Tag: Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning
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Hopewell Township Police Chief: Traffic mitigation on East Welling Avenue not necessary at this time
The “majority of drivers” are driving within the 25 miles per hour speed limit on East Welling Avenue, according to results of a speed study conducted through the Hopewell Township Police Department. Police Chief James Rosso briefed the Hopewell Township Committee and public on Dec. 5 of the most recent study from the beginning of October, which…
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Hopewell Township ordinance keeps cannabis retail applications before Planning Board
The Hopewell Township Committee has limited conditional use standards for cannabis retailers through an adoption of a new ordinance. The ordinance, which was first introduced on Nov. 14 and adopted on Dec. 19, moves multiple conditional use requirements to development standards for cannabis retailers, which will help keep the applicants before the Planning Board. “The…
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State, county, and municipal officials celebrate improvements to Hopewell’s 911 Dispatch Center
Hopewell Township officials and dignitaries came together to celebrate the grant the township received from the state to make improvements to the township’s 911 Dispatch Center. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19), Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-15), Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli (D-15), and County Commissioner Kristin McLaughlin visited the township on Nov. 29. Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, Township…
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Murphy announces $25 million in funding for restoration of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey
Four Revolutionary War sites in Mercer County will receive federal funding through the state’s budget for restoration and preservation efforts in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Gov. Phil Murphy joined by legislative, state, county and municipal officials at Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell Township announced on Nov. 29 that $25…
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Mercer County to set aside $3 million ARPA funds for older adults, veterans and people with disabilities
Mercer County will set aside $3 million from its American Rescue Plan Act allocation to assist Mercer municipalities with programs and services aimed at older adults, veterans and people with disabilities, according to Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and County Commissioner Chair Nina D. Melker. “Commissioner Melker and I are pleased to further support…
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NJDEP steps in to oversee operations of Trenton Water Works
With growing concerns over compliance and operation failures, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has intervened in the oversight and operations of Trenton Water Works. Gov. Phil Murphy had announced the decision on Oct. 12. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will work with the Trenton through an initiative out of the…
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Hopewell Township puts pause on future resolutions of support for cannabis retailers
Hopewell Township will halt future local support for cannabis retail establishments. The township has already issued resolutions supporting four applicants. Township Committee members voted unanimously to approve a resolution at the governing body’s Sept. 19 meeting. “I think it is prudent to put a pause on things. We have vetted a couple opportunities and we…
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Hopewell Township residents can sign up to be on a do-not-solicit registry
Hopewell Township has established a do-not-solicit registry to aid residents concerned about solicitors approaching their residences and/or businesses. The Township Committee unanimously voted in favor of amending the township’s solicitation ordinance at a meeting on Sept. 19. It establishes a do-not-solicit list that residents can now sign up to be on. “What we did see…
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Upgrades to Hopewell Township’s outdated emergency dispatch system to improve communication Valley-wide
State grant funds will not only replace equipment for outdated Hopewell Township’s emergency 9-1-1 dispatch system, but also provide “updated technology” for a state-of-the-art communication center. “This will ensure the system complies with current standards and is able to expand as necessary into the future,” Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning said. Peters-Manning praised Township Administrator…