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Fireworks Postponed

Fireworks scheduled for the Fireman’s Carnival for Friday, July 8th, 2016 have been postponed until tomorrow, Saturday July 9th, 2016, due to inclement weather, specifically thunderstorms forecast through the evening into the early morning.

July 8, 2016

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Clinging Jellyfish In Monmouth and Ocean County Rivers and Bays

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has released the following Press release regarding the appearance of Clinging Jellyfish at the Jersey Shore areas. The clinging jellyfish, a dime-to-quarter sized and invasive jellyfish that packs a powerful sting that can produce severe pain and other localized symptoms and, in some cases can result in the

June 30, 2016

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Summer Hours

The Municipal Offices will be closed on Fridays for the months of June, July and August.  Extended office hours for Monday through Thursday are from 9:00 AM to 4:00PM.

June 18, 2016

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96th Annual Fireman’s Carnival

The Califon Fire Company will host its 96th Annual Carnival from July 4 thru July 9. This year’s event will once again feature: rides, carnival games, a great assortment of food, fireworks on July 6 and July 8, 50/50 raffles and much more. Pay one price wristband days are July 5 and July 7. Discounted advance

Stream Clean Thanks

Califon’s Annual Stream Clean up was a big success! A big thank you to all who came out Saturday April 16th to help clean up the river banks. The weather could not have been more beautiful and it was so nice to see area residents, of all ages helping to keep our stream free from

Planning for the Street Fair

The Califon Street Fair is back!  Planning is starting for this year’s Street Fair, to be held on Oct 9, 2016. The Recreation Committee is seeking volunteers to help produce and run this great Califon event.  The committee meets monthly, and jobs can vary in terms of time and level of responsibility.  Come be part

Spring Stream Clean Up!

Come on down to the park for the spring stream clean up! Many hands make light work! Please mark your calendars and come on down to the park to help clean up the River banks of Califon.  Califon will once again be participating in this valuable yearly event sponsored by the Raritan Headwaters Association on

Happenings at The Califon Book Shop

Califon’s beloved book shop was sold just prior to the Holidays. The new owner, Heather Lynn Kerner of Mansfield, has many exciting plans for the store. A Grand Re-Opening was held in February. Five authors of different genres and a children’s book illustrator were on hand to chat with visitors and sign their books. Fulfilling

Danny Boy’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The Califon Fire Company is sponsoring a Danny Boy’s St Patrick’s Day Celebration, Saturday March 19th, at the Califon Fire Company Banquet Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM, for an all you can eat buffet dinner /desserts. There will be a cash bar, and no one under 21 will be admitted.

March 2, 2016

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Califon Construction Projects for Feb 8 – Feb 19

Keller and Kirkpatrick has provided a drawing indicating the work limits proposed for the week of February 8th through February 19th. This is an extended forecast on the work taking place. If residents or business owners have any problems during the coming week, they should contact the Municipal Building at 908-832-7850. Download the above image

February 10, 2016

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