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  • District expects grant moneyfor student programs, training

    Up to $352,779 may be available for Hillsborough By:Beth Kressel    The Hillsborough School District expects to see double the funding for programs that target economically disadvantaged students and those who speak English as a second language under the No Child Left Behind grant this year.    Each year, the state uses a district’s total population, the…

  • Time for state to make ruling in Valley football dispute

    EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse    It’s been over 14 months now since Valley football opponents delivered a petition to the state Department of Education’s Division of Controversies and Disputes.    One season of HoVal football — which was played after that petition was filed — has come and gone. Another, with a new second team (the junior…

  • Hopewell Valley CHS football decision delayed again

    On Aug. 28 — according to John Nemeth, school board secretary/business administrator — Steve Hyland of Robert Martinez’ law firm contacted the OAL to check on the status of the football case and learned that Judge Joseph F. Martone has asked for an extension to Oct. 13. By Ruth Luse    A decision on the future…

  • Albert DeSanto

       MANVILLE — Albert J. DeSanto died Saturday, Aug. 30, at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. He was 71.    Born in Plainfield, he lived in Piscataway before moving to Manville 16 years ago.    Mr. DeSanto was employed as an asphalt mixer at Weldon Asphalt and Concrete in Watchung for 41 years, retiring in 1997.    He served in…

  • Board approves revised busing costs

    Added routes for private school students increase costs By:Beth Kressel    The Board of Education approved revised costs for transporting five busloads of students to private schools in Somerville for the 2003-2004 school year at its Aug. 18 meeting.    Instead of the $158,330 the board originally approved, the Hillsborough district will pay Laidlaw Busing Co. $169,298…

  • Lawrence Council moves to allow outdoor seating

    Planning Board will consider ordinances Sept. 8. By: Lea Kahn    With some warm days at the end of the summer, many residents may have wished to enjoy a nice outdoor lunch at their favorite township restaurant. But that wasn’t entirely possible, because outdoor seating is not legally permitted in Lawrence Township.    But that may change,…

  • Scarlet Ladies delight in wearing red hats so bright

    Columbus’ chapter of The Red Hat Society, The Scarlet Ladies celebrate the joys of being middle-aged. By: Eve Collins    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — In Pittsburgh, they are known as The Burgh’s Brassy Broads in Boas and Bonnets. Chicago is home to the Purple Passion Majesties. And in Houston, with a French flare, are Les Fleurs Rouge.…

  • Lambertville apartment house withstands flood

    Seniors back in homes one day after sprinkler accident. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — The worst of the water damage from an accidental flood that caused the evacuation of 41 senior citizens and disabled residents from the Hibernia Apartments on South Main Street last week has been cleaned up and residents are now back in…

  • UF views plans for new municipal building

    Upper Freehold Township officials look into plans for new municipal building to house Construction Department. By: Sarah Winkelman    UPPER FREEHOLD — Like a pair of pants that no longer fit, the current township municipal building no longer provides sufficient room for municipal needs.    At a committee meeting last month, township officials were shown plans for…