• EDITORIAL: Don’t let voting minority make decision for you

    By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    Last April, just under 21 percent of Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s registered voters went to the polls to cast ballots on the 2008-09 budget. The plan was OK’d by 105 votes (1,632 yes votes and 1,527 no votes).    Hopewell Township voters also had, as they do this year, the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township eyes spending cut, tax hike

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The Township Council introduced a budget Tuesday that cuts spending but increases municipal taxes, though officials say the plan is expected to undergo numerous changes before being adopted.    The council also decided to leave the door open for a possible deferral of pension payments, which would save about $1.3 million…

  • JAMESBURG: Writers hope to ‘get a clue’ at mystery-writing symposium

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — Mystery novel enthusiasts and hopeful writers will have an opportunity Saturday to get “Clued In” at the fourth-annual Mystery Symposium at the Jamesburg Senior Center.    The “Give Me A Clue” event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature five panel discussions by some noteworthy mystery…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Between the Lines – Library programs for April and May

        The Burlington County Library Bordentown Branch Youth Services Department offers a variety of programs. Registration is necessary for all programs. A Burlington County library card is required. Please note that registration begins two weeks prior to the date of the program.     The address for the Bordentown Library is 18 East Union St., Bordentown.…

  • Asking approval of West Windsor-Plainsboro school budget

    Hermane Marathe, WW-P school board president     Very few people will dispute the high quality of education offered by the West Windsor Plainsboro school district. By any measure, our district is in the top 1 or 2 percent in the nation. Our students not only score high on standardized tests, but excel in all competitions…

  • Candidates vow to listen to public

    Nicholas Pampani, Thomas Kinst, David Wald    In our grass-roots campaign for Board of Education, we were privileged to meet hundreds of Hillsborough residents going door-to-door in our community. We listened to their concerns and suggestions, and have been privileged to earn the support of a diverse spectrum of residents — Democrats, Republicans, and independents.    We…

  • MANVILLE: School budget goes to voters

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer Four candidates in race for three board seats    The school district’s $19 million 2009-2010 budget will be in voters’ hands Tuesday, as will the selection of three people to serve three-year terms on the Board of Education.    Polling for the annual school elections will take place from 2 to 9…

  • TRENTON: Blawenburg Band gig will aid National Guard families

    By Lea Kahn, The Packet Group    The strains of composer John Philip Sousa’s marches will fill the air Sunday afternoon at the New Jersey National Guard Armory, as the Blawenburg Band plays at a fundraiser to support the National Guard State Family Readiness Council.    The 70-member Blawenburg Band is directed by Jerry Rife, chairman of…

  • Michael Aucott is recipient of Gleeson award

    Given by Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space    At its annual meeting on March 31, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS) presented the 2009 Jack Gleeson Environmental Award to Hopewell Township resident Michael Aucott.    FoHVOS Executive Director Pat Sziber pointed out that the Hopewell Valley has greatly benefited from Dr. Aucott’s generosity in applying…

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