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Education spending reviewed at forum
By:Donna Lukiw About 40 residents and school officials gathered Tuesday at the Hillsborough Education Association’s public budget meeting at the Hillsborough Middle School, giving the officials a chance to clarify the district’s spending priorities and plans. "We are holding this meeting tonight to be able to explain the budget in more detail and answer any…
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Parents back school plan
Some seniors question the proposed $119 million spending plan. By: Melissa Hayes While parents at a recent PTO meeting seemed receptive to a proposed $119 million 2005-2006 school spending plan, some senior citizens are giving it mixed reviews. The district’s proposed budget calls for a 9 percent tax hike. If approved by voters, the budget…
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Quaker Bridge Mall considering expansion
Mall owner has approached Lawrence officials, municipal manager says. By: Lea Kahn The owner of the Quaker Bridge Mall is considering expanding the regional shopping mall, located on a 100-acre parcel at the intersection of Route 1 and Quakerbridge Road, according to Municipal Manager William Guhl. Kravco Simon Co, based in King of Prussia, Pa.,…
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Web site to boost local businesses
Township’s economic development commission launches new site to list local businesses By:Roger Alvarado Searching for local businesses may become easier, as the township launches a new Web site aimed at supporting local economic development. The township’s Economic and Business Development Commission (EBDC) is in the midst of launching the new Web site, which can be…
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Hopewell Borough officials unveil 2005 budget
Proposal calls for a 6-cent tax-rate increase. By Lauren Graham Delehey Hopewell Borough Council introduced its proposed 2005 budget and heard pleas for a Valley senior center its regular meeting Monday. The budget plan totals $2,271,907.12 and calls for a 6-cent tax-rate increase. Throughout the prolonged budgeting process, Council President and Finance Committee member David…
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Joseph Mytych
By: MANVILLE Joseph C. Mytych died March 27 at home. He was 65. Born in Plymouth, Pa., he had been a resident of Manville most of his life. Mr. Mytych retired from the Borough of Manville where he was a laborer for over 14 years. He served as an assistant coach for the MYAL.…
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Maljibhai Patel
By: HILLSBOROUGH Muljibhai P. Patel died March 29. He was 103. Funeral services were held March 30 at Franklin Memorial Park, Route 27, North Brunswick. Arrangements were under the direction of India Funeral Service, Raritan.
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Pennington Council lauds sprint medley team
Mayor Jim Loper: "This team has won our school’s first national relay title." By John Tredrea The four girls who won a national indoor track title for Hopewell Valley Central High School in Landover, Md., on March 12 were honored by Pennington Borough Council Monday night. "This is the first national scholastic title for a…
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Letters to the Editor, April 7, 2005
Just too much! To the editor: Too much homework and backpacks that are too heavy! From what I have seen of the homework from Timberlane Middle School over the last two years, projects are asinine and a waste of time. To expect a child to spend the entire day in school and than work…
