Last call to get rid of those leaves, brush and other yard waste for free at the Maple Grove Yardwaste Site – it closes for the year after Nov. 30.

Have you taken up light display creation as your new pandemic hobby? Have a display that makes your neighbors “ooh” and “ahh”? Sign up to have your address included on New Hope’s 2020 Holiday Lights Map.

At the Monday, Nov. 23 New Hope City Council meeting, council voted unanimously in favor of two resolutions to help the businesses most directly impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns.

The city of New Hope has approved a two-year agreement with Hennepin County for an embedded social worker to be shared by the cities of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale.

On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced Emergency Executive Order 20-99, implementing the following dial-back measures to help slow the community spread of COVID-19.

Starting Monday, November 23, business can apply for new grant funding to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.

New Hope’s 10-year pavement management plan addresses the city’s street pavement needs. Each year, New Hope Public Works staff and the city engineer rate approximately one half of all New Hope streets.

The 2020 City Services Survey was conducted July 5 to Sept. 18, and more than 800 responses were received – the most feedback in more than four years. The top rated city services include police, snowplowing, water supply and sanitary sewer.

New Hope city employees are sponsoring food,toy and coat drives to help local familes in need this holiday season.

The New Hope City Council recognized and thanked Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr. and Commissioner Mike Opat for their service to the Minnesota House of Representatives and Hennepin County, respectively, and contributions to the betterment of the community.

Each year, New Hope City Council, Commissioners, legislators and staff take a tour of the city’s development and redevelopment projects. This year looked a bit different due to COVID-19, with a virtual tour map and booklet created for self-guided tours.

Funding available for tenants and landlords to cover costs of unpaid rent due to COVID-19.

Unofficial local results for the 2020 election are in. Results remain unofficial until signed by the Canvassing Board on Nov. 13.

The city of New Hope now offers eScheduling for most inspection types, via the ePermits Portal.

Online voting for the 2020 In Focus Photo Contest’s People’s Choice Award runs now through Nov. 30.

A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday evening that ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) must be set aside and could face legal challenges that would result in them not being counted.

After the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, what does your pumpkin turn into? How about turning it into valuable compost?

The city of New Hope is pleased announce that Tim Hoyt been appointed as the city’s next police chief, succeeding Chief Tim Fournier, contingent upon a successful background check.