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  • Hopewell Council adopts 2001 budget; tax rate increases by 4 cents

    By: Catherine P. Moscarello    Unanimously and without much fanfare, Hopewell Borough Council adopted its 2001 municipal budget plan totaling $1,836,975.71 at a special meeting April 16 at Borough Hall.    Two cents of the 3-cent increase in the local tax rate compensates for the borough’s loss of approximately $33,000 in state revenue.    Discussion continues in the…

  • Township bans trucks from five roads

    Residents divided on ordinance, which takes effect May 6. By: Matthew Armstrong    After a barrage of public input both in support and opposition to a proposed truck ban on five township roads, the Township Council made a "tough decision" and passed the ban by a vote of 4-0.    An estimated 250 people showed up at…

  • Anacker to take a shot

    Whether it’s for one free throw or 25, Frank Kuziemski knows who he would like to see on the free throw line. By: Kyle Moylan    Whether it’s for one free throw or 25, Frank Kuziemski knows exactly who he would like to see on the free throw line.    Kuziemski is the coach of The Millstone…

  • Computers and you — perfect together?

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: An award-winning columnist guides his audience through maze of cyberland. By:    A true sign of literacy in our times is that a standing column in "Reading Today," the news publication of the International Reading Association, is headed, "Computers and You." Reid Goldsborough, an award-winning syndicated columnist and author of the…

  • Club set to celebrate first year

    HORSE PLAY by Ken Weingartner: The Millstone Township Horsemen’s Association is looking to increase its role in educating the community about equine activities. By:    The Millstone Township Horsemen’s Association is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary, and is looking to increase its role in educating the community about equine activities.    Formed in May 2000,…

  • Meeting to focus on south Lawrence

       Three measures aimed at redeveloping portions of southern Lawrence Township highlight Township Council’s agenda for its regular meeting next week. By: Lea Kahn    Township Council will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday to consider a proposed ordinance and two resolutions. The meeting will be held in the courtroom at the municipal building.    The council plans to…

  • LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

       Follow this column concerning special events being planned at Hillsborough Public Library, located in the Municipal Complex, South Branch Road and Beekman Lane, 369-2200    Library hours are from 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Childrens Programs    Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Parent/Child Workshop for parents and children ages 1-31/2(siblings up…

  • Pupils could thrive instead of survive

    Letter to the editor    Regarding Ms. Niles and my contrary views of what it’s like in public schools, she is mistaken that I have no experience in the classroom. I have been teaching for more than 25 years and presently work with kids in Morrisville, Jamesburg, Trenton, Princeton, Elkins Park, Wayne, Valley Forge and Philadelphia…

  • SENIOR CORNER

       The Manville Seniors Inc. meet at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 10.    New members are welcome. Membership is open to residents 55 if disabled; otherwise it is 60 and older. Contact Mary at 725-8978. Trips    Thursday, May 31 Trip to Three Little Bakers in…