The following is a chronological listing of legislation of the Borough
of New Hope regarding franchises and services. Complete copies of the ordinances
and resolutions listed here are available for inspection in the Borough offices.
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Enactment
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Adoption Date
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Subject
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Res.
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3/9/1880
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Granting permission to North East Pa. Rail Road Co. to occupy certain
streets and change street grade
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Res.
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11/10/1880
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Giving franchise to Mutual Union Telegraph Co.
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Ord. No. 20
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8/12/1902
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Franchise to Delaware and Atlantic Telegraph and Telephone Co.
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Ord. No. 34
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2/14/1905
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Granting New Hope Electric Co. to erect poles along streets for the
purpose of supplying heat, light and power to consumers
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Res.
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9/12/1905
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Granting New Hope Electric Co. a contract for the supply of electric
to Borough
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Res.
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8/12/1914
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Bucks County Electric Company given permission to provide a service
to Borough
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Res.
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12/12/1923
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Providing for the lighting of the streets of the Borough
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Ord. No. 48
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7/9/1925
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Releasing Pa-New Jersey Railway Co. from all obligations of its franchise
ordinance
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1/9/1929
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Contract with Philadelphia Suburban Counties Gas and Electric Co. to
provide streetlighting
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10/15/1931
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Contract with Philadelphia Electric Co. for streetlighting
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Ord. No. 67
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3/12/1942
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Renewal of franchise with Philadelphia Electric Co.
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