Wantage Government
Departments & Offices
Administration
Administrator
James Doherty
(973) 875-7192
administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org
Township Registrar
Christine Von Oesen
(973) 875-7192
Township Treasurer
Michelle La Starza
(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 seven days.
Due Dates for 2011 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.
Building Department / Construction Office
Building Inspector(973) 875-7195
Municipal Court
Court Clerk(973) 875-7310
Road Department / Public Works
Township Garage(973) 875-5148
Legal Holidays
Municipal offices will be closed for the following holidays:| Monday, January 17, 2011 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 21, 2011 | President’s Day |
| Friday, April 22, 2011 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 30, 2011 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, July 4, 2011 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 5, 2011 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 10, 2011 | Columbus Day |
| Thursday, November 24, 2011 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 25, 2011 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Monday, December 26, 2011 | Christmas Observed |
| Friday, December 30, 2011 | 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.
2011 Municipal Roster
| Mayor: | Bill DeBoer 14 Beemer Road bdeboer@wantagetwp-nj.org Republican Term expires 12/31/11 |
| Deputy Mayor: | Bill Gaechter 53 Wantage School Road wgaechter@wantagetwp-nj.org Republican Term expires 12/31/12 |
| Committeeman: | Ronald Bassani 6 Roberts Way rbassani@wantagetwp-nj.org Republican Term expires 12/31/13 |
| Administrator: | Jim Doherty 201 Old Clove Road administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org |
Township 2011 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 2011 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: | Melissa Caton |
| Animal Control Officer: | John Abate |
| Risk Management Consultant: | TBA |
| Health & Dental Benefits Consultant | Frank Covelli |
| Mayor’s Representative to SWAC: | TBA |
| Emergency 911 Coordinator: | Joseph Konopinski |