Califon School on TV

Classroom Close-Up is broadcasting a segment is titled “Small School, Big HArt”. that features the art program at Califon School. The episode featuring Califon is scheduled to air on Sunday, December 16, 2018 and Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 7:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM on NJTV. Continue reading →

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Animal Cruelty Legislation

The New Jersey Department of Health, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 2017, Chapter 189b, required municipalities to post the full text of R.S. 4:22-17 and 4:22-26, and a plain language description of the provisions of R.S. 4:22-17 and 4:22-26. A document meeting the requirements of the law has been supplied to Califon Boro, and is located in the Document Section of this website. Continue reading →

Mischief Night Safety

Once again, this year, the Mayor and Council will be enacting a strict Halloween curfew. Please check here and watch for notices throughout town, as to the exact dates and duration of the curfew prior to Halloween. Continue reading →

100th Anniversary Schedule

Califon Borough Celebrates 100 Years with a Three-Day Weekend

October 12^th - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Firemen’s Field at 39 Academy Street. The Califon Firemen will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers from. Bring your lawn chairs for a night under the stars with food, a beer garden, fire truck rides, a bonfire and fireworks.

October 13^th - 10 AM Califon Island Park. Food trucks will be available.

October 13^th - 10 AM and 12 PM Califon’s historic district. Walking tours will visit the Nellie Hoffman House, the Cabin by the River, the Califon Train Stations and the 2^nd floor of Rambo’s Country Store.

October 13^th - 10 AM Califon Historical Society open.

October 13^th - 10 AM Museum at the Califon Train Station open.

October 13^th - 10 AM Nellie Hoffman House open.

October 13^th - 10 AM Cabin by the River open.

October 13^th - 10 AM and 1 PM. The Califon Public School. The Califon Public School will be offering an Open House and tours of the school. Refreshments, teachers and students will be available

October 13^th - 2 PM Califon Island Park. The 100^th Anniversary Ceremony will commence. A time capsule, buried in 1993, will be opened and a new one will replace it.

October 13^th - 2 PM Califon Island Park. Classic Cars will be on display

October 14^th - 12 PM Downtown. The Jon Slusher 5K

October 14^th - 12 PM to 4 PM Downtown. 6th Annual Autumn Street Fair. Food, Vendors, Music and Beer Garden will be available.

DEA National Take Back Initiative

The Washington Township Police Department will be hosting “Operation Take Back New Jersey” as a local collection site, as part of the Operation Take Back NJ medicine disposal day. The event will take place at Police Headquarters, located at 1 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Saturday October 27^th, 2018. Continue reading →

Crier Deadline Approaches

The deadline for November/December submissions to the Califon Crier is Monday, October 22, 2018. If you have a submission, please send it to Karen Mastro at the Municipal Building. Submissions may be made by email to Karen at [email protected]

Right-To-Farm Breakfast Talk

A Right-To-Farm Breakfast Talk on the latest updates from the SADC, will be hosted by the Hunterdon Count Planning Board, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM, in Building 1, Assembly Room 314, located on State Route 12 (County Complex), Flemington, NJ 08822 Continue reading →

Important 2018 Election Dates

State Legislature Election Year Elections:

The Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election is October 16, 2018

The General Election will take place on November 6, 2018

The Annual School Election will take place on November 6, 2018 Continue reading →

Upcoming Fire Company Events

October 5th - is the Annual Fire Company Golf outing at High Bridge Hills Golf Course. Contact Rob at (908) 256-5717 for information.

October 7th – The Califon Fire Department kicks off their monthly pancake breakfast. 7 AM to 11:30 AM Pancake Breakfasts are held the 1^st Sunday of every month through May.

*** The Fire Department is always looking for new members to join. If you are14 years of age and up you can participate. Their meetings are the last Monday of every month, and start at 7 PM.

Photographer Wanted!

The Califon Recreation Committee is looking for a local area resident photographer to capture the centennial events and street fair the weekend of October 12th. If you would be interested in this assignment, please contact Karen Mastro at [email protected].