Category: news/hopewell_valley_news
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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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Ex-Hopewell resident rescues chimps
Animals saved from chemical research facility By Emily Laermer Missy and Annie are best friends. They fight on occasion. They play games. They nest together. They are, after all, chimpanzees. Two of the former Buckshire Seven (now dubbed the Cle Elum Seven, after the Washington state town in which they reside), Missy, Annie and their…
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D&R Greenway to discuss saving St. Michael’s tract
Meeting set for Aug. 13 By Ruth Luse The D&R Greenway Land Trust will meet Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Hopewell Borough Hall, 4 Columbia Ave., to discuss its plans to preserve the 337-acre St. Michael’s property.” Part of the meeting will be devoted to a presentation of a preliminary management plan for the…
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Hopewell Borough declares water shortage emergency
Usage restrictions applied Hopewell Borough declared a water shortage emergency Thursday at noon due to a temporary interruption of supply from New Jersey American Water Company. The borough expected that a normal supply of potable water would be available in the next few days. ”For most residents of the borough, the water in our system…
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$28,000 rope-climbing course to be installed at high school
Completion expected this fall By John Tredrea Installation of an outdoor rope-climbing course is expected to be completed on the grounds of Hopewell Valley Central High School by the end of August. Use of the rope-climbing course will be under the purview of the school district’s department of wellness (or physical education).The course was unanimously…
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Board OKs paving projects for three schools
Cost not to exceed $673,000 By John Tredrea Repaving work at three of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s six schools was approved unanimously by the school board July 21. Under the board approval, the contract for the work cannot exceed $673,000. The contract is with Arawak Paving of Hammonton. Hopewell Valley Central High School,…
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School board president to resign July 31
Linda Mitchell and family plan move to North Carolina By John Tredrea Hopewell Valley school board President Linda Mitchell will submit her resignation, effective immediately, at a special board meeting at 7:30 tonight (Thursday). Ms. Mitchell is resigning because her husband, Bill Mitchell, has been named CEO of the pharmaceutical company Keller Crescent, necessitating a…
