COVID-19 Update, January 16, 2021

COVID-19 Update: It is with great sadness that we are reporting the death of one of our senior community members due to COVID-19. We know that you are experiencing COVID fatigue, but please do not let down your guard! The Health Department is managing a p...

COVID-19 Counter

COVID-19 Counter

These numbers are cumulative, and represent a snapshot in time. They can change daily or even hourly as new data come in.  This represents only laboratory-confirmed cases, and does not include people who are sick but unable to be ...

Mercer County partnering with Capital Health to open COVID-19 vaccination site at CURE Arena

Mercer County will open a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at CURE Insurance Arena in partnership with Capital Health, which will manage the site, County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced today. A soft opening is planned for next week.

“We are commi...

Public Works Delivers Christmas Trees to Brigantine

In an effort to be both environmentally friendly and provide responsible recycling, Public Works Director George Snyder searched for a place to deliver the Township’s discarded Christmas trees. As a result, Hopewell Township is delivering castof...

Township Offices Closed on Monday in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Hopewell Township offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

New Jersey Poison Control Center Sees Large Increase in Children with Edible Marijuana Exposure

Poison Center Cautions About Candy Look-Alikes

This week, a pre-teen was admitted to a NJ hospital experiencing adverse health effects after ingesting a large quantity of candy containing marijuana. The candy (Medicated Sour Skittles) was packaged almost ...

Information About Expanded COVID-19 Vaccination Availability

Governor Announces COVID-19 Vaccines for 65+ and People With Certain Medical Conditions

Beginning Thursday, New Jersey will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 65 and older and people 16 to 64 with certain chronic medical conditions, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that increase the risk of s...

Help is Available for Children who are Struggling

For many children and teens, social distancing has meant remote learning, no recreational sports, no birthday parties or school dances. For youth already struggling with grades or confidence or belonging, the pandemic has exacerbated mood swings, emotiona...

COVID-19 Update, January 8, 2021

The Hopewell Township Health Department received 43 new COVID-19 case reports this week, for a total of 453 cases since March of 2020. While we continue vaccinating our community healthcare workers and first responders, it is vital to maintain social dist...

PARK COMMISSION TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURNS AT MERCER MEADOWS

The Mercer County Park Commission will perform prescribed burns at Mercer Meadows this winter and spring with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS). The NJFFS worked in collaboration with the Park Commission’s Stewardship Department on an i...

Statement by the Hopewell Township Committee on the Attack on the United States Capitol Building

Wednesday's unlawful attack on the United States Capitol is a violent affront to the Constitution and to democracy.  Despite the best efforts efforts of a mob, however, the Congress of the United States has certified the electoral votes ...

Mayor Julie Blake's message to the residents of Hopewell Township, January 5, 2021

https://youtu.be/zbaKaBmFn58

Text of the video- 

I am Julie Blake and I will be serving as Hopewell Township’s mayor in 2021. 

I would like to wish you and your family a Happy New Year and to give you a few updates on what will be on our ag...

Affordable Housing Availability in Brandon Farms updated January 7, 2021

County offering FREE COVID-19 Testing Jan 12, 19 and 26.

Mercer County, in partnership with Vault Health Services, will offer free COVID-19 testing on three consecutive Tuesdays -- Jan. 12, 19 and 26 -- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave. The saliva test is available to County r...

Pre-Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine

If you are a Phase 1A healthcare worker who has yet to be vaccinated, please sign up now at https://covidvaccine.nj.gov. The general public is also able to pre-register, however vaccine supply remains limited at this time. No appointments are available fo...

COVID-19 Update, January 4, 2021

For Friday December 25^th through Thursday December 31^st the Health Department is reporting 28 additional cases of COVID-19. If you may have been exposed to someone with COVID, please stay home except to seek medical care and/or testing, ideally 5-7 days a...

Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?

New Jersey is rolling out COVID-19 vaccines in a phased approach to all adults who live, work, or are being educated in the State.

We are currently in the Phase 1A, vaccinating health care workers and long term care residents. Within six months, New Jerse...

COVID-19 Vaccinations available for Phase 1A Group

The state is beginning to vaccinate the Phase 1A group against COVID-19. This group includes health care workers, who are paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectio...

Hopewell Township Health Department Works With the State on Vaccination Plan

The Hopewell Township Health Department is working in partnership with the Mercer County Health Officers Association to schedule COVID-19 vaccination clinics locally. Hospitals are currently vaccinating their staff and long-term care centers are expected ...

A Storm is Coming! Be prepared for Possible Power Outages

Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, there are steps you can take t...

State help is available for rent and utilities

Public Works is Prepared for the Winter Weather

Public Works is getting ready for the winter weather! 

Reminder, local ordinance prohibits parking on municipal roads when 2 or more inches of snow has accumulated. Visit the Public Works Snow Information page  for more information about ...

Be prepared for Public Works clearing the roadways!

From the Department of Public Works

Prepare for the upcoming snow: Please remove basketball hoops, hockey goals, skateboard ramps, and other athletic equipment from roadway in order to prevent damage to the equipment and plow trucks. Parking on Township s...

It’s an exciting week in New Jersey!

It’s an exciting week in New Jersey as we take the first steps to turn the corner on this pandemic. Learn more about the State’s COVID-19 vaccination plans and timeframes here: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination....

Congratulations to Township Administrator, Elaine Borges, on her retirement

Congratulations to Township Administrator, Elaine Borges, on her retirement.

Elaine Borges, longtime Township employee and Administrator for the past three years, is retiring at the end of the year. Read about her tenure and accomplishments in this article...

Affordable Housing Availability in Brandon Farms updated December 16, 2020

Current list of available affordable housing in Brandon Farms, updated December 16, 2020.

MERCER COUNTY PARK COMMISSION ACQUIRES HOPEWELL VALLEY GOLF CLUB

MERCER COUNTY PARK COMMISSION ACQUIRES HOPEWELL VALLEY GOLF CLUB

The County of Mercer and the Mercer County Park Commission have completed the acquisition of the Hopewell Valley Golf Club. This 186-acre, 18-hole course includes a clubhouse, ballroom and pr...

Open Enrollment for New State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace Runs November 1st to January 31st.

Open Enrollment for New State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace Runs November 1st to January 31st.

Residents Who Enroll in Health Insurance on Get Covered New Jersey by December 31st Will Start Coverage on Jan 1st.

Governor Phil Murphy today kicked off the...