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John M. Shepherd has been the Township Manager since May 2017. Mr. Shepherd came to Roxbury from Pennsylvania, where he was the manager of North Huntingdon Township, a suburb outside of Pittsburgh similar in size to Roxbury.
Mr. Shepherd has a Masters degree in Public Management from the University of Pittsburgh along with 28 years of government experience including 21 years as a town manager. Additionally, he has received the status of Credentialed Manager by ICMA (International City/County Management Association) and has a certificate in Collective Bargaining Studies from Cornell University.
He is married with two daughters, one in college and the other a senior at Roxbury High School.
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Roxbury is a family friendly community recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. It is home to over 23,000 residents and covers an area of approximately 22 square miles. There are six communities within the Township: Berkshire Valley, Kenvil, Landing, Ledgewood, Port Morris and Succasunna. The Township offers a diversity of housing, cultural opportunities, active recreation and library programs, with 16 award-winning parks and three lakes including Lake Hopatcong (NJ’s largest lake). The Township also has a top-notch school system consistently ranking within the Top 10% in the state.
Should you have any comments about any service in the Township, please contact the Manager's Office at (973) 448-2002 or shepherdj@roxburynj.us.
Contact Us
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John Shepherd
Township Manager
Michele O'Halloran
Executive Assistant
1715 Route 46
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Ph: (973) 448-2002
Fx: (973) 448-2111
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm