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Canal Day

canal-boat-_20260707-143938_1 Announcing Canal Day 2026!

🚣‍♂️ Wharton’s Canal Day 2026 is officially announced! 🌊

We are so excited for another wonderful, history-filled day celebrating the historic Morris Canal!

Mark your calendars for August 22, 2026. 🗓️

If you are available - and would like to participate, please click on the following link to download the application, health & fire permits. The event information and vendor and permit applications can also be found on the Municipal Events Services website for you to download and submit.  

If you have any questions, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Canal Day 26 FB Event

Patriotic Decorating Contest

Borough of Wharton

Wharton is a community of approximately 7,346 residents in the highlands of Morris County. Wharton is located between Routes 15, 46 and 80, stretching south from the main entrance of Picatinny Arsenal, a major army research and development center, to Route 46 abounded on the west by Roxbury Township and the east by Dover and Rockaway Township. The Borough is approximately 2.2 square miles.

Directions
Contact Information

10 Robert Street, Wharton,
New Jersey 07885
Phone - (973) 361-8444

Town Hall Office Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday

Town Hall is open until 7:30 p.m the second Thursday of the month (except for certain election weeks) and closes at 12:30 p.m. on the second Friday of the month.

Check the Borough Calendar for exact dates.

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If you have trouble with accessing information contained within this website, please contact the Borough of Wharton at (973) 361-8444 x2713 or gevangelista@whartonnj.com.

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