Wantage Government
Departments & Offices
Administration
Adminstrator
James Doherty
875-7192
administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org
Township Registrar
(973) 875 - 7192
Township Treasurer
(973) 875 - 7193
Tax Office
Tax Assessor Melissa Rockwell (973) 875-7193
Tax Collector Melissa Caton (973) 875-7194
Check Status of Taxes On Line
Wantage property owners may now check on line to see if their property tax payments
are current. The web site is http://www.wantagetwp-nj.org
Tax information can be accessed by using either your Block and Lot number, or
your property location. If taxes are delinquent, the website automatically calculates
interest for 7 days.
Due Dates for 2010 Taxes:
First Quarter Taxes are due on February 01
Second Quarter Taxes are due on May 01
Third Quarter Taxes are due on August 01
Fourth Quarter Taxes are due on November 01
There is a ten day grace period.
If payment is not received within the first ten days of the due date, interest
is due from the first day, at the rate of 8% per annum on the first $1500, and
18% per annum on any amount over $1500.
Tax Bills Mailed
2010 Final/2011 Preliminary Tax Bills were mailed 8/10/10. The third quarter
grace period has been extended to 9/10/10. Please note that payment must be
received by 9/10/10 to avoid interest charges. If the payment is received after
9/10/10, interest will calculate from the statutory due date of 8/1/10 as per
N.J.S.A. 54:4-67.
You may now view and pay your tax bill online by going to https://wantagenj.munitrax.com.
This service is offered by a third party company, Munitrax. There is a fee for
this service which is charged by Munitrax. You may pay with a credit card or
by electronic check. On your first visit to the this site you will need to register
with a valid email.
Building Department / Construction Office
Building Inspector875-7195
Municipal Court
Court Clerk875 - 7310
Road Department / Public Works
Township Garage(973) 875 - 5148
Legal Holidays
Municipal offices will be closed for the following holidays:| Friday, January 1, 2010 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 18, 2010 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 15, 2010 | President’s Day |
| Friday, April 2, 2010 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 31, 2010 | Memorial Day |
| Saturday, July 5, 2010 | Independence Day Observed |
| Monday, September 6, 2010 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 11, 2010 | Columbus Day |
| Thursday, November 25, 2010 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 26, 2010 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Friday, December 24, 2010 | Christmas Observed |
| Friday, December 31, 2010 | New Year’s Eve Observed |
Mayor & Committee
MeetingsThe Town Committe normally meets at 7 p.m. on the second and last Thursday of the month at the Municipal Building. See Meetings & Minutes page for meeting schedule.
2010 Municipal Roster
| Mayor: | Clara Nuss 29 Beemer Road Republican, Term expires 12/31/10 |
| Deputy Mayor: | Bill DeBoer 14 Beemer Road Republican Term expires 12/31/11 |
| Committeeman: | Bill Gaechter 53 Wantage School Road Republican Term expires 12/31/12 |
| Administrator: | Jim Doherty 201 Old Clove Road |
Township 2010 Professional Appointments
| Public Defender: | James P. Sloan |
| Judge: | Craig Dana – pending confirmation via Governor App * |
| Attorney: | Michael Garofalo |
| Bond Counsel: | Edward McManimon |
| Auditor: | Thomas Ferry |
| Architect: | Charles Schaffer |
| Prosecutor: | William Haggerty |
| Engineer: | Harold E. Pellow** |
* thru 09/30/11
** thru 09/30/12
Township Government 2010 Mayor's Appointments
| Subdivision Approval Certification Officer: | James R. Doherty |
| Recycling Coordinator: | James R. Doherty |
| Principal Public Works Manager: | James R. Doherty |
| Assessment Search Officer: | James R. Doherty |
| Qualified Purchasing Agent: | James R. Doherty |
| Municipal Affordable Housing Liaison: | James R. Doherty |
| Public Agency Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action | James R. Doherty |
| Municipal Chief Finance Officer: | Michelle LaStarza* |
| PERS/PFRS Certifying Agent: | Michelle LaStarza |
| Tax Search Officer: | Marcia Snyder from Jan – June 2010 |
| Melissa Caton from July – Dec 2010 | |
| Violations Clerk | Marcia Snyder from Jan – June 2010 |
| Animal Control Officer: | John Abate |
| Risk Management Consultant: | Scott Readlinger |
| Health & Dental Benefits Consultant | Frank Covelli |
| Mayor’s Representative to SWAC: | Edward Vander Berg |
| Emergency 911 Coordinator: | Joseph Konopinski |
* thru 09/30/11