I mentioned earlier that Hamilton had announced its Teacher of the year awards, and here they are:



Back Row, from left to right:
Patricia DelGiudice, Board President; Diane Fawcett, Robinson School; Francesca Garzio, Mercerville School; Karen Granaldi, Kuser School; Jennifer Yanucil, Wilson School; Julie Herman, University Heights School; Amanda Mondelli, HEP/Willey Campus; Harry Kenworthy, Lalor School; Christine Wichser, Langtree School; Mark Paulino, McGalliard School; Elizabeth Keyes, Klockner School; Christopher Wilmot, Grice Middle School; Sue Proulx, Hamilton West; Dayna Kowalski, Greenwood School; James Geraci, Crockett Middle School; Ellen Nenno, Nottingham/Hamilton North; Theresa Oliva, Kisthardt School; Susan Stephani, Sayen School; Dr. James Parla, Superintendent

Front Row, from left to right:
Kelly Bednarek, Sunnybrae School; Christie DiLeo, Yardville Heights School; Cindy Minoque, Alexander School

Not in photo:
Cindy McCarthy, Morgan School; Annette Bitter, Yardville School; MaryBeth McArthur, Reynolds Middle School; William James, Steinert/Hamilton East

Thanks to Hamilton Township School Board for the photo/caption.

Another news item: at this week's Robbinsville town council meeting, Mayor Dave Freed said the recent arrest of Robbinsville police officer Mark Lee was a "very tough thing the township went through."

"I am especially grateful to Project Freedom for them being as supportive as they have been," he said.

You can read more coverage of the issue here and here.

In the news today:
High foreclosure rate could put local government credit ratings at risk
Two Trenton cops suspended without pay
NJ military base to conduct explosive training

Next week I'll be starting in on local elections. If you're running for office in Hamilton Township, you'll soon hear from me! And here's some Stevie Nicks to play me out: