Tag: Hopewell Borough Council
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Hopewell Borough’s municipal budget contains no ‘Christmas tree’ items
Municipal tax rate increases by 3 cents Hopewell Borough’s 2023 municipal budget maintains and covers all essential “bare minimum” services, according to officials. The Hopewell Borough Council approved a $4.06 million municipal budget that increases the municipal tax rate for property owners by 3 cents. Council President Charles Morehouse, Councilman Ryan Kennedy, Councilwoman Debra Stuhler,…
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Hopewell Borough hires firm to search for new administrator
Firm will provide a temporary administrator during search A search for a new borough administrator is underway. The Hopewell Borough Council has hired Metuchen-based Jersey Professional Management [JPM] to conduct a search for a new borough administrator who will replace Maggie Schmitt. The consulting firm will also provide a temporary administrator under the Council’s approved agreement…
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Candidates announce interest for Anzano’s seat
A Democratic councilman and a former Hopewell Township mayor are in the running to replace Anzano when he retires in January Candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for Hopewell Borough’s mayoral race to replace retiring Mayor Paul Anzano. Anzano announced on March 12 that he would not seek re-election for a fifth term.…
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Longtime Hopewell Borough Mayor Paul Anzano will not seek re-election
Councilman Ryan Kennedy is one of the candidates who will seek to succeed Anzano Mayor Paul Anzano will not seek a fifth term as Hopewell Borough’s mayor. Anzano noting that “it is time for someone else to serve in the position” made the announcement on March 12. “After 16 years of serving you as the…
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Advisory Committee releases traffic and safety recommendations on county roads in Hopewell Borough
Hopewell Borough’s Pedestrian, Bike, and Safety Advisory Committee has compiled a draft report of county roads that provides recommendations to the advisory committee to help address traffic and safety issues on those roadways in the borough. The advisory committee presented the recommendations to the Hopewell Borough Council and public at the Council’s regular meeting on…
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Morehouse to continue serving as Hopewell Borough council president
Hopewell Borough Councilman David Mackie and the council’s newest member Krista Weaver took their oath of offices to begin their three-year terms at the Hopewell Borough Council’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 3. Mackie and Weaver ran for the two open seats during an uncontested race in the November 2022 general election. Weaver is serving her…
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Preliminary election results: Incumbents lead in Hopewell Township’s contested race
In the only contested municipal race in Hopewell Valley, Hopewell Township Committee Democratic incumbents Courtney Peters-Manning and David Chait lead Republican challengers in the Nov. 8 general election. As of Nov. 9, Peters-Manning earned 1,583 votes to lead, Chait followed with 1,546 votes. Republican candidates, Jennifer DiDonato received 524 votes and Daniel Hanley Jr. has…
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Hopewell Borough accepting applications for cannabis retail and delivery businesses
Hopewell Borough is now accepting applications for cannabis retail and delivery businesses. This follows the Borough Council’s September decision permitting both licenses in the borough. The first round of application responses from cannabis business applicants began on Oct. 27 and are due by 11 a.m. Dec. 15, according to the borough. Any questions by the…
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Hopewell Borough permits cannabis retail following months of discussions
A recreational cannabis business can operate in Hopewell Borough. This comes following months of discussions, review and public input, which Borough Council members and Mayor Paul Anzano requested. The Hopewell Borough Council adopted an ordinance Sept. 8 allowing recreational cannabis and delivery service operations. Council President Charles Morehouse, Councilman David Mackie, Councilman Chris Fossel, Councilwoman…