OUR TOWN: PENNINGTON, NJ

Surrounded by Hopewell Township on all sides, Pennington Borough is a charming small town measuring just under one square mile, and this year celebrates its 125 year history.  At its heart is a downtown that’s home to an assortment of unique, privately owned shops, salons and eateries, all of which contribute to the town’s Rockwellian charm. A single traffic light manages the flow at Main Street and East Delaware Avenue.  New Jersey Family magazine just named Pennington the #1 Best Town for Families, topping every town in the state (over 500) for the honor.

Nearby is the town supermarket, Pennington Quality Market, a family owned institution since 1960 that features a bake shop, deli, florist, butcher, produce and groceries, plus a seasonal farmer’s market.  And Kerr’s Kornstand, a family run retail produce stand at their farm on Pennington Rocky Hill Road, draws raves reviews for their main crops: sweet corn and Jersey tomatoes.

Twirl Toy Shop. Main Street Pennington.

An annual, not-to-be-missed event is Pennington Day, which began in the 1980s and usually occurs in mid-May. Part street festival, part block party, it’s an opportunity to enjoy music, a parade, kid-friendly activities, and booths set up by crafters, health care practitioners and local civic groups.

Pennington Day Celebration.

Pennington Borough is part of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Students in grades K-5 attend Toll Gate Grammar School; grades 6-8 attend Timberlane Middle School; and high schoolers attend Hopewell Valley Central High School, which is located in Pennington. Also in town is The Pennington School, a private, co-educational school which serves students in grades 6-12, and offers use of its indoor swimming pool to members of the community for a fee.

For commuting convenience, Route 31 passes through Pennington and provides quick and easy access to Interstate 95.

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