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19-Aug-2008	Trail Mix: A Legacy - The hiking and biking path that will make a 23-mile loop through scenic wooded areas of Lawrence and Hopewell townships is a testament to what can be accomplished when varied groups and individuals come together for a common good.
13-May-2008	Bristol-Myers Squibb Gives $200,000 to Hopewell Township for Lawrence Hopewell Trail - The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) will see further expansion this year in Hopewell Township thanks to a $200,000 grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
5-Apr-2008	Scouts Add to Lawrence Hopewell Trail New Information Kiosk Located on Bristol-Myers Squibb Hopewell Campus - Boy Scouts from Troop #41 in Pennington, NJ, recently helped fellow Scout Neal Bakshi complete his Eagle project by building a new information kiosk next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail on the campus of the Bristol-Myers Squibb research center in Hopewell.
27-Mar-2008	Lawrence Hopewell Trail Connections Complete by 2012 - Half of LHT Accessible by End of 2008 - Leaders of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail today announced plans to open at least 50% of the 20-mile multi-purpose bicycle and pedestrian path to public access by the end 2008. They also said current progress points to completion of the entire loop linking Hopewell and Lawrence Townships by 2012.
29-Jan-2008	Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Lawrence Township Welcome $200,000 Grant From Bristol-Myers Squibb - The Township of Lawrence and the Lawrence Hopewell Trail have been awarded a $200,000 grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb to help complete the 20-mile multi-purpose bicycle and pedestrian path linking Hopewell and Lawrence Townships.
12-Apr-2007	LHT Task Force Meeting Report - Groups involved in bike/pedestrian trails in Mercer County came together to update each other on plans and discuss issues of common concern. This report summarizes what was heard from all regional participants. Includes a video report.
02-Nov-2006	Additions to bike trail could be done in 2008 - The next links in the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail should be completed and ready for bicyclists and pedestrians by spring 2008, said Lawrence-Hopewell Trail Task Force co-Chairwomen Eleanor Horne and Becky Taylor.
30-Sep-2006	High School Senior Wins T-Shirt Design Contest - Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Alex Melman earned first place in the Lawrence Hopewell Trail T-shirt design competition. Melman received his prize, a Giant hybrid bicycle donated by Harts Cyclery, at the Hopewell Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 30, 2006.
18-Jun-2006	On the road to a new trail - A ceremonial ribbon cutting yesterday morning celebrated a new 1.2-mile segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail on the ETS campus. Festivities included a bicycle drive, a walk along the new portion and comments from those who helped make the trail a reality.
27-Apr-2006	Hopewell Township YAC supports Lawrence-Hopewell Trail - Hopewell Township's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is urging area officials to complete the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail (LHT), because it would be a safe and important asset in terms of both recreation and transportation.
06-Apr-2006	Strong support is shown for Lawrence Hopewell Trail - Strong support for the partially complete Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) was voiced by most of the residents and officials who spoke during a well-attended public meeting on the trail at the Hopewell Township municipal building March 29.
20-Mar-2006	Lawrence Hopewell Trail To Hold Public Information Session - Lawrence Hopewell Trail Inc. invites all interested residents to come to the Hopewell Township Municipal Building on Wednesday, March 29, to learn about ongoing efforts to create a multi-purpose recreational trail through Lawrence and Hopewell Townships.
20-Oct-2005	Lawrence Hopewell Trail ENEWS - Headlines include: Update on October Task Force Meeting, State Master Plan for Bicycling and Pedestrian Facilities, and New Link Between D&R Canal Tow Path and Hamilton Railroad Station.
13-Oct-2005	New trail link slated for 2006 completion - The next link in the Lawrence Hopewell Trail - a path through Mercer County Park Northwest - is expected to be open next year, the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Task Force learned this week.
28-Aug-2005	Trail boosters lobby for funds - Trail advocates are calling on supporters to join them in a letter-writing campaign to get financial support for the project.
12-Jun-2005	Bicycle trail puts a new spin on fitness - Bristol-Myers Squibb is usually recognized for the advanced research and development inside its Hopewell facility, but yesterday the activity was outside on its perimeter - the opening of a 1.2-mile segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail.
11-Jun-2005	Officials Dedicate First Hopewell Leg of Lawrence Hopewell Trail - Dignitaries, biking and walking enthusiasts gathered today to officially open part of the Hopewell Township leg of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail, a multipurpose, recreational path running through public and private lands in Lawrence and Hopewell townships.
31-May-2005	Schedule Set For Lawrence Hopewell Trail Day, June 11 - Come Celebrate the Opening of the First Hopewell Leg of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail at Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Hopewell Campus on June 11, 2005. Events planned all morning for adults and children including the debut of the BMS Tour of Hope™ Bicycle Team.
19-Dec-2004	Help for Hunt House - From the weather-worn shingles to the sealed-up fireplaces inside, much attention is needed to restore the dilapidated 18th-century farmhouse on Blackwell Road. But a $734,000 grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust to Mercer County's Planning Division promises to improve the house's condition.
16-Dec-2004	LHT volunteers celebrate at end of year meeting (see photos) - Bristol-Myers Squibb hosted an LHT update meeting and reception for volunteers.
30-Nov-2004	Mercer County receives matching grant for Hunt House restoration - County Executive Brian Hughes announced that the State of NJ has awarded a $750,000 matching grant to Mercer County to restore the historic Noah Hunt House in Mercer County Park Northwest, a likely location for a planned LHT headquarters.
25-Nov-2004	Local bike trail receives award - Mercer County TMA honors effort - The Lawrence-Hopewell Trail was awarded the Transportation Leadership Award by the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association at its annual meeting Oct. 29 at the Nassau Inn in Princeton.
4-Oct-2004	Lawrence Hopewell Trail Co-Chairs Highlight Recent Accomplishments - Some exciting activity has recently taken place with the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and we would like to share the good news with you.
29-Jul-2004	Lawrence Hopewell Trail Advocates Mike and Anne Kruimer Fuel Up for Historic Bike Tour of East Coast Greenway - Between Sept. 12 and Nov. 3, 2004, the Kruimers and eight other cyclists from around the nation will be the first people ever to ride the full length of the East Coast Greenway, averaging 60 miles daily over 53 days for a total 2,800 miles.
30-May-2004	First Leg of Lawrence Hopewell Trail Open to Riders, Walkers and Bicyclists - The first full leg of a 20-mile biking and walking trail in Hopewell and Lawrence was officially opened with a ribbon breaking ceremony today during the Lawrenceville Main Street Jubilee.
12-Nov-2002	20-Mile Biking and Walking Trail Planned Through Hopewell and Lawrence Townships - A 20-mile biking and walking trail will be constructed through corporate campuses and Mercer County Park Northwest, along existing streets and through school grounds in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships as a result of a grass-roots effort unveiled today.