I am a retired Episcopal Priest and a resident of the Hopewell Valley for 37 years. I deeply appreciate the character of our community, the open spaces in which we…
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A march/demonstration is planned for today in Pennington that will begin at Hopewell Valley High School, travel east on Delaware Avenue towards Main, make a right and travel to Academy…
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The Hopewell Borough Council gathered for its regular virtual meeting Thursday, July 2 to discuss an ordinance for senior center improvements and a Black Lives Matter resolution. During public comment,…
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Hopewell Township Committee hears from the public on racism in the police force
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoIn light of the recent suspension of several Hopewell Township police officers and employees (click here for story) the regular Hopewell Township Committee meeting last week focused almost exclusively on…
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“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of us speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” Ephesians 4:25 ESV We, the undersigned pastors…
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From the Towns: Statement from the Hopewell Borough Mayor and Council on racial justice
Like many of you, we are deeply troubled by a recent report in the Trentonian of a Facebook post and responses by Hopewell Township Police officers and employees concerning the…
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Hopewell Township has not been immune to the challenges our country has faced over the past weeks. As you are likely aware, earlier this month there was a Facebook post…
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Hopewell Township discusses racial unrest in Police Department, Committee names June LGBTQ Month
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoAt the Hopewell Township Committee meeting this week issues included an LGBTQ Proclamation, rally approval, and the community’s reaction to alleged racism in the Township Police Department. The Committee convened…
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Hopewell Township suspended six employees, including five police officers, this week in response to alleged racist Facebook activity. A statement issued by Township Police Chief Lance Maloney reads: “On Monday,…
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Like thousands of towns and cities all over the US, the Hopewell Valley reacted this weekend to the death of George Floyd and those of many innocent black people before…