Pennington Borough
‘It is just the beginning’
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 […]
‘Pennington meant so much to her’
The impact of Eileen Heinzel is felt throughout Pennington and even more so now with the newly unveiled Eileen M. Heinzel Memorial Arboretum. Family, friends, and community members gathered together in the local arboretum, which is off of Curlis Avenue and behind Toll Gate Grammar School in Pennington, for an official dedication to Heinzel on […]
‘Today we honor the selfless and extraordinary’
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 […]
Officials to dedicate arboretum in honor of former borough administrator
Former Borough Administrator Eileen Heinzel will be honored by Pennington officials on Saturday, June 7, when they dedicate the local arboretum in her honor. Heinzel, who passed away in 2022, was key in spearheading efforts to establish the arboretum which is located at Toll Gate Grammar School in Pennington. With the arboretum’s completion on school […]
Hopewell Valley commemorates fallen service members
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 committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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 […]
Cultural Festival returns to Woolsey Park
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 […]
‘This really is a community effort’
Pennington officials honored local resident Kieran John with a proclamation for his continued service to the borough community and leadership in organizing their participation in the Communities of Light campaign at a Borough Council meeting on May 5. They thanked him for his dedication to the community and efforts in fostering connections as well as […]