Stillwater Township NJ official website
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Stillwater Township NJ Official Municipal Website
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Stillwater Township - A Clean Community
Stillwater was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 27, 1824, from portions of Hardwick Township. Stillwater is located in Sussex County New Jersey, eight miles west of Newton New Jersey . It encompasses an area of 29 square miles consisting of three small villages Stillwater, Middleville and Swartswood. Stillwater Township is the home of Swartswood State Park, established in 1914 as the first State Park established by the state of New Jersey.
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Road Closings:
-Dove Island Road is closed due to flooding/icing.
-Old Tannery Road is closed until further notice
Announcement:
Christmas trees may be dropped off at the DPW Garage, 919 Middleville Road to be chipped during the month of January 2012.
Stillwater Township currently has openings on the following boards and commissions:
Planning Board, Recreation Commission and Zoning Board
If you are interested in serving the community please fill out the application and
submit it to:
Lynda Knott, Acting Municipal Clerck
Stillwater Township parks update:
Stillwater Park: The tennis courts, concession stand and playground will be closed until further notice.
The next Stillwater Township Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.