BOROUGH OF MENDHAM

973-543-7152 • 2 West Main Street • Mendham, NJ 07945

Please see below for political signage guidelines in the Borough:

• Public Areas & Right of Way
  • Do not require permits.
  • They may be placed 30 days prior to Election Day
  • Must be removed 7 days after Election Day.
  • Maximum Size Allowed
    • 2' x 3' ft or 6 sq ft 
  • Improper Identification
    • If there is a concern regarding potential illegal political signs with respect to identification, that is under the sole jurisdiction of New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission ELEC. 
    • Concerns must be directly voiced to ELEC as they address those matters.
  • Request to Remove Political Signs
    • With respect to campaign signs, first amendment rights preclude the Borough from selecting which signs and locations should be removed. 
    • In the interest of recognizing the Constitutional right to free speech, the Borough is limited as to the removal of signs except in the interest of public safety, i.e. they obstruct the view for drivers etc.
• Private Property
  • Do not require permits.
  • Political Signage on private property is protected by Freedom of Speech.
    • The Supreme Court has ruled that Municipalities can not restrict political signs.
    • There is wide berth granted to private expression. 
    • People are entitled to post pretty much anything they want, including things that might appear misleading.
  • Political Signage posted in the Borough ROW at the end of a private property.
    • The Borough requires political signage to be moved further onto the private property and out of the ROW if the sign is posted more than 30 days prior to an election. 
    • If the political sign meets the size standard and is posted in the ROW 30 days prior to an election, it is allowed.

Important Message from New Jersey American Water: Scheduled Work to Confirm Water Services of Unknown Material

Dear Customer,

New Jersey American Water has scheduled construction crews to be in Mendham beginning on or about September 2026, so they can help us to identify service lines of unknown material. New Jersey American Water is committed to finding and replacing all water services with lead or galvanized steel piping, but to meet that goal we must identify service line material where it is unknown.

We plan to assess the service line at your property by performing a "test hole" near the water meter or curb stop in your front yard. The service line is the pipe that connects your home to the water main in the street. A portion of the service line to your residence is owned by New Jersey American Water, while the other portion is owned by the homeowner. One or both portions of the service line may be exposed for inspection. There is no direct, out of pocket cost to you at the time of the replacement.

If you know the material of your service line, please scan the QR code and self-identify using our online mapping tool. Additional information can be found online at www.newjerseyamwater.com/leadfacts. Here you will find resources, including answers to frequently asked questions. Please note our website can also be viewed en Espanol, and translated materials are also available.

Please click here for the full letter. If you have any questions, please reach out to the project manager at 201-957- 6527.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MENDHAM BOROUGH RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

  “SPEAR PHISHING” FRAUDULENT EMAILS AND INVOICES SCAM

Currently, NJ municipalities and their residents are being victimized by “Spear Phishing” fraudulent emails.

The Borough of Mendham has been made aware of a fraudulent “spear phishing” email being sent to residents and property owners regarding a purported “Application Approval Fee” and invoice.

This email is NOT from the Borough of Mendham, the Joint Land Use Board, or the Borough’s Planning and Zoning Office.

The fraudulent email may appear to come from the “Borough of Mendham Joint Land Use Board” and may reference a specific property, Block and Lot, application, or purported approval fee. The email may also contain an invoice and instructions to respond by email or submit payment.

DO NOT RESPOND OR MAKE PAYMENT

Residents and applicants who receive this email should:

• Do not reply to the email.
• Do not open or download any attachments.
• Do not click on links contained in the email.
• Do not provide personal, banking, credit card, or other financial information.
• Do not send payment based on instructions contained in the email.
• If possible, retain the email as evidence and report it to the Borough.

The fraudulent email identified by the Borough was sent from:

planning.dept-boroughofmendham.nj@usa.com

This is NOT an official Borough of Mendham email address. Official Borough correspondence should come from an authorized Borough email account.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EMAIL OR INVOICE

Before making any payment or providing information, contact the Borough directly using the official contact information available through the Borough of Mendham website or by contacting the appropriate Borough office.

If you have already responded to the fraudulent email, opened an attachment, clicked on a link, provided financial information, or sent payment, please take appropriate steps to protect your accounts and contact your financial institution immediately.

Please share this notice with other Mendham Borough residents, property owners, and applicants who may receive this fraudulent communication.

The Borough is working to make residents aware of this scam and to help prevent anyone from being victimized by these fraudulent payment requests.

Click here for more information about "Spear Phishing Emails" 

Message From the Mayor:

RESTORATION UNDERWAY ON BOROUGH OF MENDHAM HISTORIC CARY FARM BARN

$1.3 Million in Grant Funding Secures Future Three-Season Nature Center & Wildlife Viewing Facility for Residents

Dear Residents and Business Owners:

We are excited to announce that construction has begun on the restoration of the historic Cary Farm Barn!

Originally built around 1825 by Stephen Cary, the barn and its surrounding acreage were passed down through generations of the Cary family before being owned by the Scott family from 1977 to 2015. The property was subsequently acquired by the Borough of Mendham to permanently preserve the land as open space.

Since then, the Borough Administration has successfully secured five major grants from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund (MCHPTF). The initial 2020 grant funded a comprehensive historic preservation plan for the restoration of the barn, followed by rehabilitation and stabilization grants awarded in 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026, totaling $914,644.

In addition, the Borough received a $434,845 grant from the Preserve NJ Historic Trust in 2025.

In total, the Borough of Mendham has secured $1,349,489 in grant funding to support the preservation and restoration of the Cary Farm Barn.

The restoration of the Cary Farm Barn was initially envisioned by the Joint Environmental Commission, Open Space, and Tree Commission (ECOSST), and has been a personal priority of Board President Eric Arena.  Once construction is complete, the barn will become a beautiful three-season facility and nature center, featuring a viewing area where visitors can observe wildlife in the surrounding fields. The restored structure will serve as an educational and recreational hub for residents, bringing together Mendham’s agricultural heritage and commitment to environmental conservation.

We look forward to seeing this important piece of Mendham’s history restored and reimagined for future generations!

Mayor James “Jim” Kelly