Hardyston Township Resident Notification
2025 LDD (Gypsy Moth) Control Program

NOTICE – JCP&L Announce Upcoming System Upgrades for Stockholm – DETAILS

Hardyston Township 4th Round Affordable Housing Compliance
On January 24, 2025 the Township filed an Action along with the Township’s Resolution of its Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation with the State’s Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program.
A copy of the resolution and report can be found here.

HTMUA NOTICE OF BIDS


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and APPLICATIONS

Safety Town Registration
Safety Town Teen Volunteer Form

NOTICE – 2025 Primary Election Date Changed from June 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025

BEAR RESISTANCE GARBAGE CAN PROGRAM
IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS

Since the announcement of the NJDEP Pilot Bear Can Program, the NJDEP has agreed to expand eligibility. The Township still has approximately 250 cans available.

Cans are now available to the following households:
– Blue Diamond customers (non-HOA) who have their garbage collected using the automated arm.
– Waste Management customers (non- HOA) who have their garbage collected using the automated arm.
– Residents who dispose of their own garbage at SCMUA or other waste facility.
– HOA Communities including; The Hills, Fairways, Inverness and Briar Crest at Crystal Springs.

Residents who receive their pick-up through their Homeowner’s Association who are not listed above should confirm with their property management company before picking up a can.

Not Eligible:
– Indian Field
– Walden Village I & II
– Ridgefield Commons

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How large are the bear resistant totes?
    The totes are 64 gallons and are designed to be used with a garbage truck that collects garbage using the automated arm.
  • What do you I do if I currently pay for a 96 gallon tote with Blue Diamond? Will I receive a discounted rate for using the smaller 64 gallon tote?
    No, if you elect to use the smaller bear resistant can you will not receive a reduced rate or credit. The smaller tote is not mandatory.
  • What do I do with my old tote once I receive the bear resistant can?
    Please contact your hauler to arrange pick-up of your old can. Do not use both totes on garbage day. If you use both totes you will be charged accordingly by our hauler.
  • Where and when can I pick-up my garbage can?
    Cans will be available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis at the Hardyston Municipal Building, 149 Wheatsworth Road, Hardyston, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

NJDEP staff will follow-up and survey residents who receive the cans in order to monitor the success of the program.

Please call (973) 823-7020 with questions.

Redevelopment Plan
Lasinski Road
DETAILS

Notice for the Solicitation of Letters of Interest for the Redevelopment of Block 63, Lot 1.01 – The Township of Hardyston has previously designated Block 63, Lot 1.012, commonly known as 3490 Route 94, consisting of approximately 67 acres of land, as an Area in Need of Redevelopment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12a-5 et al.  This designation allows for public private partnerships and flexible zoning to revitalize properties.  Accordingly, the Township is seeking any potential suitor for the property to submit a Letter of Interest and an outline of a concept or proposal which the Township may consider in the redevelopment of the property.  Please submit any Letters of Interest to the Township Manager, Carrine Piccolo-Kaufer via email to cpiccolo@hardyston.com no later than September 23, 2024.

Hardyston relies on two notification systems to help reach residents:

Emergency Notifications & Alerts powered by Smart911

Alerts powered by Hardyston NJ Alerts is the official emergency
notification system used by the Township of Hardyston to communicate
with community residents during emergencies. Sign up now to receive
alerts from the Hardyston via text message, email, and/or voice
message.

  • Add your address to receive geo-targeted alerts
  • Indicate what types of alerts you want to receive including weather, traffic, emergency, and more.
  • Indicate how you want to be notified by text, email, and/or voice message.

Sign up to receive emergency notifications here:

1) https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=hardystonnj – OR –
2) Text Hardyston to 67283 to register

This service is provided by the Township of Hardyston at no cost to the
public; however, message and data rates may apply depending on your
provider and phone services. Please refer to your mobile phone’s service
plan for more information.

Constant Contact is a text and email notification system to receive monthly reminders about important news and events.
You can subscribe to Constant Contact by:

1) Clicking Here to sign up

Join the Poll Worker Team! – Details

Administrative Offices of the Hardyston Municipal Court now located in Franklin Borough – Effective February 1, 2022 the administrative functions of the municipal court will be located at the Franklin Borough Municipal Building as part of a municipal shared services agreement. 

All inquiries regarding court matters including tickets, complaints, court appearances etc. should be directed to the Court Administrator in Franklin by calling (973) 827-9280 x108 or emailing: 
lmitchener@franklinborough.org or franklincourt@franklinborough.org 

Payments should be mailed to: 

Municipal Court
Franklin Borough
46 Main Street
Franklin, NJ 07416 

Please note that most court appearances are being conducted remotely via Zoom. In the event that you have a case with the Hardyston Court that requires an in-person appearance, your case will be heard at the Hardyston Municipal Building. If you have any questions regarding your court appearance please contact the Court Administrator in Franklin.

Sussex County Senior Times Newsletter– Current month edition now available

Are you a caregiver? Caregiver Support Groups meet in Newton on the first Friday of the Month and in Hopatcong on the third Tuesday of the month. Caregiver Support Groups helps reduce the negative effects of stress and increase the physical and psychological wellness of individuals. The support groups also provide information about what programs and services are available to the caregiver, how to access these services and provide referrals as necessary. How to Protect Yourself

The Zoom-based Caregiver Support Group meets virtually from 2 – 3 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services.

Division of Senior Services
One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: (973) 579-0555 ~ Fax: (973) 579-0550
Website: www.sussex.nj.us/seniorservices
Email: seniorservices@sussex.nj.us

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