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