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…
Mary Galioto
Mary Galioto
Mary Galioto is the founder and publisher of MercerMe, the independent local news site serving Hopewell Valley. She leads the organization’s strategy, operations and revenue development to sustain consistent, trusted local reporting. She lives in Hopewell Township with her family.
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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…
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The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) has named Anita Williams Galiano as its new interim executive director, after former director Donnetta Johnson stepped down at the end of June…
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Hopewell Borough Explores Future of Aging Water System at Community Discussion
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoOn Tuesday, July 30, Hopewell Borough held a community discussion to further explore the future of the Borough’s aging water system and address rising water rates. At the April 2024…
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Events & Features
Family Fun at Hopewell Township Police National Night Out
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoThe Hopewell Township Police Department invites all Hopewell Valley residents to the HTPD Annual National Night Out on August 6, from 6 to 8pm at the Stony Brook Elementary School.…
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Events & Features
Master Gardeners Guide Tours at Mercer Educational Gardens
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoJoin the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County for an Evening in the Garden at Mercer Educational Gardens on Wednesday July 24 from 6 to 7:30pm. Visit the various gardens…
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Police Blotter
Hopewell Township Police Addresses Wire Transfer Fraud to Cell Phone Theft
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoLocal Resident Loses $120K in Unauthorized Wire Transfer On June 26, Officer Michael Enriquez met with the victim of fraud/theft in the Hopewell Township Police Department lobby. The victim reported…