Shade Tree Commission
Borough Hall 77 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ, United StatesThe Shade Tree Commission is charged with maintaining a healthy and safe community forest resource. Good management of our community forest will improve our air and water quality, reduce energy costs, increase property values, improve the health of our residents, and beautifies our Borough. The Shade Tree Commission enforces the Borough’s tree removal and tree...
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission’s monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building. If you would like to volunteer at any of our Recreation Commission events, please contact us. All are welcome! Phone: 973-347-0159 x-39
PLEASE NOTE: Date & Time Change for Easter Egg Hunt (Being Held on Sunday @ 1pm At Musconetcong Park)
PLEASE NOTE: The date and time for the Easter Egg Hunt has been changed due to inclement weather predicted for Saturday. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on SUNDAY, April 10th at 1:00PM at Musconetcong Park. The Stanhope Recreation Commission is sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 10th, at 1:00PM, at...
Land Use Board
Borough Hall 77 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ, United StatesThe Land Use Board ensures that proposed development within our Borough promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of our community as we grow. All proposed development must be presented before the Land Use Board for approval. In addition, the Land Use Board considers the appeals of decisions made by our Zoning Officer, interprets our...
Water System Hydrant Flushing
The Stanhope Water Department will be performing the spring water system flush April 1st thru April 29th. Weeknights during the hours of 10:00pm to 6:00 am. You may experience cloudy or discolored water as a result of the flushing. Run the water for a few minutes until it clears. The water is safe for all...
Board of Health
The Board of Health, in conjunction with the Sussex County Health Department, provides an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs such as cancer screenings, blood pressure testing, and flu & pneumonia vaccinations. Environmental health services include inspection of restaurants and retail food vendors, inspection of public bathing facilities, free rabies immunization clinic, mosquito...
Borough Hall Closed – Good Friday
Borough Hall will be closed on Friday, April 15th, in observance of Good Friday. The office will reopen on Monday morning.
Reminder: License Your Pets (Dogs & Cats) By April 30th
All dogs and cats residing in the Borough of Stanhope must be licensed by April 30th to avoid incurring late fees. After April 30th, a late fee of $5.00 per month/pet will be added to the cost of the pet license. 2022 Pet Licensing Form
Free Rabies Clinic & Reminder to License Your Pets
The Stanhope Board of Health is sponsoring a Free Rabies Clinic to be held on Friday, April 22nd, at the Stanhope Firehouse (28 Main Street) from 6:00 - 8:00PM. All pets must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. Remember to license your pet no later than April 30th to avoid paying any...
FREE Paper Shredding
On Saturday, April 23rd, for one day only, Stanhope residents are invited to shred their documents for FREE! This event will take place at the Stanhope DPW Facility, 7 Smith Street (located just off of Sparta Road), from 9am to 12 Noon. RAIN or SHINE Shredding: A mobile shred truck will be at the DPW...