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Stanhope approves Stanhope Hose Co. No. 1 'Bucket Drop' permit subject to county and state approvals
Summary
The Council approved a request from Stanhope Hose Company No. 1 to hold a charitable 'Bucket Drop' July 10–12, 2026 (rain dates July 17–19) at State Rt. 183 and Brooklyn Road, subject to Sussex County and NJDOT permits and traffic-safety requirements; Councilman Simpson abstained from the vote.
The Mayor and Council approved Resolution 079-26 on April 14, 2026, authorizing Stanhope Hose Company No. 1 to hold a charitable solicitation or "Bucket Drop" on July 10, 11 and 12, 2026, at the intersection of State Rt. 183 and Brooklyn Road between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., with rain dates July 17–19, 2026.
The resolution requires the fire department to staff the location, follow a Traffic Safety Plan so as not to impede traffic, and wear safety vests; it directs the Chief of Police to sign the NJDOT charitable solicitation permit application and to monitor compliance. The resolution cites N.J.A.C. 16:40-3.1 et seq. governing charitable solicitation on state highways and required county approvals for solicitation on county highways.
The resolution passed by roll call with Councilman Simpson recorded as abstaining; the minutes reflect that the motion was carried by majority vote.
