News and Announcements
Please Practice Social Distancing as You Walk in the Park
Maintain 6 feet apart from all walkers — for your safety and theirs. Thank you. Wantage Township
COVID-19 Information and Announcements
Please refer to the Coronavirus page, for the many announcements, updates, closings, and cancellations.This page is updated frequently, so check in often for the latest information.
COVID-19 Monday Update
Sussex County Board of Health announced 24 new cases of COVID-19 in Sussex County. The total number of reported positive cases in Wantage is now 11. The County has had three coronavirus-related deaths. READ MORE >>
COVID-19 FAQs
What's closed? What are the signs and symptoms? Who should be tested? Click to download the NJ Dept. of Health's COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.
Temporary Town Hall Hours
Until further notice, the hours of the Town Hall will be 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mayor and Committee Meetings
Due to the closing of Town Hall to the public, the Mayor and Committee will be holding the scheduled meetings in a virtual meeting room. Click here for details on attending our virtual meetings.
Rabies Clinic Canceled
The rabies clinic scheduled for April 3 has been canceled.
Easter Egg Hunt Canceled
The Easter egg hunt scheduled for April 5 has been canceled.
Fraud Alert
The CDC wants to caution the public that it is not deploying teams of people to go door to door to conduct surveillance. If an individual claims to be from the CDC do not let them in your home or speak with them. They are imposters. Contact your local law enforcement if this activity is reported in your municipality. See Sussex County Coronavirus page.
New York Yankees Bus Trip
Looking for Community Interest
The Wantage Township Recreation Committee is looking for baseball fans interested in a bus trip to the Yankees vs. Tampa Bay game on Sunday, June 7 at 1:05 p.m. Price per person includes game ticket and bus transportation. Acutal price will depend on number of people attending and section. ($76.30 to $100.52) Click here for flyer. Please call Nicole at 973-875-7193 or email nicole@wantagetwp-nj.org if you are interested or for more information.
Notice of Hours Change
The Wantage Township Building Department has new hours of operation. The hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anyone needing assistance outside of these hours can call Hardyston Township at (973) 823-7020 or visit the office located at 149 Wheatsworth Road, Hardyston.
Public Meeeting: Berry Road Property
The Open Space Committee will hold a public meeting about the Berry Road project on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building.
Environmental Complaints
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a toll-free telephone hotline number you can use to report environmental incidents, abuses, and complaints in New Jersey or impacting it. The 1-877-WARNDEP number can be used in the continental United States.
Wantage Township Food Drive
Drop off your non-perishable food at the Municipal Building. To benefit Sussex County residents in need. read more
Only Clean Dirt Wanted
Wantage Township warns residents about clean fill that may not be so clean.
Click here for flyer on how to guard your backyard.
Click here for the NJ offical Guard Your Backyard website.
Click here to read Ordinance #2019-04, which repeals Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code entitled “Soil Removal” and replaces it with a new Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code entitled "Wantage Township Soil Importing and Exporting."
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Coming Events
All March events have been canceled.
See more about these and other upcoming events
This Week's Municipal Meetings
Recreation and Parks
Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m. see agenda
This meeting will be held in our virtual meeting room see details
See complete municipal meetings schedule
