Tag: Pennington Borough
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Pennington Council green lights open space funds for Kunkel Park improvements
When the Pennington Council convened for its December meeting, members of the governing body approved the use of open space fund to replace a handicapped parking area and install playground equipment at Kunkel Park. Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilman Ken Gross, Councilman Charles Marciante, Councilwoman Beverly Mills and Councilwoman Liz Semple voted “yes” to 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…
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Pennington Council notified of intended application for a retail cannabis business
Receiving a letter from Capehart Scatchard, the Pennington Council has been informed of an intended application for a retail cannabis establishment in the borough’s business highway zone. The Mount Laurel Township law firm represents Jersey Meds Group LLC, which is seeking a license from the state for a retail cannabis establishment in the business highway…
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LEG, BeiGene complete deal on 42-acre portion of former BMS campus
BeiGene’s purchase of a 42-acre portion at the former Bristol Myers Squibb is complete as real estate company Lincoln Equities Group announced the finalized purchase in late November. The announcement by Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) came on Nov. 23. LEG officially adds another pharmaceutical company to the campus in Hopewell Township with the addition of…
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Mercer County residents give approval to reallocate funds for increased development of parks and stewardship
Mercer County voters overwhelmingly approved of a county referendum reallocating resources in the Open Space Preservation Trust Fund towards funding increases for park development, historic preservation and stewardship activities. In the Nov. 2 General Election, Mercer County voters who cast their ballots approved of the referendum permitting the reallocation 76.7% (66,567) to 23.2% (20,187), according…
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Certified results confirm winners in contested races for Hopewell Township Committee, Hopewell valley school board
Throughout Hopewell Valley, there were only two contested races, both for seats representing Hopewell Township on the Township Committee and Hopewell Valley school board, in the Nov. 2 General Election. Races in the General Election were for seats on the Hopewell Township Committee, Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education, Pennington’s mayoral race, Pennington Council seats,…
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Virtual 5K raises money to provide free programming for children impacted by ALS
A Veterans Day weekend virtual 5K race is helping raise funds for Hope Loves Company (HLC), which is dedicated to helping the families and children of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Pennington nonprofit’s virtual 5K started the weekend of Nov. 13 and runs through Thanksgiving weekend. “We used to run a few different…
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Genovesi, Linthorst lead race for open seats on school board; newcomer Reznik earns seat in Pennington’s uncontested board race
A contested general election race for two seats to represent Hopewell Township on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has Jacqueline Genovesi and Board President Deborah Linthorst ahead of Kimberly Stolow. According to unofficial results online from the Mercer County Clerk’s Office, as of press time on Nov. 9, Genovesi had received 3,452 votes,…
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Genovesi, Stolow lead in contested race to represent Hopewell Township on school board
Jacqueline Genovesi and Kimberly Stolow are leading in the vote totals for two open seats to represent Hopewell Township on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. The General Election results listed reflect what has been posted online by the Mercer County Clerk’s Office as of Nov. 3. Mail-in ballots and provisional ballots are still…
