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Aug 21, 2026

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Council reviews trail, lighting and zoning proposals

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Council reviews audit and development plans

The 2025 township audit received a clean opinion, with no significant changes, internal-control deficiencies, or major accounting adjustments reported. Council also reviewed a proposed managed IT contract that could save $12,000 compared with the current year's cost.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Township approves police hires and flood project land

Council unanimously approved conditional appointments for three full-time police officers and authorized the $125,000 purchase of 2.91 acres along McCully Road for a future floodplain restoration and stormwater management project.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Council Reviews Police Hiring and Projects

Council discussed certifying an eligibility list to fill at least two full-time police officer positions from seven qualified applicants, with tentative start dates beginning July 2. Members also reviewed a potential stormwater project on two McCully Road lots and raised traffic concerns about the proposed Seven Brew drive-through on Route 8.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council Advances Public Safety Facility Plans

Council unanimously authorized advertising for architectural proposals for a public safety facility expected to house the Fire Department and SHEMS; $75,000 is budgeted in 2026, while total costs are expected to reach several hundred thousand dollars, mostly in 2027. Council also approved reallocating $52,360 for the Depreciation Lands Museum parking lot and $23,764 for drainage-related road work on Clearview Road.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council Reviews Safety and Property Plans

Officials discussed that Hampton Township’s current Timber Harvesting Ordinance appears not to comply with Commonwealth standards and considered using a model ordinance. They also reviewed plans to seek architectural services for a public safety facility expected to cost several hundred thousand dollars from design through construction.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

New Waste Contract Approved With Savings

Council unanimously awarded the 2027–2031 residential solid waste and recycling contract to Vogel Disposal Service, with an option for five additional years; the manager said residents would save more than $100 per year.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Township Reviews Service and Development Plans

Three garbage and recycling bids came in below the current rate, but the Township deferred awarding the five-year contract while confirming the lowest responsible bidder.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Council Reviews Grants, Projects and Development

The McCully Fields lighting project was estimated at $400,000–$440,000, while the recreation grant under discussion can provide up to $250,000. The council also learned that no trail partnership is planned for McCully Road during the upcoming road paving work.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Township Awards 2026 Road Resurfacing Contracts

Council unanimously awarded three 2026 road resurfacing contracts totaling $1,010,780: $351,270, $538,660, and $120,850.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Township reports $345,000 in grant awards

The Township reported two Statewide Local Share Account grants totaling $345,000: $145,000 for a senior shuttle through North Hills Community Outreach and $200,000 for a new aerial truck for the Hampton Volunteer Fire Department. Council also discussed whether to bid out garbage and recycling services after Waste Management offered a 2027 rate freeze instead of an 8.3% increase.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Township Will Rebid Garbage Collection

Council unanimously declined the 2027 option year for the existing garbage and recycling collection contract and directed staff to advertise for new bids. Council also approved $236,537.18 for fitness equipment, up to $90,000 for Community Center lighting, $200,562.92 for a boom mower, and up to $50,000 for preliminary engineering on the Hampton Northwest Trail.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council reviews trail, lighting and zoning proposals

Council discussed a proposed Hampton Northwest Trail, including engineering and related work for a potential 1- to 1.5-mile natural-surface trail connecting up to eight residential developments. A public hearing on updates to the Zoning Ordinance, SALDO and Official Map is planned before the March 25, 2026, Council meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Hampton Approves 2026 Short-Term Note

Council approved Resolution No. 1121 awarding FNB the 2026 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note contract at a 3.4% interest rate. The vote was unanimous except for Councilmember Sciulli, who abstained.

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