Category: archives
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Township police warn residents about ‘Century Group’ solicitor
By: John Tredrea In the wake of a complaint from a Titusville woman, the Hopewell Township Police Department is advising area residents to beware if they get a telephone call from anyone identifying themselves as a member of the "Century Group." "The woman who called us said she’d been telephoned by a man who said…
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Hopewell Council gets a lesson in school district budgeting
By: Catherine Moscarello Class was in session at the Hopewell Borough Council meeting on Monday, but only three local citizens were present to learn about the 2001-2002 school budget proposal for Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Robert J. Sopko, superintendent of schools, along with Business Administrator John Nemeth, detailed the $44.8 million budget that voters…
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Township requests blasting changes
Aiming to gain control over the use of dynamite in blasting situations, Township Council has asked state lawmakers to amend state explosives legislation. By: Lea Kahn The council adopted a resolution last month that seeks to change the state Explosives Act so that township officials can make rules and regulations regarding the use of explosives…
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New lot to ease parking crunch
MANSFIELD A temporary parking lot will soon be built to ease the parking congestion at Northern Burlington Regional High School. By:David Koch The decision to begin the lot’s construction was given by school board members at a joint meeting Tuesday with the Mansfield and Northern Burlington Regional school boards. The parking lot will…
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A great opportunity to showcase musical ability! A televised performance!
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Cards strong on mound, field in 10-0 rout
Softball When preparing a wish list for a season opener, a softball coach would likely include strong pitching and consistent defense as two top requests. By: Steve Feitl If Lawrence High School’s Keith Fithen had such a list Monday, he certainly could’ve put two checks on his list. The Cardinals (1-0) performed strongly in a…
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Hopewell Memorial Day plans are under way
Legion’s parade is May 27 The American Legion, Hopewell Valley Post 339, will hold the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 27. Parade line-up is 12:30 p.m. at the old Masonic Temple on East Broad Street. Kick-off time is set for 1 p.m. Any organization or group wishing to enter the parade should contact…
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NBC turns in another ‘Nice’ pitching outing
By most accounts, Greg Nice did not have his best stuff in the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity baseball team’s opener at Moorestown this past Tuesday. But Nice, at even half capacity, is still better than 90 percent of the pitchers in Burlington County. Consequently, NBC had no trouble pounding Moorestown…
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Township eyes state grant for road rehab plan
Aiming to take the next step in redeveloping Brunswick Pike, township officials are applying for a Smart Growth planning grant from the state Department of Community Affairs. By: Lea Kahn Township Council authorized the application for the $137,460 grant last month. The grant will pay for a consultant to help redesign Brunswick Pike, between the…
