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One year after legal cannabis dispensaries opened their doors in Hopewell Valley, local leaders say the impact has been overwhelmingly positive—at least for municipal budgets and adult consumers. But the…

The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education reviewed updated student discipline data this week showing an increase in suspensions across the district in 2025-26, a shift administrators said reflects stronger…

At the March 9 public budget meeting, Pennington Borough Administrator GP Caminiti introduced the proposed 2026 municipal budget, which totals $4,964,293.86. The municipal tax rate would increase from 0.575 to…

Hopewell Borough officials and financial advisors spent more than an hour Thursday evening walking residents through the mechanics of the borough’s first Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreement, explaining how…

Hopewell Borough Council moved forward Thursday night with several procedural steps tied to the pending sale of the Borough’s water system, while also advancing ordinances related to affordable housing, cannabis…

As part of MercerMe’s mission to keep Hopewell Valley residents informed and engaged, we invited the Hopewell Township Committee candidates in this year’s election to share their backgrounds and priorities.…

At the September 2 Pennington Borough Council meeting, Mayor James Davy and Council discussed a proposed housing plan at the old Wells Fargo property near the intersection of Delaware Avenue…

During the August 4 Borough Council meeting, Mayor James Davy and Council members provided updates on the Master Plan, the newly upgraded Borough website, and other key initiatives. New Master…

The Hopewell Township Committee on Monday unanimously approved a 2025 municipal budget that lowers the township’s tax levy by 0.7%. While the reduction equates to a modest savings of a…