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Califon News

Farewell to Deputy Clerk, Barbara Thomas

Deputy Clerk, Barbara Thomas has taken a full-time position as a Deputy Clerk and Planning Board secretary at a municipality closer to home. All of us at the Califon Municipal Office, Califon Board of Health and Environmental Commission wish the best to Barbara. Barabara was only with us for a few years, but she provided

Exciting Changes at the Municipal Office

The Califon municipal offices are excited to announce that Caitlin Haughey, RMC will be Califon’s Municipal Clerk/Administrator beginning the new year. Karen’s retirement will be effective February first and will be working with Caitlin from December 9th to the end of January so there is a smooth transition. Caitlin comes to us with over seven

November 22, 2024

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Califon United Methodist Church December Events

The Califon Methodist Church has several events lined up for December including the Live Nativity on December 14th from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. Click the link below to see all their December events.   2024 December CUMC News

November 21, 2024

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Substitute Crossing Guard Needed

November 21, 2024

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Free Rabies Clinic

The Califon Board of Health and the Califon Animal Hospital are hosting  Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. The clinic will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Brough Hall at 39 Academy Street.        

November 18, 2024

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2025 Dog License Applications due by January 31st

A Little Bit About Dog Licensing Please note that all municipalities in the state of new jersey are required to have their resident’s dogs licensed. The reasoning behind this is to try and make sure that all dogs receive their rabies vaccinations as you cannot get a license unless your dog has an up-to-date rabies

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to be held December 8th!

November 18, 2024

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Bucket Brigade a Success on Saturday, November 9th

On Saturday, November 9th with just 4 and 1/2 volunteers we were able to water 160+ tree seedlings in about 30 minutes, the old fashioned way! Given the current drought we are probably going to need to give these new plantings some more water before the deep freeze. Please keep a lookout for a post

A Big Thank You!

    Many thanks go out to our OEM Coordinator, George Waseleski, and Fire/First Aid Volunteer, Dennis Spry and Bruce Morrow, for  getting the signs up and the parking area all ready for Election Day.  George and Dennis arrived at 6 am to ensure the parking and traffic flow went smoothly.

November 5, 2024

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A Message From Our Fire Marshal

New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a stage 3 burn restriction. The following open burns are prohibited: -All outside fires will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity. This does not include a household chimney or fireplace, which is located within the structure. -No charcoal

October 30, 2024

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