Borough Clerk Shanee MorrisBorough Clerk: Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Address: Elmwood Park Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Phone: 201-796-1457 ext. 8808
Fax: 201-794-0976
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am- 3:00pm


IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION: If you are not registered, have changed your name, or moved from one district to another, please call the Municipal Clerk's Office. Registration books are closed 21 days before each election; therefore, to vote you must register before that time.


Core Duties of the Municipal Clerk

The position of Borough Clerk is required by New Jersey statute (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133) to:

  • serve as Secretary to the Mayor and Council - prepare meeting agendas, be present at all meetings of the governing body, retain the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions, and record the minutes of every meeting;
  • act as secretary to the municipal corporation and custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts and archival records of the municipal corporation;
  • serve as the chief administrative officer in all elections in the municipality;
  • serve as the chief registrar of voters in the municipality, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes;
  • serve as the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits.


Elmwood Park Borough Code

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Where in Elmwood Park is it?

182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ

Calendar At A Glance

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Upcoming Events

18 Dec 2024
07:30PM -
Zoning Board Meeting
19 Dec 2024
07:00PM - 11:00PM
Mayor & Council Work Public Meeting
24 Dec 2024
08:00AM - 05:00PM
Christmas Eve 1/2 Day
25 Dec 2024
08:00AM - 05:00PM
Christmas Day

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