Tag: Pennington Borough
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Top stories of the year for Hopewell Valley
With 2023 quickly coming to an end, the Hopewell Valley News looks back at its top three stories for the year. ‘Make no mistake the need is great’ A partnership between HomeFront, Homes by TLC, and Lennar celebrated the groundbreaking of a building complex that will house 26 affordable housing units for low-income and working…
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Pennington removes two-hour parking restrictions on Burd Street
Pennington officials have removed a two-hour parking restriction on a section of Burd Street. The removal of the two-hour parking restriction was approved for a section of Burd Street that is between West Delaware Avenue and Academy Avenue through an ordinance at the Borough Council’s Dec. 4 meeting. Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Kati Angarone,…
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Pennington appropriates funds for final design of downtown streetscape project
Pennington Council has adopted an ordinance that appropriates $145,000 towards the final design work of the downtown streetscape project. The Borough from its capital improvement fund is only funding $3,000 of the $145,000 that is being appropriated. The rest of the money is covered by funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The…
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School board elections return incumbents and welcome newcomer
Incumbent school board members – Board President Anita Williams Galiano, Vice President Andrea Driver, and Pamela Lilleston – return to the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has been certified by the Mercer County Clerk’s Office. When sworn in to start their three-year terms representing Hopewell Township on the school board in January, they will…
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‘All of it has been tremendously rewarding’
After close to seven years as executive director, Lisa Wolff has handed over the leadership reins of the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). Wolff’s time helping lead FoHVOS efforts in protecting Hopewell Valley’s environment and land officially came to an end Nov. 3. Wolff, who is also the co-founder of Outdoor Equity alliance,…
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Pennington approves stormwater discharge ordinance
The Pennington Council adopted its amended stormwater discharge ordinance that won’t remove physical connections to the borough’s separate storm sewer system unless a road reconstruction project takes place or it is causing a hazardous condition. The council unanimously voted to adopt the ordinance codifying borough practices and clarifying what discharges are not prohibited at the…
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Pennington incumbents return for mayor and council seats
Incumbent Democratic Mayor James Davy has earned a four-year term to continue as Pennington’s mayor. Incumbent Democrats, Council President Catherine Chandler and Councilman John Valenza also return to their Council seats with each securing a three-year term. Valenza earns his first full three-year term after being appointed to fill former Councilman Ken Gross’ unexpired term.…
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The Pennington School announces ‘Forever Pennington’ campaign
The Pennington School has officially launched the Forever Pennington campaign, which to date will be “the most ambitious campaign” in the school’s history. With a $50 million goal, the “Forever Pennington” campaign builds on the school’s core strengths and harnesses the momentum experienced in recent decades, allowing future generations of students to benefit from Pennington’s…
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‘Home stretch’
Plans for Hopewell Valley’s new Senior and Community Center took two significant steps forward this week with actions by the Hopewell Township Committee and the Hopewell Valley YMCA. At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Township Committee authorized a Professional Services Agreement with Spiezle Architectural Group to complete bid-ready final design work and construction oversight for the…