BOROUGH OF MENDHAM

973-543-7152 • 2 West Main Street • Mendham, NJ 07945

Message From the Mayor:

RESTORATION UNDERWAY ON BOROUGH OF MENDHAM HISTORIC CARY FARM BARN

$1.3 Million in Grant Funding Secures Future Three-Season Nature Center & Wildlife Viewing Facility for Residents

Dear Residents and Business Owners:

We are excited to announce that construction has begun on the restoration of the historic Cary Farm Barn!

Originally built around 1825 by Stephen Cary, the barn and its surrounding acreage were passed down through generations of the Cary family before being owned by the Scott family from 1977 to 2015. The property was subsequently acquired by the Borough of Mendham to permanently preserve the land as open space.

Since then, the Borough Administration has successfully secured five major grants from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund (MCHPTF). The initial 2020 grant funded a comprehensive historic preservation plan for the restoration of the barn, followed by rehabilitation and stabilization grants awarded in 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026, totaling $914,644.

In addition, the Borough received a $434,845 grant from the Preserve NJ Historic Trust in 2025.

In total, the Borough of Mendham has secured $1,349,489 in grant funding to support the preservation and restoration of the Cary Farm Barn.

The restoration of the Cary Farm Barn was initially envisioned by the Joint Environmental Commission, Open Space, and Tree Commission (ECOSST), and has been a personal priority of Board President Eric Arena.  Once construction is complete, the barn will become a beautiful three-season facility and nature center, featuring a viewing area where visitors can observe wildlife in the surrounding fields. The restored structure will serve as an educational and recreational hub for residents, bringing together Mendham’s agricultural heritage and commitment to environmental conservation.

We look forward to seeing this important piece of Mendham’s history restored and reimagined for future generations!

Mayor James “Jim” Kelly

  IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MENDHAM BOROUGH RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

  “SPEAR PHISHING” FRAUDULENT EMAILS AND INVOICES SCAM

Currently, NJ municipalities and their residents are being victimized by “Spear Phishing” fraudulent emails.

The Borough of Mendham has been made aware of a fraudulent “spear phishing” email being sent to residents and property owners regarding a purported “Application Approval Fee” and invoice.

This email is NOT from the Borough of Mendham, the Joint Land Use Board, or the Borough’s Planning and Zoning Office.

The fraudulent email may appear to come from the “Borough of Mendham Joint Land Use Board” and may reference a specific property, Block and Lot, application, or purported approval fee. The email may also contain an invoice and instructions to respond by email or submit payment.

DO NOT RESPOND OR MAKE PAYMENT

Residents and applicants who receive this email should:

• Do not reply to the email.
• Do not open or download any attachments.
• Do not click on links contained in the email.
• Do not provide personal, banking, credit card, or other financial information.
• Do not send payment based on instructions contained in the email.
• If possible, retain the email as evidence and report it to the Borough.

The fraudulent email identified by the Borough was sent from:

planning.dept-boroughofmendham.nj@usa.com

This is NOT an official Borough of Mendham email address. Official Borough correspondence should come from an authorized Borough email account.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EMAIL OR INVOICE

Before making any payment or providing information, contact the Borough directly using the official contact information available through the Borough of Mendham website or by contacting the appropriate Borough office.

If you have already responded to the fraudulent email, opened an attachment, clicked on a link, provided financial information, or sent payment, please take appropriate steps to protect your accounts and contact your financial institution immediately.

Please share this notice with other Mendham Borough residents, property owners, and applicants who may receive this fraudulent communication.

The Borough is working to make residents aware of this scam and to help prevent anyone from being victimized by these fraudulent payment requests.

Click here for more information about "Spear Phishing Emails" 

Message From the Mayor: September is National Preparedness Month

Dear Mendham Borough Residents,

Mendham Borough proudly joins FEMA’s Ready Campaign in celebration of National Preparedness Month 2026. This year’s theme—Americans Stand Ready—empowers individuals to take charge of their own readiness. Observed since 2004, National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared – and to promote preparedness in your communities.

Throughout National Preparedness Month, FEMA’s Ready Campaign will celebrate and encourage American resourcefulness by sharing simple, affordable steps to take to stand ready: 

• Make a plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go and what you will need to protect yourselves during a disaster. Consider the unique risks where you live and the needs of your family. Know where you’ll go if you need to leave your home and learn your evacuation routes so you can get there safely.  
• Be in the know. Sign up for your community’s warning system. Disasters can happen suddenly, so it’s important to have multiple ways to get alerts. Click Here to sign up for the Mendham Borough Nixle emergency alert system.
• Build a kit. We know how to keep our loved ones safe when things go wrong, but do you have what you need to stay safe and comfortable until help arrives? You may think building a well-stocked emergency kit is difficult or expensive, but it doesn’t need to be. You can gather supplies over time, starting with items you may already have at home like canned food and first aid supplies. Visit ready.gov/kit for a list of items to include and how to tailor your kit to meet your family’s needs.  

FEMA encourages everyone to celebrate National Preparedness Month this September by visiting Ready.gov for updated resources and to learn how to start their disaster preparedness journey. I encourage all Mendham Borough residents to take time this month to take simple steps now to be better prepared when an emergency occurs. Together, we can keep our community safe.
 

Mayor James “Jim” Kelly

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: IRONIA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

On or about Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (weather permitting), please be advised that construction will commence on the above-referenced project. The work to be performed under this contract includes minor curb repairs and ancillary drainage improvements on Ironia Road from County Route 510 to Mountainside Road. Contract work also includes milling, resurfacing, and line painting. The schedule of work is as follows:

• Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Curb Repairs & Ancillary Drainage Improvements
• Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Friday, September 11, 2026: Milling
• Monday, September 14, 2026 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Paving
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Line Painting

Access to and from residences along the roadway will be limited once work begins. To assist with the project and avoid potential delays, we kindly ask that all vehicles be removed from the roadway no later than 7:00 A.M. on the day work begins. We will make every effort to minimize inconvenience, and the work will be carried out as efficiently as possible. Please be sure to observe and comply with all “No Parking” signage that will be posted in advance.

If you have any questions or specific concerns, please contact Anthony Paiano at (609) 865-0447. To read the full letter, Click Here.

Message From the Mayor: Phoenix House Exterior Restoration

Dear Residents,

I am pleased to announce that construction has begun on the external restoration of the Phoenix House. The Borough has been awarded both State and County Historic Preservation Grants to complete the exterior work. Scaffolding is currently being set up for exterior painting and roof repairs. While work is being completed, please exercise caution when entering and leaving the building.

Mayor Jim Kelly