Welcome
Our township is a charming, small town, with a rural atmosphere. It is dotted with beautiful lakes, golf courses, and recreational facilities. The township boasts an excellent school system, outstanding police department, and dedicated volunteer rescue squad and fire organization.
Municipal Offices Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registrar Office Hours: please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Some Department hours may vary such as Zoning, Construction, and Land Use. Please check the individual Department's page for further information.
Municipal Offices are Open to the Public
Municipal Offices are now open to the public. Masks are required to enter all Municipal facilities, and we ask that you practice social distancing whenever possible. Most forms and applications can be obtained online, which may save you a trip or limit the amount of time required for your visit.
If you need assistance please call 973 383-4280
Andover News and Notices
Ordinances Introduced
The following Ordinances have been introduced, and a public hearing will be held on all three at the next meeting of the Township Committee to be held on October 1, 2020 at 7:30PM.
Ordinance 2020-06,
Ordinance 2020-07,
Ordinance 2020-08
Fall Brush Collection
Attention Residents:
Fall brush collection will begin the week of October 26th through the week of November 16th. While there is no fee for this service, we require that you sign up for collection in order to more efficiently schedule pick-ups.
Please download the application here.
View the Street Map here.
Return by mail or in person to:
Andover Township
Attn: Brush Pick Up
134 Newton Sparta Road
Newton, NJ 07860
Please note the following: Brush, including, but not limited to, all branches, bulky tree limbs and tree trunks, will be collected by the Department of Public Works once in the month of April and once in the month of October, weather permitting, if deposited in an approximately 4’x4’x6’ pile, with cut ends facing the road placed at the street curb, if one exists. However, if a curb does not exist, the brush shall be deposited in a 4’x4’x6’ pile, with cut ends facing the road, placed near the street pavement but not on the street pavement itself. In no event shall the brush be placed closer than ten (10) feet from any storm drain inlet. The following items will NOT be collected: leaves, grass clippings, vines, bamboo or tall landscape grasses.
Election Update
Follow this link for the most Frequently Asked Questions for Sussex County Voters: https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/elections/2020/20200914-november-2020-general-election-faq.pdf
Court Notice
During the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal courts have canceled their in-person court sessions. With the use of technology, certain cases may be able to be heard and adjudicated remotely. It is advised that you contact the court to set up a video court proceeding and provide your telephone and email address.
2020 Information Newsletter PDF version | web version
Don't Put Plastic Bags in Your Curbside Recycling Bin
Plastic bags and wraps require a different collection system. Please don't include them with your curbside pickup; take them to a grocery store that accepts clean and dry plastic bags. Thank you. See flier.
No Solicitors, Please
AKA "No Knock". Residents: if you would be like to be added to the list that is given to peddlers, vendors, and solicitors that instructs them not to come calling on your home, please download the No Knock form, complete, and return it to the municipal office.
ADA Compliance
If you have any trouble with accessing information contained within this website, please contact Township Administrator Patricia Bussow by phoning (973) 383-4280 ext 223 or emailing her at pbussow@andovertwp.org.
Sanitation/Recycling
Download 2020 Information | schedule
RecycleCoach Available Now
A free app for Andover Township residents featuring collection schedules, news, and more. See press release.