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North Hanover scraps proposed tax
North Hanover Township officials decide against addition of 1 percent occupancy tax to hotel bills. By: Eve Collins NORTH HANOVER Township officials scrapped a proposed ordinance that would have added a 1 percent occupancy tax onto local motel bills after a local motel owner said the proposal would drive away customers. "We’re losing our…
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Hopewell Valley can expect decision on football petition Nov. 28
Residents who signed petition say the district acted illegally in starting the football program two years ago, several months after voters had rejected a 2001-2002 budget- year ballot question that included $53,000 to fund football. By John Tredrea State Administrative Law Judge Joseph Martone is expected to rule Nov. 28 on the 2-year-old petition against…
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Parents offer DOE insight into special education needs
State Department of Education meets with Bordentown parents to discuss district’s special education program. By: Eve Collins BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP Officials from the state Department of Education met with about 20 parents Monday to gather information about special education in the school district. The audience was made up mostly of parents of special education students,…
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For the Nov. 20 issue
George Alexander Drake, Thelma D. Williams, Margaret Hornyak. George Alexander Drake ALLENTOWN Baby Boy George Alexander Drake, infant son of Kevin James and Rea Frantzeskos Drake, died Nov. 5 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He also is survived by his twin brother, James Ryan Drake; his paternal grandparents, James and Barbara…
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Wind victim
One of many trees lost on Nov. 13 High winds Nov. 13 downed this tree at the corner of Academy Street and Crawley Avenue in Pennington Borough. The windstorm wreaked havoc in many areas of the Northeast that day. The HVN received several other calls about downed trees in the Valley area.
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CHS auditorium now open to students
New gym celebration set for Dec. 10. By John Tredrea Due to the recent issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy by construction officials, the new auditorium Center for Performing and Visual Arts at Hopewell Valley Central High School is being used by students. The final certificate of occupancy is expected to be…
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Dems thank voters for efforts
To the editor We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who worked hard on our campaign. Although we fell short, we know that the effort was made and the passion was given to run a formidable contest. We would also like to thank the many voters who supported us…
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Thanksgiving brings faith, friends and food
Several area churches and clubs are hosting Thanksgiving activities for the holiday season. By: Scott Morgan The holiday season officially kicks off next week with the arrival of Thanksgiving. And for those area residents looking to celebrate Turkey Day, you can choose everything from lending a hand to getting your groove on. In Bordentown, members…
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POLICE BLOTTER
On Nov. 4, police and members of Hillsborough Rescue Squad, Hillsborough Fire Company Units 36, 37, 38 and the Finderne Fire Company responded to a fire in the basement of a Bloomingdale Drive apartment. Upon arrival heave smoke was found coming up the basement stairs of the apartment. All occupants of this and surrounding units…
