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Good morning Hopewell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Hopewell Township residents successfully halt the roundabout plans?
  • Is your Hopewell neighborhood inside the new bear hunting zone?

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual JFCS Wheels & Heels for Meals and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mercer County Pauses Hopewell Township Roundabout Plans Indefinitely After Resident Opposition (mercerme.com) — Drivers in Hopewell Township won't see new roundabouts on Pennington-Lawrenceville Road anytime soon, after Mercer County agreed to pause the projects indefinitely following strong resident opposition. Township officials, including the mayor, say they still support safer roads and will keep working with the county on other improvements affecting local neighborhoods and commuters.
   

• As Bears Prepare for Winter, NJ Officials Urge Caution Ahead of Hunting Season (mercerme.com) — Parts of northern Hopewell Township, including areas near Sourland Mountain and north of Hopewell Borough, fall inside New Jersey's Bear Management Zone 5 as hunting season opens Oct. 12. State wildlife officials urge local residents to secure trash, remove outdoor food sources, and know how to respond if they encounter a bear around their homes or trails.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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