If you re puzzled about the locations of Budd Lake and Flanders, consider the fact that a guy named Budd bought the land that became known as Flanders. Whether you need a flywheel for your BMW or a comfortable pair of moccasins, you ve come to the right place. I must say I think our writers and photographers outdid themselves this month, from Joe McLaughlin talking about car parts to Mike Daigle talking trash. I hope you ll agree. Government Mount Olive Township is organized as a mayor-council government.
Residents elect the mayor at large for a four-year term.
There are seven council members, also elected at large for four-year terms. The township is part of New Jersey s 24th District. The district has the lowest concentration of elderly in the entire state. The 24th also has the highest percentage of Republicans among registered voters and the lowest percentage of Democrats in the state. Mount Olive Township is in the 11th Congressional district represented by Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen.