Carteret Borough Residents Directory
Carteret is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, situated along the Arthur Kill waterway. This residents directory for Carteret covers the public records and government services available at Borough Hall on Cooke Avenue. Municipal Clerk Carmela Pogorzelski oversees the clerk's office, which handles council records, OPRA requests, elections, and various licenses. The Carteret residents directory also covers building permits, construction records, and court files held by the borough and Middlesex County.
Carteret Quick Facts
Carteret Municipal Clerk Residents Directory
The Municipal Clerk's Office in Carteret handles many duties for the public. The clerk serves as Secretary to the Governing Body. This means preparing agendas, recording minutes, and processing ordinances and resolutions. The clerk also attests signatures of municipal officers and maintains legal documents.
Carmela Pogorzelski is the Municipal Clerk. Reach her at 732-541-3802. Jennifer Otero serves as Clerk Typist at 732-541-3803. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Forms can be emailed to ClerkOffice@carteret.net.
The clerk is the custodian of the municipal seal, deeds, bonds, contracts, oaths of office, and archival records. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, these records are available to the public through OPRA. You must fill out an Open Public Records Act form to review or copy public records. The Carteret residents directory includes all records maintained by the clerk's office.
The clerk also serves as Chief Administrative Officer for all elections. This covers voter registration, name and address changes, absentee ballot applications, and party affiliation forms. The 2026 Council Meeting Schedule is available through the clerk's office.
Note: The clerk's office accepts OPRA requests by email at ClerkOffice@carteret.net or through the online form.
Carteret Building Records in the Residents Directory
The Building, Construction and Land Use Department handles all matters related to development and building in Carteret. This department enforces ordinances covering building, housing, land use, and infrastructure. It includes Code Enforcement and the Construction Department. It also supports the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
John Soltesz serves as Construction Department Head. John DuPont is the Zoning Official at 732-541-3847. Lauren Curran is the Board Secretary. Karina Santos handles permits at 732-541-3926. The department reviews all plans submitted for construction permits. Building, plumbing, electrical, and fire sub-code officials check the plans before any permits go out.
During construction, all work covered by a permit is inspected for compliance. These inspection records are part of the Carteret residents directory. Site plan applications, subdivision records, and zoning variance files are also public records. Building inspection scheduling is at 732-541-3810. Code enforcement inspectors handle property maintenance issues.
- Construction Official: John Soltesz
- Zoning Official: 732-541-3847
- Permit Clerk: 732-541-3926
- Building Inspections: 732-541-3810
- State Housing: 609-633-6241
Carteret Court Records Directory
Carteret Municipal Court is at 230 Roosevelt Avenue. The phone number is 732-541-3900. The fax is 732-541-0581. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hon. Allen P. Comba serves as the judge. Madeline Zurick is the court clerk.
The Municipal Court handles local ordinance violations, traffic cases, and minor criminal offenses. Court records from these cases are part of the Carteret residents directory. You can request case information through the court clerk or through an OPRA request to the municipal clerk's office.
For more serious cases, the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick handles matters for Carteret residents. The Middlesex County Clerk's Office at 75 Bayard Street maintains land records, deeds, and property documents for all county municipalities. Nancy J. Pinkin serves as the Middlesex County Clerk. The county also handles passport services and business name registrations. These county records supplement the local Carteret residents directory for residents who need property transaction documents or county-level services.
State Records for Carteret Residents
The New Jersey Department of Health keeps vital records at the state level. Call 877-622-7549 for birth, marriage, and death certificates. The state office at 140 East Front Street in Trenton has records going back many decades. For events in Carteret, the local registrar may also have copies.
The New Jersey State Archives hold historical documents for Middlesex County towns including Carteret. These archives are useful for genealogical research and older records not kept at the local level. The archives are open by appointment in Trenton.
The Carteret residents directory also covers property records. The borough tax assessor maintains property valuations. The tax collector handles tax payments and delinquency records. Building permits and inspection reports from the Construction Department are public records too. All of these documents can be requested through the OPRA process at the clerk's office.
Carteret has a rich industrial and residential history along the Arthur Kill. The borough's records go back many decades. For current records, start at the clerk's office. For older documents, the county clerk or state archives may hold what you need. The Carteret residents directory is your starting point for any records search in the borough.
Note: Carteret Borough Hall is at 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008. The main phone is 732-541-3800.
Middlesex County Residents Directory
Carteret is one of 25 municipalities in Middlesex County. The county clerk in New Brunswick maintains land records, election files, and passport services for all county towns. For records beyond the Carteret residents directory, the Middlesex County Clerk's Office at 75 Bayard Street can help. Nancy J. Pinkin serves as the Middlesex County Clerk. The county provides online property record searches, business registration services, and notary public records. The Carteret residents directory connects to these county resources for residents who need property deeds, mortgage records, or passport applications.