick.…

  • Anton’s at the Swan

    Fresh, local ingredients add to the upscale, fine-dining experience at this Lambertville favorite. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill    The old Swan Hotel occupies an unusual niche in Lambertville’s restaurant environment. On one side of the building, the bustling, comfortably upscale Swan Bar offers a grill menu, while Anton’s, on the other side, features a fine-dining…

  • Montgomery seeks to throw out ‘deeply flawed’ reassessment

    Some home values were increased by as much as $400,000, according to the mayor By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — In the wake of hundreds of complaints by township residents regarding their new tax assessments — which increased by as much as $400,000 compared to two years ago, according to Mayor Louise Wilson — Tax Assessor…

  • Letters to the Editor, Nov. 21

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Nov. 21 A model of enduring human spirit To the editor:     Many of you know William "Billy" Rieszer, a local icon for over two decades in Princeton Borough and Township. Residents, business people and those just "passing through" have certainly witnessed him sweeping the sidewalks, planting flowers, ushering folks into…

  • Water main work under way in Montgomery

    Sixty-inch pipe to extend nearly two miles By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — Water main work from Willow Road to Belle Mead-Griggstown Road began Nov. 13 and will continue for about six weeks as New Jersey American Water constructs a 60-inch water transmission extension.    The company reported it needs to increase capacity during peak periods within…

  • Three garner medals at Meet of Champs

    Leung’s 7th place finish best of locals By: Justin Feil    HOLMDEL — Just qualifying for the Cross Country Meet of Champions is an incredible reward to a season.    That act of qualifying alone made school history for one of the four area runners to reach this year’s MOC. The three others set themselves up for…

  • Plaques to honor two of Montgomery’s black community leaders

    Bessie Grover and Robert S. True to be memorialized By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — Two plaques commemorating the contributions of black community leaders in the township have been created and are ready to be put on display.    The plaques, which were paid for by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State’s Martin Luther…

  • Science as Muse art exhibit to open at Montgomery Center for the Arts

    By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — An invitational art exhibition, "Science as Muse: Eight Artistic Riffs on Science and Technology," will open at the Montgomery Center for the Arts on Nov. 28 and continue to Feb. 4 at the gallery at the 1860 House.    Sally Davidson and Alan Goldsmith are curators of the show.    Science as…