Local Government

Andover Borough

Andover Township - With its rural character, beautiful lakes and golf courses, recreational activities, and excellent schools, situated in a small town atmosphere, Andover Township is one of the most popular communities in Northern New Jersey.

Branchville Borough

Byram Township - Byram Township is located in Northern New Jersey in Sussex County. Byram is known as "The Township of Lakes", having more than two dozen lakes and ponds.

Frankford Township - Geographically located in the center of Sussex County, Frankford Township encompasses 34.8 square miles of scenic land. Culver Lake and Lake Owassa, two natural lakes nestled below the Kittatinny Mountain, form the border on the north end. Ross' Corner, the very busy intersection of Routes 206, 15 and 565 has views of the mountain from the southern entrance to the township.

Franklin Borough - Franklin, known as the Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World, is located over a rich ore body containing more than 150 minerals, many of them fluorescent and 25 of which are found no where else on earth.

Fredon Township - Fredon Township is located in the southwest part of Sussex County, New Jersey.

Green Township - The township was named after Ephraim Green, who settled near Greendell in 1770. Many sections of Green retain their identity as Tranquility, Huntsville, Greendell, and Yellow Frame.

Hamburg Borough

Hampton Township - Hampton Township, established in 1864,is a picturesque community in the northwest portion of Sussex County. Three centuries of growth and change have transformed Hampton Township from a wilderness into a thriving community, with a modern commercial corridor surrounded by rural neighborhoods that remain a haven for residents and tourist alike. Swartswood State Park and the Paulinskill Valley Trail are just a few of the opportunites that exist for the enjoyment of recreation and relaxation within Hampton Township.

Hardyston Township - Ideally located in the northwestern corner of New Jersey, Hardyston serves as the "Gateway To Sussex County".

Hopatcong Borough - The history of the Borough of Hopatcong parallels the history of the Lake from its emergence as a great hotel resort, to its evolution into a summer community similar to the Jersey shore, and its eventual transformation into an all year round community.

Lafayette Township

Montague Township - Located at the top of New Jersey in the Tri-State area.

Ogdensburg Borough

Sandyston Township - Sandyston Township measures only 42 square miles and includes Stokes State Forest and the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area

Sparta Township - The Township of Sparta, with its beautiful lakes, mountains, and farmland, is a residential community offering a wide variety of amenities.

Stanhope Borough -

Stillwater Township

Sussex Borough - Sussex Borough was settled by Peter Decker in approximately 1742. It was incorporated from Wantage Township as the Borough of Deckertown on October 15, 1891. The name was changed to Sussex Borough on March 2, 1902.

Town of Newton - The Town of Newton is located in the Northwest Skylands region of the State of New Jersey in rural Sussex County. The Town of Newton is located approximately 60 miles Northwest of New York City and 70 miles North of Trenton, New Jersey. Incorporated in 1864, the Town of Newton is the County Seat for Sussex County and enjoys a rich historic heritage dating back to 1751.

Vernon Township - New Jersey’s Four Season Recreation Community

Walpack Township

Wantage Township - Wantage is Sussex County's largest municipality with 68 square acres of scenic land. High Point State Park is located in the Township as is a portion of the Appalachian Trail.

County Government

Board of Agriculture

County Administrator - Just as any corporation must have someone who oversees the entire organization, so too must government. In Sussex County the party responsible for this is the County Administrator.

Dept of Administration & Finance

Money$mart Week - Over two dozen FREE financial workshops coordinated and presented by volunteers with the goal of promoting the financial well-being of citizens of all ages and incomes in Sussex County.

Office of the Sheriff, Sussex County - Your Sheriff's Office has the responsibility for a wide range of Law Enforcement services. Included in these are the Bureau of Corrections, the Bureau of Law Enforcement, and Security of the County Court Complex.

Sparta Public Library - Public Library

Sussex County Animal Response Team - Volunteer Animal Disaster Response Response in Sussex County ensuring that animals are not left behind during times of disasters, both man made and natural. Operates under the Sussex County Office of Emergency Management.

Sussex County Clerk - The office of the County Clerk, anciently known as "Keeper of the Records," is probably one of the first and oldest offices in the State.

Sussex County Division of Community and Youth Services - To improve the quality of life of Sussex County residents through an integrated approach to comprehensive services that meets the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

Sussex County Division of Senior Services - Government office to provide information and referral to assist those 60+ or their caregivers

Sussex County Division of Social Services - Public assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid/NJFamilyCare, Child Support, and social services for eligible individuals and families

Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority - Providing Sussex County Residents and Businesses with environmentally sound and cost effective solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment and recycling services.

Sussex County Office of Farmland Preservation and Conservation - Agritourism, Ecotourism, Farmland Preservation, Open Space Preservation

Sussex County PBA Local No. 138 - Sussex County's Largest and Oldest Law Enforcement Organization which sponsors numerous community oriented programs such as the annual 9/11 Ceremony and supports SCARC Special Olympics, Sussex County PAL and Small Fry Fishing Contest.

State Government

Department of Children and Families - Foster care and adoption

Wawayanda State Park - State Park