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Borough of Stanhope

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Borough Clerk

OFFICE OF THE CLERK

    • Borough Clerk, Ellen Horak, RMC, CMR
    • 973-347-0159 ext.16
    • ehorak@stanhopenj.gov
  • Deputy Clerk, Linda Chirip
  • 973-347-0159 ext.15
  • lchirip@stanhopenj.gov

About the Office of the Clerk

The Office of the Clerk is one of the oldest government offices established by state law. Municipal Clerks must hold a Registered Municipal Clerk license issued by the State of New Jersey and attend continuing education courses throughout each year to maintain their license in good standing.

Do you have a question for the Borough Clerk? You may find the answer in the Borough Clerk FAQs.

Duties of the Office of the Clerk

Secretary to the Municipal Corporation

  • Custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the municipal corporation.
  • Attest to the signatures of municipal officials and officers.
  • Maintain receipt of service of legal documents.

Secretary to the Governing Body

  • Prepares meeting agendas at the discretion of the governing body.
  • Is present at all meetings of the governing body.
  • Records the minutes of every meeting.
  • Retains original copies of all Ordinances and Resolutions.
  • Administers and records Oaths of Office.
  • Acts as liaison to the public and correspondent on behalf of the governing body.

Serves as Chief Administrative Officer of all Elections Held in the Municipality, Subject to Statutory Law Title 19

  • Certify vacancies at a local level.
  • Maintain receipt of nominating petitions and exercise quasi-judicial authority in determining the validity of petitions.
  • Certify election of candidates for municipal office and maintain election results.

Serves as the Chief Registrar of Voters in the Municipality, Subject to Statutory Law Title 19

Voter Registration Applications and Voter Absentee Ballot Applications may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office.

Serves as an Administrative Officer Responsible for the Acceptance and Issuance of Licenses and Permits

The Office of the Clerk issues the following permits and licenses:

  • Dog and Cat Licenses
  • Raffle and Bingo Licenses
  • Landlord Tenant Registrations
  • Liquor Licenses and Social Affair Permits
  • Solicitor’s Licenses
  • Livery/Taxi Licenses
  • Issues Assessment Search Certificates

Serves as a Coordinator and Records Manager

  • Serves as the Custodian of Records and is responsible for the management and retention of Borough records.
  • Implements local archives and records retention programs.

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Pay Online

Make tax or utility payments online via check or credit card:


  • Make Payments Online

Borough Directory

Municipal Departments

  • Borough Administrator
    973-347-0159 (x 14)
    bmcneilly@stanhopenj.gov
  • Borough Clerk
    973-347-0159 (x 16)
    ehorak@stanhopenj.gov
  • Deputy Clerk
    973-347-0159 (x 15)
    lchirip@stanhopenj.gov
  • Court and Violations
    973-770-1200
  • Construction Department
    973-347-0159 (x 20)
    construction@stanhopenj.gov

  • Dept of Public Works
    973-347-6368
    stanhopedpw@stanhopenj.gov
  • Finance Department
    973-347-0159 (x 12)
    asabatini@stanhopenj.gov
  • Tax Assessor
    973-347-0159 (x 31)
    jlaliker@stanhopenj.gov
  • Tax Collector
    973-347-0159 (x 13)
    asabatini@stanhopenj.gov
  • Registrar and Vital Statistics
    973-347-0159 (x 16)
    ehorak@stanhopenj.gov
  • Deputy Registrar
    973-347-0159 (x 15)
    lchirip@stanhopenj.gov
  • Water and Sewer
    973-347-0159 (x 10)
    tminniti@stanhopenj.gov
  • Zoning and Code Enforcement
    973-347-0159 (x 11)
    zoning@stanhopenj.gov

Emergency Services

  • Ambulance Corps
    973-347-2105 (Call 911 in Emergency)
  • Fire Department
    973-347-5017 (Call 911 in Emergency)
  • Police Department
    973-347-4533 (Call 911 in Emergency)

Government

  • Mayor and Council
  • Board of Health
    973-347-2435
  • Environmental Commission
  • Land Use Board
    973-347-0159 (x 18)
  • Recreation Commission
    973-347-0159 (x 39)
    recreation@stanhopenj.gov
  • Shade Tree Commission
    973-347-0159

How Do I...?

  • Register to Vote
  • View the Borough Calendar
  • Attend a Borough Council Meeting
  • Obtain a Pet License
  • Dispose of Electronics, Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, etc.
  • Apply For or Get a Copy of a Marriage License
  • Get a Construction Permit
  • Put Leaves and Brush Out for Pickup

Code Book, Tax Maps and Zoning

  • View the Stanhope Ordinance/Code Book
  • View Zoning and Tax Maps
  • Learn about Zoning Permits
  • Download a Zoning Application

Meeting Dates and Minutes

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Borough Hall Council Chambers. All are welcome to attend.


  • Upcoming Borough Council Agenda
  • Mayor & Council Meeting Dates

Meeting Minutes

  • Mayor and Council
  • Land Use Board
  • Board of Health
  • Recreation Commission
  • Environmental Commission
  • Shade Tree Commission

Trash Collection and Recycling

Recycling is collected every Wednesday morning. Garbage is collected every Thursday morning. Items may be put out for pickup the night before collection.


  • More Information About Trash Collection
  • View the Full Borough Calendar

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Borough of Stanhope

77 Main Street
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Phone: 973-347-0159
Fax: 973-347-6058

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