Tag: Hopewell Borough
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Top stories of the year for Hopewell Valley
With 2023 quickly coming to an end, the Hopewell Valley News looks back at its top three stories for the year. ‘Make no mistake the need is great’ A partnership between HomeFront, Homes by TLC, and Lennar celebrated the groundbreaking of a building complex that will house 26 affordable housing units for low-income and working…
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‘You’ve elected me to listen to you’
Residents, colleagues and friends filled Borough Hall to recognize Paul Anzano for his close to 20 years of service as Hopewell Borough mayor and councilman. Anzano received a proclamation from the Township Council for his years of service at its meeting on Dec. 7. During his tenure, Anzano was instrumental in adding to the fire…
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Slowing it down
Hopewell Borough Council has advanced efforts to make the borough safer for pedestrians – making the entirety of Broad Street 25 miles per hour (mph) and adding new traffic signal “no turn on red” locations. Borough Council President Charles “Sky” Morehouse, Councilwoman Krista Weaver, Councilman Ryan Kennedy, Councilman David Mackie, Councilwoman Debra Stuhler, and Councilwoman…
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School board elections return incumbents and welcome newcomer
Incumbent school board members – Board President Anita Williams Galiano, Vice President Andrea Driver, and Pamela Lilleston – return to the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has been certified by the Mercer County Clerk’s Office. When sworn in to start their three-year terms representing Hopewell Township on the school board in January, they will…
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Democrats take seats in Hopewell Borough
Hopewell Borough is set to have a familiar face in the role of mayor after Councilman Ryan Kennedy earned the seat in his mayoral race during the general election Nov. 7. The race for mayor was uncontested. The Mercer County Clerk’s office certified the election results on Nov. 22. Kennedy received 634 votes for the…
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Hopewell Borough
A 48-year-old Hopewell Borough man suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing East Broad Street at Elm Street Nov. 18, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. The vehicle, which was being driven west on East Broad Street by a 61-year-old Lambertville man, struck the pedestrian as he…
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‘All of it has been tremendously rewarding’
After close to seven years as executive director, Lisa Wolff has handed over the leadership reins of the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). Wolff’s time helping lead FoHVOS efforts in protecting Hopewell Valley’s environment and land officially came to an end Nov. 3. Wolff, who is also the co-founder of Outdoor Equity alliance,…
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Hopewell Borough: Kennedy wins mayor’s race, newcomers lead Council race
Councilman Ryan Kennedy will become Hopewell Borough’s next mayor. He succeeds longtime mayor Paul Anzano, who decided not to run for re-election. Kennedy ran unopposed as he did not have a Republican challenger in the mayor’s race. He earned 575 votes. In the race for two three-year terms on Borough Council, two Democratic candidates Heidi…
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Hopewell Borough hires new borough administrator
Hopewell Borough has a new borough administrator after a months-long search that began in May. The Borough Council unanimously approved the hiring of Douglas Walker through a resolution at the governing body’s Nov. 2 meeting. He will officially take over the position next month on Dec. 4. “I’m really looking forward to starting on [Dec.…