Laurie McHugh, New Hope Borough Council Vice President

It is with shock and profound sadness that New Hope Borough Council mourns the loss of its Vice President, Laurie McHugh. Laurie died last week in a car accident. She was 58.

An active member of the community, Laurie was first elected to Council beginning ...

Repairs to Close Stockton Avenue Bridge for Six Months

The Stockton Avenue Bridge will be closed for repair starting April 17, 2023. Weather permitting, the County expects repairs to be completed within six months.

Please take note of the detour map at right.

Thank you for your patience while we attend to the s...

Be Smart: Manage Runoff from Spring and Summer Storms

During a storm, asphalt parking lots, concrete pavements and ordinary grass lawns allow rain water to move quickly, eroding soil and hardscaping as it rushes to the river. Stormwater runoff carries oil, litter, chemicals and debris into our waterways, and...

New Hope Passes Budget With No New Taxes – Eighth Year in a Row

New Hope Borough Council has approved a budget for 2023 that continues to hold the line on taxes while maintaining current service levels. The budget, adopted on Dec. 21, maintains taxes at current millage rates for the eighth consecutive year.

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Information Updates on New York DEP Delaware Aqueduct Repairs

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection will be making major repairs on the Delaware Aqueduct from October 2023 through April 2024 (the project was postponed by one year in June 2022). The work requires shutting down and replacing portion...