Category: news/hopewell_valley_news
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Hopewell Borough water orders rescinded
Normal water usage may resume By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor According to Michele Hovan, Hopewell Borough clerk/administrator, “the outdoor water ban and emergency water order issued on July 31, 2008 are now formally rescinded.” Ms. Hovan said, in a notice on the Web site — www.hopewellboro-nj.us — that “the water supply issues and concerns affecting…
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Tatur replacement begins police duties on Aug. 19
Mark W. Offerman, a Hamilton resident, works as a patrolman for the Riverton Police Department By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Pennington Borough has hired a new police officer. He is Mark W. Offerman, 22. Mr. Offerman, a Hamilton resident who works as a patrolman for the Riverton Police Department, will leave that post and begin…
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School board seeks nominees for Mitchell seat
Sept. 8 at noon is deadline for applicants By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor Due to the July 31 resignation of Linda Mitchell of Hopewell Township, a vacancy exists on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. The school board plans to appoint a replacement. He/she will serve until the organization meeting following the April 2009…
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St. Michael’s preservation status is subject on Aug. 13
D&R Greenway Land Trust will meet Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Hopewell Borough Hall By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor The D&R Greenway Land Trust will meet Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Hopewell Borough Hall, 4 Columbia Ave., to discuss its latest plans to preserve the St. Michael’s tract. Over the past year, D&R…
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Pennington officials OK 2008 budget
For a borough residence assessed at about $520,000, the borough average, the tax hike would be about $80 By John Tredrea, Staff Writer The average Pennington homeowner will face about an $80 municipal tax hike after Borough Council unanimously adopted its $3,333,941 budget for 2008 Monday night. The spending plan is down nearly $10,000 from…
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Township GOP needs candidate for November
Deadline for receipt of letters of interest is Aug. 20 Mark O. Smith, one of the two Republican candidates for Hopewell Township Committee, has dropped out of the November general election race. According to Jean Gianacaci, Hopewell Township Republican Committee chairwoman, Mr. Smith “cited business and personal conflicts” as the reasons preventing him from seeking…
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Pennington finances in excellent shape, auditor says
Robert Morrison: Borough’s debt levels ‘are well within the boundaries’ set by state law By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Auditor Robert Morrison told Pennington Borough officials and residents Monday night that his firm is “very happy with how your town is being run . . . congratulations on your vigilance.” Mr. Morrison’s firm, based in…
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Hopewell Borough water emergency still in effect
Ban lifting will be posted on the borough’s Web site, www.hopewellboro-nj.us By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Hopewell Borough’s water emergency, which includes a ban on all outside water usage and a recommendation that some residents boil water before drinking it, was still in effect at press time Wednesday, and expected to continue for several more…
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HVN SUNSHINE LIST
Municipal, school board and other meetings HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Municipal Building. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE: Aug. 12, 9 a.m., Municipal Building. PENNINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION: Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Senior Center. PENNINGTON PLANNING BOARD: Aug. 13 meeting canceled. HOPEWELL BOROUGH FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Aug. 13 and 27, 7:30…
