Category: news/hopewell_valley_news

  • Water rate hike coming

    Those affected would include residents of the Brandon Farms, Hopewell Grant and Wellington Manor developments. By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Hopewell Township residents who use Trenton public water can expect a rate hike before long, according to Hopewell Township Administrator/Engineer Paul Pogorzelski.    In Hopewell Township, those users include residents of the Brandon Farms, Hopewell Grant…

  • Two township officers complete advanced training

    Lt. Thomas Puskas and Sgt. Joseph Giordano complete programs By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Lt. Thomas Puskas and Sgt. Joseph Giordano, two veteran officers of the Hopewell Township Police Department, recently completed advanced leadership and management training programs.    ”I am personally very proud of both of these officers for their efforts and accomplishments in completing…

  • Early deadline for Jan. 3

    Because of New Year’s Day    Because of the  New Year’s Day holiday, Jan. 1, the deadline for submission of news copy, letters to the editor, etc., for the Jan. 3 edition is Friday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m.    All photos being submitted must be received by noon Dec. 28.    Those who fax items to us…

  • Harbourton today reflects its past

    Harbourton today reflects its past

    The Hopewell Township Committee plans to adopt an ordinance designating a section of Harbourton as a rural historic district. By David Blackwell    Editor’s note: The Hopewell Township Committee plans to adopt an ordinance designating a section of Harbourton as a rural historic district. The measure was introduced Nov. 29 and was slated for an adoption…

  • Police are investigating CHS bomb scare

    Anyone with information is encouraged to contact township police at 737-3100. An anonymous tip line is operated at 737-3100, ext. 4. By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Police said Monday they were “confident” an arrest would be made in connection with the bomb threat hoax that forced evacuation of Hopewell Valley Central High School on Dec.…

  • Hopewell Valley sports groups donate money to school district

    Total is $17,500 By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Two of the Valley’s veteran youth sports organizations have donated funds for new equipment and paving to the Hopewell Valley Regional School District.    The donations were accepted by the school board during its Dec. 10 meeting.    The Hopewell Valley Soccer Association (HVSA) gave a $15,000 donation for…

  • Griffiths replaces Di Falco on Pennington Council

    He will serve until the November 2008 general election    Democrat Glen Griffiths, of Baldwin Street, has joined Pennington Borough Council.    Mr. Griffiths was sworn in Dec. 12 after council voted unanimously to appoint him to replace Robert Di Falco, who resigned Nov. 19.    Mr. Griffiths will serve until the November 2008 general election.    A self-employed…

  • School officials adopt religion policy

    New directive has gotten "compliments," official says By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Recognition of religious holidays in schools are now limited to activities that serve the needs of educating students about cultural practices.    Activities and displays will be designed to with sensitivity to the diversity of the student body. The policy makes it clear that…

  • School Board OKs personnel recommendations

    VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The hiring of Pam Vaccaro as Central High School nurse for the 2007-2008 school year was among the personnel actions approved Dec. 10 by the Hopewell Valley school board.    Ms. Vaccaro’s annual salary will be $45,403, pending contract ratification by the Hopewell Valley Education Association (HVEA),…