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  • Alexander DiLallo

       MANVILLE — Alexander "Pop" DiLallo died Saturday, Sept. 7. He was 83.    Born in West New York, he lived in Manville all his life.    He was a retired machine operator at Schiffli Embroidery.    He is predeceased by his wife, Nancy (DiRito) DiLallo; and a daughter, Louise.    Surviving are three sons, Anthony of Iselin, Alexander of…

  • BUZZ IN THE HALLS: 9/11 heroes

    News and happenings from Allentown High School. By: Pam Koharchik    For the rest of their lives, Allentown High School will be the common denominator of those students who were here when last year’s 9/11 attack occurred. Just like the assassination of JFK, they will vividly remember where they were as the events unfolded.    AHS remembered…

  • Committee candidate launches petition against pool

    Washington’s Mark Tobias, an Independent, says facility would cost taxpayers too much; mayor disagrees. By: Cynthia Koons WASHINGTON — A Township Committee candidate opposed to the proposed creation of a community pool because of the possibility of an added tax burden has started a petition drive to prove others share his view.    However, township officials…

  • BOOK NOTES: Classics for kids

    Why don’t kids in school today read the classics? Clarify the term "classic" and the answer is a resounding, "They do!" By: Joan Ruddiman    Classic literature is "timeless." That is, "classics" capture the minds and hearts of readers across years and generations. Classics like "The Good Earth," "Animal Farm," "To Kill a Mockingbird," most anything…

  • Current events

    How one class at HHS discussed Sept. 11 By:Sally Goldenberg    After Hillsborough High School observed a moment of silence and gathered along lockers to hold hands and remember the victims of last year’s Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, one class marked the event with a lively — and sometimes cynical — discussion of American government and…

  • Apartments will be added to Hopewell House building

    Hopewell Planning Board voted 6-0 to OK Meadow Lane Partners’ plan By Steve Bates    The Hopewell House building at West Broad and Mercer streets soon will become home to two apartments above the existing wine and liquor shop on the ground floor.    The Hopewell Planning Board voted 6-0 Sept. 4 to approve Meadow Lane Partners’…

  • Jackson man killed in motorcycle accident

    Incident occurs at Route 539 and Hopkins Road in Plumsted. By: Scott Morgan    PLUMSTED — A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed last week when he collided with a car driven by a Plumsted woman at Route 539 and Hopkins Road.    Police said Jason D’Elena of Jackson, who was riding a 2002 Honda CBR, collided with a…

  • Teachers, school boardstill negotiating contract

    Stalled talks lead to call to mediator By:Sally Goldenberg    Hillsborough teachers are currently working under the terms of a contract that expired on June 30, while the Board of Education and the teachers union have hired an independent party to settle their stagnant negotiations.    The impasse between the board and the Hillsborough Education Association —…

  • Building on Princeton Tradition

    Elegance of the past is thoughtfully restored to Rothers Barrows By: CHRISTIAN KIRKPATRICK