Hampton Borough

Announcements

2012 Spring Clean-Up Day

Spring Clean-Up Day (Curbside Collection) has been scheduled for Monday, June 4th. In consideration of the Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale on June 2nd, we ask residents to please refrain from putting things out until Sunday the 3rd. If you should have any questions please call the Borough Clerk at 537-2329. Thank You

JCP&L "24/7 Power Center"

We have added a link to the right side of this homepage to access the Jersey Central Power & Light "24/7 Power Center". The new site was introduced by JCP&L to provide customers and municipalities to an online map that delivers fast and accurate outage information to desktop, smart phone and mobile devices.

During major storm events or other emergencies, the maps will feature a prominent alert with links to important outage - related news, safety reminders, and additional information such as water and ice distribution locations.

The maps also will allow customers to quickly and easily report and outage.

We encourage you to explore the new outage map when you have a chance.

Hampton Woman's Club 2012 Yard Sale

Hampton's Town-Wide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, rain or shine! Please reserve your space at the school early and pre-pay the $5.00 donation for your space to be listed on the map. All proceeds are used by the Hampton Woman's Club to benefit the Residents of Hampton. Please call Addy Bridge at 908-537-4631 for reservations or more information.

9-11 SUNDIAL MEMORIAL

The Hampton Fire Company 9-11 Memorial Committee has gained approval to construct a 9-11 Memorial in the Veteran's Park on Main Street. This memorial will honor those who lost their lives on this tragic day and will also honor those members of the Hampton Emergency Squad who responded within the first hour and spent two days at Ground Zero helping rescue operations.

In order to help fund this worthwhile project, the Committee is selling Commemorative Bricks that will surround a steel beam received from the World Trade Center and also provide an approach walkway to the memorial. This would be an ideal way for our entire community to participate.

Order Forms to purchase the Commemorative Bricks are available at various business locations in Hampton and at the Borough Hall. If you need further information about this project, please contact Tom Carpenter at (908) 537-4521.

Change in Garbage Collection Route

With the bridge construction project beginning, we are anticipating delays on Rt. 31 that require a change in the collection route for Garbage pick up. All Residents should have their trash available for pick up by 7:00 AM each Garbage Day to ensure collection. Please share this information with your Hampton friends & neighbors. Thank you!

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Route 31 Traffic Shift Announced in Hampton

On Friday night, March 30, NJDOT’s contractor, Konkus Corporation, is scheduled to shift both lanes of Route 31 traffic onto the southbound side of the bridge and begin reconstruction of the northbound half of the structure. This stage of construction is expected to last approximately eight months. Traffic then will be shifted onto the newly constructed northbound structure and approach roadway while the southbound side of the bridge is reconstructed.

NJDOT has scheduled the bridge to be replaced in stages so that one travel lane on Route 31 in both directions will remain open to traffic during peak periods. Periodic single-lane closures will be necessary on the bridge with alternating traffic patterns in place during overnight and off-peak hours.

Please see the attached article for more information.

Rt. 31 Safety Improvements / Bridge Construction

On Friday, February 17, NJDOT's contractor is scheduled to begin initial construction activity at the Route 31 intersection with Main Street Hampton/Glen Gardner.

*    The intersection will be modified and restriped to restrict Main Street motorists from crossing the state highway or making left turns onto Route 31 from either Main Street approach.

*    The left-turns from both directions of Route 31 onto Main Street will now be restricted.

Upon completion of the intersection improvements work, the contractor will begin work to replace the bridge. NJDOT will build a new single span structure, which will be wider than the existing bridge to accommodate a lengthened northbound climbing lane, providing northbound lanes on the bridge, and full-width shoulders. A new six foot wide sidewalk will be built on the southbound side of the bridge.

The project is expected to be complete in fall 2013.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation during the construction period.

Hampton Women's Club Seeks New Members

The Hampton Woman's Club is looking for new members who want to help serve the community & have a little fun. Membership is $20 and the Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month, except in July and August, at 7:30p.m., at the Rescue Squad Building. If you are interested in joining, or would like more information, please contact Monica White at (908) 537-9695.

HAMPTON TOT LOT

Please be advised that the newly installed Tot Lot located on Junction Road is not open for use at this time. Although the equipment has been placed additional work is needed to make this a safe and happy environment to play in. We will remove the safety tape and barrels from the equipment and the area once the work is complete. We will also announce the opening of the park on our website. Thank you in advance for your patience during this process.

Elizabethtown Gas

If any resident has questions regarding natural gas installation in Hampton, please contact Mark Kelly from Elizabethtown Gas at (908) 859-2636.