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Halloween Decorating Contest Winners

Halloween Decorating Contest Winners! A big congratulations to our frightfully fantastic winners: 2 Scarborough Rd 5 Grove Place 52 Briarcliff Rd Thank you to everyone who joined in the Halloween fun — your decorations made this season extra magical. Wishing you a safe, sweet,...

Fall Fest POSTPONED to Oct, 18th at Birchwood Lake

Out of an abundance of caution and with everyone’s safety in mind, we have been closely monitoring the weather forecast and have postponed Fall Fest to next Sunday, October 18th. Enjoy family friendly fall-themed games, crafts, face painting, nature scavenger hunt, and much more!...

Goonies Movie Night at Birchwood Lake

Join us for a Movie Night to watch Goonies at 6pm. Bring your own blanket, chair, and popcorn. Registration is not required to watch the movie.

Goats Are Gone, But the Memories Remain

The goats are gone, but the joy they brought to Mountain Lakes over the past two weeks—and the memories they created—will remain for a long time. The Goat Grazing Pilot Program was initiated by the Borough’s Woodlands Advisory Committee to explore an environmentally friendly way...

Bands on the Beach Summer Line-up

Check out this great line-up. Click for the flier Bands on the Beach 2026.  

Dog / Cat Licensing

January is pet licensing month. All dogs and cats 7 months of age and over must be licensed / renewed. License applications must be received or postmarked by January 31, 2026. Applications received or postmarked after January 31 will be charged an additional $25.00 late fee per...

Trash & Recycling Changes Effective January 1, 2026 (New Routes, New Quarterly Bulk Schedule, New Holiday Schedule)

Dear Mountain Lakes Residents, Beginning January 1, 2026, the Borough will transition to a new trash and recycling collection vendor. This change follows the expiration of our current multi-year contract on December 31, 2025, and a formal rebid process that recently concluded. As...

Beech Leaf Disease – An Emerging Threat to Our Borough’s Tree Canopy

The Woodlands Committee and Shade Tree Commission will host a brief Zoom meeting at 7:30 PM on Nov. 19th to discuss this threat, its evolution, and potential strategies for mitigation. This presentation will be especially valuable for residents interested in protecting Beech...

Battery Recycling Reminder

Important Reminder about Recycling Recycling cannot be in plastic bags, or the recycling center will not accept it. Food containers must be rinsed out. Batteries disposal – click here for an important message. Recycling Guidelines – click here for more information on...

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Mountain Lakes is located in north-central New Jersey where the rolling hills of the New Jersey's Piedmont region meet the rocky outcroppings of the Highlands.

Our History

In 1910, Mountain Lakes was a rural woodland owned by a few families with names such as Righter, Grimes, Ball and Van Duyne. In the space of ten years, however, the entire face of Mountain Lakes changed from a wilderness of Dutch and English properties to a planned suburban community. Learn More

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Mountain Lakes Borough Hall
400 Boulevard
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Phone: 973-334-3131
Hours: 8:30-4:30, M-F

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