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  • Dems threaten lawsuit over land swap

    Margaret Armenante says nothing improper about transaction with the borough. By: Mark Moffa    ALLENTOWN — Democratic Borough Council candidate Bill Soodul said on Tuesday he and running mate Stephanie Smith might sue the borough over a land swap completed in 1999 between Allentown and Margaret Armenante.    Ms. Armenante, who currently is on the council, was…

  • Hopefuls discuss future needs

    Millstone candidates review positions on recreation, police, administrators, and other topics. By: Scott Morgan    MILLSTONE — Township Committee candidates Greg Bellotti and John Pfefferkorn expressed opinions this week regarding recreation space, the impact of schools and the eventual administrative needs of the township.    The men are seeking to win the committee seat currently held by…

  • We should not succumb to fear in crisis

    DISPATCHES: "But we need to be careful not to allow our growing fear to overtake us. We should avoid rushing ahead with expanded police power, to chip away the rights and freedoms that make America worth defending in the first place." By: Hank Kalet    I have to admit, I’m getting a bit nervous.    All this…

  • Parade showed community spirit

    To the editor    On Oct. 6, Hillsborough Township held a Community Day of Pride and Patriotism which included a parade to the Municipal Complex, program at the Garden of Honor including a wreath-laying ceremony to honor those Americans who died in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.    The program included the Hillsborough High School…

  • District creates citizen panel

    The district wants 100 citizens to help determine the application of its new facilities mission. By: Lea Kahn    School district officials agree with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s contention that "We shape our buildings; afterwards, our buildings shape us."    That’s why the school board adopted a set of "values" last week to guide its decisions…

  • Fearless forecast

    Viking tennis coach is predicting a win over Bears next year By: Rich Fisher    No one ever confused Barbara Whitman with Jim Fassel.    Until now.    Last year, Fassel became famous for predicting his New York Giants would reach the playoffs. After her South Brunswick High tennis team lost to East Brunswick last Wednesday and Thursday…

  • Stoplight project finally advancing

    Improvement plan for Meadowbrook Road, Route 130 intersection gets the green light. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — After several months of delays caused by trying to find a contractor, the township finally awarded a contract last week for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Meadowbrook and Gordon roads with Route 130.…

  • Students’ test scores show gains

    Results of latest round of testing discussed at Monday’s school board meeting By:Krzysztof Scibiorski    The latest standardized test scores for Hillsborough’s students showed improved performance by most students across the grades in the district.    Virginia Gittelman, the assistant superintendent of schools, presented test results for the 2000-2001 school year during Monday night’s Board of Education…

  • Architect outlines library proposal

    Planned renovations to 122-year-old facility is likely to take place next year. By: Mark Moffa    ALLENTOWN — The planned renovation of the Allentown Public Library likely will take place next year at a cost of $224,000, the library board said last week.    At a board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 10, members met with Michael Calafati, principal…