Rockaway Borough is a walkable, roughly two-square-mile Morris County town of 6,598 residents (2020 Census), centered on its historic Main Street. The First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, founded in 1758, still anchors downtown. The Borough is a separate municipality from Rockaway Township, with its own mayor, council, schools and services. Both towns are in Morris County. Here is what county Rockaway, NJ is in, explained.
This guide is maintained by Rockaway News Staff and links you straight to the Borough pages residents use most. For everything happening this month, see the Rockaway Events Calendar, and for the season ahead, our guide to Christmas and holiday events in Rockaway.
Top photo: The First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, founded in 1758. Photo by Jerrye and Roy Klotz, MD, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rockaway Borough at a Glance
| Borough Hall | 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866 |
| Main phone | 973-627-2000 |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Borough Clerk | boroughclerk@rockawayborough.org |
| Mayor | Tom Mulligan |
| Population | 6,598 (2020 Census) |
| Area | About 2.1 square miles |
| ZIP code | 07866 |
| County | Morris County |
Mayor and Council
The current mayor of Rockaway Borough is Tom Mulligan.
Services Residents Use Most
Police, Fire and Emergency Alerts
- Rockaway Borough Fire Department: firehouse, phone and how to join
- Rockaway Borough Police Department
- Rockaway Borough Fire Department
- Sign up for Borough alerts through Smart911
- Power outage in Rockaway: how to report and track it
In an emergency, always call 911. Our Rockaway Borough Police guide lists non-emergency numbers, records and services.
Schools
Rockaway Borough Public Schools serve pre-K through eighth grade at Lincoln Elementary School (pre-K to 3) and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (4 to 8). Borough students attend Morris Hills High School, 520 West Main Street, part of the Morris Hills Regional District. See how the district splits Rockaway between its two high schools in our Morris Hills or Morris Knolls high school guide, and follow our Education coverage for school news.
Getting Around
Interstate 80 (Exit 37) and Route 46 both run through the Borough. NJ Transit bus route 880 serves town, Lakeland Bus Lines runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, and the closest train stations are in neighboring Denville and Dover.
Local History
The Borough of Rockaway Historical Museum at 199 West Main Street, next to Donatoni Park, normally opens on the fourth Sunday of each month. It is also a free stop on the Pathways of History tour on Oct. 4, 2026. For parks, trails and more around town, see our guide to things to do in Rockaway NJ.
Latest Rockaway Borough News
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Rockaway Borough FAQ
Is Rockaway Borough the same as Rockaway Township?
No. Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township are two separate municipalities in Morris County with their own mayors, councils, police departments and school districts. They share the name and the 07866 ZIP code.
Where is Rockaway Borough Hall?
Borough Hall is at 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866. The main number is 973-627-2000 and offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who is the mayor of Rockaway Borough?
Tom Mulligan is the mayor of Rockaway Borough.
What high school do Rockaway Borough students attend?
Rockaway Borough students attend Morris Hills High School, part of the Morris Hills Regional District.
How do I get Rockaway Borough emergency alerts?
The Borough uses Smart911. Register through the Smart911 link on the Borough website.
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Last updated September 27, 2026. Spot something out of date? Email info@rockawaynews.com and we will fix it.
