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  • Manville schools split special-ed job

    By:Sally Goldenberg    The Manville Board of Education recently shifted a full-time special education instructional assistant position to two part-time posts, despite concerns raised by a full-time special education instructor in the district.    Outgoing Superintendent of Schools Francis X. Heelan said the switch was made at the request of the district’s director of special services, Audrey…

  • Construction chief says Stony Brook school is in ‘really good shape’

    Target date for obtainingtemporary CO is Aug. 31 By John Tredrea    The target date for obtaining a temporary certificate of occupancy (CO) for Stony Brook Elementary School is the day after tomorrow — Saturday, Aug. 31 — Hopewell Valley Regional School District construction manager David Tillou told the school board Aug. 19.    The temporary CO…

  • Letters to the Editor, Aug. 29 2002

    Fond memories of sandlot football To the editor:     As a former resident of Hopewell, a 1983 graduate of HoVal and an avid football fan, I am very happy to hear that the school board finally has given the green light to football. I was very excited to read about the first day of practice…

  • AHS teacher reaches new heights

    Participates in the Rivers of the Peruvian Andes Earthwatch program. By: Cheryl Chambliss    I am a llama. I am a llama. Repeat this mantra faithfully to yourself while struggling to breathe in the thin air. Breathe slowly; step carefully. These are the two basic rules of trekking in the Peruvian Andes. Every step needs to…

  • Officials OK personnel recommendations for the 2002-2003 school year

    SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE By John Tredrea    Among the personnel moves approved by a unanimous school board vote Aug. 19 was the hiring of an assistant to the school district’s business administrator and a psychologist who will divide his work schedule evenly between Bear Tavern and Stony Brook elementary schools.    All personnel actions taken by the…

  • Thomas Balog

       HILLSBOROUGH — Thomas A. Balog died Friday, Aug. 23, at home. He was 50.    Born in Somerville, he resided in Hillsborough for 15 years.    Mr. Balog was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School East. He was a member of the orchestra and marching band.    Surviving are his parents, George and Anna (Jubak) Balog of Pine…

  • New dress code to end ‘immodest’ attire

    Policy bans halter tops, sunglasses and hats in Manville schools. By:Sally Goldenberg    As Manville students flip their calendars to September and memories of lazy days tanning at the Jersey Shore fade away, so too must the skimpy attire that often accompanies those summer ventures.    A more austere dress code that prohibits revealing clothing and certain…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    For the week of Aug. 29. By: Peer program is tops To the editor:    The Lawrence High School Peer Leadership Weekend orientation for incoming freshmen each summer should be a national model.    Thanks so much to the LHS student peer leaders for the excellent weekend of guidance and friendship and teaching/mentoring and fun accorded the…

  • Lawrence High student’s car strikes pole on Whitehead Road

       His favorite color was orange, a reflection of his vibrant personality.    Monday afternoon, orange ribbons adorned cars of fellow Lawrence High School classmates in remembrance of their friend, Steven A. Ferry, 17, who was killed Aug. 21 in a one-car accident on Whitehead Road in Lawrence. By: Cynthia Koons    Described as a car enthusiast and…