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  • Council reviews school budget

    The public will vote April 16 on a $39.5 tax levy to cover the school spending plan. By: Lea Kahn    Some members of Township Council are pleased with the proposed school district budget for 2002-03, as outlined by school district officials last week.    Mayor Doris Weisberg and Councilman Greg Puliti praised the township Board of…

  • Dennis Wisniowski

       MANVILLE – Dennis F. Wisniowski died Saturday, March 23, at home. He was 55.    Born in Stolec, Poland, he immigrated to the United States many years ago. He was a resident of Manville for the past 25 years.    Mr. Wisniowski was a decorated United States Army Veteran. He served two tours of duty during the…

  • ‘Kissing Jessica Stein’

    The joke here is that everyone else in the movie handles the title character’s lifestyle change better than she does.   [R] By: Elise Nakhnikian    Like the heroine of its title, Kissing Jessica Stein is slight but charming.    Think of it as When Harry Met Sally in reverse. A likeable romantic comedy, it tells a sugar-coated story…

  • A Passover party for the Temple’s youngest students

    By: Nick D’Amore    Children at the nursery school of Congregation B’nai Tikvah learned the basics of the Passover story and Seder meal Monday.    Parents were invited to join the teachers and their young students to take part in the model Seder.    In Carol Winter’s class of 3- and 4-year-olds, parents, students and Ms. Winter sang…

  • Redbird softball team poised for great campaign

    Allentown High squad has depth and versatiility. By: Kyle Moylan    Bob DiBernardo is not the type of coach that leaves a lot to chance or luck. His teams practice hard and learn to play the game right. As a result, they play hard and do their fair share of winning.    "I ask a lot of…

  • Ball field debate reignites

    Ordinance allowing use of challenger field brings fresh charges of lease violations By:Alec Moore    Introduction of an ordinance to allow the Hillsborough Little League to add amenities to a field for disabled children sparked a renewed round of debate between league members and neighbors of the field at Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting.    The ordinance…

  • The secret double life of a local pet bunny

    Come Easter Sunday, Fluffy changes from a household pet into the Easter Bunny, overseeing a complete staff of helpers to manufacture and fill the baskets, hide eggs and get everything ready for kids around the state. By: Linda Field    It is time once again to interview that local celebrity, Lawrence’s own Easter Bunny.    This year,…

  • Basketball coacheshelp students grow

    To the editor    Feeling like one belongs to a specific club or team can bring out the best in a person. There is an opportunity to make friends and most importantly learn about oneself. That is the way I felt when I joined the Hillsborough High School basketball program.    Playing basketball throughout high school has…

  • Meet the schoolboard candidates

    Nine candidates vie for seats Editor’s note: There are nine candidates seeking election ot the Hillsborough Board of Education this year. This week, we introduce the candidates to readers. Next week, we’ll publish their thoughts on how to improve Hillsborough schools and what they’ll focus their efforts on if elected to the board. Asterisks indicate…