Mayor’s Office

WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO GO For……

When it comes to noise, construction or Zoning issues/ complaints, the Mayor and Council would like residents to know what steps are available for you to take. If you feel that the noise fits the definition of unreasonable noise within the Borough’s ordinance, then contact the police. Our Ordinances/Codes are accessible at your fingertips via

April 20, 2023

Mayor's Office

CALIFON ISLAND PARK CLOSED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH FOR TREE WORK

The County of Hunterdon will be working in and around the Califon Island Park, on Friday, November 18th cutting down dead ash trees. For safety reasons, we will be closing the park until this project is complete. We anticipate that the park will be reopened on Saturday, November 19th. Thank you for your cooperation. Municipal

November 10, 2022

HOUSEHOLD GOODS PICK UP WILL BE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH!!

The Borough of Califon Council passed a Resolution at the September 6th meeting approving the contract for Household Goods Pick Up on Monday, September 19th. Interstate Waste Services will be conducting the pick up. The Council members ask that residents please use good judgement by placing a conservative amount of household goods out for pickup.

September 7, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 20TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The Council meeting of June 20th has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on Monday, July 18, 2022.

June 16, 2022

Califon Board Of Education Meeting – Lebanon Relationship

The Municipal Offices of Califon Borough has been made aware of the upcoming meeting to discuss the results of the recent feasibility study of the Califon School entering into a send/receive relationship with the Lebanon Township School District. The Mayor and Council would like to invite all Califon residents to attend this important meeting

May 8, 2018

Califon Borough Kicks Off Street Smart Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Mayor Charles Daniel announced today that the Washington Township Police Department, which serves as the policing agency for Califon Borough, will conduct a “Street Smart NJ” pedestrian safety education campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in the Borough of Califon. Street Smart NJ is a collaborative effort between public, private

April 19, 2018

Power Restoration Information

Mayor Daniel received additional information from JCP&L. According to JCP&L, estimated time of restoration is as late as Wednesday 11:00 PM. Mayor Daniel is of the opinion that another storm is expected Wednesday morning with the possibility of snow accumulation of a few inches. Based on his past experience with JCP&L, power restoration may

March 4, 2018

2017 – Assessing the Past, Planning the Future

By Mayor Charles Daniel During this time of the year I assess and evaluate the events o f the past year in order to better prepare and plan for the New Year. Reviewing the events of 2017, I have many reasons to be thankful, particularly for the Califon citizens that have volunteered their time and

February 2, 2018

Califon Firefighters Dominate a Local Challenge!

By Mayor Charles Daniel Recently, I participated in a local firefighter’s training exercise. Actually, it was more of a ‘friendly and fun’ challenge put forth by Mayor Bill Roehrich of Washington Township (Morris County), stating that Washington Township’s volunteer fire company, along with Mayor Roehrich’s participation, could defeat Califon’s

November 2, 2017

Hunterdon Relay for Life

Mayor Charles Daniel recently issued a Proclamation for the relay for Life Hunterdon. Here is the proclamation. WHEREAS, Relay for life is the signature activity of the American Cancer Society and celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, remembers loved ones lost to the disease, and empowers individuals and communities to come together to recognize and

May 17, 2016

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