Hopewell Borough

Hopewell Borough Council has introduced a revised ordinance for the referendum ballot question that will have voters determine whether or not to sell the borough’s water utility to New Jersey American Water (NJAW). A public hearing will take place on the revised ordinance at the Borough Council’s July 10 regular meeting. The Council introduced the […]

Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) senior graduates have closed one chapter and began another when they walked across the commencement ceremony stage with their diplomas. The HVCHS graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held in the high school’s gym on June 19. “Seniors, as we are gathered here tonight and are able […]

Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning hosted the second annual Mayors’ Awards for First Responders at the Woolsey Park Bandshell. The Mayors’ Awards recognized the bravery, service, and dedication of Hopewell Valley’s police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and public works personnel who went above and beyond to keep the community safe on June 7. “Today, we honor the selfless […]

Hopewell Elementary School first graders learned firsthand about how local government works. With a field trip to Borough Hall in Hopewell Borough on June 6, first graders heard from Borough Administrator Doug Walker and Borough Clerk Regina Toth about day-to-day operations, administering a municipal budget, and processing permits and licenses. The students also learned from […]

Throughout Hopewell Valley residents recognized and honored fallen service members of America’s armed forces on Memorial Day. Residents and visitors in Hopewell Township, Pennington, and Hopewell Borough gathered for ceremonies and parades on May 24, May 25, and May 26. Memorial Day, which took place on May 26, is a federal holiday held on the […]

Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) has reaffirmed its commitment and declaration that the school district is a safe space for all students. Board of Education members passed a resolution at a monthly school board meeting on May 19 reaffirming a commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible community where every individual is […]

Hopewell Borough Council members have unanimously voted to adopt a $4.5 million municipal budget that has a tax increase and funds municipal operations in 2025. Council members voted to approve the municipal budget, which includes a 2.5-cent tax increase for borough property owners, at a Borough Council meeting on May 1. The budget was first […]

A celebration of Hopewell Valley’s different cultures will be spotlighted this Saturday when the second Annual Cultural Festival returns to Hopewell Township. Residents and visitors will be able to experience different cultures through performances such as cultural activities and dance, cultural displays, food, and community resources with the festival taking place in Woolsey Park in […]

The Hopewell Township Police Department (HTP) saw a 5% increase in traffic stops after 2023, according to a 2024 annual police department report. The township police department released their 2024 annual report in mid-April which includes an overview of the police force, the department’s statistics, incidents, programs, and achievements. HTP not only serves the township, […]