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South Branch River Restoration Project

Below is taken directly from the Raritan Headwaters Association’s website at https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/south-branch-river-restoration-project/   Cole’s Mill Dam    Coles Mill Dam in Califon, NJ was constructed during the 1800s to power a gristmill., Credit: Steve Luell, USFWS Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is

October 18, 2024

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Aqua Water Main Replacement Project Update

If you reside on Philhower Ave, First Street, or Hoffman Drive, you have had to endure the construction and inconvenience of installing new water main pipes by Aqua Water. This new infrastructure will be worth it in the end, and we appreciate everyone’s patience while working on this project.  Aqua Water’s contractor, Montana Construction,

September 27, 2024

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Califon’s Scouting America Troop 192

Califon Residents,   The local Califon-based Scouting America Troop 192 (formerly Boy Scouts of America) has a long history of developing Califon youth through the scouting program.  Chartered through the Lower Valley Presbyterian Church, Troop 192 has produced many Eagle Scouts.  After many years of service, Troop 192’s Scoutmasters

July 30, 2024

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Family Promise of Sussex – Outreach

Family Promise of Sussex County is a nonprofit organization that is the Coordinated Entry point for (Hunterdon) residents facing a housing crisis.  In addition, we can assist residents with the high cost of energy bills.   Coordinated Entry is a program that offers a one-stop shop for housing services and resources to those facing eviction or

July 30, 2024

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Califon is the Recipient of the Woods and Waterways Tree Planting Grant!

A Big Thank You goes out to Nathan Snyder for applying for a grant to fund tree plantings at Califon Island Park. This grant is offered through Raritan Headwaters Association and is available to municipalities, school districts, non-profit organizations, and private landowners in the Upper Raritan watershed region.  As many of you know, we have

June 25, 2024

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Califon is a Tier A MS4 Permit Holder

In 2023, the NJDEP reassigned all Tier B municipalities to Tier A, a designation under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program.  Califon is one of the one hundred and one municipalities that had been operating under the Tier B permit and now must transition to Tier A.  The need for additional protections

REPORTS OF WATER DISCOLORATION

For the last few weeks, and for some areas, longer, the Municipal Offices have been receiving reports of discolored water.  These have been reported to Aqua Water and they have been responding by doing spot flushing in affected neighborhoods.  Residents and the Borough have reported to Aqua that as of Thursday, May 2nd, several areas

May 3, 2024

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Trout Fest 2024 – Saturday, April 20th!

On Saturday, April 20th come out to Califon Island Park for Trout Fest 2024! It will be an afternoon of celebrating spring and fly fishing complete with good music and food, kids’ fishing derby and instructional events throughout the day along with quality local handmade vendors. Last year’s event was a success with over 150

Information on the NJ Senior Freeze Program

This Information was taken off the NJ Division of Taxation Website. To view, go to: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/ 2024 Senior Freeze Flyer   The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (primary

March 5, 2024

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SNOW REQUIREMENTS IN CALIFON BOROUGH

PLEASE NOTE  Pursuant to the Califon Borough Codes, Owners or Owners & tenants of any property abutting public roads of the Borough shall remove all snow and ice from the sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen and accumulated.  Violators may be issued a summons. Placing snow and /or ice in the