Mount Olive Town Council Meeting
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Town Council Chambers
Town Council Meetings are held twice a month at Town Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake.

The link for agendas and minutes is here- https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/home-page/page/agendas-and-minutes

You can find public meeting videos of past meetings here- https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/government-resources/page/public-meeting-video

Public comments are welcome and necessary for a healthy democracy.

A listing of remaining 2025 meeting is below

Planning Board Meeting
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Town Council Chambers, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Mount Olive, New Jersey, 07828, United States
Planning Board Meetings are held the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7PM in Town Council Chambers. Agendas are posted a few days in advance of the meeting.

Here is a link for agendas- https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/planning-board/meeting/planning-board-meeting-102

Public Comments are welcome and necessary for a working democracy.

The Planning/Zoning Department has detailed information regarding the Master Plan, Affordable Housing, Open Space, etc. Permit requirements for signs and fences are also listed. Here is a link- https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/planning-zoning

Future Meetings for 2025 are listed below

August Monthly Meeting
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00
Kick Off Event!

Pizza, Fruit Salad and More!

Mikie Sherrill T-Shirt raffle!

It’s kickoff time for our Town Council Candidate Team of Sharma, Gayles and Baxter. Be part of the excitement and get involved.

The time is now to make a difference in our community.

Meet and Greet at 6:30. Meeting start at 7:00.

RSVP for meeting here, or sign up for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/uUKbidWBBy1rwWCc6

September Monthly Meeting
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
Meet Mikie Sherrill State Field Director Bradley Raimondo and Brian Varela, Candidate for Congress on Monday Sept. 15.

RSVP today: https://forms.gle/L7hR5nTnDeHJ31g67

Get the latest on Mikie Sherrill’s campaign from a campaign leader! All Western Morris Dems invited. We’ll also hear from Brian Varela, candidate for CD7 Congress.

MO Senior Center is at 204 Flanders-Drakestown Rd. See you there!

Voter Registration Deadline
2025-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election.

Visit Morris County Elections for More Information.

October Monthly Meeting
2025-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
Mount Olive Democrats Pre-Victory Meeting – Monday October 20th

Get the latest on Mikie Sherrill’s campaign and our race for Town Council. We’ll also hear from Rebecca Bennett, candidate for CD7 Congress.

Come at 6:30 PM for Pizza and Refreshments.

Meeting starts at 7PM

Mount Olive Senior Center is at 204 Flanders-Drakestown Rd.

See you there!

RSVP here

November Monthly Meeting- Cancelled
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:00
We’ve decided to take a well deserved rest and have cancelled our November monthly meeting.

We’ll see you in December!

CD-7 Democratic Candidate Forum
2026-01-11 12:30 - 15:00
The eyes of the nation are on NJ’s 7th district watching to see who the Democratic nominee for Congress will be to take on GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in our 2026 toss-up battleground district.

Mount Olive Democrats and Door-to-Door Democracy have invited all declared candidates for the 7th to join us.

This event’s address is private.Sign up for more details.

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/876698

Sign up today!

January 2026 Monthly Meeting
2026-01-19 06:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
Take Action with the Mount Olive Democrats!

January 19, 2026 is also Martin Luther King Day!

Take part in our democracy with your like-minded neighbors!

COME MEET NO ICE IN NORTH JERSEY (NINJA) LEAD WILLIAM ANGUS

RSVP HERE- https://www.mobilize.us/mountolivedemocrats/event/887137/

Meetings for 2026 are scheduled for the third Monday of each month and will be at the Senior Center.

February Monthly Meeting 2026
2026-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
Mount Olive Democrats are your local Democracy in Action team. Come take part in lively discussion, meet candidates and learn about volunteer opportunities. Come early at 6:30 for pizza and refreshments. Meeting starts at 7:00. Our communities and our rights are under attack. Show up to stand in solidarity with your like-minded neighbors. RSVP requested.

SIGN UP HERE!

We Believe In Making A Difference Concept

March Monthly Meeting
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
MEET BETH ADUBATO, Candidate for Congress

Take part in lively discussion and learn how to volunteer. Also meet Om Savargaonkar, Campaign manager for Rebecca Bennett for Congress and Emmett Shell, Campaign manager for Brian Varela.

Come early for pizza!

Show up to stand in solidarity with your like-minded neighbors.

RSVP today: mobilize.us/mountolivedemocrats/event/918953

Petition Filing Deadline for Candidates
2026-03-23 08:00 - 16:00
File with Municipal Clerk for County Committee and Municipal Offices at 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road Budd Lake, N.J. 07828

Deadline to Change Party Affiliation for Primary
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00
If you would like to change your Political Party Affiliation (such as Democrat, Republican, or Unaffiliated), you will need to complete a new voter registration form 55 days before a primary election. For this years Primary, the deadline is Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Note: if you are Unaffiliated, you can declare a party (Democrat or Republican) at the polls on Primary Election Day. However, you cannot change your party that day – if you are already affiliated, you must change it by the deadline (April 8).

You can update your registration online, by mail or in person!

Update voter registration

Commencement of Mailing Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Mailing of ballots commenced on 4/18/26 for voters who have signed up for vote by mail.

Look for your ballot in the mail! Contact the County Clerk at 973-285-6059 if you do not receive it by May 1st.

April 2026 Monthly Meeting
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
Meet and Greet starts at 6:30. Meeting starts at 7pm!

Registration Deadline for Primary Election
2026-05-12 00:00 - 23:59
See https://mountolivedemocrats.org/voting/ for instructions.

Form must be postmarked by this date.

May Monthly Meeting
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, 07828, United States
6:30 Meet and Greet, 7:00 Meeting Start.

It’s Energy Night with The Mount Olive Democrats featuring Chris Russo, candidate for County Commissioner. RSVP:Democracy in Action in Mount Olive – MO Dems May 18th Meeting · Mount Olive Democrats

Chris is VP of the Morristown Town Council and co-founder of Superhero Events. Chris has the experience and energy to win!

Special refreshments this month: Red Bull energy drinks and Quantum caffeine and energy bars.

Come for “Eat and Greet” with your local like-minded neighbors at 6:30 and our 7:00 meeting start. All local Democrats Welcome.

Mount Olive Senior Center. 204 Flanders-Drakestown Rd.

Our May 17, 2017 Meeting was full of concerned citizens determined to defend our democracy.

Early Voting for Primary
2026-05-26 10:00 - 2026-05-31 18:00
Based on state guidelines, there are locations throughout Morris County for early voting. Eligible Morris County residents can vote at any of the seven locations. View Early Voting locations.

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31.

Hours:

Friday & Saturday: 10am – 8pm

Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Primary Election Day
2026-06-02 06:00 - 20:00
Go to our voting page to find your polling location and instruction videos for machine voting.

Monthly Food Drive
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Turkey Brook Park, 30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, 07828, United States
Democracy in Action Means Serving Our Community

Our food drives continue each month!

Stop by Turkey Brook Park

Saturday August 1, 10:00-Noon.

Join our Food Drive team and help us greet donors. All are welcome to hang out, greet people and help accept donations. Come join us!

We will also have Rebecca Bennett signs and postcards.

Have a donation to be picked up? Contact Andy Meissner at chair@mountolivedemocrats.org

Visit www.mountolivedemocrats.org for upcoming events and newsletter sign up.

Visit the Mount Olive Food Pantry Website to learn more or to make a monetary donation- https://mountolivepantry.org/

Your generosity in support of local families is appreciated!

August Monthly Meeting
2026-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Olive Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States
Mount Olive Democrats Ice Cream Event with Marty’s Ice Cream Truck!

We’re eating pizza, doing postcards and handing out Rebecca Bennett for Congress lawn signs at the MO Senior Center, Monday August 17.

Bring a friend! 6:30 “Eat and greet”. 7:00-8:00 general meeting.

We’ll retire our no-show Congressman, flip CD-7, take control of Congress, and save our Democracy!

Mount Olive Democrats – Annual Pizza and Postcard Event · Mount Olive Democrats

August Monthly Meeting

We Believe In Making A Difference Concept

Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00
Look for your ballot in the mail. Call Morris County Clerk at 973-285-6066 if you have not received your ballot by September 30th or if you have any questions.

Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
2026-10-13 00:00 - 23:59
Your Voice Matters!

Get Registered Today!

Early Voting Period for General Election
2026-10-24 10:00 - 2026-11-01 18:00 | Mount Olive Municipal Building, 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Mount Olive, New Jersey, 07828, United States
Hours:

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm

Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Morris County Residents can vote at any of the available locations in Morris County, which includes the Mount Olive Municipal Building, 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Mount Olive 07828.

See https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Government/Voting-and-Elections/Early-Voting-Information/Early-Voting-Locations and pick the location that is most convenient for you!

General Election Day
2026-11-03 06:00 - 20:00
Make sure your voice is heard!

See our In Person Voting Page for Information about where and how to vote.

Vote by Mail ballots must be returned by 8PM!

See our Vote By Mail Page for more info.
