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Califon News

June/July Edition of The Califon Crier Out Now!

The June/July Edition of The Califon Crier is out now! Click the link below to view it.   Crier June July 2024

June 1, 2024

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Califon Summer Fun Days Are Back!

Califon Summer Fun Days are back this summer! They will be held on July 8th – 12th from 9:30am – 11:00AM at Califon Island Park.  Each day will have a story, an activity/craft, and a snack. Every child needs to come with a full water bottle and a parent. The ages are 3-6 and the

Food Pantry

A food pantry is available to all in need at Catholic Community of Saint John Neumann. If you know someone struggling to meet their needs, The Social Ministry Food Pantry is available at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, here in Califon. It is available by appointment only. This will assure privacy and confidentiality. Simply call

Ordinances – 2023

MuniCode- Code Book New Ordinances– Below is a list of Ordinances that have been adopted but have not yet been codified. Once they are codified they will be incorporated in our online Code Book. 2023 2023-05 – Fire Code – ORD 2023-4-001 Salary and Wage – ORD 2023-03- Amending the Bureau of Fire Prevention –

Clayton Huff, Califon Crossing Guard Retires

 Clayton Huff has ensured that the Califon school students crossed the downtown intersections safely on their way to school and home. After eleven years of service, Clayton has decided to retire. In addition to crossing students and pedestrians, Clayton always gave a friendly wave to all who drove through our little town. The post at

May 22, 2024

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Project Medicine Drop

Project Medicine Drop Residents can bring their unwanted or expired household medications removed from the original packaging and placed in a zip lock or similar type plastic bag to the Washington Township Police Department 24 hours a day. Residents can place their medication into the Project Medicine Drop box which is located inside Police Headquarters

May 22, 2024

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Hunterdon County Transferring Parkland to Califon Borough

The County of Hunterdon has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, proposing to transfer ownership of parkland from the County of Hunterdon to the Borough of Califon. This parkland surrounds Califon Island Park, located at 103 Mill St, and consists of 9.65 Acres. The Green Acres

May 22, 2024

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Califon Council Approves Estimated Property Tax Billing for the Third Quarter

On Thursday, May 16th, the Califon Council unanimously approved a Resolution to issue out an estimated tax bill for the third quarter taxes due by August 10th. Califon’s Acting CFO, Amy Monahan, advised that by doing an estimated billing, the municipal office will not have to wait for the State to strike a rate sometime

Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service, Monday, May 27, 2024

  Califon’s Parks and Recreation Committee is proud to announce that the Califon Memorial Day Parade and Kids’ Bicycle Parade will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024!  Please see flyers for details.  Any questions please email bthomas@califonboro.net Volunteers needed! Red Navy Modern Memorial Day Poster Kids Patriotic Bicycle Parade

May 20, 2024

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Successful Stream Cleanup 2024

24 volunteers 29 filled trash bags 16 filled recycling bags 26 plastic bags 10 straws/stirrers 8 plastic food containers 97 plastic bottles 46 aluminum cans 43 glass bottles 1 Successful Stream Cleanup Event Special thanks to the Environmental Commission for promoting this event along with Raritan Headwaters    

May 20, 2024

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