Hopewell Borough Community Tree Decorating Contest

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The Hopewell Borough Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Sourland Conservancy is proud to announce our first COMMMUNITY TREE DECORATING CONTEST.

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A total of 30 native red cedar trees will decorate Downtown Hopewell all winter long. In the spring, they will be planted nearby in the Sourland Woods by Sourland Conservancy volunteers.

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We invite the community to help us DECORATE! Prizes will be donated by local merchants. Some specifics about the contest:

• Initial dealine is November 15. After that, Registrations are accepted on a rolling basis until all 30 trees are decorated. Once all trees are claimed, registration will close.

• ANY group may register – or even an individual. Register here.

• Registrants will be ASSIGNED a tree location via email. We will do our best to accommodate location requests (no promises!).

• Visit your tree often to keep it looking its best, especially after poor weather. If a heavy storm is expected, you may want to do some preventive maintenance and put away a few decorations until the storm passes.

• You are required to maintain your tree through January 15th, and clean up all decorations no later than January 20.

• Small white solar powered lights are provided. Additional lights are not permitted.

• VOTING will begin on Small Business Saturday, November 30th. Check back later for ballot box locations. There will be no on-line voting available. Visiting Downtown Hopewell is part of the fun!

• Sustainable decorations only. Decorations must be made of natural and biodegradable materials. No plastic or glass decorations will be permitted. Glass decorations pose a problem for public safety if they fall and break.

• Celebration of a wide range of interests, faiths and cultures is appreciated and encouraged! Decorations do not need to be specific to any holiday. Be creative!

Please email downtownhopewell@gmail.com with any questions.