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)
Russell Greuter (term expires 12/31/22)
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 12/31/22)

Standing Committees of Council

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

Fire Committee
Chairperson: Melissa Burnside
Members: Russell Greuter, Patrick McDonald

Ordinance Committee
Chairperson: Robert Smith
Members: Russell Greuter, James Hurley

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

Public Safety Committee
Chairperson: Russell Greuter
Members: Melissa Burnside, Robert Smith

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.

Minutes and Agendas

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