Pictures with Santa & Holiday Tree Lighting

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, join the Recreation Committee as the community joins together for pictures with Santa from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Municipal Building (inside). Bring Your Own Camera to take pictures. The Tree Lighting will take place outside at Stanhope Bo......More

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, join the Recreation Committee as the community joins together for pictures with Santa from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Municipal Building (inside). Bring Your Own Camera to take pictures. The Tree Lighting will take place outside at Stanhope Borough Hall (77 Main Street) at 5:30pm.  The tree lighting will be followed by an after party just down the street at the Presbyterian Church. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, and holiday music!    

Leaf Collection Route #2

Leaf collection for Route #2 will take place the week of December 7th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, December 7th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on W......More

Leaf collection for Route #2 will take place the week of December 7th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, December 7th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on Wednesday or Saturday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Route #2 includes: Baker Place, Central Avenue (N), Delaware Avenue, East Drive, Elizabeth Avenue, Elm Street, Grove Road, Hickory Drive, Highland Avenue, Kingsland Avenue, Laura Court, Linden Avenue (N), Maple Terrace (W), McKinley Street, Mountain Terrace, Mountain View Road, Oak Drive, Overhill Road, Ridge Road, Sagamore Road, Spencer Street, Sunset Avenue, Valley Road and West Drive

Week of House/Condo Holiday Decorating Judging

Decorate the outside of your house or condo for the holidays!Recreation members will be judging decorated houses and condos the week of December 8, 2025 between the hours of 6-9pm. (BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON!) Winners will be notified by the Stanhope Recreation Co......More

Decorate the outside of your house or condo for the holidays!Recreation members will be judging decorated houses and condos the week of December 8, 2025 between the hours of 6-9pm. (BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON!) Winners will be notified by the Stanhope Recreation Committee and will receive a special gift and an award certificate. Sponsored by the  Stanhope Recreation Committee  

Land Use Board Meeting

The 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 consi......More

The 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 zoning map, and has the authority to grant zoning variances to applicants from requirements established in our Land Use Development Ordinances. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00PM at Stanhope Borough Hall, 77 Main Street. Click Here For Additional LUB Information and to view current meeting agenda: https://stanhopenj.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/land-use-board/

Borough Hall, 77 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ, 07874, United States

Mayor & Council Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council Work Session/Agenda Meetings and Regular Business Meetings for the Borough of Stanhope will be held at the Stanhope Borough Hall, 77 Main Street. Formal action may be taken at all Meetings. All meetings are open to the public and public participati......More

The Mayor and Council Work Session/Agenda Meetings and Regular Business Meetings for the Borough of Stanhope will be held at the Stanhope Borough Hall, 77 Main Street. Formal action may be taken at all Meetings. All meetings are open to the public and public participation will be entertained but limited to five minutes for each speaker to provide the Governing Body sufficient time to complete its work.

Recycling

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturda......More

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s between the hours of 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Click Here for Additional Information Regarding Recycling: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

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......More

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 control and radon kits at a reasonable price. Animal control services are provided for stray dogs and cats, and other animal related concerns. The Board of Health meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building at 77 Main Street. (Meetings are not scheduled for the months of July and August.)

Garbage Collection

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 co......More

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 CollectionWHEN? Place your garbage cans at the curb the night before, but no later than 5am Thursday morning.HOW MUCH? Each household is allowed to place four 32-gallon garbage cans, with tight fitting lids, at the curb for weekly collection. Garbage bags are not considered containers. Storage of garbage cans is permitted in the rear or side yard and should be 10 feet from any property line. Bulk Item CollectionWHEN? One bulk item may be placed at the curb with your weekly garbage.WHAT? Bulk items may include furniture, mattress, carpets, children’s toys and even the kitchen sink. Please be mindful, Blue Diamond will not accept construction materials, electronic waste or hazardous waste. For additional information regarding recycling and white goods (appliances), click this link: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

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 ......More

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.

Leaf Collection Route #3

Leaf collection for Route #3 will take place the week of December 14th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, December 14th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on......More

Leaf collection for Route #3 will take place the week of December 14th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, December 14th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on Wednesday or Saturday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Route #3 includes: Brooklyn Road, Canfield Street, Central Avenue (S), Coursen Street, Crestview Drive, Hazel Street, Hill Road, Hillside Avenue, Kynor Avenue, Lake Street, Lakeview Terrace, Lawrence Avenue, Lloyd Avenue, Lenape Drive, Leo Avenue, Maple Terrace (E), Musconetcong Avenue, Port Morris Avenue, Reeve Avenue, Roberts Place, Smith Street, Sparta Road, Spring Lane, Spring Street, Towpath Lane, Walton Place and Woods Avenue

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.