Township of Lakes

News & Noteworthy:

Jan 20, 2012
June J. Dobson Scholarship Fund:  $1000.00 award for 2012
The award shall be used to further the recipients education at a four year college, two year college or proprietary school

Dec 16, 2011
Army SPC Ron Wildrick
American Flags are ar half staff in memory of Army SPC Ron Wildrick

Nov 07, 2011
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Now accepting applications

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Upcoming Meetings:

Township Council

  • Tue. 02/07 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 02/21 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 03/06 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 03/20 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 04/03 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 04/17 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 05/01 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 05/15 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wed. 06/06 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 06/19 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 07/03 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 07/17 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 08/07 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue. 08/21 @ 7:00 p.m.
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Architectural Review Committee

Board of Health

  • 03/27/12 @ 7:30pm
  • 05/22/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 07/24/12 @ 7:30pm
  • 09/25/12 @ 7:30 pm
  • 11/27/12 @ 7:30pm
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Environmental Commission

Historical Society

  • 03/08/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 06/14/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 09/13/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 11/14/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Open Space Committee

  • 02/13/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 04/09/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 06/11/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 08/13/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 10/09/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • 12/10/12 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Planning Board

  • 02/16/12 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 03/01/12 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • 03/15/12 @ 8:00 p.m.
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Recreation Committee

  • 02/15/12 @ 7:30 pm
  • 02/15/12 @ 6:30 pm
  • 04/18/12 @ 7:30 pm
  • 06/20/12 @ 7:30 pm
  • 08/15/12 @ 7:30 pm
  • 10/17/12 @ 7:30 pm
  • 12/12/12 @ 7:30 pm
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Youth Guidance Commitee

  • 02/09/12 @ 7:00 pm
  • 03/08/12 @ 7:00 pm
  • 04/12/12 @ 7:00 pm
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Town Hall » Government

The Township of Byram is chartered under the "Faulkner Act" (OMCL) Council-Manager plan. (NJSA 40:69A-81 et. seq.)

Byram Township has a Mayor and 4 Council Members. The Mayor and all Council Members are elected at-large in Non-Partisan elections for 4-year staggered terms. Elected Officials enter office on January 1 following the Election Year.

The Town Council passes ordinances and resolutions. It maintains the Administrative Code. The Council  appoints the Township Manager, Municipal Clerk, Tax Assessor and Members of all boards, commissions and authorities.

Legislative / Voting Information

Byram Township is located in Sussex County and is represented in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.

Please Note: In order to elect your township officials, you must be a registered voter. You can register at the Clerk's Office in the Byram Township Municipal Building.

Where do you vote?

District 1 - Cranberry Lake Fire House
District 2 - Cranberry Lake Fire House
District 3 - C.O. Johnson Field House
District 4 - Municipal Building
District 5 - Municipal Building
District 6 - Public Safety Building, Lee Hill Road