Health Department / Board of Health
The Board of Health discusses animal control, oil tank problems, sewage disposal problems, and anything that may be a problem for the health of the Wantage Township community.
The Health Department office is located in the Municipal Building at 888 State Highway 23.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Info
Board Secretary
Michelle Buskiewicz
Phone: 973-875-7192
Fax: 973-875-0801
Email: michelleb@wantagetwp-nj.org
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Christine M. Von Oesen
Phone: 973-875-7192
Fax: 973-875-0801
Email: chris@wantagetwp-nj.org
Animal Control Officer
Melanie Monastra
Phone: 973-875-9390
Email: animalcontrol@wantagetwp-nj.org
Board of Health Meetings
The Wantage Township Board of Health meeting schedule is posted on the meetings page. Meetings shall convene at 7:00 p.m. at the Wantage Municipal Building, 888 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461. Action may be taken at all scheduled meetings. The board suggests you confirm the scheduled meeting by calling the municipal building (973-875-7192) the day of the meeting.
Minutes
Minutes and agendas are posted on the meetings page. Click here to go to the meetings page.
2026 Board of Health Members
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Karen Jackson | 12/31/2026 |
| Paul Ranzan | 12/31/2027 |
| Erza Holley | 12/31/2028 |
| Harriet Anderson | 12/31/2029 |
| Peter Linday | 12/31/2030 |
Sussex County Division of Health
The Sussex County Division of Health is located at 201 Wheatsworth Rd in Hardyston.
Newsletter
On its website the Sussex County Division of Health publishes newsletters containing health tips and information. Go to the Sussex County website to view the health newsletters.
Health Forms
Forms are available for download. See the forms page for the complete list.
Rabies Clinic
Annual clinics are held at the Township Garage. Next date TBA. Bring proof of previous rabies vaccination if this is not your animal’s first rabies inoculation. Dogs must be on leash; cats must be in carriers.
Mosquito Control
The Sussex County Department of Environmental and Public Health Services Office of Mosquito Control continually works to assemble available resources to combat public health threats and minimize human/mosquito contact. The office has released a mosquito information packet to municipalities to share with their residents.
The Office of Mosquito Control conducts mosquito control applications throughout the warmer weather. Residents may call Sussex County Mosquito Control at 973-948-4545, or they may complete a short service request form via link at the bottom of the mosquito spray schedule page. If residents experience difficulty with either of these two methods, they may call the Sussex County Health Department at 973-579-0370, or, Wantage Township at 973-875-7192, but they should try to call Sussex County Mosquito Control first.
For more information about mosquito control: Phone: 973-940-5225, Fax: 973-940-5227, Email: mosquito@sussex.nj.us
Miscellanious Health Tips
Eat Healthy. Eat Local.
Watch Garden State Farmers Video.
Volunteer
If you are interested in performing public service in our community by serving on this committee, please download the Citizen Leadership Form and submit it to the Township Administrator.