Hamilton, New Jersey

Planning Board

The Hamilton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application to create two lots at 1001 Edinburg Road, including a variance from the front yard setback. The board will also consider an extension of approval for a prior business application at 1555 Klockner Road. Both items are up for decision at this regular meeting.

• Minor subdivision (Application 25-09-032) for two lots at 1001 Edinburg Road with variance from front yard setback in R-15 zone
• Extension of approval (Application 21-09-036B) for 1555 Klockner Road, a business property in A/T-2 zone

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The regular meeting of the Hamilton Township Zoning Board scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026. No business will be conducted. The notice complies with the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• No new business or public hearings will occur

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Board will consider several resolutions of memorialization for residential garage and home conversions. Additionally, the Board is reviewing an application for a new 3600 square foot convenience store and fueling station.

• Conversion of single-family home to duplex at 1829 Greenwood Avenue
• Construction of a garage and patio cover at 5 Braver Dr
• Construction of a garage at 27 Rotunda Drive
• Construction of a single-family home at 103 Alfred Avenue
• Proposed 3600sqft convenience store and automotive fueling station at 1425 Yardville Hamilton Square Road

Shade Tree Commission

The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided.

Town Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied limousine license, then consider ordinances including a solar lease for Block 2154, a PILOT agreement for Project Freedom, and introduction of $9.9M capital improvement and $8.33M wastewater treatment bonds. A consent agenda covers contracts, refunds, insurance renewals, and a $1.3M furniture purchase for the new municipal building at 1750 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied limousine license for Travers Hayes Gbeintor t/a True Luxury Service
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing solar lease with SoloPS Hamilton Solar Redevelopment for Block 2154, Lot 12.01
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing PILOT agreement with Freedom's Legacy at Hamilton, L.P. for Block 2154, Lot 3
• Introduction of ordinance appropriating $9,900,000 for capital improvements and issuing $9,405,000 in bonds
• Consent agenda includes $1,300,000 for office furniture and $179,460 for door access control at new municipal building

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026. No items will be heard or decided at this meeting.

Environmental Commission

This is a routine meeting with no land-use applications. The Commission will consider approving May minutes, review a Girl Scout pollinator project, discuss maintenance schedules, and receive updates on Sustainable Jersey and the Climate Superfund Act. New business includes planning for National Night Out.

• Girl Scout Troop #70158 pollinator project plan to be reviewed
• Monarch Dome Signs and Info Boxes at Vets Park & Library Rain Garden discussed
• Climate Superfund Act update from Karl
• National Night Out planning as new business

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two residential variance applications for garage construction, requiring relief from setback and coverage requirements. A commercial application for a convenience store and fueling station has been carried to the June 23 meeting.

• Application 26-05-009: Vito & Lauren Rossi seek variances for a 15'4" x 39'8" garage and patio cover at 5 Braver Dr, R-10 zone.
• Application 26-01-010: Robert & Sharon Butler seek variances for a 16.7 x 24.7 garage at 27 Rotunda Drive, R-7 zone.
• Application 25-12-038 (Pristine Realty LLC) for a 3,600 sqft convenience store and fueling station at 1425 Yardville Hamilton Square Rd carried to June 23 meeting.

Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA)

The HAASA Board will meet via MS Teams to review previous minutes and receive updates from the Chairperson, Alliance Coordinator, and programs. The agenda includes discussion regarding the vacancy and election of a new chair.

• Election of new chair to fill vacant position
• Review of HAASA Meeting minutes from 04.02.26
• Upcoming Township Events: NNO on 8/4 and IOAD on 8/27

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Hamilton Township Planning Board scheduled for May 28, 2026, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled – no public hearings or votes scheduled

Shade Tree Commission

The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission will consider a visit from the NJ Tree Foundation regarding tree planting in census-block-specific areas near Trenton and township parks. The commission will also receive updates on the Community Forestry Management Plan and the 2026 tree contract as part of the 250-tree initiative. New business includes discussion of a NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity.

• Visit from Mike Sherr, Central Jersey Program Director, NJ Tree Foundation, to discuss tree planting in census-block-specific neighborhoods near Trenton and township parks
• Update on the Community Forestry Management Plan
• 2026 tree contract (part of the 250-tree initiative)
• NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity

The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission met on May 26, 2026, but took no formal votes or substantive decisions. Discussions included a tree-planting initiative with the NJ Tree Foundation, an update on the Community Forestry Management Plan, a 2026 tree contract sign quote, and a potential Urban and Community Forestry grant. Action items such as waiting for budget confirmation and sending a commissioner to review signage were noted but not voted on.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded
• Discussed tree planting in census-block areas near Trenton and township parks
• Reviewed sign quote of $2.65/disc for tree contract; awaiting clarification on single vs. double-sided
• Noted potential grant opportunity; grant department to determine due date
• Commissioner Rob Popert to visit sign company and approve addresses for tree planting

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will consider four ordinances, including a solar lease agreement and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for Project Freedom. The consent agenda includes over 20 resolutions covering grants, contracts, and budget amendments, notably a $142,357 grant to convert a vacant lot into a park and a $26,924 Justice Assistance Grant. Several public hearings are scheduled for the ordinances.

• Ordinance 26-020 authorizing a solar lease with SOLOPS Hamilton Solar Redevelopment for Block 2154, Lot 12.01
• Ordinance 26-021 authorizing a PILOT agreement with Freedom's Legacy at Hamilton, L.P. for Block 2154, Lot 3 (Project Freedom)
• Resolution 26-215 authorizing a $142,357.24 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant to convert a vacant lot at Pitman & Clover Avenues into a park
• Resolution 26-216 authorizing a NJDOT grant application for road improvements on Hughes Drive between Edinburg and Quakerbridge roads
• Resolution 26-222 approving a $9,979 amendment for engineering design services for the Kuser Road and Klockner Road intersection improvements

Planning Board

The Board will review a commercial application for a four-story hotel at 700 Sloan Avenue. Additionally, the Board will consider a minor subdivision request for two lots at 1001 Edinburg Road.

• Commercial proposal for a 54,000 SQFT, 124-room hotel at 700 Sloan Avenue
• Variance relief request for rear yard setback at 700 Sloan Avenue
• Residential minor subdivision to create two lots at 1001 Edinburg Road
• Variance from existing front yard setback at 1001 Edinburg Road

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations from Girl Scout Troop #70158 on bat boxes and butterflies, updates on community cleanup and rain barrel events, and a discussion of the Climate Superfund Act under new business. No land use applications are pending.

• Baddie Bat Boxes presentation by Girl Scout Troop #70158
• Butterflies and beyond presentation by Girl Scout Troop #70158
• Discussion of Climate Superfund Act (new business)
• Overview of Community Cleanup on 4/11/2026
• Overview of Rain Barrel Event on 5/2/2026

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission approved the minutes from its April 8, 2026 meeting. No land use applications were pending, and no substantive decisions were made beyond this approval. The meeting included a presentation by Girl Scout Troop #70158 on butterflies and pollinators, and updates on community cleanup, rain barrel event, Arbor Day, and the Climate Superfund Act.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Wolf, second by Contardo)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Among the items are a use variance to convert a single-family home into a duplex at 1829 Greenwood Avenue, a setback waiver for a shed at 674 Paxon Ave, and two variance applications from Nile Dynamics LLC for new single-family dwellings at 1625 E. State St and 22 Adella Ave. The board must act on these applications by deadlines in May, June, and July 2026.

• Use variance to convert single-family home to duplex at 1829 Greenwood Avenue (Application 26-01-001, R-5 zone, must act by May 29, 2026)
• Side and rear yard setback and checklist waiver for a 272 sq ft shed at 674 Paxon Ave (Application 26-03-006, R-15 zone, must act by July 11, 2026)
• Variance relief for lot area, setbacks, parking, and more to construct a single-family dwelling at 1625 E. State St by Nile Dynamics LLC (Application 24-04-015, GC zone, must act by June 26, 2026)
• Variance relief for lot area, frontage, setbacks, and parking to construct a single-family dwelling at 22 Adella Ave by Nile Dynamics LLC (Application 24-04-016, R-5 zone, must act by June 26, 2026)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met to review five pending applications for variances and waivers. The board did not vote on any applications; instead, it set specific deadlines for the applicants to provide additional information and for the board to act on the cases.

• Set deadline of July 11, 2026 for Application 26-03-006
• Set deadline of May 29, 2026 for Application 26-01-001
• Set deadline of June 26, 2026 for Application 24-04-015
• Set deadline of June 26, 2026 for Application 24-04-016

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 current municipal budget and capital budget. The body is also considering several land use and parking ordinances and reviewing multiple service contracts.

• Adoption of the Calendar Year 2026 Current Municipal Budget
• Contract with Isles, Inc. for affordable housing rehabilitation program up to $3,691,800.00
• Contract with Trap Rock Industries, LLC and Walter R. Earle-Morrisville, LLC for road materials up to $3,952,500.00
• Proposed no parking zone on Wilfred Avenue
• Proposed amendments to REO-2, REO-4, REO-5, MFG, and I district land use regulations

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission is reviewing progress on a 250-tree planting initiative including locations at Crocket and the municipal building. Members are also discussing a simple tree removal application process for homeowners.

• Arbor Day tree planting at Crocket
• 250 tree planting program involving Crocket, municipal building, and resident requests
• Discussion of homeowner tree removal and replacement requirements
• Visit from Mike Sherr of the NJ Tree Foundation

The Shade Tree Commission discussed several tree planting initiatives, including Arbor Day planting at Crockett, the 250 tree planting program, and a new partnership with the NJ Tree Foundation for a large-scale planting program. No formal votes or approvals were recorded; all items were informational or planning discussions.

• Discussed Arbor Day tree planting at Crockett (no vote)
• Discussed 250 tree planting initiative with 120 trees in line (no vote)
• Discussed simple tree removal application process (no vote)
• Heard presentation from NJ Tree Foundation on new Central Jersey program (no vote)
• Discussed tree order for park memorial trees at $100-$125 each (no vote)
• Discussed $3,000 use for Sunnybrae billboard tree clearing (no vote)

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Hamilton Township Planning Board scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been cancelled.

Town Council

The Hamilton Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (cap bank). The consent agenda includes employment agreements for the fire chief, police chief, and finance director, as well as contracts for the 2026 sanitary sewer lining project ($551,848.75) and Microsoft licensing ($133,483.10). First-reading ordinances propose a no-parking zone on Wilfred Avenue and amendments to streets and sidewalk codes.

• Public hearing on 26-013: ordinance to exceed state budget appropriation limits
• Contract with National Water Main Cleaning Co. for 2026 sanitary sewer lining ($551,848.75)
• Microsoft G1-G3 licensing contract with Emazzanti Technologies ($133,483.10)
• Employment agreements for Fire Chief Steven E. Kraemer, Police Chief Kenneth DeBoskey, and Finance Director Eugenia Poulos
• First reading of ordinance establishing no parking on Wilfred Avenue

The Council approved a consent agenda containing 21 resolutions, including employment agreements for the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and CFO. They also authorized several infrastructure projects and introduced two ordinances regarding parking and right-of-way structures.

• Approved employment agreement for Fire Chief Steven E. Kraemer (4-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Police Chief Kenneth DeBoskey (4-0)
• Approved employment agreement for CFO Eugenia Poulos (4-0)
• Approved $551,848.75 contract for 2026 sanitary sewer lining project (4-0)
• Approved $80,894.40 contract for Sayen House siding project (4-0)
• Approved $133,483.10 maximum for Microsoft G1-G3 licensing (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to establish a No Parking zone on Wilfred Avenue (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance regarding approval for placement of structures in right-of-way (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The board will hold a public hearing on a homeowner application requesting a use variance to construct a two-family residential dwelling on a single lot at 268 & 270 Lynwood Avenue in the R-5 zone. The board must act by July 11, 2026. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, resolutions of memorialization for two prior residential applications, and an executive session.

• Homeowner application 19-10-040: Jerzy Szubert seeks a use variance (d1) to build a two-family dwelling at 268 & 270 Lynwood Ave in R-5 zone; board must act by July 11, 2026
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 26-03-007: Cheri & Rich Jordine, residential
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 26-02-003: Alicia Jewell, residential

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposal for a four-story hotel and two ordinances amending land use legislation. The board is reviewing site plans and variance requests for a commercial project.

• Application 26-04-008: Proposal for a 54,000 SQFT four-story hotel (124 Rooms) at 700 Sloan Avenue
• Ord-26-14: Ordinance amending Research, Engineering and Office Districts (REO-2, REO-4, REO-5)
• Ord-26-15: Ordinance amending Manufacturing and Industrial Districts (MFG)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing departmental budget requests for the 2026 fiscal year. Discussions include the Department of Community & Economic Development, Public Safety, Public Works, and the Office of Emergency Management.

• Review of Department of Community & Economic Development budgets
• Review of Department of Public Safety/Police budgets
• Review of Department of Public Works budgets
• Office of Emergency Management budget request for plan review (028)
• Office of Emergency Management request to install a base station radio system at Station 13 (037)

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission will meet to discuss routine business including approval of March minutes, presentations from the Mercer County Mosquito Commission and Conscious Planet's Save Soil initiative, and updates on Green Team grants, pollinator initiatives, and upcoming community events. No land use applications are pending.

• Presentation by Mercer County Mosquito Commission: Nick Indelicato
• Conscious Planet – Save Soil presentation: Kush Patel
• ANJEC 2026 Environmental Commission Grant for Open Space Stewardship Projects – deadline April 13, 2026
• Community Clean Up on April 11, 2026 – locations and team leaders needed
• Rain Barrel Event on May 2, 2026

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting and received a presentation from the Mercer County Mosquito Commission. No new business or land-use applications were discussed. The meeting consisted of updates on the Green Team’s grant application, pollinator initiatives, upcoming events (Arbor Day, rain barrel event, community cleanup), and a library display.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2026 meeting (motion by Shaughnessy, second by Wolf)
• Heard presentation from Mercer County Mosquito Commission (Nick Indelicato/Scott Crans)
• Discussed ANJEC 2026 Environmental Commission Grant for Open Space Stewardship projects (deadline April 13, 2026)
• Received updates on pollinator initiatives, community cleanup (April 11), rain barrel event (May 2), and Arbor Day (April 24)
• Noted Green Team maintenance schedule at library, Wing Haven, Endicott, George Dye, and Alexander gardens
• Received Council/Mayor liaison updates on 250th anniversary decals, ADA website requirements, wellness walks, rain barrel pricing, and eblasts
• Acknowledged new merchandise (towels) for giveaways

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: one to exceed municipal budget limits (cap bank), and two amending land development regulations for manufacturing/industrial and research/office districts. The consent agenda includes 18 resolutions covering cannabis license support, a $3.69M affordable housing rehabilitation contract, $16M in sewer utility bonds, and various contracts and refunds.

• Second reading and public hearing on ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (cap bank)
• Second reading and public hearing on ordinance amending manufacturing and industrial district regulations
• Resolution authorizing $16,065,000 in sewer utility bonds, Series 2026
• Resolution supporting GLH Cultivation LLC's application for a Class 1 cannabis cultivator license
• Resolution authorizing $3,691,800 agreement with Isles, Inc. for affordable housing rehabilitation program

The Council approved a consent agenda including a $16.065M bond sale for sewer utilities and a $3.69M affordable housing rehabilitation contract. One ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits was adopted, while two land use ordinances were tabled.

• Authorized sale of $16,065,000 in sewer utility bonds, series 2026
• Approved $3,691,800 maximum contract with Isles, Inc. for affordable housing rehabilitation (2026-2028)
• Approved $48,499 contract with Messercola Excavating Co. for residential demolition at 1709 State Highway 33
• Approved $49,734.58 maximum contract with Sanofi Pasteur for influenza vaccines
• Approved $300,000 contract extension with Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. for sludge hauling
• Adopted Ordinance 26-013 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Tabled Ordinance 26-014 regarding Research, Engineering and Office Districts
• Tabled Ordinance 26-015 regarding Manufacturing and Industrial Districts