This weekend, Hopewell is buzzing with cultural events, from art exhibitions to live music. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening: Robert Beck Solo Exhibition at Morpeth Contemporary Morpeth Contemporary presents…
Mary Galioto
Mary Galioto
Mary Galioto is the founder and publisher of MercerMe, dedicated to delivering reliable news to Hopewell Valley. A Hopewell Township resident raising two fantastic kids, she also serves as the vice chair of the Township’s Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Committee. In her free time, she enjoys painting, nature, and taking things too seriously.
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News
Hopewell Zoning Board Hears Self-Storage Proposal, Not Warehouse
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoThe Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held a virtual meeting this week to hear expert testimony on a use variance request for a self-storage facility with additional large vehicle…
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A petition from concerned Hopewell Borough residents has delayed the potential sale of the Borough’s water system, according to a press announcement from the advocacy organization Food & Water Watch.…
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AnnouncementsNews
Public Safety Alert: Lewdness Incident on Princeton D&R Canal Towpath
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoThe Princeton Police Department has issued a safety advisor to the public that a lewdness incident occurred on Monday, August 26 at approximately 5:50pm. An unknown male exposed himself to…
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John Hart, a lifelong resident of Hopewell Township, is bringing something new to the community this fall with the opening of Needle Creek Farm Brewery on Titus Mill Road. The…
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A Hopewell Borough resident took home a big prize at the 2024 Mercer County Senior Art Show. Claude Herzberg won first place in the “nonprofessional oil painting” category, but his…
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NewsPolice Blotter
Pennington Police Address Facebook Rumors After Exxon Burglary
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoA local Facebook group ignited community buzz this weekend with rumors of alleged misconduct in Pennington. In response, the Pennington Police Department issued the following statement: Please see the press…
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Events & Features
Hopewell’s Budding Photographers to Exhibit at Gallery 14
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoThe Hopewell Public Library and Gallery 14 are hosting a special photography exhibit showcasing the work of 12 local young photographers, ages 5 to 16. The exhibit will be open…
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Hopewell Township Responds to Pennington Mayor’s Concerns Over School Funding
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoA recent letter from Pennington Mayor Davy raised concerns about the financial impact the Scotch Road housing development would have on local taxpayers, particularly regarding the Hopewell Valley Regional School…
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Pennington Mayor Calls Out Hopewell Township for Shifting School Tax Burden to Boroughs
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoPennington Borough Mayor James Davy issued a strongly worded letter to residents today, criticizing Hopewell Township’s recent decisions that have shifted a significant tax burden to Pennington and Hopewell Borough…