Category: news/hopewell_valley_news
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Early deadline for Nov. 22 edition
Most items due Friday, Nov. 16 Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 22, the deadline for submission of news copy, letters to the editor, etc., for that edition of the HVN is Friday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. All photos being submitted for that edition also should be in this office or e-mailed as jpegs…
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Pennington’s downtown intersection has been resignalized
County engineers recently installed a “pedestrians-only” phase during the cycle of signals By John Tredrea, Staff Writer The traffic signal at Pennington’s downtown intersection, where some schoolchildren cross to walk to three local public schools, has been changed to increase pedestrian safety. The intersection is at the corner of Main Street and Delaware Avenue. Both…
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Hopewell Borough Council mulls its recreation options
HOPEWELL COUNCIL UPDATE By Aleen Crispino, Special Writer Anticipating the end of an interlocal agreement it has had with Hopewell Township since 2003, Hopewell Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would clarify the responsibilities of the borough parks and recreation committees. The ordinance, which will come before council for a vote on Dec. 3, abolishes…
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Pennington introduces underage drinking law
Township Committee expected adopt identical measure Nov. 13 By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Pennington has introduced an ordinance prohibiting underage possession or consumption of alcohol on private property. The Borough Council voted unanimously to introduce the measure Monday night. The proposed ordinance is expected to be scheduled for a public hearing and adoption vote at…
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GOP keeps its two Township Committee seats
Democrats win in boroughs By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Republicans James Burd and Michael Markulec were elected to the Hopewell Township Committee on Tuesday, defeating their Democratic opponents Robert Giangrasso and Janet Krommes. Mr. Burd led the field with 2,586 votes. Mr. Markulec had 2,413 votes. Ms. Krommes had 2,206 votes and Mr. Giangrasso, 2,065.…
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Pennington OKs bonding for water, sewer repairs
Councilman Joseph Lawver: Repairs are “very critically needed” By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Various public water and sewer repairs will be funded by a $1.2 bond ordinance adopted by a unanimous vote of the full Pennington Borough Council Monday night. There was no public comment on the measure. The repairs are “very critically needed,” Councilman…
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Route 654 span opens ahead of schedule
New, steel-girder bridge is a single span of 100 feet and includes two 12-foot-wide lanes, two 8-foot-wide shoulders, and one 6-foot-wide sidewalk By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Much to the delight of Valley residents and area commuters, the $3 million job of rebuilding the 79-year-old bridge across Stony Brook on Route 654 is complete. The…
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Route 654 span opens ahead of schedule
rcs Shown cutting the ribbon at the Nov. 6 reopening of the Route 654 bridge are (from left): Mercer County Engineer Gregory Sandusky, Director of Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Aaron Watson, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, Hopewell Township Mayor Vanessa Sandom and Mercer Freeholder Liz Muoio, of Pennington.
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Three men face weapons charges
One also charged with endangering welfare of a child By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Two Hopewell Borough men and a Hamilton man have been charged with multiple weapons offenses following a “target shooting” incident near Ingleside Avenue in Hopewell Township the evening of Nov. 1. One of the men also has been charged with endangering…
