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PUBLIC NOTICE
Hopewell Township Board of Education

At its Meeting held on January 5, 2026, the Hopewell Township Board of Education designated the second Monday of each month as the regular meeting date for the Board of Education, unless noted.

All regular meetings, therefore, shall be held on the following dates:

The schedule for regular meetings shall be in effect through the 2026 calendar year, unless altered by the Board of Education, in which case due public notice will be provided.

Meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopewell Crest School, 122 Sewall Rd, Bridgeton, NJ.

These meetings will be held for whatever business that may come before the Board of Education and formal action may be taken at any or all of these specified meetings.

* The Board of Education has designated March 9, 2026 to hold a Public Hearing, to present an overview of SSDS incidents and HIB reporting for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and as a Regular meeting of the Board of Education.

** The Board of Education has designated September 14, 2026 to hold a Public Hearing, to present an overview of SSDS incidents and HIB reporting for the period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and as a Regular meeting of the Board of Education.

By order of:

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Lisa M. DiNovi, Board Secretary

ATTN: All Cumberland County Businesses
RE: Recycling at Your Facility
DATE: January 2026

The Cumberland County Health Department (CCHD) would like to remind you, as a business in Cumberland County and within the State of New Jersey, of your recycling responsibilities.

Please be advised that recycling is the law within the State of New Jersey and has been since 1987. The law requires businesses such as commercial, retail and wholesale restaurants, taverns, clubs, schools, institutions, warehouses, construction sites, factories, government facilities, office buildings, multi-family dwellings (i.e. apartment/condo complexes) and almost any other entity to recycle the byproducts that are generated as a result of their operations.

The state regulations, N.J.A.C 7:26A, promulgated under the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A 13:1E-1 et seq. & NJ Statewide Mandatory Source Separation & Recycling Act, N.J.S.A 13:1E-99.11 et seq. requires that persons generating solid waste within its municipal boundaries are to source separate the recyclable materials (i.e. aluminum & bi-metal cans; glass containers; plastic containers; beverage/food cartons; corrugated cardboard; mixed paper; e-waste/electronics; miscellaneous scrap metal; used oils; antifreeze; batteries; tires; florescent bulbs, etc.) from other waste and have those materials ready for collection (N.J.A.C. 7:26A-10.1 et. seq. & N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11).

The CCHD is authorized by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) through the County Environmental Health Act, N.J.S.A 26:3A-2-21 et seq., to be the lead enforcement agency of the Solid Waste & Recycling Program throughout the County. Pursuant to the state regulations, N.J.A.C 7:26A, promulgated under the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A 13:1E-1 et seq., and the NJ Statewide Mandatory Source Separation & Recycling Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11), the CCHD can assess a maximum penalty of $3,000.00 to those individuals who are not recycling or are otherwise found in violation of the recycling law.

In lieu of CCHD involvement, each municipality within Cumberland County has enforcement authority delegated by local ordinance pursuant to N.J.A.C 7:26A to regulate the source separation recycling within their municipal boundaries. As such, inspections will take place at your facility by the Municipal Recycling Coordinator/Code Enforcement Official or other designee of the municipality. Non-compliance discovered by the Municipal Designee will result in the issuance of a violation notice, a summons, and/or a penalty by the municipality prescribed in accordance with local ordinance having a lessor penalty amount then those mandated solely under the Act.

Furthermore, the State of New Jersey Recycling Rules (NJAC 7:26A-10.4(a)2) require that businesses generating recyclable materials provide annual written documentation to the municipality of the total number of tons recycled (i.e. tonnage report). Failure to provide this report on a yearly basis can result in the assessment of a $3,000.00 penalty.

If your agency needs to set up a recycling program or feels that they need to improve their current recycling operation, feel free to contact your Local Municipal Recycling Coordinator for assistance.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Nicole Giacalone

Chief Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Solid Waste & Recycling Compliance & Enforcement

PUBLIC NOTICE
Hopewell Township Board of Education

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS A BOARD VACANCY FOR A ONE-YEAR, UNEXPIRED TERM AND A SECOND SEAT FOR A TWO-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM. INTERESTED PARTIES MAY SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST VIA EMAIL TO LDINOVI@MYRONLPOWELL.ORG OR BY REGULAR MAIL TO HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOE, ATTN: BOARD SECRETARY, 122 SEWALL RD, BRIDGETON, NJ 08302. ALL RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD SECRETARY NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026.

Sincerely,

Lisa M. DiNovi
Board Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE
Hopewell Township Board of Education

Please be advised that the Hopewell Township Board of Education’s special meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, has been cancelled.

Sincerely,

Lisa M. DiNovi
Board Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE
Bond Referendum Vote Postponed

Dear Hopewell Crest Families and Members of the Hopewell Community,

I am writing to provide an important update regarding the proposed bond referendum. After thoughtful consideration, I have decided, with the full support of the Board of Education, to postpone the bond referendum vote and instead move it to the November election. This decision reflects our shared commitment to transparency, thoughtful planning, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.

Several factors contributed to this determination. Specifically, the timing of information received from the state and the associated deadlines made it challenging to ensure that all information could be thoroughly reviewed, clearly communicated, and thoughtfully considered by the Board, Administration, and the community at large. We believe it is essential that adequate time be afforded to fully digest this information and to engage in meaningful dialogue before asking the community to vote on such an important matter.

While postponing the vote will delay the project, and we recognize that our school is currently experiencing space limitations that may result in class sizes being larger than we would prefer, we believe this pause is in the best interest of all involved. Taking additional time allows us to be prudent, deliberate, and mindful of the impact this decision has on our students, staff, families, and taxpayers.

Please know that the Administrative team and the Board of Education are fully aligned and united in this decision. Our shared vision remains unchanged: to make Hopewell Crest the very best it can be for our students, teachers, and staff, both now and in the future.

We are grateful for your continued support and engagement, and we hope you understand that this decision to postpone the bond referendum vote was made thoughtfully, with the best interests of the school community and taxpayers in mind.

Sincerely,
Meghan Lammersen
Superintendent/Principal
Hopewell Crest School