Pohatcong / Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-454-6121
The township website provides tax and sewer payments, forms, meeting information, legal notices, departments and community updates.
Warren County Community Guide
Pohatcong Township
Finesville · Route 22 · Vineyards · Musconetcong Valley
Pohatcong combines two very different Warren County landscapes: a busy Route 22 commercial corridor near Phillipsburg and I-78, and a rural southern township of historic villages, farms, vineyards, wooded hills and the Musconetcong River.
Commerce Meets Country
Pohatcong Plaza & Route 22
Finesville & Carpentersville
Vineyards & historic landscapes
Musconetcong River country
Finesville & Carpentersville
Vineyards & historic landscapes
Musconetcong River country
Pohatcong in one sentence: A small township with an unusually large range of experiences — regional shopping and dining along Route 22, local schools and neighborhoods in the north, and historic villages, vineyards, farmland and river scenery to the south.
Phillipsburg mailing address vs. Pohatcong Township: Many Pohatcong homes, businesses and institutions use “Phillipsburg, NJ 08865” in their postal address even though they are legally located in Pohatcong Township. NJTGO treats municipal boundaries, not the mailing city, as the guide boundary.
1882Township incorporated January 1
3,2412020 Census population
13.4 sq. mi.Land area
PreK–8Pohatcong Township School
2 VineyardsFinesville wine-country identity
Route 22 + I-78Regional commercial access
Explore the Complete Pohatcong Guides
Pohatcong's commercial corridor, rural villages and destination attractions give it enough unique material for dedicated supporting guides.
Business & Shopping
Pohatcong Plaza, Route 22 retailers, local services, healthcare, trades, professional businesses and rural enterprises.
Open Business & Shopping → Food & DrinkRoute 22 dining, pizza, taverns, quick service, winery experiences, groceries and local food stops.
Open Food & Drink → Real EstateRural and suburban homes, Finesville, zoning, Highlands review, utilities, taxes, schools and property due diligence.
Open Real Estate → Visiting & LodgingFinesville, vineyards, Shimer Mansion, historic districts, river scenery, nearby lodging and Warren County day trips.
Open Visiting & Lodging → ClassifiedsLocal items, vehicles, yard sales, farm and garden goods, notices, pets and neighborhood marketplace categories.
Open Classifieds → JobsSchool, township, retail, restaurants, manufacturing, trades, public service and nearby regional employment.
Open Jobs →About Pohatcong Township
Pohatcong sits at the southeastern edge of Warren County, bordering the Delaware River region and the Pennsylvania line while remaining closely tied to Phillipsburg and the Lehigh Valley.
Finesville
Historic village along the Musconetcong River with deep industrial and transportation history, preserved architecture and two destination vineyards.
Carpentersville
Historic community associated with early Delaware River ferry activity and the township's rural southern landscape.
Upper Pohatcong
One of the township's recognized unincorporated community names, reflecting the dispersed rural and residential settlement pattern.
Route 22 Corridor
A major regional retail and service district near I-78 that contrasts sharply with the farms, hills and historic villages farther south.
Local Government
Pohatcong uses a mayor-and-council form of municipal government.
Pohatcong / Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-454-6121
Mayor Slack's current term runs through December 31, 2027.
The township's 2026 official pages list Stephen Babinsky, Kevin Melvin, John Stillo and Nelson Luzzetti as council members.
Township departments handle local tax collection, sewer accounts, zoning, code enforcement, public works, recreation, emergency services and municipal records.
Education
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-859-8155
The township operates its own elementary/middle school district under Superintendent Keith Kullman and Principal Matthew Kosensky.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-454-3400 ext. 7000
Pohatcong is a sending district to Phillipsburg High School. Families begin the high-school registration process through Pohatcong Township School residency verification.
The district currently maintains substitute teacher, instructional aide and custodian opportunities and has advertised a part-time instructional aide for the 2026–27 school year.
History: River, Mills, Ferries & Villages
Warren County historical resources trace Pohatcong to a Lenape place name commonly interpreted as “stream between split hills.”
Pohatcong was incorporated from portions of Greenwich Township on January 1, 1882. Alpha later separated from the township in 1911.
Waterpower from the Musconetcong supported mills and iron-related industry, helping create the distinctive nineteenth-century village landscape seen around Finesville.
Early ferry routes in Carpentersville, Finesville and the Pohatcong area connected Warren County with Pennsylvania before modern bridges transformed travel.
Farmsteads, mills, vernacular houses, river roads and village buildings preserve a very different built environment from the township's modern Route 22 corridor.
The local historical organization works with the township and county on preservation, interpretation and the long-term restoration of Shimer Mansion.
Historic Places & Preservation
A nationally recognized historic district preserving the architecture, engineering and industrial character of the Finesville area.
Also known as Cole's Grist Mill Complex, the property represents the township's water-powered commercial and industrial history.
Also known as the Springtown Stagecoach Inn, this property reflects the township's historic road and travel network.
Built in 1850 as the centerpiece of a large rural estate. The Pohatcong History & Heritage Society is restoring it toward future use as a community and cultural center.
The township maintains an active preservation commission and links residents to the Pohatcong History & Heritage Society.
Route 22 & Pohatcong Plaza
Pohatcong has a much larger commercial role than its population suggests.
Large Route 22 power center near I-78 with a current tenant mix that includes Walmart Supercenter, Stop & Shop, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Old Navy and other retail and service businesses.
The plaza combines shopping with a Regal cinema and several current restaurants, making it a regional destination rather than a neighborhood-only center.
The commercial corridor sits close to Interstate 78 Exit 3, supporting both local residents and regional traffic moving between Warren County and the Lehigh Valley.
The Municipal Clerk maintains business-registration requirements, while zoning and the Land Use Board oversee site use and development.
Important NJTGO boundary point: Many Route 22 businesses are advertised with a “Phillipsburg” mailing address. Businesses physically in Pohatcong belong in the Pohatcong guide, while neighboring Lopatcong, Greenwich and Phillipsburg locations remain on their own town pages.
Finesville, Vineyards & Rural Pohatcong
The village sits along the Musconetcong River between surrounding hills, with historic architecture, industrial history and a scenic Warren County setting.
Long-established Finesville-area vineyard and winery on a historic farm property, helping make southern Pohatcong part of the Warren Hills wine region.
Scenic vineyard overlooking the Delaware/Musconetcong region with weekend tastings, events and a connection to the Phillipsburg excursion railroad's winery experience.
The river shaped the township's settlement, mills and scenery and remains central to Finesville's historic landscape.
Visitor character: Pohatcong is not a traditional hotel-centered destination. Its appeal is a driveable combination of wine country, history, river scenery and Route 22 services, with additional lodging and attractions in Phillipsburg, Easton and the surrounding Lehigh Valley.
Parks, Sports & Community Recreation
Current programs include baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, cheerleading and wrestling.
The township has invested in a centralized sports-field and community-gathering concept near the school, expanding local recreation beyond scattered neighborhood facilities.
Township capital projects have included Vangeli Park improvements as part of the local park and recreation system.
The Environmental Commission coordinates a township community-garden program and broader environmental stewardship work.
The commission advises on natural resources, including water resources, open-space concerns and environmentally responsible land use.
Township programming includes National Night Out and recreation/community activities, with schedules changing by season.
Property, Zoning & Land Use
Pohatcong's real-estate profile ranges from compact residential neighborhoods and sewered commercial areas to large rural lots, farms, historic properties and environmentally constrained land.
Zoning & Code Enforcement
Current Zoning and Code Enforcement Official Andrew Melendez handles township zoning permits. A zoning permit is required for new construction, changes of use and accessory structures such as fences, sheds and garages.
Construction Permits
Construction-code permits are handled through the New Jersey Office of Local Code Enforcement in Asbury, while township zoning remains local.
Highlands Review
Pohatcong participates in Highlands planning and provides a Highlands Exemption Determination process through its Land Use Board resources.
Commercial Redevelopment
Town planning continues to emphasize improvement and redevelopment of the Route 22 commercial corridor, including redevelopment of former large retail sites.
Taxes & Assessment
Current township property offices list Jennifer Carabelli as Tax Assessor and Carrie Emery as Tax Collector. Township tax and sewer accounts can be accessed through the municipal website.
Rental & Business Registration
The Municipal Clerk maintains registration requirements for residential rental properties and businesses.
Official & Community Resources
Township Government
Current municipal notices, elected officials, taxes, sewer, departments, forms and meeting information.
Pohatcong Township School
PreK–8 school information, enrollment, calendars, employment and district resources.
Land Use & Zoning
Development applications, zoning permits, Highlands exemptions and current board information.
Historic Preservation
Township commission and county heritage resources for Finesville, Shimer Mansion and historic landscapes.
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