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Important Message: Information About Your Drinking Water

Our water system is no longer in violation of drinking water standards.

We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. On June 14, 2022, we recieved notice that the sample collected on November 17, 2021 showed our system exceeded the standard, or maximum contaminant level for 1,2,3-Tri-chloropropane (TCP).

After following all State guidelines, the Borough water system has satisfied all requirements of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and all follow-up sampled have showed undetectable readings for 1,2,3-TCP.

 

Tax & Utility Payment

Taxes

Taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 with a ten day grace period, but if taxes are not paid by 4 pm on the 10th day interest is due and payable back to the 1st of the month. Interest is charged as follows 8% on the first $1,500.00 of delinquent amount and 18% on the remaining balance.

NJ Division of Taxation – Property Tax Relief Programs

Water and Sewer Payments

Payment for water and sewer accounts are due March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 with a fifteen day grace period, but if water and sewer is not paid by 4 pm on the 15th day, interest is due and payable back to the 1st of the month. Interest is charged as follows 8% on the first $1,500.00 of delinquent amount and 18% on the remaining balance.

Payment options

As a convenience, the Borough has a drop box located in the front door of the Municipal Building. In order for payments to be credited the same day, they must be in the drop box not later than 8:30 AM.  Payments by mail must be check or money order.  Do not send cash through the mail.

NEW Credit Card & E-check Payments Made Online NEW

The Borough has engaged a new service to process property tax and water/sewer payments online.  You can now look up the amount owe, calculate any interest, review and print out your bill and pay online.   You may pay by credit/debit card or E-check.  A service fee of 2.65% will be added for credit/debit payments and $1.05 for E-check payments.   Click on the link below to start using this new service.

Click here to make a payment

 

Recent News

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  • Fishing Contest
    on June 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    The Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board and New Jersey State Parks Service are hosting a Junior (3-13) and Senior (50-100) Fishing Contest this coming Sunday, June 11 at Lakeside Park in Stanhope. The contest is open to all within the prescribed age groups. In person registration at the start of the contest at the address in Stanhope. The Junior contest will run from 9-11am and the senior contest is scheduled for 12-2pm.

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