Environmental Commission meeting canceled Sept 10

The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 10 has been canceled.

West Nile virus detected in our area

 West Nile Virus Update

Seven more samples of mixed Culex mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The samples were collected from gravid traps on August 25, 2026, in Frelinghuysen Township, Hope Township, Knowlton Township, Liberty Township (2), and Mansfield Township (2). So far this year in Warren County, there have been a total of twenty-one (21) WNV-positive mosquito samples. Positive mosquitoes have been collected from Belvidere (2), Franklin Township, Frelinghuysen Township, Greenwich Township, Hackettstown, Harmony Township, Hope Township, Knowlton Township, Liberty Township (2), Lopatcong Township (4), Mansfield Township (2), Phillipsburg, and Washington Township (3).

For West Nile virus surveillance, adult mosquitoes are collected from traps specifically designed to catch Culex mosquitoes, the type responsible for transmitting West Nile virus, particularly from bird to bird. Each sample contains up to 75 individual adult mosquitoes of the same species from a single location.

Warren County Mosquito Control Commission has been collecting and submitting mosquito samples for testing each week since the state laboratory began mosquito testing for the year on May 18, 2026. Mid-to-late August is usually the peak time for humans and other mammals to acquire this virus. Four people have been confirmed positive in New Jersey so far this year and there have been two presumptive viremic blood donors. Warren County Mosquito Control Commission staff perform larval (aquatic immature stage) mosquito control daily throughout the county. However, treatments to reduce adult mosquito populations in West Nile virus positive areas are weather permitting. Check out our website for updates.

Mosquito populations are currently very high in parts of the county due to recent rainfall events.

Residents are urged to help reduce their risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines:

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Don't produce mosquitoes on your property. Dump or drain standing water. Mosquitoes can't begin their life without water.

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Defend yourself against mosquitoes using repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

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Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are present, typically Dawn and Dusk.

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Report neglected swimming pools by calling 908-453-3585 or visiting www.warrencountymosquito.org Anonymous calls accepted. Just one neglected pool

can produce more than 1 million mosquitoes and affect people up to five miles away.

WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION

West Nile virus symptoms of the mild form include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks. There were two severe human cases of West Nile virus in Warren County in 2024.

Less than one percent of individuals (about 1 in 150 people) infected with West Nile virus will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent. West Nile virus infection can be fatal.

MORE INFORMATION

WNV activity in the county: https://warrencountymosquito.com/disease-surveillance/

Repellent information from the Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/

Mosquito-borne Diseases in NJ: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/mosquitoborne.shtml

Notice of spraying to be done for adult mosquitoes in the county: https://warrencountymosquito.com/adult/

Adult mosquito control notification September 8

 

 The following application will be made with a truck-mounted ultra- low volume sprayer.  The truck is well marked as a mosquito commission vehicle.  The application will be made as close to sunset as possible in order to increase its contact with actively flying mosquitoes. Spraying for adult mosquitoes is done on a limited and very localized basis to protect the public health from mosquito-borne illnesses. 

 

Date of application:	September 8, 2026      Alternate date: September 9, 2026
Time of Application:	7:30  pm – 11:59pm
Brand Name and Active Ingredient of Pesticide:	Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg # 2724-807) Active Ingredient Etofenprox Fyfanon ULV (EPA Reg # 279-3539) Active Ingredient Malathion Merus (# 8329-108) Active Ingredient Pyrethrins
Location of Application:	MANSFIELD: Towpath Rd., Main St. LIBERTY: Lakeside Dr. West, Knoll Dr., Cresent Dr., Lakeside Dr. South, Tamarack Rd., Fern Dr., Circle Lane HOPE: Sandy Lane, Great Meadows Rd. (CR 611), Johnsonburg Rd. KNOWLTON: Station Rd., Kill Rd. INDEPENDENCE: Alphano Rd., Nykun Lane, Youngs Island Rd., Post Lane, Gun Club Lane, Ridge Rd. ALLAMUCHY: Youngs Island Rd., Kestrel Lane, Freeborn Lane, Alphano Rd. WASHINGTON TWP: Imlaydale Rd., Route 31
Name and License Number of Certified Pesticide Applicator:	Jennifer Gruener – Applicator License #25339B Anastasia Giordano – Applicator License #58642B Ryan Hagerty-Applicator License #62416B John Necina – Applicator License #28467B

*In case of wind exceeding 10mph, measurable precipitation, or mechanical/technical failures causing the treatment to be cancelled it will be done on the alternate date listed

Township Committee meeting draft agenda September 3

                                                         AGENDA

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

September 3, 2026

7:00 pm

Municipal Building

349 Mountain Lake Road

Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

Sunshine Notice

Flag Salute

Roll Call

 

Reports: New Jersey State Police

Governing Body

Great Meadows Regional Board of Education

Municipal Committees

 

Adoption of Agenda

 

Adoption of Minutes – August 6 minutes and August 6 Executive Session minutes

 

Unfinished Business

  Ordinance 2026.003 Fire Department, Chapter 12 Amendment – Motion to introduce

 

New Business

  Mountain Lake Fire Company Social Affair Permit – October 31, 2026

 

Resolutions

  2026.074  Salary Resolution

  2026.075  Bills List

 

Correspondence

  Level Up Companies – Letter of Intent

  LTEC – Summary of suggested septic ordinance

 

Public Comment

Executive Session

Adjournment

 

NOTICE

* This Agenda is subject to change by order of the Liberty Township Committee before, and / or during the scheduled meeting *

Township Committee Workshop canceled for August 27

Please be advised the Township Committee Workshop for Thursday, August 27 has been canceled.

Mountain Lake Beach closed for the season

The Mountain Lake Beach is closed for the season.  We thank those who came out to enjoy the beach and lake this year, and we look forward to having another successful season next year!

Mountain Lake Beach update Aug 20

The Mountain Lake Beach is closed today due to impending weather.  Due to short staffing, we don't anticipate the beach to be open again until Wednesday, Aug 26.  We are in the process of trying to find additional coverage, and please check back on the blog for any updates.  Thank you for your understanding.

100th Celebration postponed

 

Mountain Lake Beach closed Wed Aug 19

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed on Wednesday, August 19 due to staff shortage.  It is scheduled to be open on Thursday, August 20.

Mountain Lake Beach closed Sunday, Aug 16

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed on Sunday, August 16.

Land Use Office closed week of Aug 17

The Land Use Office will be closed the week of August 17^th, and will reopen for regularly scheduled office hours on August 24^th.

Municipal office closing early August 11

The municipal office will be closing at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11.

Mountain Lake Beach closed August 14 & 15

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 due to staffing shortage.

Zoning office hours week of August 10

The Zoning office will be closed on Tuesday afternoon this week, and will be open on Friday, August 14 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Draft agenda Township Committee meeting August 6

AGENDA

 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

 August 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Municipal Building

349 Mountain Lake Road

Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

Sunshine Notice

Flag Salute

Roll Call

 

Reports:          New Jersey State Police

                        Governing Body

                        Great Meadows Regional Board of Education

                        Municipal Committees

 

Adoption of Agenda

 

 Adoption of Minutes – July 2 meeting minutes and July 16 special meeting minutes

  

Unfinished Business

Ordinance 2026.003 Fire Department, Chapter 12 Amendment – Motion to introduce       

 

New Business

            Presentation from Dave Grigonis from Level Up Companies LLC on wireless communications proposal

            Solicitor’s permit – Trinity Solar, LLC

            Mountain Lake Fire Company Social Permit August 22, 2026

 

Resolutions

            2026.071  Chapter 159 The Nature Conservancy Grant

2026.072  Bills List      

           

Correspondence         

           

Public Comment

 

Executive Session

           

Adjournment

-          Motion to adjourn

NOTICE

* This Agenda is subject to change by order of the Liberty Township Committee before, and / or during the scheduled meeting *

Mountain Lake Beach Advisory Lifted August 3

The Mountain Lake Beach water advisory has been lifted as of 8/3/2026.

Mountain Lake Beach closed July 31, August 1 & August 2

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed today, July 31, Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 due to a staffing shortage.  It is scheduled to be open on Monday, August 3.

Mountain Lake Beach Advisory July 30

ADVISORY

A water sample collected from this beach within the past 24 hours indicates bacteria levels over the recreational bathing standard.

Mountain Lake Beach remains open and additional samples will be collected on Friday, July 31. You may view all test results online at www.njbeaches.org or by calling the Warren County Health Department at 908-475-7960.

Bacteria levels change with the weather, tides, and currents. They are usually highest near storm water pipes, especially during and after rainfall. You can reduce your risk of illness avoiding contact with water in or near storm water pipes.

July 30, 2026

Aerial larviciding notification - July 31

An aerial pesticide application for mosquito control is planned.  A granular substance (resembling kitty litter) will be applied to standing water, by aircraft, for the control of immature mosquitoes by the Warren County Mosquito Commission.

** This application notification is based on the significant rainfall that fell July 28, 2026, our staff is still conducting inspections for larval mosquito activity, so it is possible that aerial treatments will not take place in all of the areas indicated. **

 

Locations:                Mountain Lake Woods

 

Date:                          July 31, 2026 

Alternate Date:        August 1, 2026

Time:                         Dawn -dusk

Aerial Contractor:   Rebecca Lynn Flying Service Inc.  (RLFS, Inc.) 

Aircraft:                     Thrush  Reg # N973CW

 

 

Information/Questions please call the Warren County Mosquito Commission:

                                    908.453.3585  (Monday-Friday 8-4)

Mountain Lake Beach closed Tuesday July 28

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed today, July 28 due to inclement weather.

Mountain Lake Beach closing early July 21

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closing at 1:15pm today due to inclement weather.

No Workshop meeting for Thursday, July 23

Please be advised there is no workshop meeting for this Thursday, July 23.

Mountain Lake Beach closed July 18

 The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed today, Saturday July 18 due to inclement weather.

Mountain Lake Beach closed July 17, open 18, 19, 20

 The Mountain Lake Beach is closed the afternoon of Friday, July 17.  It will be open this weekend from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm weather permitting.

Mountain Lake Beach closed July 14 & 15

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed on Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 due to staffing shortage.  It will reopen on Thursday, July 16 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Special meeting advertisement July 16

 

Liberty Township, Warren County

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Please take notice that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., notice is hereby given that the Liberty Township Committee will be holding a special meeting on Thursday, July 16, at 2:00 p.m. to hire a Lifeguard.  The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows, NJ 07838.

Jennifer Breslin

Deputy Clerk

Special Meeting agenda July 16

 

AGENDA

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING

 

July 16, 2026

2:00 pm

 

Municipal Building

349 Mountain Lake Road

Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

Sunshine Notice

Flag Salute

Roll Call

 

Resolutions

           2026.069 Lifeguard Salary

           

Public Comment

Adjournment

Mountain Lake Beach closed July 10 - 12

The Mountain Lake Beach will be closed Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12 due to staffing shortage.  It will be back open on Monday, July 13 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Zoning office hours week of July 13

The Zoning Office will be open on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Land Use Board meeting cancelation notice July 15

CANCELATION NOTICE

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Chairman of the Liberty Township Land Use Board, after consultation with the Board Attorney, has CANCELED the regular meeting of the Land Use Board scheduled for Wednesday, July 15^th, 2026 at 7:30 pm, at the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows, N.J.

 

Any and all matters on the agenda are carried to the next regular meeting.

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19^th, 2026 at 7:30 pm, at the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows, N.J.

 

Amber Gratacos

Board Administrator

Aerial larviciding notification for July 8

 

 

An aerial pesticide application for mosquito control is planned.  A granular substance (resembling kitty litter) will be applied to standing water, by aircraft, for the control of immature mosquitoes by the Warren County Mosquito Commission.

 

Locations:                Mountain Lake Woods

 

Date:                          July 8, 2026 

Alternate Date:        July 9, 2026

Time:                         Dawn -dusk

Aerial Contractor:   RLFS, Inc.

Aircraft:                     Trush          Reg # N973CW

 

 

Information/Questions please call the Warren County Mosquito Commission:

                                    908.453.3585  (Monday-Friday 8-4)

                                   

 

Mountain Lake Beach opening July 8

The Mountain Lake Beach is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  We plan to be open on Thursday, July 9 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Check back here for updates on beach opening as we are working out staffing availability.

Draft agenda Township Committee meeting July 2

AGENDA

 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

July 2, 2026

7:00 PM

Municipal Building

349 Mountain Lake Road

Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

Sunshine Notice

Flag Salute

Roll Call

 

Reports:          New Jersey State Police

                        Governing Body

                        Great Meadows Regional Board of Education

                        Municipal Committees

 

Adoption of Agenda 

Adoption of Minutes – June 4 meeting minutes and June 25 workshop meeting minutes 

Unfinished Business

Ordinance 2026.003 Fire Department, Chapter 12 Amendment – Motion to introduce 

New Business

            Mountain Lake Fire Company Social Permit July 26, 2026, rain date August 2, 2026

Resolutions

            2026.062 Award of Contract, Wire’s Electrical

            2026.063 Award of Contract, Denville Line Painting Inc.

            2026.064 Award of Contract, Open Sky Productions LLC

            2026.065 Bills List            

Correspondence

            Liberty Lake trail/rec ideas      

Public Comment

Executive Session     

Adjournment

-          - Motion to adjourn

 

NOTICE

* This Agenda is subject to change by order of the Liberty Township Committee before, and / or during the scheduled meeting *

Township Committee Workshop June 25

AGENDA

 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

WORKSHOP MEETING

 

June 25, 2026

7:00 PM

Municipal Building

349 Mountain Lake Road

Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

Sunshine Notice

Flag Salute

Roll Call       

 

New Business        

 

Resolutions

            2026.062 Liquor License Renewal           

           

Correspondence

                 

Public Comment

 

Executive Session     

           

Adjournment

-          Motion to adjourn

 

NOTICE

* This Agenda is subject to change by order of the Liberty Township Committee before, and / or during the scheduled meeting * 

Yoga at Mountain Lake Pavilion

 

Land Use Board draft agenda June 17, 2026

 

                         LIBERTY TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

                                                    Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

                                                                                    NOT OFFICIAL/SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

                               Meeting - Wednesday, June 17^th, 2026    7:30 p.m.

                                     LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 

349 Mt. Lake Rd.,

                                                           Great Meadows, NJ

 

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

 

2.     STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE - Sunshine Law

 

3.     ROLL CALL

 

4.   MINUTES - (May 20^th, 2026)

 

5.  RESOLUTIONS – Desmond/Holbrook

                                     Minor Subdivision

                                     450 Route 46 – Block 11, Lot 23

                                   

6.   BILLS

 

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

8.  ADJOURNMENT - (Automatic at 10:30 p.m.)

Municipal Office - Fridays closing at 1:00pm

The municipal office will be closing at 1:00pm on Fridays from now until Labor day.

Municipal Office - Friday, June 5

The municipal office will be closing at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 5

Zoning officer hours for Tuesday, June 9

The Zoning Officer hours for Tuesday, June 9 will be from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Draft agenda Township Committee meeting June 4

 AGENDA

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

 June 4, 2026

7:00 PM

Municipal Building

349 Mountain Lake Road

Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

Sunshine Notice

Flag Salute

Roll Call

 

Reports:          New Jersey State Police

                        Governing Body

                        Great Meadows Regional Board of Education

                        Municipal Committees

 

Adoption of Agenda

Adoption of Minutes – May 7 minutes and May 7 Executive Session minutes

Unfinished Business

Ordinance 2026.003 Fire Department, Chapter 12 Amendment – Motion to introduce 

New Business

            2025 Audit & Corrective Action Plan 

Resolutions

            2026.055 Judge Lenar Appointment

            2026.056 Summer Recreation Counselor & Lifeguard Salaries

            2026.057 Liquor License Renewal

            2026.058 Award of Contract BoardRLine Fence LLC

2026.059 Bills List       

Correspondence

            NJ Highlands Council - Liberty - Plan Conformance Amended Grant Agreement Encumbrances         

Public Comment 

Executive Session         

Adjournment

-           -  Motion to adjourn

 

NOTICE

* This Agenda is subject to change by order of the Liberty Township Committee before, and / or during the scheduled meeting *

Municipal Offices for Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25

 

Land Use Board draft agenda May 20, 2026

                         LIBERTY TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

                                                    Great Meadows, NJ  07838

Not official/subject to change

                                                                                                           

 

                              Meeting - Wednesday, May, 20^th, 2026    7:30 p.m.

                                     LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 

349 Mt. Lake Rd.,

                                                           Great Meadows, NJ

 

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

 

2.     STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE - Sunshine Law

 

3.     OATHS OF OFFICE – Jack Zybura, Doug Wright

 

4.     ROLL CALL

 

5.     NEW BUSINESS- Steve Makarevich resignation

 

6.   MINUTES - (January 21^st, 2026)

 

7.  APPLICATIONS – Desmond/Holbrook

                                      Minor Subdivision

                                      450 Route 46 – Block 11, Lot 23

                                   

8.   BILLS

 

9. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

10.  ADJOURNMENT - (Automatic at 10:30 p.m.)