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Zoning Board Resolution Memorializing Hotel Variance Available Through Open Public Records Request Only
At its Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, meeting, the Zoning Board voted to approve its Resolution memorializing the conditions which the Hollystone Hotel applicant must comply to win approval for her site plan. According to the Open Public Records Act, citizens must have access to it, but today STH learned that the Zoning Board does not…
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Tourism and Economic Development Committee to Finalize Hopewell Township’s Plans for Historical Tourism
STOP THE HOTEL continues to be concerned about the plans the Planning Board, therefore, the Township has for expanded “historical or heritage” tourism. On Wednesday night, the committee formed to review the plan is scheduled to finalize it. The Tourism and Economic Development Committee (TEDC) was established by Hopewell Township Resolution 22-334 on September 19, 2022. Its…
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The Sourland Conservancy Creates STOP THE HOTEL Legal Action Fund
The Sourland Conservancy has created a Legal Action Fund to collect donations to support following the legal process to preserve the Mountain Resource Conservation district and protect the ecological resources of the Sourland Mountain per our mission. Donations may be made: The Sourland Conservancy is a 501(C)(3) tax exempt entity. Donations are tax-deductible as provided…
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Zoning Board to Vote on Hotel Resolution on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
Since the August vote granting the variance allowing for the development of the hotel on Fiddlers Creek Road, the Zoning Board has delayed the vote on the Resolution memorializing the decision for a variety of reasons. The meeting’s agenda was just posted, and we see it scheduled again. STOP THE HOTEL has tried repeatedly to…
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Tourism and Economic Development Committee Tables Finalization of Hopewell Township’s Plans for Historical Tourism
On Monday, we sent an alert that the Tourism and Economic Development Committee’s (TEDC) agenda for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was to include finalization of the Hopewell Township “Economic Element.” Unfortunately, the TEDC had to cancel the meeting to ensure the participation of the Township Planner in the meeting to answer all Committee Member and…
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Tourism and Economic Development Committee to Review Hopewell Township’s Plans for Historical Tourism
The Tourism and Economic Development Committee (TEDC) was established by Hopewell Township Resolution 22-334 on September 19, 2022. Its charge is “to promote agriculture, historical and recreational tourism, local restaurants, and other businesses. The Committee works to support existing businesses, attract new businesses, and promote tourism in the Township and the entire Hopewell Valley.” As you know,…
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Hotel Resolution Removed from the Agenda for Now
At Wednesday’s meeting of the Hopewell Township Zoning Board, we learned that the Applicant’s professionals are still reviewing the final resolution memorializing the Board’s approval of Applicant’s commercial development in the middle of Baldpate Mountain and the Fiddlers Creek Preserve. We’ll keep you posted on the status of the resolution. Thanks again for sticking with…
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Hotel Resolution On the Agenda for Wednesday’s Zoning Board Meeting
The Zoning Board has completed drafting its resolution memorializing their decision to approve the variance from residential to commercial at the Hollystone Manor, so that the Applicant can develop a hotel, indoor and outdoor restaurants, spa, yoga studio, pool and speakeasy on Fiddlers Creek Road. The vote to adopt the resolution will be held at…
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STOP THE HOTEL—October Zoning Board Meeting Coming Up on Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board for the month of October is Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. The hotel application is not on the agenda, which leads us to believe that the resolution outlining the conditions the Developer must meet during “site plan” are taking more time than expected. Let’s…
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Report on Hopewell Township Zoning Board Meeting This Past Week
Hollystone Hotel/Restaurant ComplexThe Zoning Board again confirmed the attorney for the board is currently drafting a resolution outlining conditions that the developer must comply with. Her site plan will need to adhere to all of these conditions. It was clear the Zoning Board had begun a discussion of these conditions prior to their deciding vote…