Hopewell gets $18,000 Green Communities tree grant; borough match covered in‑kind

The Shade/Tree committee announced that a Green Communities grant application was approved. Borough Administrator Jerry described the award and the match: "The total grant is about $18,000, and there's a $5,000 match, which we will be, using in kind contributions to make the match to the employee and staff kind, which is permitted," he said.

Jerry said the contractor selected has begun inventory work in town, that the program will produce a community forest management plan and that, because the match is in‑kind, the project will not require a direct budget appropriation by the borough. The council welcomed the result and emphasized outreach for volunteers and upcoming green‑team activities.

No formal action was required beyond routine acceptance; the council did not vote on a cash appropriation at the meeting.