Hamilton, NJ

Planning Board

Shade Tree Commission

The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building. The notice provides no reason for the cancellation and lists no agenda items. This is a procedural notice only.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 25, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustments

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions covering budget insertions, contracts, and appointments, plus five ordinances for second reading and public hearing. The most consequential items include a $869,523.77 Safe Routes to Schools grant for Klockner Elementary pedestrian safety, a $578,561.15 contract for Sayen Gardens pond restoration, and an ordinance to allow private sale of a Cedar Lane property.

• Ordinance 26-026 to add detention centers, carceral facilities, correction facilities, jails, prisons to land use code
• Ordinance 26-027 establishing 10-day waiting period for secondhand goods dealers
• Resolution 26-322: $869,523.77 NJDOT Safe Routes to Schools grant for Klockner Elementary pedestrian safety improvements
• Resolution 26-326: $578,561.15 contract with Kevin Downes Tree Service for Sayen Gardens Pond Restoration
• Resolution 26-321: $46,094.33 opioid settlement grant budget insertion

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider an amendment to a prior approval for a solar array at 208 Patterson Avenue, and review an ordinance concerning detention and correctional facilities. The agenda also includes homeowner applications and new applications.

• Amendment to prior approval for solar facility at 208 Patterson Avenue (Application 25-08-030)
• Ordinance 26-026 amending land development code regarding detention centers, jails, prisons
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m.
• Homeowner applications
• New applications

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, Green Team updates, and old/new business items. The most consequential item is a land use application for a commercial property at 687 Klockner Rd, proposing to convert a bar/restaurant with two apartments into four residential units, requiring a D2 variance and waiver of site plan.

• Land Use Application 26-07-015: Satya Outdoor LLC proposes renovating a bar/restaurant with two apartments into four residential units at 687 Klockner Rd; requests D2 variance and site plan waiver
• Discussion of ANJEC 2026 Environmental Commission Grants for Open Space Stewardship Project
• Update on National Night Out held 8/4/2026
• Discussion of Polluters Pay Act
• Planning for Oktoberfest on 10/18/2026 and Winter Seed Sowing Party

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Municipal Building. No items were discussed or decided because the meeting did not take place.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Shade Tree Commission

The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss a visit from the NJ Tree Foundation, an update to the Community Forestry Management Plan, a 2026 tree contract as part of a 250-tree initiative, and a NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity.

• Visit from Mike Sherr, Central Jersey Program Director, NJ Tree Foundation
• Update to Community Forestry Management Plan
• 2026 tree contract (part of 250 tree initiative)
• NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity

The Commission reviewed a list of 155 community requests for curbside trees as part of a 250-tree initiative. Members discussed the Community Forestry Management Plan and noted that tree tags have been ordered from New York.

• Distributed Community Forestry Management Plan for review
• Consolidated 155 community requests for curbside trees
• Ordered 250 double-sided tree tags from New York

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a new application for a business use variance and process resolutions for two residential projects. The board is tasked with acting on the business application by August 19, 2026.

• Application 25-12-038: Proposed 3,600sqft convenience store and automotive fueling station at 1425 Yardville Hamilton Square Road
• Application 26-01-002: Lot depth variance for a single-family home at 103 Alfred Avenue
• Application 19-10-040: Use variance for a two-family residential dwelling at 268 & 270 Lynwood Ave.

Shade Tree Commission

The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several old business items, including a visit from the NJ Tree Foundation, an update to the Community Forestry Management Plan, the 2026 tree contract (part of a 250-tree initiative), and a NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity. No new business is listed.

• Visit from Mike Sherr, Central Jersey Program Director, NJ Tree Foundation
• Update to Community Forestry Management Plan
• 2026 tree contract (part of 250 tree initiative)
• NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity

The Commission reviewed a list of 155 community tree requests for the 2026 contract, estimated at $62,000. Members distributed an updated Community Forestry Management Plan for review. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded.

• Distributed updated Community Forestry Management Plan for review
• Consolidated 155 community curbside tree requests for 2026 contract
• Ordered double-sided tree tags from New York

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing several large-scale funding ordinances for infrastructure and wastewater systems. The meeting also includes a wide range of grant applications, contract renewals, and a proposal to acquire land for affordable housing.

• Ordinance 26-022: $9.9 million for capital improvements via $9.405 million in bonds
• Ordinance 26-023: $8.33 million for wastewater treatment system improvements
• Ordinance 26-025: $200,000 purchase of 1768 East State Street for affordable housing
• Contract with Kiely Civil, LLC for pump station improvements: $2,166,700 maximum
• Grant for fire engine acquisition: $1,100,000

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 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

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will consider two land-use applications: a minor subdivision at 21 Montana Ave and a use variance/site plan for a commercial/residential rebuilding at 213 Bunting Ave. The meeting also includes updates from the Green Team on pollinator initiatives, a maintenance schedule, and an ANJEC grant for open space stewardship. Old business covers a liaison update, National Night Out planning, and the Polluters Pay Act. New business involves subcommittee assignments.

• Application 26-06-011: Minor subdivision and variance relief for lot frontage at 21 Montana Ave (R-7 zone)
• Application 26-06-013: Use variance and site plan for 10,531 sq ft office/warehouse reconstruction and 1,500 sq ft residential rental (2 units) at 213 Bunting Ave (R-5 zone)
• Green Team to discuss ANJEC 2026 Environmental Commission Grants for Open Space Stewardship Project
• National Night Out event planning under old business
• Polluters Pay Act discussion under old business

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission met on July 9, 2026, and approved the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting. No presentations were made, and the commission reviewed two residential land use applications, offering no comments on either. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Ann Wolf, second by Nicolina Contardo)
• No comment on minor subdivision at 21 Montana Ave (Application 26-06-011)
• No comment on office/warehouse reconstruction at 213 Bunting Ave (Application 26-06-013)

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

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.

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

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

The council denied Travers Hayes Gbeintor's appeal of the denial of his limousine license application, upholding the Clerk's decision based on false statements on his application. The council also approved the consent agenda (resolutions 26-238 through 26-274) with one abstention, adopted four ordinances on second reading, and introduced five ordinances on first reading, including a $9.9 million capital improvements bond ordinance. The meeting included a lengthy Board of Health session focused on the Animal Shelter, with public comments and discussion but no formal decisions.

• Denied appeal of limousine license denial for Travers Hayes Gbeintor (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda CA1-CA37 (Resolutions 26-238 to 26-274) (5-0, Tighe abstained on CA3)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-018 repealing handicapped parking spaces at four locations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-019 establishing handicapped parking spaces at 11 locations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-020 authorizing solar lease with Solops Hamilton Solar Redevelopment, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-021 extending PILOT agreement with Freedom's Legacy at Hamilton, L.P. (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 26-022 appropriating $9.9M for capital improvements, issuing $9.405M in bonds (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 26-023 appropriating $8.33M for wastewater treatment improvements (5-0)

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

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026, meeting. Members discussed pollinator initiatives, garden maintenance, and the status of ANJEC grants. A tentative date was selected for the 2027 Annual Cleanup to avoid conflicts with Little League opening day.

• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Tentatively selected April 3, 2027 for Annual Cleanup

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.

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

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

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

The Hamilton Township Council approved the consent agenda (resolutions 26-210 through 26-236) covering grants, contracts, and refunds. Four ordinances were introduced on first reading, including a solar lease agreement and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement. Public comments focused on animal shelter operations, with council members responding to concerns about evaluations and volunteer coordination.

• Approved consent agenda CA1-CA27 (resolutions 26-210 to 26-236) (3-0)
• Introduced ordinance 26-018 repealing handicapped parking spaces at four locations (3-0)
• Introduced ordinance 26-019 establishing handicapped parking spaces at various locations (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance 26-020 authorizing solar lease with SOLOPS Hamilton Solar Redevelopment, LLC (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance 26-021 authorizing PILOT agreement with Freedom's Legacy at Hamilton, L.P. (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)

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

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget, increasing the tax levy by $350,631.26 to $134,819,858.84. It also approved two land-use ordinances removing warehouses from research/office zones and clarifying their allowance in manufacturing zones, both by a 4-1 vote. A consent agenda with 13 resolutions was approved unanimously, including contracts for affordable housing, maintenance, and a grant for police overtime.

• Adopted 2026 municipal budget with $134,819,858.84 tax levy (5-0)
• Approved ordinance removing warehouses from REO zones (4-1)
• Approved ordinance clarifying warehouse allowance in manufacturing zones (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda with 13 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved $3,691,800 affordable housing rehabilitation contract with Isles, Inc.
• Approved $204,850 contract for Historic Isaac Pearson House repairs
• Accepted $26,924 Byrne JAG grant for police overtime
• Approved no-parking zone on Wilfred Avenue (5-0)