January 4, 2024
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville Township Council appointed Harold “Hal” English to the governing body to fill the unexpired term of Mike Cipriano at tonight’s Special Public Meeting.
English is a Town Center resident, served as the Township’s Director of Economic and Community Development from 2017-2020, is a former member of the Robbinsville Township Planning Board as well as the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC).
More recently, English served as the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.
“We are extremely grateful to the men and women who expressed their desire for the open Township Council position,” President Debbie Blakely said. “These are all residents who truly care about our community and want to give back. After reviewing all the applicants, we made the decision to appoint Hal English. Hal has been active in our community for many years and knows Robbinsville very well. He held a key position at the Township and has a plethora of experience in finance, planning, zoning, and redevelopment. We know he will bring great ideas to the table and will work well with all of us. We are very much looking forward to him joining our team.”
In addition to a career steeped in local banking, Mr. English also served as Business Administrator, Director of Technology and Economic Development as well as Acting Mayor of Hamilton, where he played an integral role in the development of the highly successful Hamilton Marketplace and its 1 million square feet of retail space on Route 130 North.
English holds a degree in economics from Boston College and is the author of “Behind Ivy Walls,” a memoir that recounts his challenging, unhappy childhood in Trenton.
“Hal English has been a beacon in our community for many years,” Vice President Mike Todd said. “Through his finance, banking, municipal and economic development backgrounds, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the Council and the Township. We are excited to be working with Hal and look forward to continue doing great things throughout our community. We’d like to thank all the residents who expressed their interest in joining the Council.”
Robbinsville Township Council appointed Harold “Hal” English to the governing body to fill the unexpired term of Mike Cipriano at tonight’s Special Public Meeting.