Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission actively protects our natural resources, promotes Open Space, and offers educational programs to our residents. Every year the Environmental Commission co-sponsors a Community Clean-Up Day together with the NJ Clean Communities Program. The Environmental Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day - President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army,...
Stanhope Senior Citizen Club
Our Seniors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month, 11am, at the American Legion Musconetcong Post 278 located at 119 Route 183 in Stanhope. (November’s meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. The club does not meet in December or August.) Arrive at 11am for a social hour. The meeting...
Memorial Day Borough Hall Closed
Please Note: Borough Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.
American Legion Annual Memorial Day Parade
The Musconetcong American Legion Post 278 will be celebrating Memorial Day with a parade on Monday, May 29th, at 1:00pm, with a ceremony to follow. The parade will begin at the Netcong School on College Road in Netcong and will end at the American Legion on Route 183 in Stanhope.
Garbage Collection
NOTE NEW COLLECTION TIME: As of June 1st, garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage collection should be directed to 973-347-0159 x-15. Garbage Collection...
SCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Day
SCMUA 34 Route 94, Lafayette, NJ, United StatesThe Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) will be sponsoring a Free Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 3, 2023 from 7am to 2pm. SCMUA is located at 34 Route 94, Lafayette. Examples: Dispose of lead & oil based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more. Limits:...
Primary Election Day June 6th (Early Voting: June 2, 3, & 4)
Sussex County Voters Can Vote Early Friday (June 2nd) & Saturday (June 3rd) from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sunday (June 4th) from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Early Voting Locations are as Follows: ** Louise Childs Library, 21 Stanhope-Sparta Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874 ** Cochran House, 83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 ** Wantage Library, 69 County Road...
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