Category: archives
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MANVILLE: Is the end of librarian shushing near?
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Library builds ‘quiet room’ Thanks to a donation in memory of two longtime residents, the Manville Public Library’s 30-year-old dream of a secluded, quiet room has become a reality. Money was donated by 13th Avenue resident Jerry Yadlowsky in honor of his parents, Max and Julia, who lived in town…
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MANVILLE: Students adapt to online classes
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer Since the Board of Education approved online course provider Educere for district use, about 40 students have used the services, according to Barbara Popp, director of curriculum and instructional assessment. The district approved using the company’s online courses in January 2009 for students needing to make up failed classes, students…
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MANVILLE: Snowstorm brings parking warnings
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer With the first snow having already fallen, and the holiday season in full swing, the Department of Public Works (DPW) reminded residents not to park on dedicated snow streets during storms. DPW Director Phil Petrone said vehicles cannot be parked on dedicated snow streets when the roads are covered in…
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MANVILLE: Students adapt to online classes
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer Since the Board of Education approved online course provider Educere for district use, about 40 students have used the services, according to Barbara Popp, director of curriculum and instructional assessment. The district approved using the company’s online courses in January 2009 for students needing to make up failed classes, students…
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MANVILLE: Workshops help prep substitute teachers
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Substitute teachers for Manville schools are more familiar with the district, thanks to a substitute teacher training workshop, offered Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School media center. Over 40 substitute teachers attended the two-hour workshop sessions that discussed such topics as substitute responsibilities, classroom…
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HILLSBOROUGH: January ruling expected on GSA motions
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Former Township Committeeman Paul Drake has withdrawn as a witness for Hillsborough Properties in response to motions filed by the township concerning two lawsuits in the matter of resident Bhrugesh Patel’s 335-acre tract of land adjacent to the General Services Administration Belle Mead Depot. Mr. Drake’s withdrawal, which was initiated…
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Top Films of 2009
Joel and Ethan Coen, Spike Jonze and a host of foreign directors created some of the best in cinema this year By Elise Nakhnikian IN recent years, I’ve heard a lot of buzz about how movies are going down the tubes. I don’t agree, since I always find it hard to choose just 10 favorites…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Police Beat
A resident of the 300 block of Park Avenue reported that someone else living at the residence stole his ATM card between 6 p.m. Dec. 9 and noon Dec. 10, police said. The victim reported that he noticed $1,100 of unauthorized withdrawals from his bank statement this month, police added. The investigation into the matter…
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MANVILLE: Snowstorm brings parking warnings
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer With the first snow having already fallen, and the holiday season in full swing, the Department of Public Works (DPW) reminded residents not to park on dedicated snow streets during storms. DPW Director Phil Petrone said vehicles cannot be parked on dedicated snow streets when the roads are covered in…
