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  • Groundbreaking set for veterans park

    Township Engineer Paul Pogorzelski has recommended putting the park on the township-owned Alliger tract By John Tredrea    A Memorial Day groundbreaking has been slated for a Hopewell Valley veterans park, to be located on a wooded tract of township-owned land off the northern side of Pennington-Washington Crossing Road near the Hopewell Township Public Works Building.…

  • Town to check rentals

    Council introduces inspection code By:Joseph Harvie    After months of preparation and delays, the Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would require inspections of apartments in multiunit buildings each time there is a change in occupancy.    The inspections would include fire safety checks and would allow an inspector to make sure apartments are safe, in…

  • Bank seeks approval to relocate

    Somerset Savings Bank would move because of the pending clean-up work at the Rustic Mall. By: Melissa Edmond    The Planning Board on Tuesday will review Somerset Savings Bank’s application to move half a mile from its current location at 44 Rustic Mall to 39-41 S. Main St., according to borough officials.    Because of an impending…

  • NJDOT emergency truck access regulations in effect

    Under the rules, put forth as a result of the Feb. 21 court ruling against the existing truck ban, big rigs can use Route 31 north of I-95 in Hopewell Valley By Ruth Luse    Acting Commissioner Kris Kolluri announced Tuesday that the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) proposed emergency regulations that identify state roadways…

  • Borghi’s

    Friendly service, well-prepared food at reasonable prices, and Victorian charm make this neighborhood spot a winner. By: Amy Brummer Borghi’s 4 N. Main St. Chalfont, Pa. (215) 997-1188 www.borghis.com Food: Very good Service: Professional, attentive and friendly Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Contemporary Italian Vegetarian and Vegan Options Few choices Ambience: Sophisticated yet casual Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:30…

  • Senior services coordinator search under way

    SAB plans to fill the position by July 1 By John Tredrea    The Hopewell Valley Senior Advisory Board (SAB) has begun its search for a senior services coordinator.    Funding needed to pay the coordinator has primarily been made possible by a grant from Princeton Health Care Services. The SAB plans to fill the position by…

  • Local man launches Senate bid

    Michael Wilson, a former school board member, is seeking the Republican nomination to run in the race for U.S. Senate. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor    In the often rough-and-tumble world of New Jersey politics, one aphorism seems to be true — the candidate with the most money is often the victor.    Michael Wilson, a Carver Place…

  • Wrestler is 32-0 after win in district

    New Egypt High School sophomore wrestler Tom Morton wins 103-pound District 25 title (March 2) By: Kyle Moylan    He ain’t heavy. He’s their brother.    Jim and Craig Morton’s baby brother was throwing his weight around in the District 25 Wrestling Tournament this past weekend — all 103 pounds of it. And by the time action…

  • PARC zone amendment put on hold

    The township council tabled an ordinance Tuesday that would have created Age-Restricted Residential Community districts. By: Joseph Harvie    The Township Council on Tuesday tabled an ordinance that would have allowed for increased density in some tracts zoned for senior housing.    Under the current zoning, a developer can build two units per acre in a Planned…