Official Site of Califon, New Jersey 908-832-7850

39 Academy St. 
Califon, NJ 07830  
(908) 832-7850  

Council

MEMBERS NEEDED!

The Califon Planning Board is looking for two residents that can spare one evening a month to serve on the Planning/Zoning Board. The only requirement is you must be a resident and attend a training class. Please consider lending your time to this important position in our town. Contact Karen Mastro at: kmastro@califonboro.net or 908-832-7850

September 27, 2023

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Council Meeting Dates Changed

On June 5, 2023 Califon Borough Council members agreed to change their meeting dates to the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAYS of the Month. Change Notice of Dates and Times of Califon’s Council Meeting Schedule 2023

June 15, 2023

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Invasive Species Resolution 2023-55

BOROUGH OF CALIFON COUNTY OF HUNTERDON STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION 2023-55 WHEREAS, invasive species are considered the second greatest threat to biodiversity after outright habitat destruction, and WHEREAS, New Jersey has been severely impacted by a wide variety of invasive species, causing harm to agricultural and natural lands, leading to economic and

June 7, 2023

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Code Book

MuniCode- Code Book New Ordinances– Below is a list of Ordinances that have been adopted but have not yet been codified. Once they are codified they will be incorporated in our online Code Book. 2024 2024-03 –  Stormwater Control ORD 2024-02 State Mandated Tier A – ORD 2024-01 – CAP – ORD 2023 2023-05 –

January 4, 2019

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Traffic And Speed Control

A number of residents have brought to the Councils attention that the number of vehicles using east Main St. (between Academy St. and Philhower Ave.) has increased. In addition the number of speeding vehicles has become dangerous. In the past few months a number of accidents have occurred due to speeding vehicles. The Borough Council

Califon Then and Now

By Leo Janas, Councilman In this year of Califon’s Centennial, a brief look back at the census of 1940 might give a little sense of where Califon was compared to what it looks like now, or at least how it looked in 2010 at the time of the last census.

September 4, 2018

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Council Meeting Schedule

Borough Of Califon Public Notice Alteration To Summer Council Meeting Schedule Please be advised that the Borough Of Califon Council has made the following alteration to their summer council meeting schedule: July 2, 201                     Meeting Cancelled July 9, 2018       

June 19, 2018

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Storm Update

Due to the storm’s impact on roadways and electric lines, plan for extended power outages up to several days. JCP&L cannot provide restoration estimates at this time. Academy Street is closed due to fallen trees on power lines. Do not move roadway barriers. ShopRite of Clinton has water and ice for JCP&L customers. Bring your

March 3, 2018

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Pedestrian Survey

Chief Jeff Almer, the Washington Township Police Department, the Califon Borough, and HART TMA, the local non-profit dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation, are partnering to increase pedestrian safety in the Borough of Califon. They are seeking the community’s feedback on walking and driving in town via a brief survey. As a token of

March 2, 2018

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Joint Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will host a joint meeting with the Califon Planning/Zoning Board and the Califon Council at the regular meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2018, 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the Califon Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street, Califon, N.J. 07830. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the

March 2, 2018

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