By Michele S. Byers What does organic farming have to do with climate change, cancer, nutrition and food security? Plenty, according to Stephanie Harris, president of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ). The connect is “regenerative agriculture,” an organic growing method that pulls carbon from the atmosphere and stores it in 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A vehicle that was reported stolen from a Baker Way home Jan. 5 was recovered near the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The New York Police Department notified police Feb. 16 that they located one of the vehicles stolen during the burglary in January. Copper piping was stolen from a vacant house on Harbourton-Rocktown Road […]
The application period for deer hunters who would like to hunt in the Hopewell Township Deer Management Program opens on March 1. Hopewell Township will be accepting individual permit applications for the township’s municipal Deer Management program for the 2024-25 hunting season March 1 to May 1. All applicants must be 14 years or older, […]
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 […]
State leaders discussed critical issues facing New Jersey residents with a sold-out crowd as well as a synchronous online audience at the 7th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference hosted by The Watershed Institute. The annual New Jersey Watershed Conference took place on Feb. 23 with “an inspiring and distinguished group of speakers,” according to Watershed […]
Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) met with YMCA providers, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), local families and officials on the need for federal funding to support child care providers and programs. NJDHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman, representatives of Greater Somerset County YMCA, […]
Evolve Sky LLC’s hearing for a retail cannabis storefront in Hopewell Borough will continue in March after the Zoning Board did not have a full complement of members. The Hopewell Borough Planning Board also serves as the Borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board needed to act in its role as the zoning board since […]
Mad King George and General George Washington met head to head – and this time, King George won. Mad King George the cat, that is. Also known as “Legs,” the Colorpoint Shorthair cat won the cat costume contest at the Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. show, held Feb. 24-25 at the New Jersey Army National Guard […]
Eight residents are suing Mercer County election officials for allegedly violating their civil rights during the 2022 general election. They claim their votes were tossed out over technicalities. The lawsuit, which was filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Feb. 14, also claims that votes in the 2022 general election may not have been properly […]
A Flourtown, Pa., woman was charged with driving under the influence after a police officer stopped to check on a vehicle that was parked in the Patriots Crossing parking lot on Route 29 at 1:59 a.m. Feb. 10. The driver told police that she was driving home but she was lost. She failed field sobriety […]
The “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition,” organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDNFJ), is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th season, they showcased the inspiring journeys of last year’s […]
Share My Meals, a Princeton, New Jersey-based nonprofit, significantly expanded its support to more people in the fight against food insecurity and environmental waste in 2023. By rescuing nutritious meals from various sources, the organization provided essential support to 1,200 individuals each month, delivering 85% more meals in 2023 than they could in the year before, […]
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research, has set March 9 for its annual head-shaving event at Amalfi’s restaurant in Lawrence Township. The restaurant is located at 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road. The in-person head-shaving event starts at 11 a.m. A virtual option is available, also. Volunteers – “shavees” – in St. Baldrick’s […]
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 […]
Preparation work begins this month for the construction of Washington Crossing State Park’s new visitor center. The prep work for the $14 million visitor center begins during late February, which was announced by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on its website and social media. The state agency oversees the New Jersey State […]
A new college chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was chartered at Rider University during a ceremony held on Feb. 7. The ceremony marked the inauguration of four executive committee members and included remarks from distinguished guest speakers, including Rider University trustee and alumnus Judge Marc A. McKithen ’96, […]
Jennifer Rogers is adding a new title to her resume as she becomes the new executive director for Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). FoHVOS Board President Dan Rubenstein announced on Feb. 20 that Rogers was unanimously elected by the Board of Trustees to lead the non-profit organization, which works to preserve and protect […]
Pennington’s search for a new borough administrator has come to an end with the appointment of Gian-Paolo Caminiti. Caminiti, who officially began his new position this week, was appointed the borough’s new full-time administrator at a Borough Council meeting on Feb. 12. “I’m very happy for the opportunity and grateful to be on board,” he […]
Hunger is real and the need to provide food is growing. That’s the message from seven nonprofit groups that feed the hungry in Princeton, Lawrence Township, Trenton and other towns in Mercer County. Representatives of the organizations – from the Mercer Street Friends food bank to Arm in Arm, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, the […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson has appointed Christiana Foglio as the newest member of the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA). Foglio, an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, is one of the state’s top economic development professionals. Over the last 30 years she has been specializing […]
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 Old Barracks Museum will recognize the achievements of the founding members of the Alice Paul Institute for their contributions to the New Jersey historic preservation during the 2024 Beulah Oliphant Award ceremony. The ceremony will include wine and hors d’oeuvres and the presentation of the 2024 Beulah Oliphant Award from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. […]
An officer becomes the first detective with the Pennington Police Department. The Pennington Borough Council unanimously voted in favor of approving the appointment of Officer Daniel D’Ascoli as detective on Feb. 5. Before his appointment, he served as a patrolman for the police department in the borough. “I’d like to congratulate Dan D’Ascoli as I […]
Pennington Borough Council members have given an emergency greenlight for a well drilling company to complete additional work that will get one of the borough’s wells back online. The additional work on the well, which will be for well no. 6, is for the replacement of valves and pipe modifications. Without the greenlight authorizing A.C. […]
The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is facing multiple charges, including two counts of vehicular manslaughter, after his SUV crashed head-on into a Nissan Maxima sedan on Route 31 on Feb. 11, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. The crash, which was reported at 10:48 p.m., killed the 59-year-old driver of the sedan […]
An oven valued at $11,000 was reported stolen from a loading dock at a business on Route 31. Video surveillance showed two people on the property in a pickup truck and an open trailer taking the oven from the loading dock at 5:37 p.m. Jan. 31. The theft was reported Feb. 2. A victim lost […]
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 […]
