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  • DISPATCHES

    An education in budgeting. By: Hank Kalet    Can there be a better argument for comprehensive tax reform in New Jersey than the governor’s petition asking to keep aid to the state’s poorest school districts flat this year?    Gov. Jon Corzine, in an attempt to balance an almost unbalanceable budget, has petitioned the state Supreme Court…

  • Smith gets wish

    Junior pitcher takes the mound as LHS adds victories in Disney. By: Mike Molaro    Taylor Smith definitely was ready to take the mound on April 6 when the Lawrence High School baseball squad hosted Colonial Valley Conference foe Hamilton.    Smith, 5-0 a year ago, was the losing pitcher in the 5-4 setback to The Pennington…

  • After-school lifesavers

    Seven HHS students are EMTsvolunteering with the Rescue Squad. By: Liane Ventura    When Hillsborough residents need emergency treatment, they may receive help from one of seven high school students who are currently Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).    These students are involved in rescuing people and gaining experience as EMTs.    According to Rescue Squad Chief David Gwin,…

  • Doran’s passing feeds Bulldog attack

    HOPEWELL VALLEY BOYS LACROSSE By: Tim Falls    Dan Reeves tries to keep an eye on Eric Doran.    Reeves knows there’s an excellent chance a pass from Doran on the attack could lead to a goal.    Reeves and Mark Squicciarino each scored four goals, while Doran had four assists as the Hopewell Valley boys lacrosse team…

  • Lawrence residents file for county offices

    Lawrence residents are running for Mercer County freeholder and county surrogate. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    Four Lawrence residents are among the eight candidates who had filed to run for three seats on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders and for Mercer County Surrogate by the Monday afternoon filing deadline.    No one filed to run…

  • Polls open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday

    Voters will rule on the school budget and fill four seats on the school board. By: Marisa Maldonado    Voters will decide the fate of the proposed $126.1 million school budget and fill four seats on the Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.    The budget calls for a tax increase of 12.5 cents per $100 of…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    From the issue of April 13, 2006. College Fair served students well To the editor:    On March 30, the Hillsborough High School Guidance Department offered a College Fair to our students and families as a way to assist them plan their futures, consider post high school opportunities, and meet representatives from over one hundred colleges…

  • Lawrence golfers relax after winning six

    Trapp has four 39s in six matches. By: Tim Falls    The Lawrence High School golf team earned its reward.    The Cardinals won their first six matches and then took their annual golfing trip over spring break.    "We had a really nice start to the season," said Lawrence coach Greg Zenerovitz. "To play five matches in…

  • State report calls for lights, medians to calm Route 206

    A report conducted by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission recommended a number of changes for Route 206 in Lawrence including realigning intersections, adding traffic lights and installing raised traffic medians. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    Aiming to improve traffic conditions on Route 206, a recently completed study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission offered…