Tag: Hopewell Township
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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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Three homeowner sites test positive for Legionella bacteria in Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township officials announced this week that three homeowner sites in Hopewell Township have tested positive for legionella bacteria, which causes Legionnaires disease. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) had collected water samples in September from homeowners served by Trenton Water Works (TWW). “We want to make sure that all of our residents served…
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Hopewell Township’s municipal parking lot becomes latest site to allow electric vehicle owners to ‘charge up’
Electric vehicle owners can now charge up their vehicles on the upper parking lot at Hopewell Township’s municipal complex with five new operational charging stations. The five charging stations are up and running at the municipal building located at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, according to the township. “I am thrilled that our electric…
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Trenton Water Works Director: Drinking water is safe despite officials call for takeover
Officials from across Mercer County have called on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s direct oversight of Trenton Water Works after what officials are calling “years of failure to comply with safe drinking water obligations.” The call follows a letter sent by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to Trenton Water Works…
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Hopewell Township creates new committee aimed at attracting new businesses, tourism
A new advisory committee has been established in Hopewell Township that will examine ways to attract new businesses, support existing businesses and increase tourism. Hopewell Township Committee members unanimously voted to approve establishing the Hopewell Township Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Committee on Sept. 19. “Back in 2019, there was a resolution that established 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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Hopewell officials monitor drinking water following Legionnaires’ disease cases in Hamilton
Following two cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Hamilton Township, the Hopewell Township Health Department, Trenton Water Works and the New Jersey Department of Health are monitoring the situation. Drinking water for Hopewell Township residents is served by Trenton Water Works (TWW). No cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been identified among Hopewell Township residents, and…
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New ‘chief of operations’ at Watershed Institute brings extensive environmental policy experience
Conservation leader Sophie Glovier has been named to the newly created position of chief of operations for The Watershed Institute. Currently, Glovier is the assistant policy director at The Watershed Institute where she works with community members and local governments “to develop and implement policies and practices to address pressing threats to our water and…
