Wantage Government
Departments & Offices
Administration
Adminstrator
James Doherty
875-7192
administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org
Township Registrar
(973) 875 - 7192
Township Treasurer
(973) 875 - 7193
Tax Office
The tax office is open Monday–Friday 8:30–4:30Tax Assessor Melissa Rockwell (973) 875-7193 |
Tax Collector M.L. Snyder (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 7 days.
Due Dates for 2009 Taxes:
First Quarter Taxes are due on February 01There is a ten day grace period.
Second Quarter Taxes are due on May 01
Third Quarter Taxes are due on August 01
Fourth Quarter Taxes are due on November 01
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.
Building Department / Construction Office
Building Inspector875-7195
Municipal Court
Court Clerk875 - 7310
Road Department / Public Works
Township Garage(973) 875 - 5148
Legal Holidays
Municipal offices will be closed for the following holidays:| Thursday, January 1, 2009 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 19, 2009 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 16, 2009 | President’s Day |
| Friday, April 10, 2009 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 25, 2009 | Memorial Day |
| Saturday, July 4, 2009 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 3, 2009 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 12, 2009 | Columbus Day |
| Thursday, November 26, 2009 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 27, 2009 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Thursday, December 25, 2009 | Christmas Day |
Mayor & Committee
MeetingsThe Town Council normally meets on the second and last Thursday of the month at the Municipal Building. A workshop is held at 7 p.m. The Council meeting begins at 8 p.m.
See Meetings & Minutes page for meeting schedule.
Town Council Members
Mayor:
Parker Space, 218 Route 519, Wantage, NJ 07461
Republican Term expires 12/31/09
Deputy Mayor:
Bill DeBoer, 14 Beemer Road, Wantage, NJ 07461
Republican Term expires 12/31/08
Committeewoman:
Clara Nuss, Wantage, NJ 07461
Republican Term expires 12/31/10
2008 Municipal Roster
| Administrator: | Jim Doherty 201 Old Clove Road |
| Attorney: | Michael Garofalo |
| Auditor: | Thomas Ferry |
| Engineer: | Harold E. Pellow & Associates 17 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822-2009 |
| Animal Control: | Dog Pound: 973-875-9390 |
| Fire Department: | Chief: Leo Kinney Colesville Fire Company 1202 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461 Telephone: (973) 875-5788 Beemerville Fire Company 227 Route 519, Wantage, NJ 07461 Telephone: (973) 875-3771 |
| First Aid Squad: | Michael Puskas, Captain Robert Kohle, 1st Lieutenant |
| Public Works: | Bob Wagner Garage: 973-875-5148 |