Category: news/hopewell_valley_news
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Hopewell Township, Presidential Hill developer settle lawsuit
Restorative work has been going on for about a week By John Tredrea, Staff Writer A lawsuit between Hopewell Township and embattled developer Merrick Wilson has been settled out of court, township officials said Monday. As a result, debris and weeds, some of them nearly 6 feet tall, are at long last being cleared from…
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Traffic congestion expected at Timberlane, CHS
As many as 200 additional vehicles could go to the campuses at daily arrival and dismissal times By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Due to controversial changes in school busing policy, as many as 200 additional vehicles are expected at the Timberlane Middle School-Central High School campus at daily arrival and dismissal times once school starts…
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Hopewell Valley schools leader looks at district changes
From the Superintendent’s Office By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor When Hopewell Valley schools reopen Sept. 6, Superintendent Judith A. Ferguson expects total district enrollment to be about 4,053 students — two fewer than when schools closed in June. ”We’re actually expecting to be down in the elementaries, but are picking up 35 or more at…
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Hopewell Township to seek money for trails, paths
Voters will be asked to OK a hike in open space tax rate, from 2 cents per $100 of assessed property value to 3 cents A ballot question asking voters to approve a 1-cent increase in the Hopewell Township open space tax rate will be on the November general election ballot. The increase would be…
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Hopewell Skate Park rules will be enforced
Parent or legal guardian may be fined $25 for first offense and a maximum of $100 for a subsequent offense By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Hopewell Township is strictly enforcing its posted regulation that all users of the Hopewell Skate Park wear helmets. The park, which opened in April 2005, is located between the township…
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Ordinance sets Wargo Road speed limits
Different ones for different sections By John Tredrea, Straff Writer Speed limits for Wargo Road were set by an ordinance adopted by a unanimous vote of the full Hopewell Township Committee on Monday night. Wargo Road runs between Moore’s Mill-Mount Rose and Titus Mill roads in the east-central section of the township. Under the ordinance,…
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Niederer on tap for Hopewell Township recreation position
Committeewoman said she will resign from the Township Committee prior to the Sept. 10 meeting so she can take the job Judy Abbott Niederer is expected to be appointed Hopewell Township recreation director on Sept. 10. The appointment would be made by the Township Committee, of which Ms. Niederer is a member. The committeewoman said…
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Timberlane, Central High get ready for Sept. 6 opening
Principals discuss programs, list new staff members By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor When schools open Sept. 6, Timberlane Middle School, which serves grades six-eight, can expect about 970 students, about 20 more than in September 2006. Hopewell Valley Central High School, which serves students in grades nine-12, began last year with an enrollment of about…
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HVN SUNSHINE LIST
Municipal and other meeting dates PENNINGTON LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Aug. 23 and Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Aug. 27, 7 p.m., Municipal Building. STONY BROOK REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY: Aug. 27,…
