Wantage Government
Departments & Offices
Administration
Administrator
James Doherty
(973) 875-7192
administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org
Township Registrar
Christine Von Oesen
(973) 875-7192
Township Treasurer
Michelle La Starza
(973) 875-7193
Tax Office
Tax Assessor Tom DeKorte (973) 875-7193
Tax Collector Melissa Caton (973) 875-7194
Check Status of Taxes On Line
Wantage property owners may now check on line to see if their property tax payments
are current. The web site is http://www.wantagetwp-nj.org
Tax information can be accessed by using either your Block and Lot number, or
your property location. If taxes are delinquent, the website automatically calculates
interest for seven days.
Due Dates for 2012 Taxes:
First Quarter Taxes are due on February 01
Second Quarter Taxes are due on May 01
Third Quarter Taxes are due on August 01
Fourth Quarter Taxes are due on November 01
There is a ten day grace period.
If payment is not received within the first ten days of the due date, interest
is due from the first day, at the rate of 8% per annum on the first $1500, and
18% per annum on any amount over $1500.
Property Tax Appeal
Assessment appeals can be filed with the Sussex County Board of Taxation. Assessment appeals must be filed on or before April 1st of the current year. Any Questions regarding tax appeals should be directed to the Sussex County Board of Taxation at (973) 579-0970
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Building Department / Construction Office
Building Inspector
(973) 875-7195
A Note from the Building Department
With the rising cost of home heating fuels, many homeowners are deciding to install solid fuel appliances such as wood and pellet stoves to lower their heating bills.
Please be advised that permits are needed to install one in your home or business. Depending on type of unit to be installed, a fire, building or plumbing permit maybe required.
If you have installed or you have purchased a home with an appliance without permits, You may contact our department to apply for a permit and have your stove inspected.
Our main objective is to protect the public from a loss of life or the potential of having Insurance compensation being reduced or eliminated.
Thank you,
Patrick Stefanelli, Construction Official
February 9, 2012
Municipal Court
Court Clerk(973) 875-7310
Road Department / Public Works
Township Garage(973) 875-5148
2012 Legal Holidays
Municipal offices will be closed for the following holidays:| Monday, January 2, 2012 | New Year’s Day Observed |
| Monday, January 16, 2012 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 20, 2012 | President’s Day |
| Friday, April 6, 2012 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 28, 2012 | Memorial Day |
| Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 3, 2012 | Labor Day |
| Monday, November 12, 2012 | Veterans Day Observed Day |
| Thursday, November 22, 2012 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 23, 2012 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Monday, December 24, 2012 | Christmas Eve |
| Tuesday, December 25, 2012 | Christmas |
Mayor & Committee
MeetingsThe Town Committe normally meets at 7 p.m. on the second and last Thursday of the month at the Municipal Building. See Meetings & Minutes page for meeting schedule.
2012 Municipal Roster
| Mayor: | Bill Gaechter 53 Wantage School Road wgaechter@wantagetwp-nj.org Republican Term expires 12/31/12 |
| Deputy Mayor: | Ronald Bassani 6 Roberts Way rbassani@wantagetwp-nj.org Republican Term expires 12/31/13 |
| Committeeman: | Bill DeBoer 14 Beemer Road bdeboer@wantagetwp-nj.org Republican Term expires 12/31/14 |
| Administrator: | Jim Doherty 201 Old Clove Road administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org |
Township 2012 Professional Appointments
| Public Defender: | James P. Sloan | thru 12/31/12 |
| Judge: | Craig Dana | thru 05/23/14 |
| Attorney: | Michael Garofalo | thru 12/31/12 |
| Bond Counsel: | Edward McManimon | thru 12/31/12 |
| Auditor: | Thomas Ferry | thru 12/31/12 |
| Architect: | Charles Schaffer | thru 12/31/12 |
| Prosecutor: | William Haggerty | thru 12/31/12 |
| Engineer: | Harold E. Pellow | thru 12/31/14 |
Township Government 2012 Mayor's Appointments
| Subdivision Approval Certification Officer: | James R. Doherty |
| Recycling Coordinator: | James R. Doherty |
| Principal Public Works Manager: | James R. Doherty |
| Assessment Search Officer: | James R. Doherty |
| Qualified Purchasing Agent: | James R. Doherty |
| Municipal Affordable Housing Liaison: | James R. Doherty |
| Public Agency Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action | James R. Doherty |
| Municipal Chief Finance Officer: | Michelle LaStarza |
| PERS/PFRS Certifying Agent: | Michelle LaStarza |
| Tax Search Officer: | Melissa Caton |
| Animal Control Officer: | John Abate |
| Risk Management Consultant: | Frank Covelli, PIA |
| Mayor’s Representative to SWAC: | William Gaechter |
| Emergency 911 Coordinator: | Joseph Konopinski |