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Welcome to the Borough of Interlaken

Interlaken is a small, quiet residential community of homes ranging from Victorian-era cottages to present day architectural styles and everything in-between.  The Borough is a vibrant and diverse community surrounded by the Deal Lake and situated close to the Atlantic Ocean.

The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Interlaken the Tree City USA designation for 30 years underscoring the importance of our beautiful tree canopy to our residents.

Our students attend school in West Long Branch.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LUMINARY PICK-UP

Just a REMINDER - that if you ordered Luminaries from the Recreation Committee, Pick-Up is on Saturday, December 7th from 9 AM - 12 NOON at Borough Hall.

AN INTERLAKEN OLD FASHIONED TREE LIGHTING 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 5 PM 

Come kick off the holiday season with the annual Interlaken Tree Lighting Ceremony!
The event will include coffee & donuts, s'mores, hot chocolate, and gingerbread house kits for the children to build and decorate.

Rumor has it that Santa Claus might make an appearance at 5:30PM!   

POLICE CONDUCT TRAFFIC STUDY ON GRASMERE AVENUE

The Deal Police Department have concluded a recent traffic study on Grasmere Avenue in the half mile vicinity of the intersection of Westra Street.  The Department conducts randomized studies periodically at various locations to collect data and assess the safety of the increased vehicular traffic driving through the Borough, particularly during the summer months.

The study was conducted from 8/23 through 9/02 and included the Labor Day Weekend.  Vehicle type and speed were recorded 24 hours per day during this period.  There were a total of 40,858 vehicles recorded over the 11-day study with an average daily total of 3,891 vehicles.

The average speed for all vehicles was 25.2 MPH during the study.  Using the 85th percentile statistical metric, there were a total of 34,728 vehicles and the average speed was 29 MPH. 
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RECYCLING MAY NOT BE PLACED IN PLASTIC BAGS

Items for recycling must be placed loose in the recycling can. Recycling MUST NOT be contained in plastic trash bags. The Borough cannot collect or drop recycling at the County Center if there are plastic bags contained in the recycling can.

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DPW staff will not collect your recycling if there are plastic bags present.  You can review the Recycling Guide below to find recycling resources for products that our County Recycling Center does not process. 
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TREE PRESERVATION & REMOVAL ORDINANCE
Please note that a TREE REMOVAL PERMIT is required for the removal of four (4) or more trees of nine (9) inches or greater caliper.  For removal of less than four (4) trees of nine (9) inch or greater caliper no application or permit is required, however, for every tree removed, and person removing same must first notify the Borough and pay a fee of ten ($10.00) dollars for up to four (4) trees. This procedure will allow the Borough to maintain a record of tree removals.  There is a fine of up to $200.00 per tree removed for not following these provisions. 

Our Ordinance exists because our community values all trees located within the Borough as they provide a beautiful and beneficial canopy providing shade, cleaner air, better water drainage and they represent the unique character of Interlaken.

INTERLAKEN AIR SHOW HISTORY

​Please enjoy a historical video documenting the 1910 Air Show that took place in Interlaken. Please take the time to listen to the Interlaken Historian, Bob Waitt, share the very interesting and educational information about the event, the Wright Brothers attendance and Interlaken's contribution to Kitty Hawk.
Click Here for more information
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NOISE ORDINANCE

​Please remember that the Borough has a Noise Ordinance which prohibits the use of ALL motorized equipment, whether electric or gasoline powered, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, etc. on Sundays, unless in the case of emergency or urgent necessity to public health and safety.

The Monday thru Saturday reference in the ordinance allows noise between 8 am to 8 pm. The ordinance applies to residents and contractors.  

Your cooperation is  appreciated.​

POOPER SCOOPER REQUIREMENT

​As a courtesy to your neighbors, please remember to clean up after your dogs.  Pet owners walking their dogs must be able to provide visible proof that they are prepared to be able to clean up after their pets by carrying bags or a disposal device.

​Any person who violates or refuses to comply with any part of subsections 5-3.1 through 5-3.4 and 5-3.9 shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for each offense and not more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars for each such offense at the discretion of the Court.
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YOGA CLASSES AT BOROUGH HALL

Saturdays: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
$10 per person, per class
All levels are welcome
Please bring a mat

Gentle Senior Yoga
Tuesdays: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Tuesdays: 4:30 pm -   5:30 pm

​$10.00 per person, per class
All levels are welcome
Please bring a mat


SOLICITORS

Please be aware that anyone soliciting in the Borough of Interlaken is required to obtain a permit. A copy of the issued permit must be carried with them at all times. There are exceptions for lawful and recognized religious, charitable, educational and political organizations as well as Volunteer Fire and First Aid Departments. Even in this case, these organizations are required to notify the Police Department in writing. If a solicitor does not have a permit or a resident feels suspicious of the person coming to their door, please notify the Police Department.

Dates to Remember


Pay Property Taxes Online
Use this convenient feature to check your account status and pay property taxes online using direct debit from a checking account or a credit card. CLICK HERE

Interested in having an Automated Direct Debit for property tax payments each quarter? 
​CLICK HERE to download the form and return to the Borough Office.
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Borough of Interlaken
100 Grasmere Avenue
Interlaken, New Jersey 07712
(732) 531-7405 
(732) 531-7099- Fax 

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