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Wantage Township New Jersey


888 State Highway 23
973-875-7192
administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org


Coronavirus-Related Announcements

Please refer to the new Coronavirus page, which is dedicated to the many announcements, updates, closings, and cancellations. This page is updated frequently, so check in often for the latest information.

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Welcome to Wantage Township

Incorporated on February 21, 1798, Wantage Township was named for Wantage, England and is located in the Kittatinny Valley. Unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the township include Beemerville, Colesville, Hanford, Lake Neepaulin, Lake Rutherford, Lewisburg, Libertyville, Martins, Mount Salem, Papakating, Plumbsock, Quarryville, Rockport, Roys, and Woodbourne. Rivers and streams in Wantage are tributaries in the Wallkill River watershed, and include Papakating Creek, West Branch Papakating Creek, Neepaulakating Creek, (dammed to create Lake Neepaulin,) and Clove Brook (dammed to create Clove Acres Lake.) The township completely surrounds Sussex borough and borders the municipalities of Frankford Township, Hardyston Township, Lafayette Township, Montague Township, Sandyston Township, and Vernon Township in Sussex County; and Greenville and Minisink in Orange County, New York. Public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend the schools of the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District while ninth through twelfth grade public school students attend High Point Regional High School.

News and Announcements

Notice Regarding Upcoming Election

Governor Murphy signed P.L 2020, c 72, requiring County Clerks to send all active voters a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 3 election.The County Clerk has issued a letter about the upcoming election to explain what this means to you. Click here to read the letter. For more information on elections, visit https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections/.

Municipal Building Open to the Public

The Municipal Building is open to the public with normal hours. A maximum of 25 people (including employees) are allowed in town hall at once. Masks are mandatory.

Tire Turn-In Day and Paper Shred Event

October 10, 9 a.m. to noon at the Wantage Municipal Builidng
Limit of eight car/light truck tires. Proof of residency required. Sponsored by the Clean Communities program.

Be Alert for EHD in Deer

The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to be alert for deer that may be affected by Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). read more

Storm Brush Pickup

Starting August 24th the Department of Public Works will be starting a post-storm brush pickup. The brush pickup will be curbside only. Branches shall not exceed 6 inches in diameter; if it exceeds 6 inches it will not be picked up.

Scheduled Recreation Fall Events Have Been Canceled

Due to the many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, including how the virus could affect our community and the uncertainty of restrictions placed by the government, the Recreation Committee has needed to reevaluate its upcoming programs. At this time, the Wantage Township 5K and the Wantage Day Fall Festival are canceled. We continue to discuss new ideas and hope to bring a few of them to you this year.

Please Practice Social Distancing as You Walk in the Park

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 118 stating all state and county parks have to close. Wantage Township will continue to allow Woodbourne Park to stay open as long as social distance rules are followed. Please remind your family that if groups of people are seen together at the park, we will have to close Woodbourne. Maintain 6 feet apart from all walkers — for your safety and theirs. Thank you. Wantage Township

Municipal Court Update

The Municipal Court has canceled in-person sessions. It may be possible to set up a video court proceeding for certain cases. In-person payment has also been suspended. There are alternative payment options. read more

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Upcoming Municipal Meetings

Parks and Recreation Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m.
See meeting agenda.
This meeting will be a virtual meeting. To attend in our virtual meeting room see login details on the virtual meeting page.

See complete municipal meetings schedule


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