Tag: Hopewell Township
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Park Commission to implement deer management program
The Mercer County Park Commission has been approved for a Community Based Deer Management (CBDM) permit from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife. The CBDM permit allows for additional opportunities to improve forest understory and the overall ecological condition of natural areas through deer reductions beyond standard state hunting regulations. Reducing deer overpopulation also improves public safety by reducing deer-vehicle collisions, according to information provided by Mercer County. The…
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‘Crossing to Victory’ examines Washington’s journey in New Jersey
The Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) of New Jersey released “Crossing to Victory, Washington Recaptures New Jersey” to highlight some of the local events of the Revolutionary War. The 13-minute video examines some of the under-reported events and sites at the park that were vital to the success of Gen. George Washington and the…
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A Year in Review: Hopewell Township stories of 2021
2021 has seen Hopewell Township navigate the challenges of COVID-19, while also raising money for youth and supplies for Afghan refugees. Here is a year in review featuring several stories about Hopewell Township by the Hopewell Valley News. Hopewell Township police raise thousands for youth at Triad House Detective Alexis Mirra of the Hopewell Township…
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Hopewell Township adopts $650,000 bond ordinance for dredging of Hiohela Pond
The Hopewell Township Committee unanimously voted to adopted a $650,000 bond ordinance to finance the dredging of the Hiohela Pond. The dredging project of Hiohela (Pennytown) Pond in Hopewell Township near Route 31 will include dredging, removal, and disposal of debris at the pond, according to the ordinance. Mayor Julie Blake, Deputy Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning…
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Municipalities see COVID-19 cases rise as residents spend more time indoors
Hopewell Township is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases this holiday season as 63 new cases have been confirmed in mid-December. The Hopewell Township Health Department stated that the 63 confirmed cases occurred during a two-week period from Dec. 6-17, according to the department’s latest update report. “The Omicron variant has quickly taken hold in…
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Union Fire Company & Rescue Squad conducts Operation Santa
The Union Fire Company & Rescue Squad escorted Santa around Titusville in Hopewell Township as part of “Operation Santa” on Dec. 19.
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Hopewell Township police blotter
More than $2,000 worth of jewelry and other items were stolen from a Cherry Valley Road home Dec. 3. Police responded to a burglar alarm and discovered the break-in. The homeowners were not at home at the time of the burglary. The bed cover from a pickup truck belonging to a Coburn Road resident was…
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Hopewell Township supports Stone Hill Manufacturing for cannabis cultivation
Members of the Hopewell Township Committee approved a resolution of support this month for Stone Hill Manufacturing as the company applies for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing licenses from the state. Mayor Julie Blake, Deputy Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, Township Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin, Township Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski, and Township Committeeman Michael Ruger voted “yes” to approve the…
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Reenactment returns for Washington’s crossing of Delaware River
The reenactment of General George Washington crossing the Delaware River at Washington Crossing Historic Park took place on Dec. 12. The reenactment of Washington’s 1776 Christmas night river crossing occurred on the banks of the Delaware River. During the event, several hundred re-enactors in Continental military dress listened to an inspiring speech by Washington and…