Category: archives
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LETTER: Patriotic duty is to vote
To the editor: For many years, I have served my country as a citizen sailor from the late ’80s into the early years of the new millennium of 2000. I have always voted in every election since I was the age of 18. It didn’t matter whether it was for school, local, state or…
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DISPATCHES: War without reason, war without end
DISPATCHES By Hank Kalet: As Iraqi war continues, comparisons to Vietnam and Lebanon cannot go unnoticed. By: Hank Kalet It is becoming more and more difficult to ignore the comparisons. There were the lies at the beginning and the hubris throughout. And there is the growing death toll, eroding a president’s credibility. Read Hank Kalet’s…
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Letters to the Editor, April 15, 2004
‘Astonishing lack of judgment’ To the editor: Since becoming superintendent last fall, I have made open, honest communication a priority of my administration. That is why I was so distressed to read of recent suggestions that my supposed "inexperience" in elementary education is a liability for the students of Hopewell Valley. In the interest…
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EDITORIAL: School tab warrents a ‘yes’ vote
EDITORIAL: Budget is "fiscally sound" and accomodates district’s growth. No one likes a tax increase, but too often there is no way around it. That’s the fix in which the South Brunswick school board finds itself this year. Faced with an expanding number of students, stagnant state aid levels and rising benefit costs, the district…
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Hopewell Township officials introduce ordinances for action April 26
One would void land acquisition measures adopted in 2000 and two are bond ordinances for capital projects and sewer improvements. By John Tredrea The Hopewell Township Committee introduced several ordinances Monday, including one that would void land acquisition measures adopted in 2000 and two bond ordinances for capital projects and sewer improvements. Officials voted unanimously…
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Through Project Democracy, Hopewell Valley students can vote Tuesday
Students will follow the same procedure as their parents sign in, receive a ballot and vote," explained Joann Held, president of the Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters. Students will be able to vote from 3-8 p.m. at all voting locations. Last April, 40 percent of the Hopewell Valley student population visited the polls…
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Living Scenery
Former cast members of ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ will perform improvisational comedy at The College of New Jersey April 23. By: Jim Boyle Colin Mochrie (left) and Brad Sherwood (right), along with Chip Esten, will perform improvisational comedy at The College of New Jersey April 23. Despite more than 13 years of unpredictable moments,…
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Underclassmen shine at Wrobo meet
Spring track By: Jim Green With a track program as gifted and deep as Hopewell Valley Central High School’s, it is often difficult for underclassmen to stand out. For that reason, meets such as Notre Dame’s Wrobo Invitational serve an important purpose during the course of a season. "It’s a great opportunity for the younger…
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Municipal Building renovation moves forward
Bond ordinance is first step in process. By: Lea Kahn Township Council introduced a $3.7 million bond ordinance last week, taking the first step toward renovating the Municipal Building. The council voted 4-1 to introduce the bond ordinance at its April 7 meeting. The bond ordinance also has money to purchase a variety of items…
