The Hopewell Township Zoning Board is nearing the end of testimony and deliberations on a proposal from 1784 Holdings seeking a zoning variance to build a three-story, 117,000-square-foot self-storage facility…
Diane Carroll
Diane Carroll
"It’s been a joy and a privilege to be a member of the Hopewell Valley Community for 45 years." Diane started her career as a science writer, then went on to direct STEM education programs and later held management roles in several non-profit organizations. She is currently chair the board of the Capital County Children’s Collaborative, a mental health organization that serves Mercer County, and is a volunteer bone marrow courier for the National Marrow Donor Program. Diane reads, gardens, skis, sails, and rides her bike. And there is nothing she love more than hanging out with family and friends. Her New Year’s resolution that’s on perpetual repeat: “Cook More for Friends.”
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Hopewell Township Committee Adopts Budget With Tax Levy Decrease, Highlights Grants and Debt Reduction
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…
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Concerns over PILOT agreements, development equity, and school funding dominated public comment at Monday’s Hopewell Township Committee meeting, as residents raised questions about the financial and geographic impacts of recent…
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Sunshine, seedlings, and a steady stream of gardeners filled Mercer Educational Gardens on Sat., May 3, for the annual Plant Expo & Garden Market hosted by the Rutgers Master Gardeners…
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Towns Join Forces with The Watershed Institute on Stony Brook Plan to Prevent Flooding and Pollution
On the evening of Sept. 1, 2021, Mike Chipowsky, then a member of the Union Fire Company, knew things were going to get bad. “The rain was unrelenting,” he said.…
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Hopewell Township Officials Optimistic on Avoiding Tax Hike as Housing Agreement Limits Development
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Hopewell Township Introduces $6.1M Bond Ordinance, Advances Watershed Plan and Honors Community Leaders
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Hopewell Township Committee Meeting Discusses Fire Response, Water Issues, and Women’s History Month
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