Category: archives
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‘Macbeth’
The Academy Theatre mixes up their season with Shakespeare’s ‘Scottish play.’ By: Stuart Duncan You have to admire the eclectic tastes of the folks at Academy Theatre. Armed with an ambitious schedule of musicals such as Hair, The Rocky Horror Show and Smokey Joe’s Café, it has inserted Shakespeare’s Macbeth into the mix for a…
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Senior Menus-April 13, 2006
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. Thursday, April 13 Pineapple juice, beef stew…
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Pedophile-free zone approved in West Amwell
Police Department applauds measure. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL With thanks from the Police Department, the Township Committee unanimously passed a law that regulates where convicted sex offenders may live and bans them from mingling with children on Halloween, even their own. In a letter to officials, West Amwell Township police Lt. Stephen Bartzak…
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Stockton worries about paying for police
The governor’s proposal must clear the Legislature. By: Linda Seida Gov. Jon Corzine wants to bill towns like Stockton for state police patrols to raise $24 million toward closing a gap in the state budget. Stockton has no police force of its own and relies on the state police for coverage that now is provided…
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Eateries, bars brace for smoke-free law
The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act goes into effect Saturday. By: Linda Seida It’s been more than a year since the Lambertville Station voluntarily went smoke-free, an co-owner Dan Whitaker says it’s one of the best decisions he and his partners have ever made. At first, some customers balked at the idea of not being…
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City OKs three-year pact for police director
Bruce Cocuzza has been reappointed through March 31, 2009. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The City Council has reappointed Bruce Cocuzza as police director through March 31, 2009. "I look forward to continuing my tenure as police director and serving the public for another three years," Mr. Cocuzza said. "I’m anxious to address some of…
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Bar owners adjust to smoke-free future
Restaurants, bars expect changes when new law takes effect By: Dick Brinster Eleanor Travia doesn’t like monitoring the habits of her clientele, particularly those who smoke. But, under a new state law prohibiting indoor smoking in public places, that’s exactly what she’ll be forced to do when her Illusions Go-Go Lounge opens for business Saturday…
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‘Gunmetal Blues’
Alison Fraser, Patrick Quinn and Daniel Marcus star in this film noir-inspired musical at George Street Playhouse. By: Stuart Duncan If you are over 35 years of age, I suggest that you immediately call the box office at George Street Playhouse and reserve tickets for Gunmetal Blues. If you are under that age you probably…
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Tax hikes mark most school budgets
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide on spending plans as well as candidates. By: Mae Rhine All school districts in the area are looking at tax increases in their proposed spending plans that will go before voters Tuesday. School board candidates also will be chosen when voting takes place from 3 p.m.…
