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Comcast announced that it has completed the expansion of its network throughout Hopewell and Maurice River townships, bringing a fast, reliable and fiber-rich network to the nearly 350 unconnected rural homes and businesses.

The project was made possible by innovative public-private partnerships between Comcast and the township committees that sought to connect all their residents to broadband.

“Every resident, farm and small business in our township now has a level playing field, with access to high-speed Internet for work, school, family, friends and entertainment,” said Hopewell Township Mayor Robin Freitag. “This achievement is the result of more than a decade of determined effort by our township committee.

“I want to especially thank former Mayor Paul Ritter and former Deputy Mayor Greg Facemyer, whose vision and persistence laid the groundwork for this success.

“Our partnership with Comcast was a first of its kind in New Jersey, and it allowed us to extend network access quickly and in a cost-effective way to our constituents. We’re thrilled with the success and hope to provide a model for other towns looking to fill broadband deployment gaps in their communities.”

“Comcast is committed to ensuring everyone in Hopewell and Maurice River can fully participate in the digital economy, and we are proud to help township officials meet their goal of connecting every resident and business to broadband access,” said Dan Bonelli, senior vice president for Comcast’s Freedom Region.

“For years, we’ve worked to bring broadband access to every corner of Maurice River Township, and today that vision has come to fruition,” said Maurice River Township Mayor Ken Whildin.

“By strategically investing our American Rescue Plan funds and partnering with Comcast through a competitive RFP process, we’ve connected residents and businesses who have waited far too long for reliable high-speed Internet.”

Residents have been notified that they are eligible for service and can visit Xfinity.com. They can also visit the Xfinity store at 2160 North Second Street in Millville to sign up.

TREVOSE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast has completed expansion of its network throughout Hopewell and Maurice River townships, bringing its fast, reliable and fiber-rich network to the last nearly 350 unconnected rural homes and businesses in those towns in Cumberland County. The project was made possible by innovative public-private partnerships between Comcast and the township committees who sought to connect all of their residents to broadband.

“Every resident, farm and small business in our township now has a level playing field, with access to high-speed Internet for work, school, family, friends and entertainment,” said Hopewell Township Mayor Robin Freitag. "This achievement is the result of more than a decade of determined effort by our Township Committee. I want to especially thank former Mayor Paul Ritter and former Deputy Mayor Greg Facemyer, whose vision and persistence laid the groundwork for this success.” She added, “Our partnership with Comcast was a first-of-its-kind in New Jersey and it allowed us to extend network access quickly and in a cost-effective way to our constituents. We’re thrilled with the success and hope to provide a model for other towns looking to fill broadband deployment gaps in their communities.”

“Comcast is committed to ensuring everyone in Hopewell and Maurice River can fully participate in the digital economy, and we are proud to help township officials meet their goal of connecting every resident and business to broadband access,” said Dan Bonelli, Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Freedom Region. “These residents benefited from a truly collaborative effort that was able to deliver a fast and economical solution for all.”

"For years, we've worked to bring broadband access to every corner of Maurice River Township, and today that vision has come to fruition," said Maurice River Township Mayor Ken Whildin. "By strategically investing our American Rescue Plan funds and partnering with Comcast through a competitive RFP process, we've connected residents and businesses who have waited far too long for reliable high-speed Internet. This is about ensuring our families can work remotely, our students can learn online, and our small businesses can compete in the digital economy. I'm grateful to our Township Committee for their unwavering commitment to making universal broadband access a reality."

Residents have been notified that they are eligible for service and can visit Xfinity.com or visit our Xfinity Store conveniently located at 2160 North Second Street, Millville, NJ, to sign up. Experts at the Xfinity Store can help with product demonstrations, answer any questions new customers may have and can help local businesses schedule an informational meeting with the Comcast Business sales team.

Xfinity’s Full Suite of Residential Services

Comcast’s suite of residential Xfinity services are available in Hopewell and Maurice River, including high-speed Internet, streaming, mobile, voice, and home security – delivering reliable, connected experiences for today’s consumers at home or on the go.

Comcast Business: Technology Solutions for Businesses of Any Size

Comcast Business delivers powerful, secure, and always-on connectivity tailored to meet the needs of businesses – whether small startups or growing enterprises. With fast, reliable Internet and advanced networking solutions like SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and unified communications, Comcast Business helps organizations stay connected, protected, and ready to scale.

For businesses on the move, Comcast Business Mobile offers fast, dependable 5G, flexible data plans, and access to over 23 million WiFi hotspots nationwide. With features like 4K streaming, advanced spam call blocking, and twice-a-year phone upgrades, it’s a mobile solution designed to keep teams productive—wherever business takes them.

What It Means for the Community

Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers. Additionally, Comcast has made significant investments into New Jersey nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones, and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Hopewell Township, Mercer County, NJ – Hopewell Township has officially joined Ewing, Hamilton, and Lawrence Townships in legal action by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) against the City of Trenton and Trenton Water Works (TWW). Together, the municipalities are demanding a seat at the table in the governance of the water system that serves thousands of Hopewell Township residents and has been deemed “on the brink of catastrophic failure” by DEP.

“Safe drinking water is not optional,” said Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning. “By joining this lawsuit, we pledge to work with NJDEP and our neighboring municipalities, including Trenton, to ensure that all of our residents have access to clean, safe, and reliable drinking water.”

Protecting Public Health Through Regional Cooperation

More than 225,000 residents depend on Trenton Water Works for potable water and fire protection. Ongoing issues related to aging infrastructure, administrative shortcomings, and repeated violations of existing Administrative Consent Orders have continued to raise concerns about lead service line replacement, water quality, system reliability, and the condition of fire hydrants.

Hopewell Township's Commitment to Accountability and Reform

By joining the lawsuit, Hopewell Township underscores the collective resolve of the region’s suburban municipalities. Residents and businesses alike are entitled to clean water, dependable fire?safety infrastructure, and responsible use of the substantial customer payments remitted to Trenton Water Works each year.

Next Steps

Hopewell Township’s motion to intervene in the lawsuit has now been granted, and a schedule for the exchange of documents has been set. We will keep our residents updated on developments and will continue to fight to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water for all Township residents served by TWW.

Hopewell Township, Mercer County, NJ — Hopewell Township has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze level. Certified towns were announced at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon on November 18, 2025, in Atlantic City, during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference.

Sustainable Jersey’s participating communities now represent nearly 83% of all municipalities in New Jersey, reflecting a growing statewide movement toward sustainability.

“Achieving Bronze Certification with Sustainable Jersey is a tremendous accomplishment for ourcommunity,” said Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning. “It reflects the hard work of our volunteers, staff, Environmental Commission and Green Team, and Township Committee, all of whom are committed to building a greener, more resilient Hopewell Township.”

To become certified, municipalities must document positive actions that focus on people, prosperity, and the planet, meeting the following requirements:

Hopewell Township was specifically recognized for its efforts in recycling, natural resource protection, energy efficiency, and community outreach.

“It is a privilege to support these efforts as liaison to the Environment Commission,” said Committee Member Uma Purandare. “From energy conservation to community engagement, this recognition shows that our collective efforts are making a real impact.”

In 2025, 83 municipalities achieved Sustainable Jersey certification. Of these, 52 towns earned bronze certification and 31 achieved silver certification—the program’s more advanced level. Bronze-level certification requires a municipality to document completion of a balanced set of the program’s sustainability actions, meeting a minimum of 150 points.

Currently, 191 towns across New Jersey are certified through the Sustainable Jersey program, which continues to serve as a model for community-based environmental progress.

“It’s inspiring to see communities of every size across New Jersey leading the way toward a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey. “These municipalities are not waiting for change—they’re creating it, through action, innovation, and collaboration.”

The Township extends its sincere appreciation to the volunteers, Hopewell Township staff, Environmental Commission, Hopewell Valley Green Team, and the Township Committee, who worked hard to make this possible.

View the full list of 2025 Sustainable Jersey Certified Municipalities.

About Sustainable Jersey

Sustainable Jersey provides tools, training, and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability initiatives. As New Jersey faces challenges such as the climate crisis, a growing equity divide, and environmental pollution, municipalities and schools are taking action to be part of the solution. Sustainable Jersey participants have successfully implemented and documented nearly 30,251 sustainability actions, and the program has provided more than $8.6 million in grants to municipalities, school districts, and schools for community-based projects that create healthy and sustainable communities across the state. www.SustainableJersey.com; www.SustainableJerseySchools.com