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  • School board OKs $90 million budget

    Proposal to add special question for new athletic programs rejected By:Marnie Kunz    The Hillsborough Board of Education presented the final proposed budget for the 2003-2004 school year to a receptive public Monday evening.    Overall, most residents seemed satisfied with the proposed budget and expressed their support.    The board’s proposed 5.6 percent increase would bring the…

  • Residents can see new voting machines

    On April 7 and 8    Hopewell Township Municipal Clerk Annette Bielawski has announced that the new electronic voting machines, purchased by Mercer County, that will used this election year will be on display in the Hopewell Township Municipal Building auditorium on April 7 and 8 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.    The public is welcome…

  • Field funding diverts from education

    To the editor    On March 4, a meeting was held at the Hillsborough High School cafeteria. The reason for this meeting was to get "private" funding for an artificial turf field at the high school.    Here is a brief history on this field:    In 2002, the field was a part of the budget for the…

  • Township hosts Easter egg hunt Sunday

    Events begins at 2 p.m. at Central Park. By: Lea Kahn    Lawrence Township’s annual Easter egg hunt is set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Park on Eggerts Crossing Road, according to township Superintendent of Recreation Steven Groeger.    About 2,000 plastic Easter eggs — plus a handful of ceramic Easter eggs — will be scattered…

  • Smithsonian fries surpass exhibits

    To the editor    Are you wondering where to go for a great family learning experience? You should go to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian is a famous establishment.    One reason to go to the Smithsonian is that they have spectacular food. One amazing food that they have is chicken fingers. Also, there is…

  • Walk on the Wild Side

    Nature puts on a different show for every visit to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in Bucks County, Pa. By: Ilene Dube Staff photos by Mark Czajkowski Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve was established in 1934. The stone bridge over Pidcock Creek was built through the Works Progress Administration.    Earthworms are good guys, right? They aerate the…

  • Parking ban includes stickers for residents

    Ordinance aimed at keeping students from parking on streets near high school By:Roger Alvarado    Upon the recommendation of Police Chief Robert Gazaway, the Township Committee unanimously introduced an ordinance that would ban student parking along residential streets in the vicinity of Hillsborough High School weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.    As per the language…

  • Softball squad off and running

    Lawrence Softball By: Jim Green    With a strong core of senior leaders, the Lawrence High School softball team appears ready to achieve the success that eluded it last season.    The Cardinals entered 2003 with championship aspirations, but a slew of injuries and misfortune contributed to Lawrence finishing the year with a mediocre 11-10 record. This…

  • Hopewell Valley clean-up day Saturday

    Call to get assignments! Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space    On Saturday, the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space in cooperation with Hopewell Township and Hopewell Borough will be sponsoring the 26th annual clean-up day in Hopewell Valley.    Residents can clean up the Valley, earn money for a favorite nonprofit organization, earn a T-shirt for…