Tag: Pennington Borough
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Stand in Solidarity protest rallies support for Black community
Hopewell Valley youth organized a local protest to rally support for the valley’s Black community and people of color. The Stand in Solidarity protest held at the intersection of West Delaware Avenue and Route 31 in Pennington, gathered people of all ages and demographics within the valley. Protestors would hold signs up on the sidewalks…
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Mercer County freeholders adopt $325 million budget for county operations in 2020
The Mercer County Board of Freeholders have adopted a $325.7 million budget to fund the operation of the county during 2020. Freeholder Chairman Andrew Koontz, Vice Chairman Samuel Frisby and Freeholders John Cimino, Ann Cannon, Lucylle Walter, and Nina Melker voted “yes” on the budget’s adoption on June 11. Freeholder Pasquale Colavita was absent for…
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HVCHS senior Ethan Block named a winner in statewide scholarship competition
Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Ethan Block was awarded the Louis Bay II Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship on May 24. This scholarship competition has been named in honor of Bay, mayor emeritus of Hawthorne. The competition is designed to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer positions in municipal government while raising awareness of…
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Municipalities in Hopewell Valley extend grace period for second quarter taxes
Hopewell Valley municipalities are extending their grace period for the payment of second quarter property taxes to June 1. The extended grace period provides relief to homeowners facing financial struggles during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Prior to the extension, Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington second quarter taxes were due on May 1 with a…
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Pennington Council adopts ordinance phasing out single-use carryout bags
Pennington is joining more than 30 New Jersey municipalities in banning single-use plastic carryout bags. Pennington council members voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance on May 4; Council President Catherine Chandler and council members Glen Griffiths, Charles Marciante, Elizabeth Semple, Beverly Mills and Deborah Gnatt voted “yes” in favor of the measure. “Single-use plastic bags…
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Pennington Chinese American Community donates supplies to hospitals, local organizations
The Pennington Chinese American Community (PCAC) rallied together to provide donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to local hospitals and businesses. Annie Yang said a group of 100 Chinese American residents of Pennington volunteered to secure medical supplies for organizations in need. “Using various digital platforms, predominantly WeChat, they created extended networks and rallied their contacts in…
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Hopewell Valley mayors keep municipal walking trails open
Gazebo Park and Cedar Ridge Preserve are among several Hopewell Valley outdoor resources that will remain open for residents, according to municipal mayors. The walking trails in the parks and preserves are still able to be used, as basketball courts and playgrounds are closed. Hopewell Valley consists of Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington. Hopewell…
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Hopewell Valley families, seniors in need receive aid from neighbors
Families in need during the novel coronavirus outbreak are receiving support from the Hopewell Valley community through a recently launched mobile food pantry program. The program has been in operation since March and aids valley families and seniors with food insecurities. Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington are the municipalities that make up the valley.…
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Hopewell Valley family tests positive for COVID-19
A Hopewell Township family has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In a joint statement from the Hopewell Township Health Department and Montgomery Township Health Department, officials announced that they had been alerted to positive COVID-19 test results on March 18. Officials added that the family that had been practicing self-quarantine since March 14. One…
