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Firm replaces local attorney Robert Martinez, who has been the school board attorney for over 15 years By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has hired a new general counsel — the Lawrenceville-based law firm of Parker McCay    The firm replaces local attorney Robert Martinez, who has been the school…

Gates open at 5 p.m. There will be a band concert at 5:30 p.m. followed by graduation at 6 p.m. By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2008 of Hopewell Valley Central High School is set for 6 o’clock sharp tonight, June 19.    The event will be held on the…

Municipal and school officials “came to us expressing concern about the students crossing Route 31 in the vicinity of West Delaware Avenue,” said DOT spokesman Timothy Greeley By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Installation of 900 feet of sidewalk on the northbound side of Route 31 is expected to be completed by the end of this…

Team members were given framed plaques and standing ovations by board members, school administrators and dozens of parents, relative and district residents By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    These girls are great runners. How so?    Put it this way: the Hopewell Valley Central High School girls spring track team has had so many undefeated seasons in…

He is Thomas Butler, a Martinsville resident whose 46-year career in public education includes 15 years as superintendent of the Chester School District By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has hired an interim superintendent of schools for the 2008-2009 school year.    He is Thomas Butler, a Martinsville resident whose…

State Department of Transportation workers have been installing a sidewalk on the northbound side of Route 31 between Pennington Golf Center and Broemel Place. The project — aimed at making it safer for Timberlane Middle and Central High schools’ students to access shops and services in the area — should be finished by the end…

Committeeman David Sandahl still hopes for better solution By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    The Assembly passed legislation aimed at reforming the state’s affordable housing program Monday by implementing “more equitable housing practices and increasing affordable housing availability across the state,” according to a press release.    The measure passed the Assembly 45-33 with two abstentions and…

He succeeds Pat Coats, who will become the district’s director of curriculum and instruction. She replaces Kate Napolitano, who has resigned By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Anthony J. Suozzo was appointed principal of Timberlane Middle School (TMS) by the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education Monday night.    Mr. Suozzo, who has served as a vice…

Municipal, school board and other meetings    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: June 23, 7 p.m.; July 7, 7 p.m. (agenda meeting), Municipal Building. STONY BROOK REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY: June 23, 8 p.m., SBRSA offices, River Road, Princeton. PENNINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: June 25, 5 p.m., special meeting, budget introduction, Borough Hall. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE: June 25,…