After reviewing preliminary figures in the 2025 budget, the Hopewell Township Committee expressed confidence that a township tax increase will not be necessary this year. “The tax rate in the…
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Hopewell Township Reviews 600-Unit Senior Housing Plan Amid Resident Concerns
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoThe Hopewell Township Planning Board began its review of an application for The Venue, a 600-unit, age-restricted (55+) residential development on the Deer Valley Tract at Nursery and Scotch Roads.…
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Concerns over road safety in Hopewell Valley are driving significant changes, with new stop signs, reduced speed limits, and broader discussions about mobility and pedestrian safety. Recent updates at both…
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Hopewell Township’s affordable housing future took a major step at the January 27 meeting. The Committee certified Hopewell Township’s fair-share commitment for affordable housing for 2025-2035 at 348 units, down…
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Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning swore in six new police officers at the Monday, January 13 Township Committee Meeting. Friends and family of the new officers packed the room as…
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Public Still Debating Self-Storage Plan as Zoning Board Hearing Wraps Up
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoWhat was to be the final hearing on a controversial variance application to build a self-storage facility at 130 Washington Crossing Pennington Road continues. The Hopewell Township Zoning Board of…
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Topping the agenda at the October 7 Pennington Borough Council meeting: A town hall meeting on redevelopment possibilities, the PILOT appeal update, and positive results from the NJ State Best…
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Hearing on Self-Storage Facility Continues with Expert Testimony
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoThe hearing for a proposed self-storage facility with additional large vehicle and RV storage at 130 Washington Crossing Pennington Road continued October 9 with more expert testimony during the virtual…
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As part of MercerMe’s mission to keep Hopewell Valley residents informed and engaged, we invited both Hopewell Township Committee candidates in this year’s contested election to share their backgrounds and…
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Staffing Changes, Traffic Safety, and New Projects Shape Hopewell Township Meetings
by Cat Jacksonby Cat JacksonThe Hopewell Township Committee recently met to discuss traffic safety improvements, staffing changes, new public works projects, and upcoming community events during their August 19 and September 4 meetings. Resignation…