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  • ‘Lockdown and evacuation’ drill went well, school leaders, police say

    The intent of the drills was to give teachers and staff an opportunity to refine the sort of decision-making skills they would need during a severe crisis in a school By: John Tredrea    Faculty, administrators and other staff at all five Hopewell Valley schools participated in simulated lockdown and evacuation drills Monday, when schools were…

  • Lawrence Pincus

       MORRISVILLE, Pa. — Lawrence Pincus, 80, died Monday, March 26, at St. Mary Medical Center, Middletown.    Mr. Pincus was grand chancellor of Fortitude Lodge 160 Knights of Pythias and member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of Deborah Heart and Lung Center.    Arrangements were by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, Ewing, N.J. Burial was in Floral Park…

  • Millstone reaches deal with Cablevision

    After negotiations of more than a year, the Township Committee last week introduced an ordinance that would grant Cablevision of Monmouth a 10-year contract. By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE — After negotiations of more than a year, the Township Committee last week introduced an ordinance that would grant Cablevision of Monmouth a 10-year cable television…

  • School tax rate could rise more than 10 cents

           CHESTERFIELD — The average homeowner could see a $224 tax increase this year if the proposed school budget and two special questions are approved by voters on April 17. By:Vanessa S. Holt    The proposed $2.53 million school budget for 2000-2001 represents an increase of close to $177,000 from the current $2,354,810 school budget.    The…

  • Powerful pitching should put HHS softball team in mix

    Morrison, Murphy give Iaione two solid options By: Rudy Brandl        Most high school sports fans understand that pitching is even more important in softball than baseball. If you’ve got a girl who can bring the heat and keep hitters off balance from the pitching circle, wins come much more easily.    Veteran Hillsborough coach Cheryl…

  • Councilman Polak misses vote on welfare action

    Measure to send welfare duties to county fails to pass and will be voted on again By:Eric Schwarz    The Borough Council needs the vote of Councilman Michael Polak to transfer its Welfare Department to Somerset County.    On Monday, the council, with Mr. Polak absent, rejected by a 2-3 vote, a resolution that would move the…

  • Helping children find themselves

    KIDS AND COMMUNITY by Judy Shepps Battle: A college acceptance brings relief and celebration; a rejection, or even being put on a waiting list, can cause despair.    April is an eventful month.    Along with spring showers for flower lovers, there are traditional religious observations for Jews and Christians, the Easter Bunny for kids, Earth Day…

  • Candidates square off at league meeting

    Six candidates are vying for three three-year seats in the election, which is set for April 17.    Five of the six candidates for the Lawrence Township Board of Education presented their views on a number of topics, ranging from class size to the proposed budget and their long-term goals for the school board. By: Lea…

  • Young women get a glimpse at their future

    The Leadership Conference at SBHS, sponsored by the South Brunswick Commission on Women, showed girls — and three boys — the ins and outs of college life and various career paths. By: Nick D’Amore    Tomorrow’s women leaders got a glimpse of the opportunities the academic and working worlds hold for them.    The Leadership Conference, sponsored…