Please check the Canfield Avenue School link under Volunteer Organizations and Important Information, for information from the Board of EducationMayor Leary's Welcome
Welcome to the Township of Mine Hill's website. Our objective is to make this website your primary source of Township information by posting timely, accurate information. We have informed our volunteer organizations and committees on how they may use the site to post news of upcoming events, and look forward to working with everyone to ensure that information is available to all in the community.
The Township of Mine Hill is a beautiful residential community located in the northwest corner of Morris County. The Township is easy to reach via the midtown direct line of NJ Transit, which is available in nearby Dover, Interstate 80, US Route 46, and NJ State Highway 10.
Mine Hill has an excellent K-6 school system. The Canfield Avenue School is a Blue Ribbon School and has been declared a National School of Excellence.
Now a thriving suburban community, Mine Hill was once a active mining centre, with the first mining occurring in the early 1700s. The Dickerson Mine was owned and operated by Mahlon Dickerson, New Jersey's 12th Governor (1815-1817) and Secretary of the US Navy (1834-1838) and his family, and was the largest iron ore mine in the area. The mine supplied much of the ore used during the Revolutionary War period. At one time the township boasted some of the richest iron ore mines in the country. The last of the mines closed during the late 1960s.
With a current population of over 3,500, the township continues to expand its services and facilities, while maintaining its small town atmosphere. Many of the township's residents volunteer their time and hard work to make Mine Hill a better place for us all. With it's senior and youth recreational programs, diverse population base, and safe family environment, Mine Hill is the ideal town to call "Home".
Bulletins Special Notices to Mine Hill Taxpayers
REGARDING THE STORAGE OF UNLICENSED VEHICLES
This Ordinance was given a public hearing and final reading at a meeting of the Township of Mine Hill on June 17, 2010. This ordinance was duly adopted at said meeting and is legally enforceable starting on July 11, 2010.
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ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MINE HILL,
AMENDING SECTION 8.52.020 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE REGARDING THE
STORAGE OF UNLICENSED VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Mine Hill has the authority to act to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township of Mine Hill (the "Township"); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the Township to regulate the number of unlicensed vehicles which may be parked within the Township.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MINE HILL, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY that section 8.52.020 of the Township Code is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Section A of Section 8.52.020, entitled "Storage of unlicensed vehicles" is amended to read as follows:
8.52.020 Storage of unlicensed vehicles.
A. Storage of the Unused Machinery or Unlicensed Vehicles Prohibited. The Township council declares that the keeping, storage or abandonment of unused machinery or equipment or unlicensed motor vehicles upon lands within the limits of the Township is a nuisance in contrary to public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Township in that the exposure to view of such machinery or equipment or motor vehicles is unsightly and detrimental to the character and appearance of the Township and provides a breeding place for vermin.
SECTION 2. The remainder of Ordinance Section 8.52.020 shall remain unchanged, specifically Sections B and C and all subparts thereof.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 4. In the event that any portion of this ordinance is determined to be invalid, such determination shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, which are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon (a) final passage and (b) publication according to law.
Property Maintenance
A recent drive through the Township has revealed several proprities that may be in violation of the Township Property Maintenance Code. The Code Enforcement Department is asking for everyone's cooperation and assistance to improve the overall appearance of the community. One of the more obvious violations seems to be grass or weeds growing out of control.
Police Contact Number - Whenever it is necessary to contact the police, the public should call 973-366-0557 for assistance. Dial 911 only in an emergency. Do not think you are bothering them by calling. They are here to assist you.
On-line Tax Payments
The Tax Office now accepts tax payments on-line with a credit card (VISA, M/C, Discover, AMEX only), debit card, or checking account. This new feature will carry a convenience fee for credit card use of 2.25% .
No charge for debit or checking account use.
Water and Sewer payments will be accepted through this system at a future date. Credit cards are not accepted at the Tax Office for any payments.
To access the system, click on the left hand side of our site under the heading Make On-Line Tax Payments Here, or go to https://www.cit-e.net/minehill-nj/cit-e-access/TaxBill_Std/?TID=105&TPID=10599* to start the process.
Refunds for overpayments will not be processed via this system. Refunds are handled via Council approved Resolution with advice of the Tax Collector.
On the Home Page, look under Mine Hill Photos to view pictures from our Memorial Day Parade and Services held on May 31, 2010.
Morris County 9/11 Service
Observe the 9th anniversary of 9/11 with a public Remembrance Service and Candlelight Vigil on Sat., Sept. 11. at 7 p.m. at the Sept 11th Memorial on W. Hanover Ave in Parsippany. The Service pays tribute to those who died in the terrorist attacks in NY, PA and Wash. D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, with special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques affixed to the Memorial. The ceremony includes reading aloud the names of each of the Morris County victims.
The Mine Hill Mulch site is open Saturdays only. The hours are 9 a.m. to Noon. It is for Mine Hill residents only! Place brush in the dumpster provided. Place leaves and grass in the mulch pile. No plastic bags or garbage allowed!
CELEBRATE THE MINE HILL FIRST AID SQUAD'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Come help celebrate 50 years of volunteer service to Mine Hill by the Mine Hill First Aid Squad on Sunday, October 10th from 1 to 6 p.m. at Fireman's Field, rain or shine.
Morris County Park Commission 1920's Country Fair and Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, September 12th from noon to 5 p.m. at the Fosterfields Living Historical Farm on Kahdena Road in Morris Township. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 65+, $6 for kids ages 4 to 16, $4 for kids ages 2 & 3, and Friends of Fosterfields go FREE. Call 973-326-7645 for info.
2010 Mine Hill Municipal Budget is available on this web site. Look at the bottom of the page on the left hand side and click on 2010 Municipal Budget.
The Mine Hill Beach is Closing for the Season on Tuesday, August 31st!!
We hope everyone enjoyed the newly renovated facility at the Beach. It is quite an improvement and something the Community can be proud of. Look for an announcement about a Beach Party coming in September. For now, it's back to school time!
Upcoming Speakers at the Morris County Library
Sat. Sept. 25th at 2 p.m., Dr. Michael Rockland, local author. Sat., Oct. 9th at 2 p.m., filmmakers Jerome and Marylou Borgiorno and scholar Dr. Mark Krasovic present Revolution '67. Sat. Oct 23rd at 2 p.m., Gail Fishman Gerwin, local poet. Sat. Nov 13th at 2 p.m., Fred Heyman presents an eye-witness account of the 1943 Rosentrasse Protest. Thurs. Nov. 18th at 7 p.m., Peter Kelly of NJ Natural Gas presents Home Energy Conservation: A New Spin. All events are free. To register, call 973-285-6930 or go to www.mclib.info/author.html.
SPECIAL NOTICE---The Mine Hill Library has internet available during their public hours of Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Fall Soccer Signups - Open to children ages 6-17 as of October 2010. Sign up fees are $50 for 1st child, $35 for 2nd child, and free for the 3rd or more children. Stop at the Recreation Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays to sign up. Each child receives a uniform they may keep.
The County College of Morris Library is available for use by Mine Hill residents. Come to the Mine Hill Library to get a library card on Tuesday or Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m., then go to the CCM campus in Randolph to use their facility.
Join the Mine Hill/Wharton Cub Scout Pack 45. Boys in grades 1 through 4 are invited to join during the open enrollment period. Pack meetings are held once a month on the third Thursday of the month at the Canfield Avenue School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Den meetings are held independently depending on the Den your child would be enrolled in. Please visit our web site, www.pack45nj.org or contact Chris Ann Redington at 973-361-1670 for more info.
Official H1N1 Flu information is available at www.flu.gov. Mayor Leary would like all Mine Hill residents to be informed by checking this web site.
Blood Drive every 4th Sunday of the month, the Blood Center of New Jersey holds a blood drive for whole blood and platelet collection using apheresis at the Mine Hill Civic Center from 7 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. No appointment needed for whole blood donations. An appointment is needed for platelete donation. Please contact Mr. Marty Slater to make an appointment at 800-652-5663 ext. 197. His fax is 973-414-9317. His email is mslater@bloodnj.org. Thank you for giving!
Mine Hill Recreation Sports Equipment Drive. Why buy new cleats and shin guards every year when last year's are like new. If we work together to recycle our old equipment to younger players in town, we all benefit. Any time the snack shed is open you can donate your old equipment and/or pick up some equipment for your child. New Jersey's
Clean Energy Program is coordinating a Refrigerator Recycling program for residents throughout the state of New Jersey. This program provides a $30 reward and free pick up of old refrigerators and freezers for New Jersey residents. These old units are not only wasting energy, but money as well -- up to $150 a year. And, through this program, NJCEP (in partnership with JACO Environmental) safely recycles 95% of each unit. That means these units aren't going into landfills or back on the secondary market, but are being turned into items we use everyday, such as cell phones and laptops. Residents can make an appointment for a free pick up by calling 1-877-270-3520 or visiting www.NJCleanEnergy.com.
Check the Mine Hill Recreation web site at www.minehillrec.com for current program information including the Soccer Clinic for Kindergarten aged children.
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