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  • Zero tolerance

    Schools adopt state-mandated behavior policy By:Eric Schwarz    A student who threatens another student, even in jest, will invite police involvement under a state-mandated policy adopted grudgingly last week by the Board of Education.    Under the policy, Manville School District will have “zero tolerance” against a wide range of offenses including those involving drugs, violence and…

  • Zero tolerance

    Schools adopt state-mandated policy By:Eric Schwarz A student who threatens another student, even in jest, will invite police involvement under a state-mandated policy adopted grudgingly last week by the Board of Education. Under the policy, Manville School District will have “zero tolerance” against a wide range of offenses including those involving drugs, violence and threats,…

  • SPRINGHOUSE FARM JOURNAL

    ‘If you set it, the cats will eat it; if you sow it, the cats won’t know it’ By:Heather Lovett        Like many gardeners who are also cat lovers, I’ve always kept a plant or two of catnip in the garden for the enjoyment of my pets. Some of the cats we’ve had over the…

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  • Schools must address HMS health risks

    By:Laura Zdan    “Six inches of water sat on my floor; on my rug … Those rugs are still in my room.” This comment was made by a teacher at the May 15 Board of Education meeting.    I’m Laura Zdan and I’m in seventh grade. I used to go to the Hillsborough Middle School. Now I’m…

  • Girls track dominant at sectionals

    By:Matt Nalbone        The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls track team has spoiled first-year varsity head coach Mike Hammill this year.    This past weekend, they won the Central Jersey Group II Championship beating their nearest competitor by 33 points.    HoVal won with 99 points, while Freehold Boro came in second with 66. Somerville and…

  • May Toft Veefkind

    Widow of former mayor    May Toft Veefkind, 98, died May 19 at Fountains of Boca Ciega Care Center, St. Petersburg, Fla.    Born in Trenton, she was a long-time Hopewell Township and Lawrence resident before moving to Florida in 1989.    She was a member of Hopewell Valley Golf Club and Clearwater Country Club and St. Matthew’s…

  • Conti’s Little Flower Ristorante

    Creative appetizers and culinary specials make this Bordentown eatery. By: Jeff Milgram Conti’s Little Flower Ristorante 136 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown (609) 291-0291 Food: Very good Cuisine: Italian favorites with a contemporary edge Service: Friendly, enthusiastic and professional Ambiance: Cozy, sophisticated and casual Prices: Moderate Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 10 p.m. Essentials: American Express,…

  • Open space is a benefit to everyone

    By:Michele S. Byers Who benefits from preserved open spaces and farmland? Builders, and some recent ill-informed journalists, say that open space benefits only the rich. The truth is preserving land benefits everyone — at least everyone who likes clean water, fresh produce, green forests, trails, birds, wildlife and scenic beauty. Builders and other critics charge…