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Make Califon Great Again…No Need, We’ve Always Been Great

By Councilman Steven Stanaback Thirty years is a long length of time for just about anything. In 1988, a cell phone was the size of a small brick. The World Wide Web would not exist for another two years. And 30 years ago, we bought our first house on Academy Street. Things generally haven’t changed

March 1, 2018

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Council • News

Anti Hate Resolution

On December 4th Califon Borough Town Council joined Flemington Borough Town Council when it passed an Anti-Hate resolution in response to events that have occurred around our country and in Hunterdon County. For those who call Califon home, we always hope that our community is a warm Inviting place for our residents and visitors alike.

December 12, 2017

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The More Things Change, The More Things Stay The Same…

By Councilman Steven Stanaback As to quote from a French critic from the 1800s. And while it may seem true more often than not, as always, we will have to see. Some Things Do Seem to Change – Just look at the wild weather that has occurred this year. Three major hurricanes almost one after

November 1, 2017

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Volunteering and Community Involvement

By Council Members Joseph and Megan Riccio “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” -Unknown When we think of Califon it evokes a certain feeling or connotation. Perhaps all places

July 11, 2017

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Civic Engagement

By Councilman Gill Smith Civic engagement is “working together to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing a combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. Promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes.” (The New York Times) Since

May 1, 2017

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Community • Council • z 2017 Archive

Califon Island Park – Update

By Councilman Mike Medea As I write this article I am encouraged by the fact that Spring is a mere 32 days away. When warmer temperatures prevail, Califon will once again experience increased activity throughout town, on the Columbia Trail and of course in our beloved Island Park. I am currently the council liaison for

February 27, 2017

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Council • Municipal Budget

Meeting Rescheduled and Budget Meeting

The third work session for the 2017 Municipal Budget is scheduled to be held at 6:30 PM on February 21st 2017, preceding the Council meeting at 7:30 PM. Please note, that the Council meeting scheduled for Monday the 20th 2017 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 21st, due to the Municipal Offices being closed for the Presidents Day

February 16, 2017

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Meeting Time Changes

Please note that for the year of 2017, the Califon Borough Council meeting time has been changed from 8:00 PM to  7:30 PM. Additionally, the Historic Preservation Meeting time has been changed from 8:00 PM to  7:30 PM.

January 18, 2017

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Community • Council

Let It Glow!

by Councilwoman Kathleen DeBlasio Well, once again, it’s my turn to write an article in our Crier. Actually, I should say it is “my honor” to contribute to our hometown newsletter. First of all, I’d like to thank the crew that put together the annual Fall Festival/ Street Fair. It was so darn good! We

November 2, 2016

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Thoughts of a New Councilperson

By Leo Janas It is hard to believe in the heat of August that it has been seven months since I was sworn in as the newest councilperson during the cold first days of early January. While I had previously served on the Environmental Commission and the Board of Health, being on borough council has

September 6, 2016

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