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5/3/26: Reminder to purchase your pre-sale wristbands for the Wharton Alliance Carnival and save $10. We are still looking for some volunteers to assist with the games and some tables. Please sign up if you can assist for a couple hours. https://t.co/DIo35y6Scu

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7/26/25:Our community experienced a devastating fire this morning in Overlook where 5 townhouses were severely damaged. Boro Hall will be a collection site for donations to assist families. We will be posting needed items. Our thoughts go out to those impacted by this fire.

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Wharton Municipal Alliance Senior Program starts tomorrow! Sign up today.

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2/10/25 at 8pm: The work on Route 80 continues so expect the closure tomorrow morning. Please use an alternate route and allow for at least double your travel time. Stay safe. Thank you!

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There will be No Parking from Thursday 11pm - Friday 10am on North Main Street between Pine Street and Clarence Street. This is to assist with street cleaning in preparation for the Memorial Day Parade. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Traffic update: Rt 46 and Canfield Avenue has re-opened following the accident investigation. NJDOT is working in the area overnight and this will result in a lane shift. Please use caution driving through the new traffic patterns. Thank you.

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Traffic Alert: Rt 46 and Canfield Avenue will be closed for a few hours due to an accident investigation. Use Dell Avenue for eastbound traffic and Randolph Avenue to access Rt 10 for westbound traffic. Please avoid the area until further notice.

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This weekends 100th Anniverary Celebration in Mine Hill has been postponed due to the high probability of inclement weather. All events have been rescheduled for Saturday, September 30th. The event times remain the same for the 5K, parade, festival, and fireworks.

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Due to the potential for inclement weather, tonight's concert in the park has been canceled.

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It's almost that time of year again!

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4/14/23 11:51am: West Dewey Avenue is closed between Main and Luxemburg. Use Main Street to Pine Street for detour.

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Great time in Mine Hill at Breakfast With The Easter Bunny. Pictured here are Officer Smith, Coucilwoman Marino, Peter Cottontail, Mayor Morris, and Officer Daugherty.

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The police department is looking for qualified candidates for the position of part time Special Law Enforcement Officer SLEO II. Please see the link below for further details.

https://t.co/Ge0oHEnzbO

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With snow expected to begin accumulating after 5pm, residents are reminded to remove parked vehicles from the roadways in Mine Hill and Wharton. It is a violation of local ordinance in both municipalities to park on a snow covered road. Violators may be issued a summons and towed

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Thank you to the Dover HS Wrestling Team, Coaches, and Athletic Director for honoring our first responders prior to the match on February 8th. Officers Be' and Norton were able to attend from Wharton PD. Many others from local police, EMS and fire departments were also honored.

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Today, 12/19, South Main St will be closed in both directions for a water main break repair. Please avoid the area or follow the detour signs.

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Reminder, with snow expected, it is prohibited to park on the roadways of both Wharton and Mine Hill while snow covered. The local Department of Public Works employees can not do their job properly when vehicles remain parked on the road. Please share this information with others

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The police department is looking for those interested in filling a crossing guard position while the current guard is unable to work the post.
AM Shift: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
PM Shift: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
$15 per hour. Apply at Wharton PoliceHQ, 10 Robert St, Wharton NJ 07885.

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National Coffee with a Cop Day is today, Wednesday, October 5th. We will be holding our event at La Casa del Sabor, 19 North Main Street in Wharton from 9am - 12pm. We look forward to meeting many of our residents There will be officers there who speak both Spanish and English.

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New Jersey schools are open again! Start planning a safe route for your children. Remind them to always look left and right, and to make eye contact with the driver before crossing. #backtoschoolsafety #pedestriansafety # SafeRoadsNJ