Category: archives
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Timberlane Middle to open with 895 pupils, new principal
Mike Fitzpatrick, who spent 12 years leading the junior (middle) school now is the chief administrator at Hopewell. Steve Cochrane, who spent seven years at Hopewell, began duties at the six-eight middle school July 1. By: Ruth Luse Timberlane Middle School and Hopewell Elementary School have traded principals. Mike Fitzpatrick, who spent 12 years leading…
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Many tales to tell in preserving open space
Enviromentalists share ‘war stories’ By:Michele S. Byers When land slated for the bulldozer is preserved, everyone usually gets together to celebrate and swap "war stories." These sessions give us important lessons on the consensus we always need and controversy we sometimes encounter when fighting to save a threatened open space. The recent preservation…
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Fitzpatrick new at Hopewell Elementary, but not to district
Principal Mike Fitzpatrick, who comes to Hopewell Elementary School after a dozen years of being principal at Timberlane Middle (Junior) School, expects to welcome 712 kindergarten-five youngsters Sept. 5. By: Ruth Luse Principal Mike Fitzpatrick, who comes to Hopewell Elementary School after a dozen years of being principal at Timberlane Middle (Junior) School, expects to…
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New man takes helm at South Brunswick High
Meeting the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes individually is a large part of the plan. By: Nick D’Amore As he adjusts to his new office near the entrance of South Brunswick High School, Frank Ingargiola finds himself concerned about establishing himself in the building as its new principal this year. "My biggest challenge is…
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Farmer seeks state preservation aid
Support is needed from the Township Committee By:David Koch MANSFIELD After having twice been denied for farmland preservation by the County Agricultural Development Board (CADB), Curtis Wainwright is now applying to the state to preserve his 251-acre farm on Old York Road. To do so, Mr. Wainwright and his attorney, David Franks, need help…
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Council to act on Trent plan Tuesday
The Tuesday meeting also will include a public hearing on a parking plan aimed to address parking concerns near Lawrence High School. By: Lea Kahn Township Council plans to introduce a pair of ordinances Tuesday, paving the way for the township to buy the Trent Motel. One ordinance would authorize the township to buy the…
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For the week of Aug. 30
Richard A. Mario, Barry J. Coan, Ann Maglione, Norma Mae Mandl, Vincente Correa, John P. Stillitano, Stanley J. Pierzhanowski, Laura J. King, Susan Field Wood. By: Richard A. Mario EWING Richard A. Mario, 88, died Monday, Aug. 27, at Mercer County Geriatric Center. Born in Yatesboro, Pa., he was a longtime Trenton area resident.…
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Don’t dump students’ cars on the streets
EDITORIAL The Township Council should abandon plans to create special parking privileges for students on public streets near Lawrence High School. Council hopes the plan will address student parking problems on residential streets. This plan will only legitimize the practice. Under the plan, which will be up for public hearing Tuesday, parking would be limited…
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Food for the Soul
If New Jersey poet laureate Gerald Stern has his way, public libraries will have many more volumes of poetry, tapping into our state’s wealth of native talent. By: Susan Van Dongen At a typical public library in a town just outside of Trenton, there are dozens of books about auto repair, crafts, fashion, interior decorating…
