The first week of the month is always a busy one in Hopewell Borough. Below is an overview of what’s happening:
Trash Pickup – Tuesday September 29th
Tuesday is the regular trash 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.
Borough Council Meeting – Thursday October 1st (7PM)
The October Borough Council meeting will be Thursday October 1st 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 (including copies of any pending ordinances) can be found here.
Highlights from this month’s meeting include a volunteer recognition proclamation and a presentation on the upcoming Halloween plans for the Borough.
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.
Save the date: October 10 Train Station Dedication Ceremony
Please save the date for a ceremony dedicating and celebrating the recently historic restoration of our Railroad Station. The ceremony will start at 10AM on Saturday October 10, with the monthly Mayor’s coffee meet up starting at 9 in the David Knights Community Room. Please join Borough Council as we recognize the efforts of all who worked towards this achievement, and kick off the Borough’s Porchfest across Hopewell Borough later that day.
Save the date: October 13 Train Station Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Kennedy and Councilman Buda will be holding a second informal public/open work session on Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 7PM at Borough Hall to discuss and work on a possible future ordinance addressing Accessory Dwelling Units (known as ADUs or accessory apartments) in the Borough. The meeting will be in person only in the downstairs Courtroom/Council Chambers. Councilman Buda has been collecting information and background examples from other municipalities that Borough Council could consider in developing regulations allowing ADUs in some circumstances. Currently, accessory units are only permitted if the unit is deed restricted for affordable housing and in the decades since the measure was introduced, there have been none under that program, while several unrestricted units have been approved through the lengthy and expensive variance process. Borough Council could in the future consider expanding the program to allow housing for family members or small apartments, and if so, will need input on what conditions, restrictions or types of properties would be appropriate.
The public is welcome to attend, participate and provide input on the future of ADUs in the Borough through this informal meeting. No action will be taken at this meeting, but there will be discussion about potential future ordinances to be developed and introduced at a later date during a Borough Council meeting.
