Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic Congresswoman from New Jersey, has announced that she is running for governor in 2025. She wants to take over after Governor Phil Murphy finishes his term, as he cannot run again due to term limits. Sherrill has made it clear that her focus will be on fixing the economy and making […]
After all the debates, speeches, ads, and promises, the 2024 U.S. election is finally over. Everyone’s been talking about immigration, the economy, reproductive rights, and national security. However, one major topic seemed to disappear during the election season: climate change. Even with all the wild hurricanes, terrible floods, and record-breaking temperatures, climate policies got much […]
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways: New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion State Budget New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a $56.6 billion spending plan that […]
The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to foster conversations about AI innovation in New Jersey, but also AI in areas of work force development to health. The summit, which was hosted by Princeton University on campus, in partnership with Gov. Phil Murphy and the […]
New Jersey’s got some serious student loan problems, and if you’re paying off loans right now, you’re probably feeling it. A recent study from WalletHub showed that in 2024, New Jersey had the fifth-highest student loan payments in the country. People here pay about $209 monthly for their student loans. And that’s the same as […]
On September 25, 2024, Middlesex County hosted a lively event at the well-known State Theatre New Jersey. At the event, Choose New Jersey teamed up with economic development officials from various counties. And they discussed how arts and culture can boost the economy and improve communities. Speakers included Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, […]
The Carteret Comic Con Exhibit is back again this year, and it’s already exciting comic lovers from all over. This event, held at the Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center, 63 Carteret Avenue, celebrates comic art in all its forms. Although the exhibit started on September 13, don’t worry if you haven’t visited yet—it’s running until […]
Lately, New Jersey has been having a hard time with its economy. For the third month in a row, the state has lost more jobs. In fact, the New Jersey Labor Department said that between July and August, the state lost 4,400 jobs. And this follows even bigger losses between June and July, when 11,500 […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, As a resident of Hopewell Valley, I have serious concerns about the proposed $87 million referendum for our school district. While we all want to support our schools, the lack of transparency regarding the financial implications is troubling. Here are a few key points that require clarification: 1. Per-Student […]
First Bank, headquartered in Hamilton, New Jersey, is expanding again. This fall, they’re opening new branches in Media, Pennsylvania, and Trenton, New Jersey, continuing their growth just over a year after buying Malvern Bancorp and moving into the Philadelphia suburbs. Both locations were carefully picked for their central roles in their counties: Media is the […]
The Union Fire Company recently practiced river rescue skills in the Delaware River on July 9. The Union Fire Company & Rescue Squad in Titusville provides marine services in addition to fire and emergency medical services 24 hours a day for seven days a week.
John Denuto, a former NJ wrestling coach and teacher arrested for child sex crimes, is scheduled for sentencing next week. Key Takeaways: He pleaded guilty to several charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and invasion of privacy. Denuto’s misconduct involved multiple victims and numerous schools and wrestling clubs. Sentencing delays and attorney changes […]
Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways: The Alleged Bribes and Key Witnesses Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to go to medical school. Undeterred, he learned to make botanical extracts from native plants, and studied books on anatomy, physiology, botany and medicine. Still became […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about helping to fight climate change by reducing your carbon footprint? Or ensuring that the New Jersey communities most affected by environmental pollution get justice and help? If so, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Unlike Veterans Day where people across the United States thank living veterans, Memorial Day takes on a more somber tone. This Memorial Day weekend Hopewell Valley communities – Hopewell Township, Pennington, and Hopewell Borough – will honor, pay tribute, and mourn fallen military service members and personnel. There will be Memorial Day ceremonies and parades […]
With a snip of the scissors, Homes by TLC, HomeFront and developer Lennar celebrated the completion of a 26-unit apartment building at the Hopewell Parc development May 17. The partnership between the three groups means 26 families, chosen from among 386 applicants for the affordable housing units, will have a place to call home, officials […]
The Watershed Institute has been awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment grant to expand its StreamWatch Schools Program in diverse communities. “We are grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for helping The Watershed Institute expand its StreamWatch Schools program,” said Executive Director Jim Waltman. “StreamWatch Schools is a unique water quality […]
Property owners in Hopewell Township will experience a small tax increase after the Township Committee adopted a $27 million municipal budget for 2024. The governing body adopted the budget on May 20. “Our 2024 municipal tax rate will increase by less than a penny – .8 cents,” Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski said. “That is based on […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” according to a Chinese proverb. But in the avian world, journeys can last well over a thousand miles – and begin with a flap rather than a step! Each spring, birds known as “neotropical migrants” […]
In calling for the “preservation” of “half” of New Jersey’s land (https://centraljersey.com/2024/05/06/an-urgent-call-to-preserve-half-of-new-jerseys-land/), Jay Watson and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation are misleading your readers. What they’re including as “preserved land” includes a high portion of playgrounds and sports fields. These are well and good, indeed excellent and much needed, but the article would lead the reader […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Families, neighbors and friends will be celebrating the community when Pennington Day arrives this weekend. On May 18, the Pennington community and visitors are set to gather in downtown Pennington along South Main Street and East Curlis Avenue for fun and connections from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoying music, food, and performances. The day […]
It was a host of firsts in Woolsey Park as Hopewell Valley first responders were honored in the inaugural Mayor’s Awards, a newly constructed bandshell officially opened, and the first Cultural Festival took place on May 11. The ceremonies and day included all three Hopewell Valley municipalities – Hopewell Township, Pennington, Hopewell Borough. “I was […]
Hopewell Township is searching for a new health officer in the Health Department following the submitted resignation of Dawn Marling. Marling, who is the current township health officer, submitted her resignation on April 30 and the Township Committee accepted her resignation at their meeting on May 6. Her resignation will go into effect on June […]
Over 150 bikes were donated from all over the county and surrounding area as Mercer County’s Park Commission and Planning Department hosted their fourth annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Mercer County Bike Exchange (BEX) and Boys & Girls Club (BGC). BEX is a volunteer-run organization whose primary objective is to raise funds that support after-school programs […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you’re near a pond, stream, or marsh on a warm day, you may notice quick-flying insects skimming across the water or swooping and darting through the air. When they alight, you may be dazzled by their brightly-colored bodies and double sets of lacy wings. They’re […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter and holiday season, depression and suicidal thoughts are actually more common in the spring and summer. For example, pressure to socialize when warmer weather makes it more possible may be particularly stressful for individuals with depression, as […]
I read with interest the recent discussions on possibly selling the Hopewell Borough water system to the private sector. There is no doubt that the cost of water will be higher in the future. It’s a matter of who you want to pay. Readers should do themselves a favor and peruse the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=277QrCqi9GU that provides some insight to the problems associated with selling a public water utility to the private sector. Robert KecskesHopewell Township
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
The Hopewell Valley (HV) Arts Council has announced four new leaders to its board of directors. The Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing art awareness and appreciation in the greater Hopewell Valley, while creating opportunities to showcase and support local artists. “These accomplished professionals bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion […]
When the borough arboretum officially opens in 2025 it will be known as – “The Eileen M. Heinzel Memorial Arboretum.” Pennigton officials named the arboretum after the late Eileen Heinzel for her close to 20 years of service to the borough, accomplishments as borough administrator and key efforts in the building of the arboretum which […]
A meeting next week will kick off a series of discussions that Hopewell Borough officials will have with residents about exploring a potential sale of the borough’s water utility system. The first meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., May 13 in person at Borough Hall and also online through ZOOM. The link to view the […]
Hopewell Borough Council members have adopted a $4.3 million municipal budget that includes a 3.5-cent tax increase. The budget which was introduced in early April funds borough operations for 2024. Council President Krista Weaver, and Council members David Mackie, Samara McAuliffe, Sheri Hook, and Heidi Wilenius voted “yes” to adopt the budget at a Borough […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is not only the nation’s most densely populated state, it’s also predicted to be the first to reach full build-out – the point where all land has been either developed or preserved. If current trends continue, full build-out could occur by the middle of […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
The inaugural Mayor’s Awards is honoring the heroic efforts of first responders across Hopewell Valley. The Mayor’s Awards was established by Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning to recognize and publicly thank members of each division of First Responders who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty in their service to the community. The […]
Hopewell Valley residents will see tax increases after the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education’s adoption of its $102.6 million budget. The budget, which funds school district operations for the 2024-25 school year, was adopted after a public hearing was held on April 29. The budget was introduced in March. “There is a 3-cent increase […]
Applications are now open for the 2024 Mercer County Student Internship Program. High school and college students who live, or attend school, in Mercer County may apply to a wide range of full-time and part-time internship positions. Internship opportunities are available over the summer from June through Labor Day, with a limited number of spots also available over the Winter Break […]
A Lawrence Township woman who refused to leave Wildflowers restaurant on Pennington Road was charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct April 15. She refused to leave after allegedly causing a disturbance at the restaurant. She was processed and released. A Yardley, Pa., man was charged with burglary and trespassing after police responded to a Mine […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It’s hard to imagine a world in which the fastest way to move freight between Philadelphia and New York City was having mules tow barges along a 70-mile canal connecting the Delaware and Raritan rivers. But that world existed when the Delaware & Raritan Canal opened […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
A Yardley, Pa., man was charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (suspected methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless driving after a police officer stopped to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the area of Creek Rim at 5:36 a.m. April 8. He was processed and released. A Hopewell Township […]
State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so – dubbed “The Freedom to Read Act” – has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset) and state Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex and Hudson) introduced the bill in the state Senate on Jan. 29. It was referred […]
Hopewell Borough residents and commercial businesses will pay more for water and sewage bills this year. Council President Krista Weaver, Councilman David Mackie, Councilwoman Samara McAuliffe, Councilwoman Debra Stuhler, and Councilwoman Heidi Wilenius reluctantly voted and adopted an ordinance on the increased range of rates each quarter for water/sewer usage by residents and commercial businesses […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees so covered with ivy that they look like totally different life forms? In a way they are – because if the ivy continues to grow unchecked, the trees themselves might not live much longer. Trees laden […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
It has been 100 days since Mercer County Executive Dan Benson was sworn into office on Jan. 1. “When we took office, the county faced considerable challenges,” Benson said. “The 2022 county audit wasn’t complete, several key financial statements needed corrections, and a key county bond was near its expiration. “In our first 100 days, we have put Mercer County on stable footing. We have an experienced […]
An evening inside the Princeton University Friend Center turned silent when 20-minutes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech filled an auditorium as part of an event to not just reflect but have a conversation on King’s economic vision. King’s speech played on April 3 at the Friend Center, which […]
Lawrence Township officials are moving ahead with plans to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Federal Point Boulevard and Federal City Road. The township will seek proposals from professionals for traffic design work at the intersection, Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. The decision to go ahead with installing a traffic signal grew out […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Most longtime New Jerseyans – especially gardeners and growers – have noticed that winters have gotten milder over the last few decades. Cold weather seems to arrive later, and the Garden State gets fewer days of truly frigid, bone-chilling weather. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
The Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition is in its sixth year capturing the “unique, mysterious, and charming characteristics” of the Pinelands. Richard Lewis, chair of the exhibit’s Steering Committee, has been photographing the Pines for 20 years. He said every year he is amazed by the entries that are submitted. “For most people on their […]
Hopewell Borough property owners are facing a 3.5 cent tax rate increase for the 2024 municipal budget. Borough Administrator Doug Walker announced the increase when the $4.35 million municipal budget was introduced on April 4. A public hearing on the budget will be held on May 2. “The budget provides funding for road projects, capital […]
How do you collect 500,000 diapers and baby wipes in five weeks? One box at a time. That’s the goal that HomeFront has set to collect by Mother’s Day on May 12 to help families that cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and low-income families, operates its own […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners announced they will partner for a second phase with UCEDC, a non-profit Economic Development Corporation, to establish a 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County. The program will allow Mercer County businesses to apply for affordable access to capital by dedicating an additional $240,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation You might think a biologist who’s spent nearly two decades researching bobcats in New Jersey would spot these native wildcats on a regular basis. If so, you’d be wrong! “For me, without cheating (by tracking a bobcat wearing a radio collar), I think I’ve seen a […]
A fire ripped through a house on Cleveland Road, between Pretty Brook Road and Carter Road, April 4, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. Police were notified of the fire at 10:45 a.m. by a passing motorist. When police officers and firefighters arrived, they found the house fully engulfed in flames. The house was […]
A set of Apple Airpods, valued at $200, was reported stolen from a patient’s room at Capital Health Systems – Hopewell Campus March 30. The victim woke up and reached for the Airpods, but they were missing. A Titusville woman was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and failure to observe a traffic […]
An earthquake that measured 4.7 magnitude was reported at 10:23 a.m. April 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered in Lebanon in Hunterdon County, but its effects were felt statewide including Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Buildings shook and windows rattled. Police departments in Cranbury, Princeton, Lawrence Township, Hopewell […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The Borough Council adopted a $4.5 million municipal spending plan that will increase the tax rate by one cent. Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Nadine Stern, Councilman Charles Marciante, Councilwoman Deborah Gnatt, and Councilman John Valenza voted “yes” in favor of adopting the budget at a meeting on April 1. Councilwoman Kati Angarone was absent […]
Officer Gerard Sinnott has joined the ranks of the Pennington Police Department. Mayor Jim Davy introduced Sinnott to Borough Council and Pennington residents on April 1 prior to his swearing in as the newest officer of the police department. Borough Attorney Walter Bliss administered the oath of office. “I appreciate you guys putting your faith […]
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will be presented with the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award at Womanspace’s 28th annual awards dinner May 30. Watson Coleman, who is a Democrat, has represented New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District since 2015. The 12th Congressional District includes Princeton, Montgomery Township, Rocky Hill Borough and West Windsor Township. It also includes […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ever heard of a “sponge city?” Sponge cities are urban areas with a superior ability to absorb rainfall and prevent flooding, thanks to abundant natural features like trees, lakes, and parks – and good infrastructure design. As climate change brings warmer temperatures, and stronger and more […]
Each year community members gather to beautify the area by collecting the garbage that has accumulated throughout Hopewell Township. As a bonus, organizations can earn money for their time. Hopewell Township Clean Sweep is part of the New Jersey Clean Communities program, which was started in 1986 with the passage of the Clean Community Act. […]
A Taylor Terrace resident discovered their identity had been stolen after receiving a notice from a collection agency for unpaid bills from AT&T totaling $1,247.48. The victim investigated and found that someone had used their identity to open the account. The incident was reported March 14. A Flemington man was charged with driving under the […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
When May arrives so too will the long-awaited grand opening of Hopewell Township’s Woolsey Park Bandshell. The grand opening of the new township bandshell is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in Woolsey Park on May 11 followed by a Mayor’s Awards ceremony for first responders and the inaugural Cultural Festival. The township is encouraging residents and […]
The Hopewell Borough’s Zoning Board granted variance approvals for Evolve Sky LLC to continue with plans for a retail cannabis store despite some voiced frustrations from residents. Evolve Sky had requested the board grant a D-3 conditional use variance, bulk variances and a waiver of site plan approval to renovate space for an adult use […]
Commemorating the life and achievements of former President Grover Cleveland, soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, local officials and residents gathered together for an annual wreath-laying ceremony at his grave inside Princeton Cemetary. On his birthday of March 18, Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Walk into nearly any grocery store, any time of year, and you’ll likely find fresh blueberries in the produce aisle. Many consider them a perfect fruit … sweet and juicy, delicious fresh or cooked, and packed with health-boosting antioxidants. If you’re among the many who love […]
A 38-year-old Ewing Township man was charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a police officer was dispatched to investigate a suspicious person in the area of Rockwell Green on Feb. 25, according to the Pennington Police Department. As the police officer approached the […]
A 24-year-old Trenton woman was arrested on outstanding warrants for theft by deception and receiving stolen property from the Holmdel Police Department after she was stopped for speeding on South Main Street on Feb. 8. She was issued a summons and turned over to the Holmdel Police Department. A West Delaware Avenue resident reported the […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Ask yourself, is there an unlocked gun in your house? Now is an excellent time to review how you store firearms, especially if children are in your home. Proper storage of firearms plays a vital role in reducing the risk of gun accidents. Keeping them secure protects children and adults by preventing unintentional discharge, accidental […]
The Pennington landfill, which the borough owns, has been designated as an area in need of redevelopment. Council members approved a resolution accepting the Planning Board’s recommendation to designate the Pennington landfill as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment on March 4. In September 2023, the Planning Board went on to commission a study […]
Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) is expected to raise tax rates in a $102.6 million budget that will fund school district operations for the 2024-25 school year. The school district presented its tentative budget for the next school year at the Board of Education meeting on March 18. A public hearing on the budget […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Winter is the northeast’s quiet season, when songbirds go south, many animals hibernate, and people spend more time indoors. On the increasingly rare occasions when a blanket of snow covers the landscape, New Jersey is as silent as it can get, with even our constant drone […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
A Morristown man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for $650 from the Kenilworth Municipal Court following a motor vehicle stop on Harbourton-Rocktown Road March 3. He was processed and released. A shoplifter stole an assortment of items valued at a combined $111.03 from the Stop & Shop grocery store March 2. A shoplifter walked […]
A Pennington Borough family was left homeless after a fire destroyed their home on the corner of East Franklin Avenue and Eglantine Avenue March 9. The fire, which tore through the rear of the house, was upgraded to a two-alarm fire because of the need for more firefighters. No one was at home when the […]
Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS)’s Executive Director Jennifer Rogers has called her role “a humbling and overwhelming honor.” Last month, Rogers was announced as the new executive director of FoHVOS, which works to preserve and protect Hopewell Valley land. She was unanimously elected for the position by the Board of Trustees. “Since my […]
A Hopewell Borough awareness campaign is set to educate drivers about the new 25 miles per hour (mph) speed limit on Broad Street. The campaign will not only promote the new speed limit, which was reduced from 30 mph, but educate drivers and residents about the safety changes and increased enforcement from the Hopewell Township […]
The Hopewell Township Police Department (HTPD) has released the department’s annual report, which includes data and statistics detailing the department’s activity for 2023. In the 33-page report, the department, which serves the township and Hopewell Borough, experienced a 30% increase in calls for service, or 26,802 calls, last year. Compared to 2022, the number of […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It’s easy to take lands in their natural state for granted. An old forest or beautiful meadow in your town may have “always been there,” but unless the land has been permanently preserved, it may be built upon in the future. New Jerseyans seem to understand […]
As housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the shortage of affordable homes is making life impossible for hard-working families, hurting both low-income families and the middle class. In New Jersey, one in four families spends half or more of their income on their rent or mortgage — often forced to choose between paying for […]
The Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS) is excited to announce that it has a new Executive Director, Jennifer Rogers. After an open process in which dozens of well qualified citizens applied for the position, the board has unanimously elected Jenn Rogers to take FoHVOS’ helm. Jenn is the perfect person to lead the organization […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is dedicated to supporting residents through challenging times, particularly those facing foreclosure. In light of the growing concerns surrounding foreclosures, the County Clerk is providing some valuable resources and information to empower individuals and families within the community. The Mercer County Clerk’s office is the official record keeper of all Notices of Lis Pendens. A Notice […]
Drivers will begin seeing new signage for 25 miles per hour (mph) on West Broad Street in Hopewell Borough as part of an effort by officials to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Signs reflecting the 25 mph are being installed on West Broad Street as well as signs in all directions prohibiting right turns on […]
As Pennington continues the municipal budget process, property owners are projected to have a 1-cent tax rate increase for 2024. The Pennington Council voted to introduce a $4.5 million municipal budget to fund borough operations this year on March 4. A public hearing for the 2024 municipal budget is scheduled for April 1 at 7 […]
A Pennington Council Zoom meeting’s public comment was disrupted with a “Zoom bombing” of antisemitic remarks, inappropriate comments and cursing. The disruption was made during the first public comment section of the Pennington Council’s March 4 meeting. “I know just not me, but I think I can speak for the Council that we were appalled […]
