The readers of MyVeronaNJ.com seem to have had their fill of standardized testing: The most read story in February was an op-ed on the so-called PARCC test that all students will take later this year.
What else was going on? A house that is more than 100 years old will be torn down to make room for new constructions, a Verona resident opens a food franchise, and VHS seniors sign to play sports in college.
Every month, MyVeronaNJ.com looks at what our readers have been reading, and we let you know if you have to catch up on them. Here’s what you might have missed in February 2015:
1. PARCC Matters: For All The Wrong Reasons
2. New Home to Replace Victorian: On Thursday, February 13, the Verona Board of Adjustment approved plans for a new home at 20 Mountainview Road.
3. Million-Dollar Homes, Million-Dollar Views: Two homes get seven-figure listings.
4. New Business: HoneyBaked Ham Store & Cafe: Kevin Greene switches careers from Wall Street technology to food.
5. Real Estate: Lot To Love?: The large wooded property could be subdivided for four mansions.
6. 7 VHS Athletes Sign To Play In College: They’ll be continuing their commitment to football, soccer, softball and tennis.
7. Superintendent Warns About Driver: A quick alert goes out.
8. Morden, Friends Jam For Jazz: A lot of people had way too much fun, and it was all Max Morden’s fault.
9. BOE To Assess Opposition To PARCC: How many students will refuse to take the test? The BOE wants to know.
10. Fourth Grader Stars In NBA Hoops Contest: Emily Baumgard rules the court.