Tag: Pennington Borough
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School board enters phase three of superintendent search
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education’s Superintendent Search Committee has already moved to candidate interviews in the school board’s search for a new superintendent for the district. The superintendent candidate interviews are the third phase of a four phased process. The school board has indicated that the fourth phase includes the naming of the…
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Pennington would restrict recreational cannabis with opt-in ordinance
The Pennington council has introduced an opt-in ordinance that would permit a combined total of three cannabis retailers and medical dispensaries to operate in two borough zones. If ultimately adopted by the Borough Council, the opt-in ordinance will restrict additional class licenses for cannabis businesses in the borough. With the introduction of the ordinance occurring…
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Press conference, events planned for Juneteenth celebration in Trenton
The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County (AACCofMC), in partnership with Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, and Outdoor Equity Alliance, are planning an inaugural three-day, city-wide Juneteenth celebration. The Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for June 18-20 in Trenton. The presenting sponsors are Wells Fargo and St. Francis Medical Center, according…
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Lawver resigns; Davy appointed Pennington’s new mayor
Former Pennington Councilman James Davy was appointed Pennington’s new mayor following the recent resignation of former Mayor Joe Lawver. Davy was appointed through a unanimous vote by the Borough Council at a council meeting on June 7. “James Davy brings a lot of experience to the position of mayor. He is a long time Pennington…
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Watershed Institute helps address toxic algae blooms in Rosedale Lake with newly installed wetlands
When Mercer County residents visit Rosedale Lake they will see new wetlands floating on the lake’s surface. In Pennington, the 20 floating wetlands will help alleviate harmful algae blooms (HABs), which have plagued Rosedale Lake for several years. The wetlands are part of the Watershed Institute’s effort to address the issue of toxic algae blooms.…
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Stern to run unopposed in Democratic primary on June 8
One candidate will compete unopposed in the 2021 Democratic primary for one of two open seats on the Pennington Council. There are also no Republican candidates filed for the Republican primary. The Pennington Council has 6-0 Democratic majority. The governing body consists of Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Deborah Gnatt, Councilman Charles Marciante, Councilwoman Beverly…
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HVCHS’s performance of ‘Little Women’ takes center stage in Hopewell Valley
A Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) performance of the musical “Little Women” is set to occur in early June. The performance will be streamed on June 4 at 7 p.m. and June 5 at 7 p.m. According to the release, the performance will be streamed through a filmed on stage experience with the performance…
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Hopewell Valley school board officially begins search for new superintendent; Smith announces retirement
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is searching for a new superintendent after the announced retirement of current Superintendent Thomas Smith. The school board approved an ad hoc Superintendent Search Committee to help identify the district’s next superintendent and plan to include as many district stakeholders in the process through surveys and focus groups.…
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Planning board asked to determine if Reed Road property is an area in need of redevelopment
The Hopewell Township Committee has approved a resolution directing the planning board to determine if the property site adjacent to the Zaitz Tract properties qualifies as an area in need redevelopment. The property site location is at 1646 Reed Road and is near the intersection of Reed and Diverty Roads. The properties the make up…
