Category: news/hopewell_valley_news

  • PENNINGTON: Neary appointed clerk of state court

    He joined the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office in 1991 as a staff attorney By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner has announced the appointment of Pennington resident Mark Neary as the clerk of the state Supreme Court.    The appointment, which was made by the Supreme Court, will become effective May 1,…

  • PENNINGTON: Market, customers aid family after fire

    PENNINGTON: Market, customers aid family after fire

    ”It’s a tough time for Shirley and me,” Robert Breault (pictured) said Monday morning at the Pennington Quality Market where he’s worked for 17 years.

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Flower sale and pancake breakfast this weekend

    Events benefit volunteers’ efforts    The Hopewell Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual Easter plant and flower sale on April 4 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hopewell Railroad Station, Railroad Place, and on April 5 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Hopewell Firehouse, Columbia and South Greenwood avenues, during the pancake breakfast.    . The…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Central High students learn about summer jobs

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Central High students learn about summer jobs

    Hopewell Valley Central High School sophomores (from left) Libby Ordonez, Abel Meseretab, Maryanna Santin and Emily Huber enjoy free bagels from Pennington Bagel at Friday’s job fair.

  • SUNSHINE LIST

    Municipal, school board and other meetings     PENNINGTON LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: March 26, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD: March 26, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMISSIONERS: March 26, 7 p.m., Union Fire Company.     PENNINGTON LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: March 26, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.     HOPEWELL…

  • TITUSVILLE: Local man oversees county detectives

    Kenneth L. Beckman began his career with the Hopewell Township Police Department By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Kenneth L. Beckman, a 33-year law enforcement veteran who began his career with the Hopewell Township Police Department, was sworn in as chief of county detectives on March 19 as family and friends looked on.    Chief Beckman, 57,…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Sandahl’s committee seat filled by Dafilou

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Sandahl’s committee seat filled by Dafilou

    David Dafilou: “I’m looking forward to serving on the committee. I know I have some big shoes to fill, replacing Mr. Sandahl” By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Democrat David Dafilou, the director of consulting services with Presscott Associates, a health-care management consulting firm, is now a member of the Hopewell Township Committee.    The committee voted…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: School board hopefuls meet public Tuesday

    The 90-minute debate will begin at 7:30 p.m. in TV studio at Hopewell Valley Central High School, Pennington-Titusville Road By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters will hold its annual School Board Candidates’ Forum on Tuesday, March 31.    The 90-minute debate will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the TV studio…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Pennington-Titusville Road speed limit extended

    The 25-mph zone will be extended west to Timkak Lane, a distance of a few hundred yards. By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The Township Committee voted unanimously Monday night to extend, a short distance to the west, a 25-mph speed zone on Pennington-Titusville Road.    The 25-mph zone, which passes in front of Hopewell Valley Central…