The Borough Administrator acts as the chief administrative officer of the Borough and administers the business affairs of the municipality.
 
The duties of the Borough Administrator include but are not limited to:
 

• The supervision of the operation of Borough personnel, personnel management, and general coordination of departments, offices, boards and agencies of the Borough
• The oversight of the economic operations of the Borough, including the coordination of the annual budget
• Attendance of all meetings of the Mayor and Council the implementation of the policies established by the Governing Body
• Informing and corresponding with the Mayor and Council on all relevant Borough matters
• Correspondence with other local, State and federal agencies and organizations

Forms and Resources:

Employment Application

Borough Calendar

The Municipal Clerk’s Office is known as the “gateway to the community” and is always available to assist the public.

The responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk as set forth by Statute include the following:

(1) Act as Secretary of the Municipal Corporation and custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records.
(2) Act as Secretary to the Governing Body and responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas and minutes and the retention of the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions.
(3) Serve as the Chief Administrative Officer in all Elections held in the municipality, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes.
(4) Serve as Chief Registrar of Voters in the municipality, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes.
(5) Serve as the Administrative Officer responsible for the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits, except where statute or municipal ordinance has delegated that responsibility to some other municipal officer.
(6) Serve as Coordinator and Records Manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention programs as mandated.
(7) Perform such other duties as are now or hereafter imposed by statute, regulation or by municipal ordinance or regulation.

"No other office in municipal service has so many contracts. It serves the mayor, the city council, the city manager (when there is one), and all administrative departments without exception. All of them call upon it, almost daily, for some service or information. Its work is not spectacular, but it demands versatility, alertness, accuracy, and no end of patience. The public does not realize how many loose ends of city administration this office pulls together." ~Political Scientist Professor William Bennett Munro (1934)

DID YOU KNOW?

The Municipal Clerk, along with the Tax Collector, is the oldest of public servants. The Office of Clerk can be traced back to the year 1272 A.D. in the history of the Corporation of Old London.

The Borough Engineer’s Office Provides the Following Services

• Provides technical guidance and reviews to the Mayor and Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and other units of government regarding municipal land use, capital construction projects, civil and site engineering design, local public construction contracts, and engineering permits.
• Prepares construction plans and specifications for in-house engineering projects involving public roadways and infrastructure; and manages and provides guidance to any design consultants for out-of-house engineering projects.
• Plans and prepares annual capital improvement and operating budgets for the Engineering Department.
• Inspects and oversees the Borough’s road inventory and traffic control systems for the purpose of planning future Capital Improvement projects.
• Provides project management services for all Road Maintenance and Infrastructure improvement projects, including preparation of public bid packages, construction inspection and administration services, and final closeout of project.
• Coordinates with other agencies and utilities, and protects Borough interests in local projects administered by a third party.
• Maintains and updates the Borough’s GIS (Geographical Information System) mapping; and subdivision and site plan record drawings and information.
• Provides assistance to the public and developers regarding land use issues.
• Reviews, approves, and administers Road Opening Permits, Tree Removal Permits, and Surface Grading Permits.

The Finance Officer oversees all aspects of finance within the Borough, including tax collection, tax assessment, payroll, purchasing and budgetary accounting. The Finance Officer administers the investment program, borrowing and repaying of debt and interest, the rendering of all tax bills, collection of all cash receivables and the maintenance of proper records associated with the safekeeping of funds.

Welcome to the Florham Park Fire Department

Celebrating over 125 years of dedicated service to the Borough of Florham Park.  What a great community to live in!  We have such rich history and a passion for getting involved to make this the best place possible!

If you are moving or renting, please call the fire department at 973-377-3241 to set up an inspection appointment. Our inspections are on Wednesday mornings with a time window of 8:30-10:00 AM

ABOUT THE FLORHAM PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

On December 15, 1887, Jacob E. Burge of Hanover Road called a meeting to organize a fire company.  At this meeting, twenty-one charter members organized the "Afton Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1.  When this organization was formed, we were still part of Chatham Township and the local crossroads village was called Afton.  By-Laws were developed and adopted on December 29, 1887.  The second Monday of each month was set as the Meeting night.  Co. #1 meetings are still conducted on this date.  The meetings were conducted in "Lanning Hall" (now Florham Park Elk's Club) until July 11, 1898 and the "Broom Factory" on the corner of Ridgedale Avenue and Brooklake Road (a bank is now located on this corner).  What is now known as Florham Park was in those early days' was essentially two estates with a sprinkling of farms in between.

Dr. Leslie D. Ward had a huge acreage to the east, extending outward from the present-day Brooklake Country Club.  The Florence and Hamilton McKay Twombly's estate was to the west (now the site of Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Exxon property, former home of Exxon Research and Engineering).

The Wards and Twomblys were early benefactors.  Dr. Ward donated land and underwrote the building of a "truck house," which the firemen built themselves.  The "Truck House" was completed in September or October 1898.  The structure according to the minutes was to be 20' by 30' with 18' posts, a five-foot leeway would be allowed.  The first meeting in their own building was held on October 10, 1898 and was presided over by Jacob Burge, the first Chief.  This building, now vacant was once the, Town Garage, Firehouse, Florham Park Library and presently used for town storage.  It will be moved from the present Ridgedale Avenue site and placed next to the present Fire Headquarters on Brooklake Road.  It will become the Florham Park Fire Museum.

Mr. Twombly donated a two-horse hook and ladder truck, purchased second-hand from Madison in 1898 for $150.00.  The truck was equipped with "hand tongues" useful in towing the vehicles to the fire if horses were not available.  The bell in the Little Red School House and a locomotive wheel rim, when hit with a hammer it summon firemen from the shops and fields.  Horses were usually available, supplied by William Parkhurst and George Felch for $3.00 per run.  Firemen used their own funds to buy a horse whip to spur on the Parkhurst-Felch horses and two blankets to warm the horses when the run was over.

Municipal Judge:  Honorable Gerald Scala

Ann Marie Bell, Court Administrator

Email: AnnMarie.Bell@njcourts.gov

Municipal Prosecutor – Gary Grabas

Municipal Public Defender – Robert Warmington

Please note that the Court session (in Zoom) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 is cancelled. 

The court office will be open.  Thank you

The role of the Boards is to control and guide growth and development of our community through regulation and consistency with the Borough Master Plan.

Board meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law.  The Boards are obligated to follow the Municipal Land Use Law and must act based on the findings of fact and proofs that have been provided during the hearing.

The Boards have a professional staff that includes the Board Attorney, Board Engineer, and Board Planner, and Traffic Consultant.  They represent the Board and provide reviews and advice to the Board. 

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of seven regular members and a maximum of two alternate members who are appointed by the Mayor.   This is a volunteer Board comprised of residents.  A quorum of four members is required to conduct a meeting.  Meetings are typically held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  Check the Borough calendar for the most updated schedule.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is empowered to grant relief from the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance.  The Zoning Ordinance regulates how land can be developed and establishes standards for buildings and structures.  The Zoning Ordinance outlines permitted uses within a certain zone.

Members:

• Michael Cannilla, Chair – Term Expires 12/31/2028
• Jeffrey Noss, Vice Chair – Term Expires 12/31/2029
• Edward Facas – Term Expires 12/31/2027
• Brian O’Connor – Term Expires 12/31/2029
• Rick Zeien – Term Expires 12/31/2027
• John Novalis – Term Expires 12/31/2026
• Michael Shivietz  – Term Expires 12/31/2028

Alternates:

• Marc DeBoer – Term Expires 12/31/2025
• (Vacant)

PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board consists of nine regular members and a maximum of two alternate members.  They include the Mayor, a Councilperson and residents who are appointed by the Mayor.   A quorum of five members is required to conduct a meeting.  Meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month.  Check the Borough calendar for the most updated schedule.

The Planning Board hears applications for permitted uses including site plans and subdivisions. The Planning Board reviews rezoning requests and proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and reports their findings and recommendations to the Borough Council who makes the final decision. 

The Planning Board is also responsible for the adoption of the Master Plan.  The Master Plan is the blueprint for our community and provides general guidelines for future growth and development within the municipality.  The Master Plan is periodically reviewed and updated based on current trends and conditions.

Members:

• Michael DeAngelis, Chair – Term Expires 12/31/2028
• Joseph Guerin, Vice Chair  – Term Expires 12/31/2027
• Mark Taylor, Mayor – Term Expires 12/31/2027
• Kristen Santoro, Council Liaison – Term Expires 12/31/2026
• Shelby Snow – Term Expires 12/31/2029
• Gary Feith – Term Expires 12/31/2026
• Jeffrey Noss – Term Expires 12/31/2027
• Dave Roberts – Term Expires 12/31/2026
• Linda Tartaglia – Term Expires 12/31/2029

Alternates:

• (vacant) – 1st Alternate
• (vacant) – 2nd Alternate

Please click the link below for the midpoint review report for the 2017 Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan.

• Midpoint Review Report

STAFF:

Thomas Cantisano, Health Officer (Pequannock)
TCantisano@Peqtwp.org

Josiah Williams, CMR
Board of Health Secretary
Registrar of Vital Statistics
JWilliams@florhamparknj.gov
973-410-5319

Michael Chazukow, CMR
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics 
Mchazukow@florhamparknj.gov
973-410-5354

*CURRENT HEALTH & VITAL STATISTICS HOURS:

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS FROM 9AM-2PM

ALL MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CERTIFIED COPIES OF MARRIAGE LICENSES

WILL BE PROCESSED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO CONFIRM STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE TRAVELING TO TOWN HALL. 

WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT PAYMENT IN THE FORM OF CASH OR CHECK. 

THANK YOU

NEWSLETTERS:

• Pequannock Health Dept Newsletter.Q1 2026 Winter Edition
• Pequannock Health Dept Newsletter.Q4 2025 Fall Edition.pdf
• Pequannock Health Dept Newsletter.Q3 2025 Summer Edition
• Pequannock Health Dept. Newsletter.Q2 2025 Spring Edition

PET WASTE & WATER POLLUTION:

• Pet Waste & Water Pollution Flyer

MOSQUITO CONTROL:

• Mosquito Control.Morris County Services
• Mosquito Control.West Nile Educational Flyer
• Mosquito-Borne Diseases Brochure - NJDOH

Jason Laliker, Assessor

973-410-5353

jlaliker@florhamparknj.gov
taxassessor@florhamparknj.gov

Lisa Amato, Assistant to the Assessor

973-410-5353
lamato@florhamparknj.gov

Assessments: Any questions concerning your assessment or deed, should be directed to the Tax Assessor. 

Deductions: Contact the Tax Assessor for information regarding Veteran or Widow of a Veteran deductions and for Senior, Disabled or Surviving Spouse.

See below for the NJ Taxpayer Bill of Rights

NJ Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Tax Collection Information:

New Jersey Taxpayer Bill of Rights:

• NJ Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Division of Taxation Property Tax Relief Program:

• www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml

Notice of Tax Sale - June 2025

Tax Sale Notice

Assessments: Any questions concerning your assessment should be directed to the Tax Assessor. The Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of taxes only.

Deductions: Please contact the Tax Assessor for information regarding Veteran or Widow of a Veteran deductions and for Senior, Disabled or Surviving Spouse. Tax Assessor’s office: 973-410-5353.

Tax Bills/Dues Dates: Tax bills are mailed annually in July. Each bill contains four (4) tear off stubs for the 3rd and 4th quarters of the current year, and the 1st and 2nd quarters of the next year. Original bills are mailed to those who pay their own taxes, and to banks and mortgage companies. Property owners who pay their taxes through their mortgage company receive advice copies of the tax bill. This advice copy can be used to make tax payments if a mortgage has been paid off by the property owner. Please read both the front and back of the bill. Tax bills are due on: February 1^st May 1^st  August 1^st November 1^st  of each year. The Borough allows a grace period of ten (10) calendar days. If the tenth day falls on a holiday or weekend, the grace period is extended to the next business day. During August only, the grace period may be extended beyond the 10th of August. You will be notified on the face of the tax bill of the last day to pay August taxes.

Interest Rate on Late Payments: NJSA 54:4-67 states that if payment is not received by the end of business hours on the 10th day of the grace period, interest is to be charged. Interest is 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of delinquency; balances in excess of $1,500.00 have an interest rate of 18% per annum. This 18% rate remains in place until the taxes are brought current. Interest is charged from the 1st of the month that the payment is due, or the date of last payment. In addition, if the total balance (tax and interest) exceeds $10,000.00 on December 31, a 6% penalty shall be added to the amount due. Under this statute, the collector must have physical possession of the payment; no postmarks are accepted.

New Homeowners: Tax bills are only mailed once a year in July and are not always transferred at closing. It is the new homeowner’s responsibility to obtain tax information. A copy of your tax bill is always available at the Tax Collector’s Office by request.

Forms: Mailing Address Change/Bank Code Removal Form: Mailing Address Change, Bank Code Removal.  It is imperative that the Tax Office have in writing any change of address or change to a post office box to ensure delivery of all future bills.

Lien Payoffs: You must request in writing to the Collector a statement of redemption. The request must include the date that you anticipate making payment and a statement of your legal interest in the property. You may be required to provide proof of identity – NJ Tax Sale Law only allows ‘interested parties’ the right to redeem. For the purpose of lien redemptions, accepted forms of payment are cash, certified check, or money order. The Collector will notify the Lien Holder that payment has been received, and request the lien certificate from the holder. This certificate will be forwarded to you.

Tax Sale information: New Jersey Law requires all municipalities to hold at least one tax sale per year if the municipality has delinquent property taxes and/or municipal charges. Tax Sale is the enforcement of collections against a property by placing a lien against the property for all outstanding municipal charges due at the end of the calendar year (December 31). Tax Sale is normally held in the last quarter of the year. Municipal charges include but are not limited to, Taxes, Sewer, Water, Added/Omitted assessments, Special assessment charges, and Violations (Health, Code, or Construction)

• 2024 Tax Sale Info:  TaxSale 2024.pdf

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE YOU MAY NOW PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILLS AND UTILITY BILLS ONLINE. 

Please follow the link to pay your bill online: https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=1411

For your convenience, there is a lock box located at the Police Entrance of Borough Hall for use as a drop-off for Tax, Water & Sewer payments. Please do not put cash in the box. Only checks with the proper payment stub will be accepted.

SEPARATE ENVELOPES MUST BE USED FOR EACH PAYMENT MADE (i.e. taxes, water, sewer). CHECKS SHOULD NOT BE STAPLED TO THE STUB.

***Post dated checks will not be accepted and will be returned! Please make sure the check is dated the day you write the check or dated prior to that date.

Please note: The Tax/Water Office is located on the second level of Borough Hall. Use the Police Entrance, then at the top of the stairs or elevator turn left and follow signs to the Tax Office.