Welcome to Elk Township     "The Official Elk Township Website"

 
Mayor Phil Barbaro, Jr.

 

Mayor Phil Barbaro

 

I'm pleased to introduce our new and improved Elk Township web site. We wanted to renew and refresh our municipal site for all residents to enjoy.  The new calendar will keep you informed about meetings and events happening in our community.  Please take a moment to browse the website.  I am sure you will be happy with its improvements.

 

•  Take a look at the calendar of events.

IMPORTANT NOTICES TO RESIDENTS

 

Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for May 16, 2012 has been canceled.   The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 7:30 pm.
 

 

NEW TAX COLLECTOR HOURS:

Week of May 14, 2012


Monday        Closed
Tuesday       9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday     1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday          9:00 AM - 1:00 PM or By Appointment

Please use the drop box at the end of the walkway out front of building to leave your payment.


Normal hours will return on Tuesday May 22, 2012
 

2012 ELK COMMUNITY YARD AND CRAFT SALE

 

June 9, 2012    9am to 1 pm

Ina B. Hull Recreation Park

Registration Forms Due May 31st

Table Space:  $15 or two for $25

 

 ›  More Information Flyer

 ›  Registration Form
 

Township Committee Meetings

 

The next regular meeting of the Elk Township Committee will be held on June 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Township Municipal Bldg., 667 Whig Lane Road.

 

›  2012 Work Session and Regular Meeting Dates

 

 

SPECIAL ALERT!

 

In the last several weeks, an increased number of residential burglaries have been reported to the Elk Township Police Department.  Anyone who observes any type of suspious activity should do their best to get a license plate number, description of vehicle and description of any suspious people in the area and call 911 immediately. 

 

› Additional Information

   QUICK LINKS:

 

  ›  Public Works

  ›  Tax Assessor

  ›  Municipal Clerk

  ›  Tax Collector

  ›  Police Non-emergencies

  ›  Municipal Forms

 
NEW!
Elk Township Code Book now online
 

    Have an EMERGENCY?

    Call 911

    2012 TRASH PICK UP

 

   ›  Trash Pick-up Schedule

       Updated

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

›  What is the Public Notice for Fair and Open Process?

 

›  How Do I Register My Dog?

 

›  When Do I Need a Certificate Of Occupancy?

 

» Go to All Frequently Asked Questions

Elk Township Farmers grow the best fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products not only in the state but the country.  Most of our stands are closed for the season; however, here is a link to the Harvest Dates chart from the NJDA.  It's a great planning tool for next year.

 

›  List of Farm Stands throughout Elk Township

 

 

Jacob and Leonard Fisler, from Switzerland, who purchased land here in 1791, settled Elk Township.  Elk Township was originally noted for its lumbering business, but at present is known as a farming community, with some of the finest orchards in the country to be found in the area.


»  More History