Runners get set to for the start of the annual Pennington 5K on Pennington Day, May 17, 2025. Women winners were Megan Pearson, Lisa Cialino and Allison Webb. For men: Christopher Freeland, William Cooper and Ned Armour. (Photo courtesy of the Hopewell Valley YMCA.)
By riCh Fisher
The most significant sign of Grayson Vlasac’s growing maturity in golf came on May 6 at Lakewood’s Eagle Ridge Golf Course.
It was the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II match and Vlasac was leading the charge until he had a triple bogey on the 15th hole that ruined his chances
far would you go if they were sick?
of victory. Maybe a year ago it might have blown up the final three holes and spoiled a stellar round.
But the Hopewell Valley Central High junior chastened himself.
“When I left that hole my mindset wasn’t, ‘Why did I do this?’” he said. “I left the hole and said, ‘Let’s go make a few pars and birdies.’”
Vlasac finished the round tied for third at 75, which made him one of just two Colonial Valley Conference players to reach the Tournament of Champions. He credited his new mindset as part of the reason for his advancement
By Joe donneLLy
The narrow, weightrestricted, and operationally challenged Washington Crossing Toll-Supported Bridge’s steel superstructure turned 120 years old last month.
The bridge, which was constructed for two former closely aligned shareholder-owned local companies, opened on the morning of April 11, 1905. It was operated as a privately owned tolled crossing for the next 17 years.
a number of features it has today. It did not have a walkway. Its roadway deck was wooden and timber rails were the sole vehicular-collision-prevention measure along the trusses. The bridge’s steelwork went unpainted for its first three years of operation.
When it opened, the bridge’s vehicular traffic was predominantly animal-powered. Motorpowered vehicles were rarely seen luxuries for a privileged few. Mass production of automobiles affordable for the middle class did not begin until 1908 — a development that radically changed transportation and America itself over the next three decades.
The bridge was constructed on portions of piers and abutments that supported two prior covered wooden bridges at the location. The first coveredwooden bridge opened Jan. 1, 1835. It was partially or entirely destroyed — the accounts are unclear — in a major 1841 river flood.
“My mental state has improved a lot,” Vlasac said. “I’m realizing that hitting one
See VLASAC, Page 9
The long-defunct New Jersey Bridge Company of Manasquan built the six-span steel double-intersecting Warren-truss superstructure in 1904 and 1905. The small steel-bridge-building outfit had been contracted by the crossing’s two ownership companies — the legacy Taylorsville Delaware Bridge Company established in the 1830’s, and a companion Washington Crossing Bridge Company that was created in 1904 to raise additional capital for purposes of erecting the 1905 replacement bridge. The construction contract was for $24,500.
The bridge originally lacked
When someone you care about is sick, you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure they get the best care. And so do we. With a collaborative structure so our doctors can craft a treatment that’s uniquely right for you. With primary care physicians who never schedule an appointment that’s less than 20 minutes. With world-renowned surgeons that are changing cancer treatment.
According to New Jersey legislative records, the replacement wooden bridge opened by 1842 (actual date uncertain). Later published accounts suggest the post-1841-flood bridge was positioned three feet higher over the river than its shortlived predecessor.
Despite the enhanced eleva-
See BRIDGE, Page 7
Because you’d go to the ends of the earth for the people you care about. And we do too.
As concerned residents of Hopewell Borough and members of the Hopewell Borough Public Water Alliance, we write to express our deep concern over the Hopewell Borough Council’s recent decision to move forward with a contract to sell our municipal water system to the private company New Jersey American Water.
Bringing our water system into compliance with DEP standards is indeed urgent. But privatization is not the only way to do this. Our water is a public good, not a commodity. Once we have sold this resource to New Jersey American Water we will never be able to get it back.
New Jersey American Water is under no obligation to our community about the price or quality of our water; they are beholden to their shareholders to increase their profits year after year.
At the off-cycle council meeting on March 20, the terms of this proposed sale
were almost not even read aloud before the vote took place. The contract was not publicly available until after the meeting.
To be clear: our council did not plan to highlight the terms of the “draft” agreement to sell our water to New Jersey American Water before casting a quick unanimous vote.
Last summer, in a matter of days, 230 Hopewell Borough residents signed a petition calling for a public referendum on this matter—a clear indication of the community’s desire for open and informed decision-making.
Many residents have spoken out at public meetings voicing their concerns about the sale to New Jersey American Water. A referendum on whether to sell our water is scheduled for November, but how can voters make an informed choice without being given a thorough understanding of See INBOX, Page 4
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CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Mondays, June 2 & 9; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
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LETTING GO OF CLUTTER
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Monday, June 2; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, June 3; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, June 5; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, June 9; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Join us for our monthly series. Learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices and meal planning, and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. These two sessions will occur the second Monday (daytime) and fourth Tuesday (evening) each month.
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Monday, June 9; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, June 17; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, June 17; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE
Tuesday, June 17; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, June 18; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.
games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends!
LUNCH & LEARN: CUTTING THE CORD ON CABLE - YOUR GUIDE TO STREAMING FREEDOM
Monday, June 9; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Whether you are tech-savvy or just starting out, this program will guide you step-by-step on how to break free from traditional cable TV and embrace the world of streaming.
LUNCH & LEARN: BETTER SLEEP, BETTER LIFE WITH PALAKKUMAR PATEL, MD
Friday, June 13; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This program combines evidence-based medical insights with practical strategies to address common sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, as well as pulmonary illnesses such as COPD, and is being presented by Palakkummar Patel, MD, member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary-critical care
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Wednesday, June 18; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Join a Reiki Master and certified breathwork facilitator to learn how sacred breathwork can help release negative patterns and fears that keep us stuck. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or anything else that will make you comfortable. Chairs will be available. Fee: $15
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, June 24; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the Stroke Support Group, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, SpeechLanguage Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.
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Thursday, June 19; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for our first program focusing on podiatric conditions, including preventive care, diabetic foot management, and surgical interventions.
Jessica Collins, DPM, and Jason Jolliffe, DPM, both board-certified in podiatry, members of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, RWJUH Hamilton
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Wednesday, June 25; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, June 25; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Friday, June 20; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 24; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Navigating your gynecological health can feel complex. Join RWJ Center for Women’s Health physicians Gary Brickner, MD, and Robert Mayson, MD, both boardcertified in obstetrics & gynecology and members of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, RWJUH Hamilton, who will provide helpful information tailored to the health considerations relevant to your age and discuss minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgical procedures.
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the impact of this sale on the community in the long term, and without exploring viable alternatives?
Why is the council focusing exclusively on selling the system to New Jersey American Water as a quick fix, rather than engaging with the broader range of funding options available at the private, state and federal levels? The borough already has an approved $2.35 million state grant, funding that may be forfeited if the system is sold.
Other towns, like Rocky Hill, have successfully engaged professional grant writers to secure funding for infrastructure improvements. Why aren’t we pursuing similar paths?
By selling our water, we lose local control of this vital resource, resulting in poorer quality water and guaranteed future rate hikes. And we surrender a vital asset that should remain in the hands of the public, not a private profit-seeking entity like New Jersey American Water.
The Hopewell Borough Public Water Alliance urges the council to commit to a transparent process and thoroughly evaluate all options, and to present our community with multiple viable options. These options should include strategic use of grants, bonds, and financial planning.
We are honored to ask for your support in the upcoming June Democratic Primary as we seek re-election to the Hopewell Township Committee. Serving you has been a privilege, and our passion for our community is stronger than ever.
Over the past few years, we’ve worked hard to deliver real results:
Kept your municipal taxes under control by reducing municipal debt, managing spending, and opening new revenue sources. In fact, this year the municipal tax rate decreased.
Protected our environment — now over 40% of our Township is preserved as open space, farmland, or recreation space.
Invested in community priorities with stronger support for our police and emergency services, progress on the senior and community center, new amenities like the Woolsey Park Bandshell, and $16.1 million allocated to Bear Tavern Elementary.
As we look ahead, we are committed to building on this foundation: ensuring affordability, protecting our environment, and enhancing the vibrant community that makes Hopewell Township such a special place to call home.
We are ready and willing to work with the council to do so. Water belongs to all of us, not just those who can afford to pay for it.
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Join Kathie Olson, nurse practitioner and program director for Capital Health’s Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health, to learn strategies for living your life without pelvic pain. Kathie will be joined by Rachel Hannum-Grinstead, a licensed pelvic health therapist, who will discuss the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy. All genders are welcome!
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Being proactive with your health helps you understand and manage common conditions. Join DR. CHARLES POLOTTI, a board certified and fellowship trained urologist, to learn about the latest treatments for erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement and guidelines for prostate cancer screening.
ASSESSMENT NO CONTRACTS INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS
By Vanessa sandom and John hart
On April 14, the Hopewell Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution to provide up to $16.1 Million of PILOT funds to the Hopewell Valley Regional School District for capital improvements to the Bear Tavern elementary school.
The reason? Bear Tavern will need extra classrooms to house the anticipated increased enrollment expected from new developments.
On April 28, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District unanimously adopted its 2025-26 school budget that included total operating expenses of almost $101 million, an 8.3% increase over the $93 million audited total operating expenses in 2023-24.
The district, already notorious for having the highest public school per-pupil cost in Mercer County, passed its 202526 budget with a per pupil cost of $26,049 — a whopping 12.4% increase over the audited 2023-24 per pupil cost of $23,174.
Over the next few months, we will take a deeper dive into the implications of these actions and other concerning trends.
For now, we raise one overarching question: Are our school and municipal leaders getting the most value from our taxpayers’ dollars? Put another way, are we getting what we paid for?
The perception raised during the HVRSD’s 2024 referendum, which was soundly defeated by Hopewell Valley voters, was that the school district mixed critically needed infrastructure projects with “nice to haves,” resulting in their excessive $87 million request.
If all their spending were necessary and handled responsibly, we would be more sympathetic to the HVRSD’s request this time around. Unfortunately, we are hearing evolving stories and justifications for why they need the $16.1 Million.
Rosetta Treece said the space was needed to spread out more due to labs, calming rooms, extensive electives, expanded kindergarten and pre-K programs, and a desire to lower class sizes below their historic rates.
Yet, at the podium on April 14, Dr. Treece said: “The $16.1 million should cover the amount from the demographers report (showing a projected 40-50 new students)” without ever mentioning any of her earlier justifications. She also warned: “the $16.1 million is the estimate for the addition on Bear Tavern right now. I don’t know what it’s going to look like in November.”
Combining a moving target explanation of needs with an expected 2025 capital improvements referendum? Their request for a $16.1 million advance is untimely at best.
Note that Edison High School recently approved a 10-classroom addition at a cost of $10 million with an expected completion in 2028-2030. In 2021, Lincoln Elementary school approved a 25,000-square foot addition, including classrooms and an auditorium, opening soon for $9.5 million (or $380 per square foot).
Based on these actual numbers, how does the HVRSD justify requesting $16.1 million for a 19,000-square-foot, 10-classroom addition today? That is almost $850 per square feet.
Until the HVRSD provides real and consistent evidence of actual needs and justifiable costs for new facilities, we trust township residents to use of their fair share of a $16 million PILOT payment above entrusting it to school district management.
We recommend that when Hopewell Township sends out its annual tax bills to each of its 6,277 residential households, they include a PILOT rebate check for $2,565, which will cost the township...$16,100,000.
While over 50% of households have no children in our schools, those concerned about Bear Tavern’s condition could donate their share to the school initiatives of their choice.
Visit www.teahv.org to watch a video of assistant superintendent Bob Colavita state in his May 6, 2024 presentation that the district did not qualify for a state tax rebate on the additions because there are no significant unhoused new students, but the money was needed to “get out of the trailers.”
At a town hall meeting one week before the 2024 referendum, Superintendent
Vanessa Sandom and John Hart are former mayors of Hopewell Township. Visit www.teahv.org to read their previous Hopewell Express editorials and supporting data.
The (in)famously narrow Washington Crossing Bridge turns 120 years old this year, but there have been bridges crossing that part of the Delaware River since the 1830’s.
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tion, the second covered bridge was annihilated in the infamous Pumpkin Flood of October 1903 — the river’s second highest flood of record to this day.
Eight other private toll bridges were completely or partially washed away in the 1903 flood. The Yardley-Wilburtha, and the New Hope-Lambertville bridges, both wooden, were completely destroyed.
At the wooden Lumberville-Raven Rock, wooden, one of five spans was destroyed. At the steel Point PleasantByram bridge, four of five spans were destroyed.
At Uhlerstown-Frenchtown, a wooden bridge, two of six spans destroyed. At the Upper Black Eddy-Milford crossing, wooden, one of three spans destroyed was destroyed on the wooden bridge.
The wooden Riegelsville bridge and the wooden Riverton-Belvidere bridges were completely destroyed.
The New Jersey Bridge Company constructed four of the full-replacement bridges. They were, in order of completion: Riverton-Belvidere (1904), YardleyWilburtha (1905), Washington Crossing (1905), and Point Pleasant-Byram (1905).
Interestingly, all four of these replacement bridges had narrow roadway decks.
Taylorsville Delaware Bridge Company meeting minutes on file at the Bucks County Historical Society’s Spruance Library in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, fail to explain why the Washington Crossing Bridge was constructed with such a narrow road deck. A person can only theorize explanations.
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One possibility is cost. The narrow design might have been all the private bridge company could have afforded at that time.
Another possibility is that the bridge company’s directors — several of whom were farmers — did not foresee a future dominated by motor-powered vehicles. They very well might have considered automobiles as a passing fad. “Get a horse!” they might have shouted.
The final — and most logical — narrowness theory is that the bridge crossing’s four surviving stone-masonry piers from the 1830’s could not have supported a wider structure. (Note: one of the crossing’s original piers was destroyed in the 1903 flood and had to be completely replaced with poured concrete before the steel replacement superstructure could be erected.)
While the bridge went into service with corresponding toll collections on April 11, 1905, the new steel structure was not formally dedicated until May 6, 1905 – a Saturday event marked with music, speeches, and bunting. A toll schedule from the Trenton Public Library’s Trentoniana Room shows what the bridge’s toll rates were at the time.
The toll-rates table suggests the local economy was still predominantly agrarian. A vehicle “drawn by beasts of burden” was 10 cents per head. A single horse or mule and rider was 10 cents. Cattle were three cents per head. Sheep or swine were two cents per head. A steam
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thresher or a steam engine was 10 cents per horse. A wheelbarrow cost four cents to cross.
While the bridge did not have a walkway, two-cent tolls were charged for a “foot passenger” and for each rider on a bicycle. And there were tolls for motor vehicles: 10 cents for a “light automobile,” 20 cents for a “heavy automobile,” and $1 for a “traction engine” or a steam roller.
Tolls applied for travel in either direction. Toll collections continued until April 25, 1922, when representatives of the two bridge companies signed hastily arranged agreements to sell the bridge to the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey for $40,000.
minutes indicate that former toll collectors obtained water from the home of one the bridge company’s directors. More alarmingly, the toilet facilities at the toll collector’s house were described as an open privy that was “a menace to health.” For the record, the bridge’s last toll collector was named Theodore Scheetz.
After completing their purchase of the former private toll bridge in the spring 1922, New Jersey and Pennsylvania annually paid the old Joint Commission equal tax-generated subsidies to operate and maintain the bridge. This arrangement continued to late December 1934, when the states disbanded the Joint Commission and established the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission with an expanded mission of building new “superhighway” toll bridges.
The sale had been arranged by the former Joint Commission for Elimination of (Private) Toll Bridges — PennsylvaniaNew Jersey — the predecessor agency to today’s Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC). To cover the agreed-upon $40,000 purchase price, half was to be paid by New Jersey and the other half by Pennsylvania.
The new Bridge Commission then assumed the former Joint Commission’s responsibility of caring for the bridge with equal annual tax subsidies from the two states, which still held the deeds and titles to the bridge.
The property closing was scheduled to take place in a room at the New Jersey State House in Trenton. But when all the parties arrived, two issues arose. The bridge owners couldn’t provide tax records for their toll collections and the state of Pennsylvania’s attorney discovered he had not been provided with the requisite $20,000 check to pay for the bridge’s purchase.
The two states’ joint ownership continued until July 1, 1987. On that date, the bridge’s ownership was conveyed outright to the Bridge Commission and the states ceased providing equal annual tax subsidies for the bridge’s operation and maintenance. Under changes the two states and Congress made to the Bridge Commission’s Compact in 1987, the Commission now uses a share of revenues collected at its toll bridges to run the Washington Crossing Bridge and 11 other former privately owned bridge crossings the states purchased in the early 20th century.
So, instead of exchanging titles, deeds, surveys and money, the closing became more of a conference on how to amicably address the muffed property closing. The result: a hastily arranged agreement to immediately stop toll collections at the bridge while providing time for the bridge owners to produce their tax records and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to convey that state’s payment check. All parties agreed to seal up the bridge sale in two weeks.
Records suggest the bridge’s former private owners made minimal repairs or improvements to the bridge while they owned it. It had scant incandescent lighting and no sidewalk. The Joint Commission’s chief engineer reported at a post-public-acquisition meeting that the bridge’s piers and abutments needed repairs and the bridge’s wooden roadway flooring needed to be replaced.
Meanwhile, the toll collector’s house on the New Jersey side did not have indoor plumbing. Joint Commission meeting
This systemwide funding structure that the states and Congress prescribed in 1987 is the reason why the Bridge Commission refers to the Washington Crossing Bridge today as a “toll-supported” structure.
The commission has reached a juncture where it must decide how public funds would best be spent on the aging deficiency-riddled bridge. Last year, the commission initiated a multiyear process to develop and evaluate designated approaches that would help determine a future course of action for the bridge.
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bad shot or having one bad hole doesn’t define the round. You just focus on the next shot and try to get those shots back when you can.”
He also started learning from his mistakes.
“On that one hole I got myself in a tricky situation off the tee, it was kind of hard to recover from that,” he said. “It gave me more shots I had to take. That was more of a mental error than anything. I should have realized all I needed to do was hang on to the lead. I didn’t need to go for those shots.”
It was all part of his progression as the Bulldogs leader. Hopewell graduated 11 seniors from a team that finished 13-3 and had arguably the state’s best golfer in Megan Meng (now playing No. 6 for a talented Northwestern women’s team).
Vlasac became the guy with the most varsity experience as a junior.
“He had some big shoes to fill,” coach Bill Russell said. “He’s the only player that played any varsity matches. He basi-
cally had to take the leadership. He didn’t have a choice.”
Vlasac accepted the role.
“He stepped up,” Russell continued. “He’s a hard-working kid. He really impressed me this year with how much he improved, not just on the course but in the leadership role.”
The coach was quick to point out that a golf team leader isn’t like the captain of a full-fledged team sport like football or basketball – which Vlasac also plays.
“It’s totally different,” Russell said. “It’s not a team sport per say, it’s more individual. But as far as going to practice, working hard, he’ll do extra stuff. He gets to the course early and goes to the driving range and hits balls. He’ll stay after and do some extra putting.”
And he will put in the time with younger golfers. This season he tutored freshman Ryan Goodrich, who ended up being the team’s No. 2 player.
“Grayson took him under his wing and showed him what he should do on the course, how he should be acting,” Russell
said. “He really took to Grayson, started asking him tons of questions. He always wanted to be paired with Grayson and work with him through our practice and when we went out for matches. Those are the little things that I can’t teach (Vlasac), he just took it up on his own.”
It was something Vlasac learned from watching his elders, so to speak.
“It was definitely a change of scenery for me,” he said. “I remember making varsity as a freshman, I had a couple seniors and juniors really helpful to me in matches, helping me stay composed. I tried to do the same thing for Ryan. He was a little nervous going into those first matches. It was important to stay composed, have that next-shot mentality. Don’t worry about your bad shots. He had a great season.”
As did Vlasac, averaging around 40 strokes per nine holes, carding 79 to tie for 12th in the CVC Tournament, having a strong SJ II meet and shooting
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Springtime in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District is a sight to behold. Not only because of the bucolic setting but also because our schools are bursting with newfound motivation and activity.
There are science fairs, concerts, performances, competitions, athletic events, Earth Days, May Days, Science Fairs, spirit days, wellness programs, moving up ceremonies, proms and graduations, all against the backdrop of community events such as the Cultural Connections Festival, Cruise Night and Pennington Day.
As busy as it can be, we welcome these days. The optimism of the spring - coupled with the elation as the start of summer approaches - makes each day an exciting one.
In the midst of all of the excitement, however, we try to stop and take stock of the moment. We look at what we’ve accomplished since fall - which seems so long ago! We consider what worked well and what might need to be done differently. There is also a poignancy as the end of the school year approaches - as it is also a time for goodbyes.
Goodbyes perhaps to elementary and middle schools as our students move forward; goodbye to our seniors as they make their way into the world and fond farewells to many beloved staff members as they move into a new chapter of their lives. We are grateful for our time with all of them.
We are also grateful for all of the hard work done this year. Grateful for all of our District employees, from our Maintenance and Facilities staff - to our Technology crew - to our Transportation Department - to our support staff - and our teachers and administrators.
The many ways that each of you contribute your time and talents are the foundation on which the District stands.
Hopewell Valley Green Week celebrated its 5th year of programming from April 21-25, environmentally focused events took place in all Hopewell Valley Schools. Activities in the elementary schools included planting with the Sourland Conservancy, a Green Expo, green challenges, scavenger hunts, gardening, and more!
Timberlane Middle School screened student-produced environmental videos and shared climate pledges. Students at the High School chose from a variety of Eco-Lunch and Learn sessions, including an Earth Day keynote presentation by internationally recognized climate and disability justice advocate Daphne Frias. In addition, HVRSD partnered with Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife to plant Quercus rubra — the Northern Red Oak and New Jersey’s official state tree — at all six district schools.
On Saturday, April 26, Philadelphia community artist and organizer Shari Hersh brought the art of visible mending to Hopewell in a workshop open to members of the community, staff, and students.
On May 9th, Students from the Timberlane Middle School Medical Detectives class spent the morning at Mercer County Special Services to deliver a summer carnival that they have designed with Inclusive Games and Switch adapted toys. The TMS students were eager to reconnect with their friends at Mercer Elementary - and to enjoy the toys and games with them.
Members of the Central High School Leadership Corps participated in outreach programs at the middle school for 6th and 7th graders during the District Wellness Day.
The student leaders were accompanied by Leadership Corps Advisors: Jami Taranto, David Machin and Gary Nucera. Leadership Corps students are selected through an application and interview process and undergo training for working with both peers and younger students.
In addition, some of the Leadership Corps students hosted TMS PALS students and their peer buddies, who were accompanied by Jessica Cuba, as they engaged in activities on the ropes course. Students in the Adaptive Wellness program at Central High School also participated.
It was a truly amazing experience for everyone involved! Thank you to all who made this possible!
Hopewell Elementary School Walk, Bike, Roll to School event this spring was a great success, bringing together students, staff, and community members for a fun and energizing morning. We were thrilled to have local first responders join us, helping to ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved. The event showcased our school’s strong sense of community and commitment to healthy habits.
Hopewell Valley Central High School will hold a Juneteenth Event, featuring Civil War Reenactor with Introduction by Pulitzer Prize Winning American Historian, James McPherson on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 Central High School Performing Arts Center
Pulitzer Prize Winning American Historian, Mr. James Munro McPhersonwill introduce Mr. Fred Minus, renowned Civil War and the Revolutionary War Reenactor.Mr. Minus will don his Civil War uniform to discuss the significance of Black slaves and soldiers during the American Revolution and the Civil War, with a particular focus on the latter. He will highlight the fact that the Pennington African Cemetery is the resting place for numerous Civil War soldiers. His talk will cover intriguing, enlightening, and often overlooked aspects of Civil War history, especially as they pertain to the local communities of Hopewell and Pennington. Mr. Minus will talk about and reenact the lives of the three individuals buried in The Pennington African Cemetery, namely:
William S. Jennings: Civil War Veteran
Joseph G. Seruby: Civil War Veteran
George W. Williamson: Civil War Veteran
The Talk will conclude with a Q&A with students.
We are grateful that our students will benefit from this program - and thank all of those involved.
Timberlane Middle School will host its fourth annual Witness Stones ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Hopewell Old Baptist Meeting House. In partnership with the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and the Witness Stones Project of CT, this student-led public ceremony will honor Cuffy Voorhees, a man once enslaved by the Voorhees family, by placing a permanent brass marker at a historically significant site. Through weeks of research using primary sources, students have worked to restore the memory and humanity of Cuffy Voorhees and will share their findings through music, poetry, and reflection. Guests of the community will join students, educators, descendants, historians, and local leaders in acknowledging this important part of Hopewell’s history and supporting a broader mission of historical truth and social justice.
The annual HV Boys Lacrosse Team “Tribute to Local Heroes” Game was held at Ackerson Turf Field on Saturday, May 3rd. The team played Notre Dame. Along with a display of emergency vehicles from the Hopewell Township community departments, there was a helicopter flyover and landing around. In addition, firefighters and staff from the Pennington Fire Department held a barbeque which was open to all attending..
By dedicating their game to all of the Hopewell Valley First Responders, this event provided an opportunity for the 2025 Boys Lacrosse team to say thank you for their service to the community.
On May 2nd, some of our 8th grade band members (and Timmy Timberwolf too), represented Timberlane, and the band program, at “Busy Town”. “Busy Town” is an annual event held at the Pennington Municipal Complex that teaches local kindergarten and preschool children about all of the different jobs and roles within a community.
Our students played “The Star Spangled Banner” to begin the event, “Yankee Doodle” as the ribbon was cut and the children entered the “Busy Town” area, as well as additional familiar songs as the young students visited each station. The students represented themselves and Timberlane well and sounded great.
The Timberlane Middle School Science and Engineering Fair/STEM Expo featured Science projects, Engineering Science projects, Scientific Illustrations or Computer Programs. Students impressed us with their choices of subject matter and their content-specific knowledge and insight.
Emily’s Cafe, a locally owned cafe that offers a casual, bistro style menu and keeps a rotating display of artwork by local artists offered our students the opportunity to showcase student artwork at their North Main Street location in Pennington, from May 1st - June 2nd. We are grateful to them for the chance to display the work of our young artists!
The following two members of the Class of 2025 took time out of their busy reschedules to answer some questions about choosing their individual career paths after graduation. We thank them for their thoughtful responses - and wish them all of the best as they move forward!
From Ava Angelini: I’ve always had an interest in cosmetology/beauty from a young age, and when I found out that I could do it for a living, I knew that’s exactly what I wanted to do. It wasn’t until my sophomore year of high school that I realized I could actually turn it into a career. I found out about the cosmetology program as part of the vocational program, through Mrs. Getman, my guidance counselor. Once I started learning more about it and took a tour of the program, I knew it was something I wanted to take seriously. The program is a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience. We have theory classes in which we learn about things like hair structure, skin care, sanitation, and state laws. We practice most of our skills on mannequins but we also have a lot of hands-on practice in the student salon, also known as the shop. By the time I graduate, I’ll be eligible to take my state board exam and hopefully become a licensed cosmetologist right out of high school.
From Daniel Pszczolkowski: I knew I didn’t want to go to college, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after high school. So I started looking with my parents for other options within the education and blue collar realm, and we came across the IBEW 269 in the Mercer county area. Within minutes of finding the union, I opened the electrical page and started researching on the topic. In terms of the application process, it was really easy to apply. There were a couple minimum requirements like a high school education and being 18 years of age. Once your application is accepted, then you study for the test and if you pass you move on with interviews etc. I was lucky enough to pass the test and now I’m waiting for my interviews to start in June. From my understanding of the program it’s very step-by-step, but I believe that you learn on
Timberlane students bring new life to the “Addams Family” . Recently, Timberlane students staged a production of “The Addams Family: Young at Part” described as a hilarious take on the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family facing the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
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Toll Gate students, in conjunction with talented local quilter, Janneke Van Der ReeMrs, Van Der Ree, have created a community-themed quilt which was on display during a Pennington Day Quilt Show during.
This fall, Through a Artist-in-Residence project created by Toll Gate Art Teacher Ms. Rosikiewicz and made possible by a grant from the Hopewell Valley Educational Foundation, students had the opportunity to design and construct a quilt for Toll Gate. Students attended a quilt-themed assembly, submitted design ideas, and donated clothing to be incorporated into the final piece. The art room was transformed as Mrs. Van der Ree filled the space with quilts and guided students through the quilting process. Parents and grandparents volunteered in the classroom, helping students sew by hand and use sewing machines. Mrs. Van Der Ree combined the students’ designs with their hands-on work to create the final quilt - a beautiful representation of their work and her artistic sensibility.
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BT Kindergarten students went on a recent field trip to the Hopewell Township Police Department during which they got to see inside the fire trucks and sat in a police car. They also toured the courthouse and saw the inside of the cells.
In addition, they were able to see how traffic signs were made! We are appreciative that our students saw first-hand the amazing work our police, fire and public works employees do every day!
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an 83 in the Group II state meet that gave Grayson a nice taste of a truly big-time high school match.
“I was really proud of my sectional performance,” he said. “Through 13 holes I was two under par. Seeing how well I can play, if I can flip that switch and play like that and finish the round strong, my potential is endless.”
Vlasac started tapping into that potential the summer after eighth grade. He would play some rounds with his dad and brother and “I always had a natural swing,” but he played baseball through middle school.
Prior to ninth grade Vlasac gave up the diamond and began playing a lot of golf at Trenton Country Club – the Bulldogs home course and also where his parents are members.
Vlasac played in eight matches as a freshman and shot around a 43 while breaking 40 three times. He became a regular last year and shot a respectable 83 in the final Mercer County Tournament and an 84 in the Central Jersey Group II outing.
This past summer he played in his first youth tournament and “didn’t do as well as I liked but it was good and I’m gonna be playing more tournaments this summer.”
An all-around athlete, Vlasac is also on the Bulldogs varsity basketball team, but missed two months due to an elbow injury, and he’s the frontrunner for the starting quarterback job after being the JV starter last year.
“But you gotta stay hungry and fight for that position and earn it,” he said. “They’re not gonna give it to me.”
Russell feels that playing quarterback can transfer to the course and help Vlasac’s mental approach to the game. The golfer could not agree more.
“As a quarterback, you have to know what everyone on the offense is doing during the play and how to manage all that,” Vlasac said. “It’s like that in golf. Before each shot you have to think about ‘How’s my lie? How far am I? Where’s the wind?’ You have to factor all these key elements into your shot and I definitely think my golf shots have some impact from football.”
Aside from the mental aspect, Vlasac has also improved physically. He went from 5-6, 120 pounds to 5-10, 155 this year and has been happier with his drives.
“He’s definitely gotten longer off the tee, he’s gotten straighter,” Russell said. “His body gets bigger and he’s learning to use that body to help him on the course a lot. He’s hitting the ball a lot farther and the best part is he’s hitting straighter. He’s keeping it on the fairway a lot more than he has the last couple of years.”
Russell pointed out that at the sec-
Hopewell Valley golfer Grayson Vlasac (left) on April 17, 2025 in a match against Pennington. (Photo by Mike Schwartz.)
tional meet, despite his new-found power, Vlasac played it smart and used shorter clubs to stay in the fairway and out of trouble
“That’s something high school kids don’t always do,” Russell said. “They think they can overpower the ball, whereas Grayson realized he could go long, but that was a course he didn’t need to.”
The coach feels this is an important summer for Vlasac, who wants to play in college. Coaches pay attention to how players perform entering their senior year.
Vlasac is ready for the challenge. In fact, he can’t play enough as the game has gripped him like it does so many.
“Today I’ll be going to the weight room to prepare for football season but even this morning I was like ‘Should I go to the weight room or should I go to the course?’” he said on a rainy Wednesday in mid-May. “I just want to be out there as much as I can. I’ll try and be recruited for college, I need to get a few more tournament scores out there, put my name out there more.”
He will try to impress coaches while also working on his game.
“You can get better at everything but for me it’s consistency, finding that balance,” Vlasac said. “I’ll have a couple holes where I’m playing really well then all of a sudden not playing as well as I’d like to. So it’s just finding consistency in my golf swing and trying to make my errors not as big. I don’t want my misses to be bad.”
On those occasions when they are bad, Vlasac has proven he can put them out of his mind and focus on getting more birdies and pars.
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, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 2 p.m. Scrabble Dictionary Seventh Edition will be the ultimate arbiter. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville
, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Friends, fun, conversation and bones. Dominoes provided. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road,
, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10:30 a.m. Stories, action rhymes, songs and take-home crafts. Ages 2-5. Must register at mcl.org. 245 Penning-
, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 4:30 p.m. Ages 5-11. Drop-in event. No Lego Club on June 19. mcl.org. 245 Pen-
Must register at mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Wednesdays
Babytime, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10:30 a.m. Age-appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures, plus socializing. Ages 3 and under. Must register at mcl.org. 245 Pen-
, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Open for players of all levels. No meeting June 20. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
sunday, June 1
dairying, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Farmer Katelyn demonstrates handling and milking the farm cow, Blizzard. Learn See EVENTS, Page 18
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about cow breeds, milk and cream production and history. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
tuesday, June 3
2025 Princeton mercer Chamber Job Fair, Rider University. 1 p.m. Free to all. princetonmercerchamber.org. 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence.
Wednesday, June 4
Family story time, Pennington Public Library. 10:30 a.m. penningtonlibrary.org. 30 North Main St, Pennington. Williamsport Crosscutters at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. trentonthunder.com. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
thursday, June 5
Pickleball with young Professionals, Pickleball Kingdom. 5 p.m. Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce outing. Geared towards professionals ages 21-40. princetonmercerchamber.org. 1100 Negron Drive, Princeton.
Friday, June 6
toddler rock, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10:30 a.m. Singing, dancing, and rhymes. Ages 3 and under. Must register at mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. stay and Play, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 11 a.m. Right after Toddler Rock. Build early social and emotional skills. Ages 5 and under. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. Frederick Keys at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. trentonthunder. com. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
8 a.m. Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce networking over a morning coffee and breakfast. princetonmercerchamber. org. 6 Mercer St, Princeton.
Friday, June 13
Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
saturday, June 14
mah Jongg in the morning, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Open for players of all levels. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. Pleasant Valley house tours, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Make a Donation Become A Member 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. meet Francis hopkinson, Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center. 2 p.m. Stanley Saperstein will perform a presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the Congressional Marine Committee. For info call (609) 7370623. 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville.
sunday, June 15
Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. Sunday, June 15
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Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. the Williamsboy, Trenton Tir Na nOg. 9 p.m. 1324 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.
saturday, June 7
open house: Washington Crossing radio Control Flyers association, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Variety of model aircraft on display. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. old time Baseball Game & Wash day, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm. org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell. Frederick Keys at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 6 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
sunday, June 8
Crafternoon: Penguin Picture, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 4 p.m. Ages 3-8. Drop-in program. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
tuesday, June 17
state of the County 2025, The Boathouse at Mercer Lake. 8 a.m. princetonmercerchamber.org. 334 South Post Road, West Windsor.
exploring Vegetarian Cooking: Veggie sloppy Joe & Pickleback slaw, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10:30 a.m. Must register at mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. Crafternoon: Penguin Picture, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 4 p.m. Ages 3-8. Drop-in program. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Wednesday, June 18
Frederick Keys at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. Sunday, June 8
tuesday, June 10
author talk: Lisa Jewell. 2 p.m. Virtual event. Sign up at penningtonlibrary.org.
Cribbage & Coffee, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Boards, pegs and cards provided. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Wednesday, June 11
June Business Before Business, Nassau Club.
June Business after Business, K’s Event Decorations and Rentals 5 p.m. Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce networking event. princetonmercerchamber.org. 966 Kuser Road, Hamilton. art talk: meta Vaux Warrick Fuller. 7 p.m. Virtual event. Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller: sculptor of the Black American experience, presented by Janet Mandel, arts educator. Must register at penningtonlibrary.org.
thursday, June 19
West Virginia Black Bears at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
Friday, June 20
the importance of Being earnest presented by shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
saturday, June 21
the importance of Being earnest presented by shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m.
Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. Saturday, June 21
sunday, June 22
the importance of Being earnest presented by shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m.
Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
tuesday, June 24
Cribbage & Coffee, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Boards, pegs and cards provided. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Wednesday, June 25
mahoning Valley scrappers at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
thursday, June 26
mahoning Valley scrappers at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.
Friday, June 27
toddler rock, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10:30 a.m. Singing, dancing, and rhymes. Ages 3 and under. Must register at mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
stay and Play, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 11 a.m. Right after Toddler Rock. Build early social and emotional
skills. Ages 5 and under. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. the importance of Being earnest presented by shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m.
Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
saturday, June 28
mah Jongg in the morning, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 10 a.m. Open for players of all levels. mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Pokémon Club, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. 1 p.m. Discuss trading cards, books, games and all things Pokémon. Bring cards and handheld devices Ages 5-11. Must register at mcl.org. 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. the importance of Being earnest presented by shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m.
Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
sunday, June 29
ice Cream Party & Wheat harvest, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, kids’ games and crafts. Farmer Jim’s ice cream, lunch available. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
state College spikes at trenton thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton. the importance of Being earnest presented by shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
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When I ran sales in the eastern region for a Fortune 500 tech company, at the end of each quarter, we would direct the sales people to push harder to close business. “This is the most important quarter, of the most important year, in the company’s history.”
As the end of each quarter approached, “I know... this is the most important quarter!” became a kind of joke, and yet, the pressure was real. If staff didn’t share my urgency, I’d try to explain to our rank and file why that quarter was truly consequential. Subsequent revenue numbers provided an objective measure of whether the push was successful.
Interestingly, as a policy wonk I often feel the same way about our nation’s elections. Each current election is the most important election, in the most important year, in the nation’s history!
Not everyone shares my passion. No where is the enthusiasm gap more evident than in local primary elections as
illustrated by our abysmal voter turnout numbers.
In the past, voter apathy was understandable. Voters felt less motivated as they perceived they had little voter impact since most races were not competitive. New Jersey was the only state in the country with a uniquely designed ballot comprising a “line” of political party endorsed candidates.
Party line candidates gained a huge advantage due to their prominent ballot position —- making elections feel like a foregone conclusion.
Last year, Sen. Andy Kim and others won a legal battle that overturned the longstanding ballot design that helped political bosses cement their power over New Jersey politics.
That win brings me to the purpose of this column.
The new ballot design levels the playing field. We have a truly competitive primary election, making this the most important election in recent New Jersey history.
Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, you have a richer choice of gubernatorial candidates who may align
with your political ideology.
A fair ballot empowers voters and resulted in six democratic and five republican candidates for a truly robust choice that supports variation within each party. For example, Democrats span from moderate to very progressive, with all previously holding elected office.
Republican candidates range from one who is endorsed by President Trump, through an anti-Trump republican with backgrounds including elected officials through a radio political commentator.
Rather than party leaders picking our candidates, the primary election will be decided entirely by voter turnout.
Not only should you educate yourself and get out and vote, but also encourage your family and friends to vote as well. Every vote counts.
In the November general election, choices are far more limited. The general is important for making the final decision, but the primary shapes the overall narrative of the party platform.
Oppression is fueled by silence, voter suppression, and apathy. History will judge us on whether we made our voices heard while we have the chance.
Vote by mail:
Complete your VBM ballot and drop it in the secure drop box at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building.
Vote early:
Tuesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 8, you can vote early at Pennington Fire Company at 120 Broemel Place in Pennington.
Vote on primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, vote at your regular polling place from 6am – 8pm
The last two gubernatorial primary elections, held in 2017 and 2021 had appalling Mercer County turnout numbers of less than 14% and 11%, respectively.
Now that we have a truly competitive election, we must show up. This is the most important election held in New Jersey, since the ballot change.
High turnout numbers will ensure the best outcomes for New Jersey. Please vote.
Lisa Wolff Lisa Wolff is the co-founder of the Outdoor Equity Alliance and an enthusiast for all things inspiring, generous, and local. Email: lwolffhome@gmail.com.
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By Courtney Peters-Manning and Kevin Kuchinski
On Monday, May 19, Hopewell Township adopted its 2025 Municipal Budget, which was the culmination of months of work by department heads, the township committee and our chief financial officer.
The 2025 Municipal Budget includes a nearly 1% decrease in the municipal tax rate—at a time when U.S. inflation remains at +2.4% annually. This reduction was made possible through reduced municipal debt, disciplined spending, and new revenue sources, all while continuing to enhance services and invest in our community’s future.
Increasing services while reducing the tax rate
Some key budget highlights include continued investment to expand and fortify the township’s health, police and public works departments. We learned during Covid that public health is a critical and often underappreciated segment of municipal government. With a fully
staffed health department, even in the face of federal budget cuts, we are well positioned to manage whatever challenges lay ahead of us, be it an emerging disease, continued restaurant inspections that ensure you can safely go out to eat in the Hopewell Valley, or something that we have not yet anticipated.
Further, we have expanded our Police force by 10% to meet the needs of our growing community, including the creation of a community policing division.
The HTPD has also implemented a new hiring process where candidates are hired before they attend the police academy, so that HTPD leadership is involved in their training from the very beginning. Our officers are in our community every day keeping us safe, and ensuring that the department has what they need is a critical priority in our budget.
On the public works side, we are adding an additional crew to assist with leaf and brush collection and snow removal, and we are expanding our summer surge staffing from 2 to 4 employees to help improve township services during the labor-intensive summer season.
In addition, we are investing in new,
more efficient equipment, including a new single-operator leaf vacuum truck, which enables one public works employee to operate as effectively as a full crew.
In terms of our long-term financial strategy, we have paid off more debt than we have taken on each year over the last decade, which has allowed us to reduce our debt service payments from from 25% of the tax levy to 22%. This means that more tax dollars are used for municipal services and tax reductions rather than paying interest on borrowed money.
Taking this further, we will pay off an additional $5 million in debt on Pennytown (which is over 10% of the current debt), when we receive BeOne’s contribution to our affordable housing fund this summer, finally solving a years-long ongoing burden on township taxpayers.
$70,000 in cannabis revenue and over $3 million in PILOT revenues this year, the latter of which will continue to grow significantly year over year.
Finally, the township has committed to contribute up to $16.1 million to the Hopewell Valley Regional School District to fund improvements at Bear Tavern Elementary School, including an addition that will move students out of the trailers that have been housing classrooms since the 1990s. This contribution is worth approximately $1,475 to each household in the boroughs and over $2,200 for each township household.
This funding can be finalized once Pennington Borough joins Hopewell Borough in withdrawing from the litigation challenging the PILOT that is currently holding things up.
The township also has secured significant outside grant funding to expand Township facilities and amenities, including $600,000 for a new dispatch center, $500,000 for a new bandshell at Woolsey Park, and $2.56 million for our proposed new senior and community center. We also have hired a new grant-writing firm, a decision which has paid dividends by securing almost $100,000 in new grants already.
In addition to grant funding, other revenue sources the township has secured include shared services, cannabis, and PILOT revenue. On shared services, the Township has received over $1.3 million of benefits from these agreements, including shared health services with the boroughs, policing with Hopewell Borough, and road paving with Mercer County. The township also will receive
We note that we proactively jointly funded a demographic study with the district after our third round affordable housing plan, which showed that even with the projected growth, district enrollment will not exceed its peak levels of over 4,100 students from 2006, and we are currently in discussions with the district on their future needs to accommodate our new neighbors.
Over the past decade, the township committee has consistently worked to get the best value for every dollar invested by residents. We would like to thank and recognize township CFO, Julie Troutman, business administrator George Snyder and the entire township team for their help on this year’s budget.
Courtney peters-manning is mayor of Hopewell Township, which provided this content. Kevin Kuchinski is a township committee member and finance liaison.
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