Below is an overview of what’s happening this upcoming week in Hopewell Borough:
Borough Hall Closed – Monday February 16th
In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, reminder that Borough Hall will be closed for regular business on Monday February 16th.
Trash Pickup – Tuesday February 17th
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.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – Tuesday February 17th (7:30 PM)
The Hopewell Borough Historic Preservation Commission generally meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm and acts as an advisory body to the Planning Board on development and modifications of structures in the Historic District and the historic district buffer areas. Links to the application forms and a map of the historic district can be found on the Borough website.
Mayor’s Office Hours – Wednesday February 18th (1PM)
Looking for another way to connect with our town? Generally held every other Wednesday afternoon at 1PM and every second Saturday morning of the month at 9AM, Borough Hall is open for drop in discussions with Mayor Kennedy. No appointments necessary. Any changes to the schedule will be posted to the Borough website.
Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday February 18th (7PM)
The Hopewell Borough Planning Board will meet on Wednesday February 18th at 7PM in person at Borough Hall, with an option to view the meeting via zoom (instructions for zoom viewing can be found here. Please note that testimony and comments to the Planning Board must be made in person during a meeting, and generally cannot be presented by email, letter or virtually at this time). The agenda can be found below and additional information can be found on the Planning Board page here including documents, plans and reports related to active applications. Please note that for the month of February there will be two planning board meetings. This meeting will include a presentation on the renovations to the Borough’s Department of Public Works facility (more information on the project can be found here) and review of several ordinances related to the Borough’s affordable housing plan (copies of pending ordinances can be found here).
Reminder: Borough Council and now Planning Board Meetings on YouTube!
Did you know that video from Borough Council meetings can be viewed on the Borough’s YouTube channel? Additionally, beginning in February, Planning Board meeting will be posted as well, starting with the February 4th meeting which has already been added. Subscribe directly for updates or click here to go to channel.
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.