Category: archives
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Washington trying to recruit business
Mayor says Economic Development Committee to have new structure and focus. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON – The township’s Economic Development Committee soon will have a new structure and focus, according to Mayor Dave Fried. A new subcommittee of the group likely will convene next month with the purpose of attracting more business to Washington. "What…
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Register for the NiE 5k Fun Run
Download a copy of the Newspaper in Education Registration Form! Send in or fax your NiE 5k Fun Run form today! If you have child who want to run direct them to Just for Kids… NiE Download a copy of the Registration form here —
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School starting time hindering education
Letter to the editor How would you feel if your job wanted you at work by 7:30 a.m.? Most Americans would be upset by this early start time. Now think if you were between the ages of 14 and 18. I am 17 and can tell you that it is not easy reporting to…
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HART-BARTLETT CAMPAIGN CORNER, March 29
Township’s water resources To the editor: At the March 8 Planning Board meeting, as part of the Master Plan revision process, Hopewell Township’s hydrogeologist Matt Mulhall presented a compelling and informative report on the groundwater resources of the Township. The failure of many residential wells and the drying up of streams during the drought…
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Perone, pitchers lead Mustangs into battle
Leadoff hitter, three returning hurlers are key By: Rudy Brandl The Manville High baseball team has the ingredients to produce a winning season this spring. Everything in baseball, from Little League all the way up to the Major Leagues, starts with pitching. While teams can never have enough pitching, the Mustangs have plenty. "Our…
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Judge rejects Cellco appeal
The lawsuit charged that the zoning board’s decision to reject a use variance for the construction of a cell tower ignored the fact that the site was uniquely suited for the tower. A Mercer County state Superior Court judge has upheld the township Zoning Board of Adjustment’s denial of a use variance for a cell…
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NBC students earn ‘Challenge’ honors
MANSFIELD Eight students from Northern Burlington High School participated Saturday in the regional semifinals of the Rutgers Academic Challenge. And while they didn’t win, they did come away with some honors. By:David Koch Held on Rutgers Busch campus in Piscataway, the Academic Challenge tests students in New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. The…
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School board officially OKs budget plan
Board sets $74.7 million budget for April 17 ballot By: Laura Toto The Board of Education on Monday adopted the $74.7 million 2001-2002 budget that would raise school taxes 1.96 percent if voters approve the proposed spending plan on April 17. According to figures prepared by school district Business Administrator Thomas Vananzi, the new rate…
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Debating the merits of McCain-Feingold
Letter to the editor To the editor: All my e-mail alert lists are telling me to call my senators while they are "debating" McCain-Feingold. So I’ve tried to pay attention to what this bill is supposed to do. I can listen to politicians for only a few moments at a time, so I’m handicapped in…
