NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL

SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

The Township of Hopewell, New Jersey will hold a public hearing on February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Municipal Building, 590 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302.

The purpose of the hearing is as follows: (1) to explain federal and state guidelines, (2) to review eligible and proposed program activities, (3) to consider proposals for an application under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, and (4) to receive citizen comments and recommendations.

Total funds available: $6,672,195

At least 70 percent of the funds available must be used for activities that primarily benefit people of low and moderate income.  None of the funds requested will result in displacement or relocation of people.

Eligible activities include:

1. Acquisition of real property;

2. Acquisition, construction, or installation of public facilities;

3. Code enforcement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas;

4. Clearance, demolition, and rehabilitation of buildings;

5. Special projects to remove architectural barriers which restrict accessibility of the elderly and handicapped;

6. Provision of public services;

7. Activities necessary to develop:

-a comprehensive community development plan; and

-policy planning management capacity to enable the recipient to more effectively administer the program.

8. Payment of reasonable administrative costs;

9. Activities carried out by public or private non-profit organizations.

The Township of Hopewell is considering a Housing Rehabilitation Fund application in an amount up to $200,000 to provide home rehabilitation loans to low and moderate income homeowners.

All citizens are encouraged to offer comments at the public hearing or by writing to Hopewell Township, 590 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 ATTN: Rosa-Maria Brambila, Township Clerk.  Within ten days following the public hearing, written comments may also be sent to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources, Small Cities Unit CDBG Program, P.O. Box 806, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0806, ATTN: Administrator.