Category: archives
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Mayor’s actions need investigation
To the editor Once again, Hillsborough has a black eye. The childish and poor decision making of Mayor Tony Gwiazdowski has placed the Township Committee, along with the rest of his staff in an unfavorable position. From the investigation opened by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s office, to committing the township to issues which we may…
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‘A government based on rules rather than personalities’
GUEST OPINION By David Sandahl The ongoing differences among members of the Hopewell Township Committee are a major public concern. Week after week, petty controversies erupt, preventing thoughtful consideration of the real issues facing Hopewell Township. The HVN suggested last week that members of the Hopewell Township Committee step down if they cannot demonstrate the…
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Teachers protest school board graduation decision
Florence Middle School teachers criticized board for failing to discipline rowdy students By: Scott Morgan FLORENCE Angry teachers confronted the Board of Education on Monday night, demanding board officials and the public know that their reasons for skipping last week’s eighth grade graduation ceremony were based on frustration with the school board’s lack…
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Letter: Editor misses point of true patriotism
To the editor: It is a sad day for us when the managing editor of a newspaper is so misguided yet sits in such an influential seat. Mr. Kalet’s view of Tim Robbins as a greater patriot than John Ashcroft is disturbing. First, I never knew that degrees of patriotism existed. Clearly, the issue…
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Lorenzetti about to be next Hopewell Valley schools superintendent
School board members will take an official vote on their selection at the special 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday. By Ruth Luse If approved by a school board vote Monday night, the man who has been serving Hopewell Valley schools as assistant superintendent shortly will become superintendent. The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has selected…
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Setting the standard
New Egypt High School staff reflects on a special school year. By: Sarah Winkelman PLUMSTED The past four years have been full of firsts for the New Egypt High School Class of 2003 the first class to graduate from the high school. The graduation ceremony was held Tuesday night. Since the Class of…
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New Egypt High School graduates its first senior class
Tuesday ceremony described as the fulfillment of a dream. By: Sarah Winkelman PLUMSTED Clear blue skies and sweltering heat accompanied the graduation exercises Tuesday night for the Class of 2003, the first class to graduate from New Egypt High School. School officials crossed their fingers, hoping for a dry evening for the ceremony after…
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John Indrisek
MANVILLE John Indrisek died June 17, at St. Peter’s Medical Center in New Brunswick. He was 75. He was born in Lansford, Pa., and was a longtime resident of Manville. Mr. Indrisek was employed at Ethicon, retiring after more than 30 years of service. He was a communicant of Christ the King Church in…
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Lesson learned
Class discussion yields winning essay for teen. By: Sharlee DiMenichi Morghan Transue never expected her mad writing marathon to win her a gold medal and national recognition. The 17-year-old soon-to-be South Brunswick High School senior said she spent three days frenetically composing and revising a piece on judicial review for the National Endowment for the…
