Hopewell Borough Departments
The Borough Administrator is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council and is responsible for the proper and efficient administration of the local government. The Administrator manages the day-to-day operations, overseeing personnel and departments and coordinates interdepartmental operations, including those of the Borough Attorney, Engineer and Auditor. The Administrator advises and consults with the governing body on policy decisions, executes laws of the State and ordinances and resolutions of the Borough, recommends improvements, contracts, and prepares, administers and recommends the annual budget, and maintains a continuing analysis of programs, operations and services. The Borough Administrator also serves as the purchasing agent of the municipality.
Interim Borough Administrator, Nancy Jamanow
Phone: (609) 466-2636
Email: nancy.jamanow@hopewellboro-nj.us
Health Department
Hopewell Borough is served by the Hopewell Township health department. For more information visit their website or the Borough’s COVID-19 page.
Phone: (609) 737-0120
Tax Collector
The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing, collection and recording of all taxes levied upon properties in the Borough and is required to be licensed by the State of New Jersey to hold the position.
Regina Toth, CTC, RMC, Borough Tax Collector
Phone: (609) 466-2636
Email: regina.toth@hopewellboro-nj.us
Division of Taxation’s Property Tax Relief Program webpage at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml
Tax Search/Lookup
Pay Taxes Online
Building Inspections
The NJ State Office of Local Code Enforcement provides services to the Borough, 609-466-2570. The main number for the Southern Office is 609-567-3653.
Effective August 2021, all inspection requests must be submitted online at: https://fs2.formsite.com/njdca/d843oruyzp/index.html
Municipal Court
Court Administrator – Susan M. Keeth, C.M.C.A susan.keeth@njcourts.gov
Judge Eric Perkins, J.M.C.
Prosecutor Christopher Malikschmitt
Court is held each 2nd Thursday of the month, 5:00 pm
Pay your traffic ticket online
www.njmcdirect.com
Pet Licensing
All renewals for pet licensing are due by January 31 each year. Please return the form mailed to you or download another here. Questions may be directed to:
Christine Witt, Office Assistant @ 609.466.2636 or animallicensing@hopewellboro-nj.us
Tax Assessor
The Tax Assessor is responsible for the fair assessment of all real property in the Borough to ensure that the tax burden is distributed equally. The law requires that the Assessor evaluate property as of October 1st in each tear to determine the full and fair value of each parcel. Assessment Notice postcards are mailed each February to each property owner.
Consultations with the Tax Assessor are arranged by appointment.
Tax Assessor: Jennifer Carabelli, CTA jennifer.carabelli@hopewellboro-nj.us
Water and Sewer
For questions about water and sewer billing, call Regina Toth at 609-466-2636 or pay online using the quick links at the top of the page. For system or service questions, contact Department Director Dave Misiolek 609-466-0168 or
david.misiolek@hopewellboro-nj.us.
Garbage, Recycling and Public Works
For more information on garbage and leaf/brush pickup, visit the Public Works page or contact public works:
Phone: 609-466-0168
Acting Director: Alan Fiel
Animal Control
As of February 1, 2023 – Animal Control services are operated as a shared-service with Hopewell Township.
Animal Control Officer: Belinda Ogitis
Phone 609-537-0278
Finance Department
For copies of budgets, municipal audits or other information visit the Finance Department page through the link below.
Diane S. McDaniel, Chief Finance Officer
diane.mcdaniel@hopewellboro-nj.us
Phone: 609-466-2636 x 105
