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  • Fund could pay for municipal needs

    Mansfield Township Committee will vote on ordiance that would allow contributions from developers to be used for municipal needs. By: Eve Collins    MANSFIELD – Future contributions from developers to the township’s recreation trust fund will pay for other municipal needs if a new ordinance introduced last week is approved.    The Township Committee voted 4-1 to…

  • Cardinal team looks to defend title

    Lawrence Golf By: John E. Powers    The Lawrence High School golf team had a memorable season in 2003, going 15-4 and winning the Colonial Valley Conference Colonial Division and Mercer County championships.    The Cardinals could very well be in position to repeat.    With county individual champion Steve Marencik back, the Cardinals should be a contender…

  • Hopewell Borough mayor faces DWI, other charges

    Fellow Hopewell officials offer their support. By John Tredrea    Three Hopewell Borough Council members have expressed support and appreciation of their mayor after he was charged with driving while intoxicated on March 24.    Mayor David Nettles was charged with DWI, refusing to take a breath test, reckless driving and DWI in a school zone at…

  • Council cracks down on enrollment fraud

    Violators could be fined up to $1,000. By: Lea Kahn    Working together with school district officials to discourage nonresidents from illegally enrolling in the Lawrence Township public school system, Township Council introduced an ordinance last month that would fine violators up to $1,000.    The penalty would be imposed if school district officials discovered that a…

  • Board approves budget

    Approved budget carries a 7.28 percent increase in school taxes. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    School board members say a proposed 2004-2005 spending plan that carries a 7.28 percent increase in school taxes is a good deal.    They say the $109 million budget provides a variety of programs, including staff development for new teachers and music…

  • PERCEPTIONS: Is negativity the problem?

    Harsh criticism can bring positive change or go too far. By: Steve Feitl    There was a lot of constructive debate Monday at the school board candidates night organized by Advocates for Special Kids (ASK). But one statement stuck in my head all night.    "Negativity impedes progress."    It was said by Lawrence Board of Education member…

  • Students become artists for holy celebration

    Passover 2004 By: Lea Kahn    When Passover begins Tuesday, it will be even more special for many families in Lawrence, thanks to the efforts of the children of Adath Israel Congregation’s religious school.    Every year at the holiday of Passover, Jewish families around the world gather together at a seder — or special dinner —…

  • Roosevelt Math-a-thon means help for children

    Students to tackle projects for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital By:Marnie Kunz    Students at Roosevelt School kicked off their annual Math-a-thon Friday with a ceremony to commence the "mathematical mania" to come.    Jennifer Pisano, the fourth-grade teacher organizing this year’s effort, expressed enthusiasm for record fund-raising this year.    "We raised $14,000 in the past four years.…

  • Hopewell Valley schools chief acts to avoid end-of-year shortfall

    Lorenzetti has directed business office, all administrators, department heads, etc. "to be aggressive in looking for every dollar that can be found to help pay large, unanticipated bills." By Ruth Luse    Hopewell Valley school officials are taking immediate steps to avoid an expected end-of-the-year operating budget shortfall of more than $1 million, according to Superintendent…