Tag: Hopewell Opinion
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Hopewell Township mayor, committee member thank supporters, opponents in election
Thank you to all Hopewell Township residents who voted in the 2022 general election and exercised the incredible privilege our democracy provides. Thank you also for re-electing us to the Hopewell Township Committee. It has been an honor to serve you on the Township Committee and work for the people of Hopewell Township. We appreciate…
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Hopewell resident supports Peters-Manning, Chait; likes lower tax rate
The Hopewell Township Republican candidates keep sending out mailers complaining about the tax rate cut adopted by the Hopewell Township Committee. Why? I thought Republicans — especially Trump Republicans — liked lower tax rates. It’s a strange way to run for office, by criticizing someone for lowering the tax rate. Personally, I like a lower…
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Hopewell resident questions tactics of Republican candidates for Township Committee
I have seen complaints on a local Facebook page about the Republican candidates for Hopewell Township Committee putting their signs on private property without the owner’s permission. According to the post, they leave a note behind saying “they hope the homeowner doesn’t mind.” Guess what? The homeowners mind. What on Earth motivates the Republicans to…
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Hopewell resident: Under Peters-Manning, Chait leadership, property tax rates lowered for all township residents
Did you know that property tax information for every home in the Township is available on the Hopewell Township website? I looked on the website the other day and learned something interesting. Both Republican candidates for Hopewell Township Committee will pay less in property taxes in 2022 than they paid in 2021. You can check…
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Former Hopewell Township mayor supports Peters-Manning, Chait in November election
I am writing to add my support for re-electing Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning and electing David Chait to the Hopewell Township Committee. I have worked closely with Courtney since 2016 and have seen her work tirelessly for our community. David has been a tremendous asset to the Hopewell Committee, jumping in to learn about the issues…
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Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority chair addresses recent state violations, consent decree
Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority (SBRSA) has entered into a Consent Decree with the United States Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Consent Decree addresses notices of violation brought by the EPA and DEP alleging that SBRSA violated the Clean Air Act and associated laws and…
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Resident questions Republican candidates for Hopewell Township Committee
How politicians introduce themselves can tell you a lot about their values. Take the Republican candidates for Hopewell Township Committee. As of Oct. 17th, the opening line of their website says, “As premier Politicians since 2022, Jenn & Dan are here to pave the way to change in the lives of our families.” The statement…
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Hopewell Township deputy mayor supports Peters-Manning, Chait in November election
I have had the privilege of serving on the Hopewell Township Committee with Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning and Committee Member David Chait. Courtney and David have offered thoughtful responses to questions asked by various publications and even more information on their campaign website. Their statements show they are serious, intelligent, and dedicated public servants. I would…
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Hopewell Township resident supports Peters-Manning, Chait in November election
American Founder Benjamin Franklin warned us that “nothing in this life is certain except death and taxes.” And taxes, it seems, are always going up. But not in Hopewell Township. Thanks to persistent budget discipline and savvy financial management, the municipal portion of our local property tax bills in Hopewell Township actually went down this…