Municipal Clerk

Meet The Municipal Clerk

Tonya Carter, Municipal Clerk

The Municipal Clerk is appointed for a term of three years, and if re-appointed attains tenure. They serve as Secretary to the Township Council and is the custodian of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, bonds, deeds and contracts. The Clerks office issues licenses for dogs, cats, alcoholic beverages (liquor), bingos and raffles, towing, as well as permits for public gatherings, peddler and solicitors.

Main Duties of Municipal Clerk

  • Preparation of the agenda and recording of the minutes of Council Meetings.
  • Secretary to Mayor and Council.
  • Chief Administrative Officer for all elections.
  • Registrar of Voters for the Township.
  • Administrative Officer in charge of Bingo/Raffle licenses, Dog/Cat licenses, Alcoholic Beverage licenses, Towing licenses, Gathering Permits, and any other licenses/permits not expressly assigned by the Code.
  • Custodian of the Municipal Seal.

Township Council Calendar

New Jersey Election Dates

2025 General Election

  • Voter Registration Deadline - October 14, 2025
  • Early Voting Period - October 25, 2025 to November 2, 2025
  • Deadline to Apply for Mail-in-Ballot Application - October 28, 2025
  • Deadline for In-Person-Ballot-Application - 3:00 pm on November 3, 2025
  • General Election - November 4, 2025

Mercer County Board of Elections is Hiring

Want to serve your community and help make elections possible, while earning up to $300?  Consider becoming an Election Board Worker! The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Additional details can be found here.

Apply today!  Applications are online at this link.

If you are new to the process, be sure to complete the 2025 NEW Board Worker Application.

Primary Election - June 10, 2025

Special School Referendum Results

General Election - November 5, 2024

2024 Primary Results

2023 General Election Results

Who are my Local Elected Officials?

Get a permit for Bingo/Raffle?

Are you interested in being a member of a township board or committee?  Click here for the application.

Residential Rentals Registration Information

Lead in Rental Unit Guide 5:28A

Tenant Rights and Resources

Poll Workers Needed