The first week of the month is always a busy one in Hopewell Borough. Below is an overview of what’s happening:
Blawenberg Band Concert at Train Station – Monday June 29 (7PM)
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners for the first of the Blawenberg Band’s summer concert series in the Borough! More information about the band can be found on their website.
Trash and Recycling Pickup – Tuesday June 30th
Tuesday is the regular trash and recycling pickup in the Borough. Please remember that trash containers should be covered and watertight to prevent mixing of rain/stormwater and placed at the curb between 3PM on Monday and 7AM Tuesday for pickup.
Planning Board Meeting – CANCELED
The July 1, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been canceled. Additional information can be found in the sunshine notice below.
The agendas and additional information can be found on the Planning Board page here including documents, plans and reports related to active applications. Prior meetings (starting with the February 2026 meetings) can be viewed on the Borough’s YouTube channel here.
Borough Council Meeting – Thursday July 2nd (7PM)
The June Borough Council meeting will be Thursday July 2nd starting at 7PM. The meeting will be in person at Borough Hall with a zoom broadcast. Information on how to tune in (and comment) via zoom can be found here. As always, we look forward to getting input from you at the meeting, in person or via zoom. The agenda can be found below and pending ordinances can be found here.
Highlights from this month’s meeting include a brief presentation to Council on participatory budgeting as part of the Borough’s plans for outreach on future capital projects and community priorities, and the continuation of the public hearing on the proposed 4-way stop on Columbia Avenue.
This month represents the continued transition to a new agenda management system for the Borough, please stay tuned for additional improvements and Council and Borough staff look forward to hearing any suggestions or comments you may have.
Borough Hall Closed for 4th of July Holiday – Friday July 3rd
In observance of Independence Day, Brough Hall will be closed Friday July 3rd, reopening for regular business on Monday July 6th. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable 4th of July and our nation’s 250th anniversaryl
Reminder: After Hours Public Works Emergencies Should be Reported to HTPD
If you encounter an emergency situation involving our water or sewer systems or other issues that involve our public works department, please report the issue to the Hopewell Township Police Department dispatch at 609.737.3100. HTPD has direct contact information for our department of public words team, depending on the type of issue.
