Mayor and Council

The Borough of Rockaway government consists of an elected mayor and six elected council members. The mayor serves a four-year term, and each year two council members are elected to three-year terms.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact

Thomas Mulligan
Mayor
Phone Number: 973-627-2000
email: mayormulligan@rockawayborough.org

Melissa Burnside
Council President
Phone Number: 973-627-2000
email: burnsiderb@rockawayborough.org

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Members of the Governing Body

Melissa Burnside (term expires 12/31/23)
Thomas Haynes (term expires 12/31/24)
James Hurley (term expires 12/31/24)
Patrick McDonald (term expires 12/31/23)
Robert Smith (term expires 12/31/25)
Thomas Slockbower (term expires 12/31/25)

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Standing Committees of Council

Finance & License Committee
Chairperson: James Hurley
Members: Patrick McDonald, Thomas Haynes

Fire Committee
Chairperson: Melissa Burnside
Members: Patrick McDonald, Thomas Slockbower

Ordinance Committee
Chairperson: Thomas Slockbower
Members: James Hurley, Robert Smith

Personnel Committee
Chairperson: Patrick McDonald
Members: Thomas Haynes, Melissa Burnside

Public Safety Committee
Chairperson: Robert Smith
Members: Melissa Burnside, Thomas Slockbower

Public Utility and Works Committee
Chairperson: Thomas Haynes
Members: James Hurley, Robert Smith

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Meetings

Council meetings are scheduled to be held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Community Center, 21-25 Union Street. Beginning August 13, the meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. See the meetings page for complete schedule.

See 2023 Annual Meeting Notice

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Minutes and Agendas

Minutes and agendas are posted on the meetings page. Click here to go to the meetings page.