Tag: hopewell township committee
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Opinion: Hopewell Township Committee is proactive with social justice; vote in Kuchinski and Ruger to keep policies moving forward
Did you know that the mayor of Hopewell Township and the Hopewell Township Committee members are being proactive with the racial indifference in Hopewell Township for social justice? Back in February, the Township Committee adopted a resolution recognizing Black History Month. In June, members of the Township Committee signed an anti-racism proclamation drafted by Hopewell…
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Opinion: Difficult times require experienced leadership in Hopewell Township
This year has been full of challenges, both worldwide and right here in Hopewell Township. Since I was sworn in to the Hopewell Township Committee in January, I have had the honor of facing this extraordinarily difficult year while serving with my fellow committee people, Deputy Mayor Michael Ruger and Committeeman and former Mayor Kevin…
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Hopewell Township to decide on additional food trucks at Rosedale Mills in October
Hopewell Township Committee members will make a decision next month on whether three food truck businesses can operate at the Rosedale Mills property. When the township committee convenes for an Oct. 5 committee meeting, committee members will make the final decision regarding an amendment of a temporary activities permit granted to JHF Realty LLC, which…
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Hopewell Township appoints 12 members to newly created Citizens’ Equity Advisory Committee
The Hopewell Township Committee has unanimously approved 12 people to serve as regular members and alternates on the recently established Citizens’ Equity Advisory Committee (CEAC). Committee members officially appointed nine regular members and three alternates through two approved resolutions at a township committee meeting on Sept. 8. Regular members are Peter Baktis, Shannon Kelly, Kareen…
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Hopewell Township hears from public during discussion on hiring a police director
Hopewell Township heard public input as officials move forward in the process of hiring a temporary police director to head the police department. During a virtual special meeting on Sept. 1, Hopewell Township Committeewoman Julie Blake led a discussion with hired police consultant Jonathan Parham, retired Chief of Linden Police, to receive input from residents…
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Plans for new Hopewell Valley Community Center head into design phase
Hopewell Township’s plan for a new Hopewell Valley Senior and Community Center is taking its next step as officials move ahead with the design phase of the future project. Officials recently announced a request for proposal (RFP) soliciting initial bids and proposals from contractors for the new project. Those initial proposals are due to the…
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Hopewell Township names new full-time health officer
Hopewell Township’s health department will have a new leader when Dawn Marling starts her duties as the township’s full-time health officer. Committee members voted unanimously to approve Marling’s appointment through a resolution at a township committee meeting on Aug. 3. Mayor Kristin McLaughlin, Deputy Michael Ruger, Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski, Committeewoman Courtney Peters-Manning and Committeewoman Julie…
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Hopewell Township officials take action on plans to examine township and police operations
Hopewell Township Committee members have unveiled their next steps to address any systemic issues within township municipal government and the police department. The steps are part of the township committee’s commitment to residents following accusations and investigations of improper social media conduct involving township police officers and employees, which came to light in June and…
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Chief to retire from Hopewell Township Police Department
Hopewell Township Committee members have accepted the retirement of Chief of Police Lance Maloney. The retirement of Maloney, who has been chief of police for the Hopewell Township Police Department since 2014, was accepted by committee members at a July 20 committee meeting. Maloney has been a member of the department for 26 years and…