Municipal Building Closed - Friday, April 3, 2026

Municipal offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday.

2026 Public Holidays

Spring Leaf Bag Collection Program Begins April 1st

The township reminds all residents that the official Spring Leaf Collection season does not begin until April 1, going until April 30. Collection will be on your regularly scheduled recycling day. Click the link below for guidelines:

Leaves & Vegetative Yard Waste Guidelines

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2026 Election Registration Deadlines

Published on February 25, 2026

Voter registration deadlines are approaching for the 2026 elections. Residents must register by March 26 (Special General Election – April 16), May 12 (Primary – June 2), and October 13 (General – November 3). The Township Clerk’s Office will remain open until 9:00 p.m. on each deadline to accept forms.

Special General Election on April 16, 2026 & Early Voting Information

Published on April 01, 2026

The Special General Election to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will be held on April 16, 2026. The Essex County Board of Elections has designated the Municipal Building as an official Early Voting site for this election.

Update on Essex Park Snow Removal and Cleanup Efforts

Published on March 31, 2026

The Township will conduct debris cleanup at Essex Park this Thursday as restoration continues. Initial testing of meltwater and ponded water shows salt levels within or below typical regional ranges, with no indication of elevated salinity. Soil testing is forthcoming as monitoring continues.

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