Fire Prevention enforces the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, sructures and premises within the established boundaries of the municipality, other than owner-occupied, one- and two- family dwellings, shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
Fire prevention is handled through a Shared Service Agreement with Washington Township, Morris County by performing smoke detector and fire safety inspections.
Please schedule a smoke/carbon monoxide/fire extinguisher compliance test inspection with the Washington Township Fire Prevention Office.
Please schedule as much in advance as possible. Inspection staff is part-time, immediate appointments are not available.
Inspection certificates are valid for six months, so please plan ahead.
No forms are required to be submitted.
The 2026 Municipal Budget and tax resolution was approved by the Township Committee of the Township of Mansfield on April 8, 2026.
A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Municipal Building, 100 Port Murray Road, Port Murray, at 7:30 pm.
Taxpayers and other interested parties may present questions or objections to the budget at this meeting.
Copies of the budget are available in the office of the Township Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
N O T I C E OF C O N S T R U C T I O N A C T I V I T I E S
TO ALL RESIDENTS
MITCHELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
On or about Monday, April 20, 2026 (weather permitting), construction will continue on the above-referenced project. The work to be performed under this contract includes the milling and paving of Mitchell Road. The work to be performed under this contract will progress in the following sequence:
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· Monday, April 20, 2026 |
– Milling |
From Karrville Road to approximately 123 Mitchell Road |
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· Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
– Milling |
From approximately 123 Mitchell Road to Valley Road |
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· Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
– Paving |
From Karrville Road to approximately 123 Mitchell Road |
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· Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
– Paving |
From approximately 123 Mitchell Road to Valley Road |
The high school bus will pick up and drop off students at their regular stops on all four days. The Mansfield School buses will pick up students at their regular stops on all four days. The Mansfield School will call parents about picking up students at the school on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and Thursday, April 23, 2026. Residents are advised to notify their private garbage collection companies that garbage pick up should occur before 8:00 A.M
Please be advised that access to and from residences will be limited once work begins. To assist with the project and avoid potential delays, we kindly ask that all vehicles be removed from the roadway no later than 7:00 A.M. on the day work begins. We will make every effort to minimize inconvenience, and the work will be carried out as efficiently as possible. We will make every effort to minimize inconvenience and complete the work as efficiently as possible. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.
For specific questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Calista Quiatchon of Boswell, Inc. at (201)-334-3045.