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Athlete Exemptions Rejected, Heroin Bust Top Long Valley News
Affordable housing limits, school bullying law also make headlines.
Board Strikes Down Further Exemptions for Student-Athletes
A motion to extend physical education exemptions to student-athletes, including those at the sophomore level, was defeated by the West Morris Board of Education amidst fierce debate at a meeting Monday at the West Morris Central High School library.District Compelled to Act on Bullying After Rutgers Fiasco
West Morris Regional school board members approved a measure Monday night that would bring “Your Personal Coach LLC,” to the district to train coaches in bullying prevention and awareness.50 Heroin Bags Seized in Route 46 Bust
Three local residents were charged with drug possession Thursday after the Washington Township Police K-9 Unit searched their car and found 50 bags of heroin, police said.Affordable Housing Income Limits Adjusted
Long Valley has expanded the pool of eligible affordable housing applicants by updating "low-income" salary levels to "moderate" income.The shift in maximum income allowed goes from $31,715 for one person to $50,744.
Cubs Surely Out of Hibernation at Disney Baseball Tourney
Hosted by Disney, the International Salute to Baseball Tournament is a competitive, international event attended by a wide array of young teams. One motivator they all share, however, is an unmistakable desire to tout a globe-shaped trophy after the final championship innings.
The Morris County Cubs, a 15-year-old and under squad with players from Long Valley, Roxbury, Mt. Olive, Randolph, Mendham and New Providence, became the team to earn the distinction for their age division, defeating a worthy opponent in the Mattingly Baseball Club from Westchester, NY.
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