New Hope public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)
The board reviewed a proposal for a renovation at 100 West Bridge Street, including a rear porch addition and a third-story bedroom. The board discussed the lack of existing drawings in the application and questioned the proposed window proportions and muntin patterns.
New Hope Borough Council
Police Chief Michael Cummings submitted a formal notice of his intent to resign effective February 5, 2024. Mayor Keller recommended the use of SafeCity Solutions to assist in finding a replacement. The council also heard public comments regarding FEMA floodplain regulations and the parking garage project.
New Hope Borough Council
Council held a workshop to review a report on the estimated costs and risks of a proposed parking garage. No votes were taken as the meeting was a workshop; a recommendation for a course of action is expected at the next Council meeting.
- No votes taken (workshop session)
New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)
The Historic Architectural Review Board recommended approval for a new sign at the Bucks County Playhouse and a wood-burning pizza oven at a South Main Street residence. A concept review for 24 Waterloo Street was initiated.
- Recommended approval for sign at Parry Barn, 70 South Main Street (5-0)
- Recommended approval for pizza oven at 186 South Main Street (4-0)
New Hope Parks & Recreation Board
The Board approved the June meeting minutes and coordinated logistics for the August 1 First Friday event. Members discussed updates to donor brick and bench pricing and planned the relocation of a teak bench to Lenape Park.
- Approved June meeting minutes
- Updated donor bench price to $800.00
- Decided to move teak bench from Ferry Street park to Lenape park