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Hopewell Borough Councilman David Mackie has spent 27 years helping guide the town through decisions that often stretched far beyond a single meeting agenda. Known for his patience, analytical style,…

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The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education voted Monday to authorize the form and sale of $84,235,000 in school bonds, the next major step toward implementing the facilities referendum approved by…

Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s student enrollment is growing faster than projected three years ago, with the strongest gains concentrated at Bear Tavern and Stony Brook elementary schools, according to…

To the Editor: We want to thank all the thoughtful Hopewell residents who took the time to learn about and discuss the future of our municipal water system. Your participation…

Hopewell Borough voters have decided to sell their community-owned water system to New Jersey American Water, approving the ballot question with just over 58 percent support in Tuesday’s election.The outcome caps two years…

Voters across the Hopewell Valley weighed in on high-stakes local issues Tuesday — from the future of Hopewell Borough’s water system to the Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s $84 million…

Polls are open today across New Jersey from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., marking voters’ final opportunity to cast ballots in the General Election. Residents can vote in person at their…

To the Editor: In one day, Hopewell Borough residents will vote on whether to sell our community-owned water system. The decision is not just about water—it’s about our values, our…

A Superior Court judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit challenging the ballot language used in the Hopewell Borough water-system referendum, ending an attempt to block certification of the Nov.…