Borough of Longport, Atlantic County, New Jersey

Regular Business Hours 9 am to 4:30 pm
December, January and February, Business Hours 9 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday
Closed Weekends and Holidays

Borough of Longport - General Election and Municipal Election Voting Machine Results from 11/5/2024. These are not official or certified results. For more information, please click here.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a fire ban throughout the State. Please click here for more information.
ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC BILL SUPPORT INFORMATION: Although many may view Longport as an affluent community there is a significant number of residents on a fixed income. I spoke to Atlantic City Electric and they have implemented a plan to provide some electric bill assistance for those who qualify. Please read the below for more information.
Mayor Nick Russo
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Yard Waste Collection Reminder - Yard Waste Collection normally scheduled for 11/5 will be collected 11/6. Click here for more information!
Borough of Longport General Election to fill the Office of Borough Commissioner - Please click here for information.
General Election 2024 Information:

The New Jersey Voter Registration Deadline to Vote in the Upcoming November General Election is October 15, 2024. Please click here for voter registration information.

Borough of Longport Sample Ballot for 2024 General and Municipal Election

Atlantic County Early Voting Center Information for the 2024 General Election

Atlantic County Vote By Mail Drop Off Boxes (updated 9/24)
Paper Shredding Event, November 9th, 9am - Noon. Click here for information.
Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at 11am. Click here for information!
Attention Longport Children and Grandchildren, the Borough of Longport is Now Accepting Entries for the 2025 Longport Beach Tag Design Contest. Please click here for more information and the entry form. Entries must be submitted by Monday, December 30, 2024.
Atlantic County Division of Public Health Newsletter - Fall 2024. Please Click here for Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Information (Residents 18 years and Older) and more.
Borough of Longport Mayor Nick Russo and Police Chief Frank Culmone Send a Letter to Governor Murphy Regarding the Juvenile Justice Reform Act. Click here for information.
Fall Recycling Collection Reminder. Click here for information.
Longport Residents: Dogs - Licensing and Excessive Barking. Click here for more information.
Mosquito Control Notice - Atlantic County Public Health
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Attention Atlantic County Residents, there is a new Updated Atlantic County Emergency Alert System. Please click here for more information and to register.
Attention Longport Residents - the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project - has a website where interested persons can view simulations of the offshore wind farm under different scenarios. Please click here for more information.
Borough of Longport Yard Waste Reminder - Beginning April 2nd, Yard Waste will be Collected every Tuesday until Nov. 26th. Please click here for more information.
Longport Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2023
Dog Licenses Available NOW!

Please Contact the Longport Tax Office at 609.823.2731 Ext. 111. Dog Registration Required: For the Protection of our Residents and Pets, please register your dog with the Longport Tax Office. If you are staying in the Borough as a guest, as a Summer Resident, or if you are a Full Time Resident, all dogs are required to be Registered and Rabies Vaccinations must be provided to the Tax Office. Fees are $7 if the dog is neutered or spayed, and $10 if the dog is not fixed. For additional information, please contact the Longport Tax Office by calling 609.823.2731 ext. 111.
ACUA 2024 Trash & Recycling Calendar, please click here.

ACUA’s Recycling Guidelines: ACUA - Recycling Guidelines

Recycling & Trash Collection Reminder: Please DO NOT place Cans out sooner than 12 noon on the Day before Collection! Click here for more information.
Mayor Russo Providing Opportunity for Longport Residents to Serve on Volunteer Boards. Click here for more information!
Attention All Longport Water/Sewer Direct Deposit Participants: If you recently received an excess water/sewer bill, please note that the Borough cannot direct debit this fee. Payment must be self pay. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have questions, please contact the Tax Office at 609-823-2731 ext. 111.
Longport Public Library has a variety of programs, please call (609) 487-7403 for more information and visit longportpubliclibrary.org
Atlantic County Coastal Region Resilient NJ team wants to hear from you! Please visit our online mapping tool to provide your feedback on what areas of the region are vulnerable to flooding, where critical assets are in your community, and where a future resilience project might be located. Click here for more information.

Borough of Longport lights up its gazebo on Ventnor Avenue in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to show its support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

Longport Board of Commissioners Meetings Held In-Person
Longport Board of Commissioners Meetings are held in person with social distancing guidelines in place. Members of the public who wish to listen to the audio of the meeting remotely will have the ability to do so. This option is for audio only, no public participation will be permitted.

The public may listen to the audio of the meeting by calling:
United States (Toll Free): 1-877-309-2073
United States: +1 (646) 749-3129
And entering the following access code: 464-810-189.
Or you can join from your computer, tablet or smartphone with the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/464810189. If you do not have the GoToMeeting Application, please access it with the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/464810189.

For more information please call 609.823.2731 ext. 100 or email clerk@longport-nj.us. Agendas for commission meetings are available by clicking here.

NEWS & NOTICES

Longport’s American Legion Post publishes the Longport Directory each year. Send any listing changes by email to Lapace@comcast.net. Those interested in ads and boosters can mail them to: American Legion; 2305 Atlantic Avenue; Longport, NJ 08403. Deadline April 15th.

Longport Summer Rule Regarding Dogs on the Beach Recently Amended June 21, 2023
Dogs are currently permitted on Longport beaches fronting the Atlantic Ocean from 6:30 am to 8:30 am and from 7 pm to 8:30 pm beginning May 1st to September 30th, provided that dogs are securely fastened to a leash and accompanied by and under control of someone. Please handle dogs responsibly and clean up after your pet.

Bicyclists Are Reminded to Please Practice Helmet Safety
New Jersey law states that bike riders under the age of 17 must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet that meets the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation, the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety has a Safe Bicycle Riding in New Jersey brochure available for more information.

Longport now has a medical prescription drop off box for no longer needed or expired prescriptions. Please click here
for more information.

Public Notice: Federal Emergency Management Agency In accordance with 44 CFR §9.8 for Executive Orders 11988 & 11990 Proposed Building Elevations Atlantic and Cumberland Counties, New Jersey

A Message from the Longport Volunteer Fire Department regarding Fire Safety
Click here to watch an important public fire safety message (YouTube Video).

For More information on the New Jersey Department of Health’s Animal Cruelty Laws 2018 please visit these three links:

• 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees
• 4:22-26 Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty
• Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018

WELCOME TO THE BOROUGH OF LONGPORT

On behalf of my fellow Commissioners and all the residents of the Borough of Longport, New Jersey, I wish you a hearty southern New Jersey “welcome” to all friends and family visiting our beautiful community.

Mayor Nicholas Russo

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Stormwater Management

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Sustainable Longport

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Stop for Pedestrians in the Crosswalks ......It's the Law!

Flushable Wipes are
Terrible for Plumbing

Carbon Monoxide Still a Risk in Summer

NEW STREET LIGHT REPORTING SYSTEM

Want to Learn More about How you Can Help Conserve Water? Then the ‘Save Water, Every Drop Counts!’ display is for you.

LONGPORT - COASTAL COALTION PRESS KIT

We are pleased to present our participation in the Coastal Coalition, developing policies and practices that will anticipate future concerns and to create solutions to be shared by all participants. Click HERE for the Coastal Coalition Press Kit for your review. Thank you.