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This Week in Local Government: Meetings to Watch (Week of July 13)

Meetings in Frelinghuysen, Hope and Knowlton this week

A few local government meetings are scheduled across the county this week. Here’s a quick guide to what’s happening and how residents can attend or participate.

Knowlton Township Committee

Date & Time: July 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Knowlton Township Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia

What’s on the Agenda:

  • An ordinance to provide for road improvements and overlay within the Township of Knowlton and to provide for the funding thereof

Public Comment:

Public participation is included on the agenda.

How to Attend:

In person. Meeting information available through the Knowlton township website.

Details →

Hope Land Use Board

Date & Time: July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hope Township Municipal Building, 407 Hope-Great Meadows Road, Hope

What’s on the Agenda:

  • Partial agenda posted at time of publication.

Public Comment:

Public participation is included on the agenda.

How to Attend:

In person. Meeting information available through the Hope township website.

Details →

Frelinghuysen Township Committee

Date & Time: July 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg

What’s on the Agenda:

  • An ordinance to amend Township Code Section 3-2 to revise regulations prohibiting littering
  • An ordinance to amend Township Code Section 1-5 to update the maximum general penalty fine in accordance with NJSA. 40:49-5 – first reading for introduction
  • An ordinance to repeal Ordinance #2026-02, which amended and supplemented the Land Development Ordinance to permit Affordable Accessory Apartments within the AR6 Agricultural Residential Zone

Public Comment:

Public participation is included on the agenda.

How to Attend:

In person. Meeting information available through the Frelinghuysen Township website.

Details →

Editor’s note: Meeting dates, times and agendas can change. Residents should confirm details with the municipality or board before attending.

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