{
 "city": "New Hope",
 "state": "Pennsylvania",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newhopeborough.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)",
   "headline": "HARB to review concept for addition at 218 Towpath and several alteration applications",
   "summary": "The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will conduct formal and concept reviews of multiple properties in the historic district. Items include installing planters, windows, doors, a kiosk, a landscape project, a new roof and sign, and a proposed house addition and refurbishment. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive code reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-723",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "New Hope Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Environmental Advisory Council meeting on July 1, 2026",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will review previous meeting minutes and receive a council update. The agenda includes follow-up discussions on stormwater, single-use plastics, glass recycling, and winter salt alternatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-722",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "New Hope Parks & Recreation Board",
   "headline": "Parks board to discuss mural, workshop request, and hayrack purchase",
   "summary": "The board will review the treasurer report, approve May minutes, and receive sub-committee updates. Items include a mural on BCWS grates at Ferry Landing, a request for a Borough Council workshop on August 3rd, replacement of dead flowers in various locations, and a proposal to purchase a hayrack for Randolph Street Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-721",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "New Hope Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review tree relocation application at 97 S. Main St.",
   "summary": "The New Hope Shade Tree Commission will discuss a tree relocation application at 97 S. Main Street, review dead trees from the SavATree inventory, and consider ordinance revisions regarding vines and caliper requirements. They will also update the multi-year street tree replacement plan in August and discuss long-term management strategies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-720",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "New Hope Borough Council",
   "headline": "No substantive items on New Hope Borough Council agenda",
   "summary": "The New Hope Borough Council meeting agenda for June 16, 2026, contains only procedural information about the meeting location and Zoom access. No proposed ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are listed. The meeting will proceed without any substantive business items on the published agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-719",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "New Hope Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review sign ordinance amendment and short-term rental rules",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding signs, discuss a proposed short-term rental ordinance, and receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan definition of 'character' and the Emergency Preparedness Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-718",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "New Hope Green Initiative Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss Draft Comprehensive Plan and Green Initiative RFP",
   "summary": "The New Hope Green Initiative Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the results of the Draft Comprehensive Plan, a proposed Green Initiative RFP, an update on the DCNR pump, and potential committee name changes. Public comment will also be taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-717",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "New Hope Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss first draft of Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The New Hope Planning Commission will discuss the first draft of the Borough Comprehensive Plan at this meeting. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-716",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-716",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "New Hope Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "EAC to discuss plastic waste reduction and EV charging readiness",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will consider next steps on plastic waste reduction, including single-use plastics (SUPs) and a business survey for glass recycling. Old business includes EV charging equipment budget feasibility, stormwater/MS-4 follow-up, and the NHSD school solar project. The council will also discuss Bird Town, Parks & Rec updates, salt alternatives for winter, and promotion of summer events such as hazardous waste collection dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-715",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)",
   "headline": "HARB reviews demolition and new addition plans at 8 & 10 Waterloo Street",
   "summary": "The New Hope HARB will conduct formal reviews of several applications, including two major projects at 8 and 10 Waterloo Street that involve demolition of non-historic portions, preservation of original 1890s twin structures, construction of large new additions, and a river retaining wall. Other items include exterior painting at 66 West Bridge Street, fence installation at 84 Buttonwood, and multiple sign installations on South Main Street. The board will also hear a code official report and approve the May 2026 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-714",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "New Hope Borough Council",
   "headline": "New Hope Borough Council workshop meeting lacks agenda content.",
   "summary": "The New Hope Borough Council workshop meeting on June 1, 2026, includes only meeting logistics (location, Zoom link) and a reference to a PDF agenda document. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-713",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "New Hope Parks & Recreation Board",
   "headline": "Board to decide on America 250 banners style and placement",
   "summary": "The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and decide on ordering America 250 banners, including style, placement, and quantity. They will also review sub-committee reports on landscaping, beautification, and a mural project at Ferry Landing. Old business includes discussion of decorative tiles or a mural on Playhouse Bridge. New business topics are welcome.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-712",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "New Hope Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission reviews tree inventory and ordinance revisions",
   "summary": "The commission is reviewing dead trees from the SavATree inventory and discussing potential ordinance revisions regarding vines and light pruning. Members are also monitoring the long-range street tree replacement plan in conjunction with the Borough Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-711",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "New Hope Green Initiative Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses proposed Green Initiative RFP",
   "summary": "The Green Initiative Committee will approve minutes from April, hear a presentation from the Friends of the Delaware Canal, and discuss a proposed Green Initiative RFP. Public comment will be taken. The RFP discussion is the main substantive item on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-710",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "New Hope Borough Council",
   "headline": "Meeting agenda contains only procedural details",
   "summary": "The agenda for the May 20, 2026 New Hope Borough Council meeting is limited to meeting logistics, including the date, time, location, and Zoom access information. No substantive agenda items or decisions are listed in the provided text; the agenda references a PDF document that is not included. This appears to be only procedural boilerplate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-709",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-709",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "New Hope Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review traffic and parking study RFPs",
   "summary": "The New Hope Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from April 20 and review proposed requests for proposals (RFPs) for a traffic study and a parking study. No votes on the RFPs are scheduled; the commission is reviewing the proposals at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-707",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-707",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "New Hope Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "EAC to discuss EV charging, recycling, and plastic waste reduction",
   "summary": "The New Hope Environmental Advisory Council will meet to discuss follow-up on EV charging equipment in light of planned vehicle purchase, recycling opportunities including a business survey for aluminum and glass, and continued discussion of single-use plastics (SUPs) and possible approaches to reducing plastic waste. The Council will also receive feedback from a Bucks Cross EAC meeting and plan promotion of upcoming events such as the May 9th Anything with a Plug Recycling Event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-706",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-706",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)",
   "headline": "HARB to review demolition and new construction at 8 and 10 Waterloo Street",
   "summary": "The board will conduct formal reviews for demolition and new construction at 8 and 10 Waterloo Street (Arthur Corsini), a sign amendment at 4 West Mechanic Street, and roof installations at 30 West Bridge Street. Concept reviews include renovations at 34 and 36 North Main Street by Landing Property LLC. The agenda also includes approval of April minutes and a code official report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-704",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "New Hope Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council workshop meeting scheduled with no agenda items listed",
   "summary": "This is a procedural workshop meeting of the New Hope Borough Council. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no substantive items for discussion or decision. Residents are directed to the linked PDF for any potential details.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-705",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-705",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "New Hope Parks & Recreation Board",
   "headline": "Parks & Rec Board to discuss hayrack baskets, mural, and 250th banners",
   "summary": "The New Hope Parks & Recreation Board will review finances, approve March minutes, and discuss multiple beautification initiatives. Proposals include installing hayrack baskets on South Main Street, proceeding with a mural on BCWS grates, and ordering banners for America's 250th. Updates on spring planting, Randolph Street improvements, and a new sculpture for Lenape Park are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-703",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-703",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "New Hope Borough Council",
   "headline": "Agenda contains only procedural items",
   "summary": "The provided agenda text includes only meeting logistics (location, Zoom link) and a reference to a PDF document. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-702",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-702",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "New Hope Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews proposed land development ordinance changes",
   "summary": "The New Hope Borough Planning Commission will meet on April 20, 2026, to review a proposed amendment to the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, also listing the approval of minutes from the April 13 meeting and the collection of new business for future consideration. Changes to this ordinance would alter the rules for subdividing and developing property in the borough.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-701",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-701",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "New Hope Green Initiative Committee",
   "headline": "Green Initiative Committee discusses vision, objectives, and committee name options",
   "summary": "This is a planning and discussion meeting of the New Hope Green Initiative Committee. Members will approve the March meeting minutes, then discuss the committee's vision and objectives, potential new names for the committee, and an alternate date for the May meeting. No binding votes or concrete proposals are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-700",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "New Hope Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Arbor Day planting at 45 N. Main St. and tree ordinance revisions discussed",
   "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will review pending old business including Arbor Day preparations and Tree City USA award requirements. New business includes scheduling a tree inventory with SavATree in May and discussing revisions to the shade tree ordinance regarding vines. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-699",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-699",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "New Hope Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss emergency preparedness plan update",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on the Emergency Preparedness Plan as part of the ongoing Comprehensive Plan Update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses solely on deliberation. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-698",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-698",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)",
   "headline": "HARB to review three property improvement applications",
   "summary": "The New Hope Historic Architectural Review Board will consider three applications for exterior alterations to properties in the historic district: signage and lighting at 4 West Mechanic Street, a fence replacement at 16 East Mechanic Street, and numerous improvements including roofing, gutters, balcony railings, painting, and a new deck at 11-35 West Bridge Street. The board will also approve minutes from January and March 2026 meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-696",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-696",
   "source": "https://www.newhopeborough.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}