New Jersey’s Single-Use Bag & Straw Ban Will Make a Difference

On November 4, 2020, New Jersey enacted P.L. 2020, c. 117 to place restrictions or total elimination of the distribution of plastic straws, paper or plastic single-use carryout bags, and polystyrene food service containers. Whether you’re a prop...

Welcome Gina Sorbino!

Hopewell Township is pleased to introduce you to a new member of our team, Gina Sorbino! She is our new clerk floater in the Administration department, currently spending her time working with the Health Department, as they catch up after dealing with the...

Hopewell Twp COVID-19 Booster Clinic on Friday, Dec. 3rd

Have you been boosted? The Health Department will host a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Friday, December 3^rd at the Municipal Building from 9am – 12pm. Registration is required: Call 609-537-0257 for an appointment. For additional vaccination ...

It's open enrollment time for health insurance

To get insured for 2022 through the Health Insurance Marketplace, enroll by December 31. 

At Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official online health insurance Marketplace, you can:

• Shop online and compare plans that cover essential hea...

Mercer County Ice Skating Center Open

Mercer County’s public ice skating center offers a fun, affordable activity for people of all ages. Located at Mercer County Park, the Skating Center is open to the public seven days a week during the operating season, now through March 11, 2022...

Time to fight Spotted Lanternflies by killing their eggs

With the onset of the cold weather, Spotted Lanternflies are dying off. SLFs are invasive, non-native pests and should be removed at all their life stages. This destructive insect is threatening our trees, forests, and agriculture. While the Spotted Lante...

COVID-19 Update November 19, 2021

COVID-19 Update: The Health Department is reporting a sharp increase in cases, with 31 newly reported over the past 2 weeks. Although the availability of effective vaccines promises a return toward normalcy this holiday season, it’s still important to tak...

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 comes in.  This represents only laboratory-confirmed cases, and does not include people who are sick but unable to be...

Leave the Leaves!

Why You Should Leave the Leaves

Did you know that fallen leaves benefit wildlife and the environment?

When you rake your leaves (or blast them with a blower) into piles to be hauled off, you can cause harm to the environment by robbing your garden and lawn ...

COVID-19 Update November 8, 2021

The Health Department is reporting 19 new cases over the past two weeks. Trends remain available on the Township’s COVID counter webpage. Recent case increases in New Jersey show the potential for outbreaks as we head into the holiday season. Vaccination ...

Hopewell Township Police participate in No-Shave November

PBA Local 342, which is comprised of officers from Hopewell Township and Pennington Borough, are participating in No-Shave November. This annual event, in which the participants donate money and grow out their beards, raises funds and awareness of cancer ...

Get your COVID-19 vaccine booster when eligible

Have you gotten your COVID-19 booster shot? Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes encourages you to join him in rolling up your sleeve to receive that extra dose of protection. The COVID-19 vaccine is proven to be safe and effective at preventing death ...

Mayor Blake's address to Township residents for November.

USDA Approves Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance in Mercer County

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Gabi Grunstein has announced that Mercer County is approved to accept applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address tornado damage.

EFRP provid...