TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS
BOARD OF HEALTH
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was duly introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of Health of the Township of Morris, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, at a meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The ordinance will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a Board of Health meeting to be held at the Municipal Building 50 Woodland Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm (in-person and as a courtesy via Zoom) the title and summary of the ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. BOH 01-26
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CONCERNING SALARIES FOR BOARD OF HEALTH NON-UNION PERSONNEL”
BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Morris, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, they being the Governing Body of said Township, as follows:
- Effective January 1, 2026 the following salaries for non-union employees as established in ordinance 01-25 are hereby increased. Effective January 1, 2026 following salaries or compensation ranges are established for the following named officers, employees, or positions in the Township of Morris.
- The salaries or compensations shall be retroactive to January 1, 2026 for fulltime non-probationary employees and regular part-time employees. Any employee retiring prior to enactment of this ordinance will be entitled to retroactive compensation provision of this ordinance.
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Health Administrator | $90,000 | To | $105,000 | Per Year |
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Health Officer | 100,000 | To | $115,000 | Per Year |
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Sr. Reg. Environmental Health Specialist | $65,000 | To | $82,500 | Per Year |
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Certified Municipal Registrar | $2,500 | To | $10,300 | Per Year
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Secretary to Board of Health | $45,000 | To | $56,000
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Animal Licensing Official | $3,000 | To | $5,000 | Per Year |
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Deputy Certified Municipal Registrar | $250 | To | $550 | Per Year |
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Health Education Specialist | $4,000 | To | $6,200 | Per Year
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Public Health Nurse | $100,000 | To | $116,000 | Per Year |
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Public Health Nurse P/T | $50.00 | To | $87.00 | Per Hour |
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Sr. Reg. Env. Health Specialist -Part Time Part Time | $35.00 | To | $44.00 | Per Hour |
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Code Enforcement Officer | $3,500 | To | $7,200 | Per Year |
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Property Maintenance Inspector Part Time | $35.00 | To | $46.68 | Per Hour |
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Clerical – Part Time | $16.00 | To | $22.00 | Per Hour |
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Field Inspector Part Time | $16.00 | To | $22.00 | Per Hour
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Animal Surveyor- Part Time | $16.00 | To | $22.00 | Per Hour |
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3. That the said salaries or compensation shall be in lieu of any and all fees. Effective January 1, 2012 implementation of applicable legislation, Chapter 78, P.L. 2011, from the State of New Jersey all employees shall contribute towards their health benefits as required by State Statute.
4. No employee will be exempt from payment of such contribution based upon their coverage, health benefit plan selection, compensation and other statutorily required criteria, if any.
5. Employees receiving the enhanced dental plan coverage are required to pay the difference between the cost of the basic plan and the enhanced plan.
6. Any employee who voluntarily resigns or is discharged from employment prior to the introduction date of this ordinance shall not be entitled to receive the salary adjustment set forth herein.
7. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication thereof, as provided for by law.
A complete copy of the ordinance may be reviewed in the office of the Board of Health, 50 Woodland Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm.
Karen Swetz-Stelletell
Board Secretary