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Lawrence GOP names slate for election
Brackett, Coolbaugh, Murray seek council seats. By: Lea Kahn The Lawrence Township Republican Club has tapped three political newcomers Robert Brackett, Colette Coolbaugh and Victory Murray to run for Township Council in the November general election. Mr. Brackett, Ms. Coolbaugh and Mr. Murray will square off against Mayor Greg Puliti, Councilwoman Pam Mount…
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Thanks, Hopewell Valley, for the education you gave me
GUEST OPINION By Catherine Megna Dissecting a cat in my anatomy class during sophomore year enamored me of the fascinating world of medicine. Playing field hockey taught me the importance of working for one’s goals, both on and off the field. Discussing world events with other seniors in international relations class enhanced my world view…
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Misprint raises interest in parcel
Owner looking to donate Lawrence property to charity. By: Lea Kahn When is 1,635 acres really 1.6 acres? When a decimal point is accurately used instead of a comma. That misplaced punctuation point in an advertisement, which ran in the classified advertising section of a local daily newspaper last week, resulted in a flurry of…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Dawn Stacy Ubry, 22, and Eric R. Diaz, 23, both of Hillsborough were charged with stealing $220 worth of DVDs from Wal-Mart on North Main Street at 6:04 p.m. March 31. They were held in the Somerset County Jail in Somerville in lieu of $1,000 bail each. *** A 14-year-old student at the Alexander Batcho…
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Charter question spurs lengthy debate
Democrats say they’re shut out of government By:Alec Moore Committeeman Joe Tricarico and Committeewoman Sonya Martin say Hillsborough’s form of government is no longer appropriate for the township. Both committee members, as well as some Democratic supporters, are now calling for the township to look into establishing a new form of government. The committee’s Republican…
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School board OKs new budget question
Second Bordentown Regional question calls for $175,946 to provide an additional high school guidance counselor, an additional second-grade section and a safety coordinator. By: Vanessa S. Holt BORDENTOWN CITY The Bordentown Regional School District Board of Education held a public hearing on its proposed $24 million general budget on March 26 and approved the…
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School board candidates respond to HVN’s question
If you are elected to the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education on April 15, you and fellow members might be asked to come up with suggestions for some specific cuts to the 2003-2004 budget if it is defeated by voters and has to go to members of the three municipal governing bodies for…
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Learning Express opens in Promenade
Learning Express will open its Hillsborough Promenade location Friday, offering customers special discounts through the weekend. The store specializes in high-quality games, puzzles and toys designed to help child development, according to a company press release. "Learning express is all about fun, great customer service and helping kids develop to their full potential," Rick Grossman,…
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Lawrence officials eye three-year wage increase
Council introduces ordinance for 3.25 percent hike. By: Lea Kahn Township Council plans to give itself a 3.25 percent pay increase annually for the next three years, along with identical pay hikes for department directors and nonunion employees at Town Hall. The 3.25 percent pay increase is the same amount that is being negotiated for…
