# Town of Hopewell

> Located in Ontario County, New York, the Town of Hopewell offers a blend of rural charm and modern amenities. Home to the historic New York State Pageant of Steam and Finger Lakes Community College, this welcoming community provides essential municipal services while preserving its scenic character in the heart of the Finger Lakes region.

The Town of Hopewell is a rural municipality located in Ontario County, New York, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. With a population of 3,931 as of 2020, the town is home to the main campus of Finger Lakes Community College and hosts the annual New York State Pageant of Steam, maintaining its agricultural heritage while providing essential municipal services.

## Government & Administration

- [About](https://townofhopewellny.gov/about): Learn about Hopewell's rich history, government structure, and community vision.
- [Boards](https://townofhopewellny.gov/boards): Information about governing boards including Town Board, Planning Board, Assessment Review, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
- [News](https://townofhopewellny.gov/news): Latest news, announcements, and updates from town government.

## Municipal Services

- [Departments](https://townofhopewellny.gov/departments): Directory of municipal departments including Assessor, Code Enforcement, Highway, Town Clerk, and Water services.
- [Courts](https://townofhopewellny.gov/courts): Information about the town court system, schedules, and procedures.
- [Payments](https://townofhopewellny.gov/payments): Secure online payments for town taxes and water bills.

## Permits & Regulations

- [Permits](https://townofhopewellny.gov/permits): Information and applications for building permits, special use permits, and other municipal authorizations.
- [Zoning](https://townofhopewellny.gov/zoning): Comprehensive zoning information, maps, and regulations for property development.
- [Laws](https://townofhopewellny.gov/laws): Local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the town and its residents.
- [Plan](https://townofhopewellny.gov/plan): Access to the town's comprehensive plan and development guidelines.

## Public Information

- [FOIL](https://townofhopewellny.gov/foil): Freedom of Information Law requests, procedures, and forms for accessing public records.
- [Subscribe](https://townofhopewellny.gov/subscribe): Subscribe for news updates by email.

## Key Departments & Officials

### Town Officials
- **Bill Namestnik** - Supervisor: supervisor@townofhopewellny.gov
- **Denise Hood** - Town Clerk: dhood@townofhopewellny.gov
- **Kelly L. Ducar** - Assessor: assessor@townofhopewellny.gov
- **Justin Bruen** - Code Enforcement: ceo@townofhopewellny.gov
- **Joe Eckam** - Water Superintendent: water@townofhopewellny.gov
- **Matt Curran** - Highway Superintendent: mcurran@townofhopewellny.gov

### Department Services
- [Assessor](https://townofhopewellny.gov/departments/assessor): Property assessment information and tax rolls
- [Code Enforcement](https://townofhopewellny.gov/departments/code-enforcement): Building codes and safety regulations
- [Highway](https://townofhopewellny.gov/departments/highway): Road maintenance and snow removal
- [Town Clerk](https://townofhopewellny.gov/departments/town-clerk): Official records, licenses, and vital statistics
- [Water](https://townofhopewellny.gov/departments/water): Water service, billing, and quality reports

## Contact

- **Main Office**: (585) 394-0036
- **Email**: supervisor@townofhopewellny.gov
- **Office Hours**: Monday-Thursday 8am-Noon & 1pm-4pm, Wednesday evenings 5pm-7pm

## Community Features

The Town of Hopewell is home to Finger Lakes Community College's main 250-acre campus and the historic New York Steam Engine Association's Pageant of Steam. The community maintains its agricultural character while providing modern municipal services in the scenic Finger Lakes region.