Tag: Pennington Council
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Pennington stories covered in 2021 range from cannabis legalization to automated trash collection
With the New Year occurring this week, 2021 is quickly coming to a close. The coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 news dominated the headlines in 2021, but here is the year in review of other stories covered in Pennington by the Hopewell Valley News. Pennington pledges to become carbon neutral in borough operations The Pennington Council…
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Pennington general election results: Davy, Stern and Gnatt secure seats
There were uncontested races for Pennington mayor and the Pennington Council during the Nov. 2 General Election. The election results reflect what has been posted online by the Mercer County Clerk’s Office as of Nov. 3. The results of the general election will remain unofficial until they are certified by the county. Mayor James Davy,…
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Pennington amends cannabis opt-in ordinance restricting retailers and medical cannabis dispensaries
Cannabis consumption areas will no longer be permitted by the Pennington Council after amendments were made to its cannabis ordinance restricting cannabis retailers, medical cannabis dispensaries and cannabis delivery services. The Borough Council had proposed three amendments to the ordinance at a council meeting on Aug. 9. The public hearing for the ordinance was then…
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Pennington Council to hold special meeting for cannabis ordinance on Aug. 9
Members of the Pennington Council have carried a public hearing for a cannabis ordinance restricting operations of retailers and medical dispensaries within the borough to a special meeting on Aug. 9. The public hearing was carried when the Borough Council met in person for its Aug. 2 meeting. The ordinance opting in would permit a…
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Primary election results: Hopewell Valley committee and council seats
There were uncontested primary elections for seats on the Hopewell Township Committee, Pennington Council and Hopewell Borough Council in Hopewell Valley during the June 8 primary. The general election take place on Nov. 2. The primary results listed reflect what has been posted online by the Mercer County Clerk’s Office as of June 9. The…
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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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Pennington receives update from health officer on COVID-19
Montgomery Township Health Officer Stephanie Carey briefed the Pennington Council on the latest information regarding COVID-19. The Montgomery Township Health Department provides health services to both Pennington and Hopewell Borough in addition to Montgomery Township. In a presentation to the Pennington Council on Feb. 1, Carey said when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic it…