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Township Council
The Township Council is the legislative body of Hamilton Township.
Hamilton's Mayor-Council form of government calls for the at-large election of five Township Council members, who at its annual organization meeting, elect a president and vice-president to serve for a one-year term each.
The Council represents the public and develops and adopts policies, addresses public issues, formulate township policy through motions, resolutions and ordinances which reflect the needs of the public, and maintains a working knowledge of intergovernmental issues and how they will affect Hamilton Township.
Please see the Rules of Conduct (PDF) for all In-Person and/or Hybrid Meetings.
View and download the Permission to Photograph, Broadcast, or Electronically Record on Township Property Request Form (PDF).
Please refer to the Township Council calendar for all meeting locations/platforms until further notice.
An agenda for each meeting will be posted on the website prior to the public meeting. Notice of meeting changes (date/time) or additional special meetings will also be posted on this website and listed in Hamilton's official newspapers, the Trenton Times and Trentonian.
Council meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Members of the public are invited to speak on any agenda matter prior to its adoption by the governing body. Members of the public are invited to speak during the "Public Comment" portion of the meeting.
If you would like to address the Township Council on any matter not listed on the agenda, you will be given two opportunities to relay your thoughts and comments. The first opportunity limits comments from the members of the public to four minutes. After all speakers have spoken for the first time, you may return for a second time to speak and will be limited to two minutes. Constructive comments and a respectful tone create an appropriate decision-making environment for our citizens. Shouting, unruly behavior, abusive or offensive remarks will not be tolerated and will be cause for removal from the meeting. The Rules of Order are posted at the doors of the Council Chambers for review and adherence.
2026 Hamilton Township Council Meeting Schedule
January July
Tuesday, January 6th - Re-Organization Mtg. Tuesday, July 21st Tuesday, January 20th
February August
Tuesday, February 10th Tuesday, August 18th Tuesday, February 24th
March September
Tuesday, March 10th Tuesday, September 22nd Tuesday, March 24th
April October
Tuesday, April 7th Tuesday, October 6th Tuesday, April 21st Tuesday, October 20th
May November
Tuesday, May 5th Tuesday, November 10th Tuesday, May 19th December
June Tuesday, December 1st Tuesday, December 15th Tuesday, June 16th
Township Council meeting agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Pasquale "Pat" Papero
Council President
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Nancy Phillips
Council Vice President
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Anthony Carabelli
Councilman
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Richard Tighe
Councilman
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Charles F. Whalen
Councilman
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Township Council
Physical Address
2090 Greenwood Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08650
Mailing Address
PO Box 00150
Attn: Township Council
Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150
Phone: 609-890-3622
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Alison Sabo, RMC
Municipal Clerk