Cresskill Borough Hall is the administrative center of the town, located at 67 Union Avenue, Cresskill, NJ 07626.

This building houses key administrative offices, including the Borough Clerk's office, Tax Assessor / Tax Collector, Building Department, and Police Department. Regular operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM,

and it is closed on holidays. Some departments may require appointments based on their specific functions, so it is advisable to check by phone or through the official website before visiting.

The local government structure in Cresskill is a Borough. The Borough is one of the most common forms of local government in New Jersey, led by an elected Mayor and a Borough Council consisting of six council members.

Council members are elected two from each of the three wards, serving three-year terms. The Mayor is elected directly by residents and works with the council to manage the town's budget, ordinances, and public services. Similar to other boroughs in Bergen County with a significant Korean population, there has been an increasing trend of Korean residents entering council or administrative positions in recent years.

The Cresskill Police Department also operates within or adjacent to the Borough Hall building. The emergency contact for the police department is 911, and non-emergency inquiries can be directed to the town's official phone number.

Cresskill is classified as a town with stable public safety in New Jersey, and it emphasizes community policing.

During events or school functions, you may also see police officers volunteering to assist with traffic control.

The Building & Zoning Department manages permits required for home repairs, expansions, deck installations, roof replacements, and other residential construction projects. According to New Jersey state law, construction of a certain scale cannot proceed without town permits, and unpermitted work can lead to issues when selling the property later.

Permit applications can be submitted in person at Borough Hall or online for some items, with processing times varying based on the scale and type of work. It is particularly important for Korean residents planning to purchase a home and undertake interior renovations to visit or inquire with this department first.

The Tax Department handles property tax-related matters. The Tax Assessor determines property values, while the Tax Collector is responsible for issuing and collecting actual tax bills. Cresskill's property taxes are at or slightly above the Bergen County average and can amount to several thousand dollars annually, depending on property value. There are also tax deduction/exemption programs for senior citizens, disabled individuals, and veterans, so those who qualify can inquire with the Tax Department.

The public library is independently operated by the Cresskill Public Library, located at 53 Union Avenue, adjacent to Borough Hall. It offers book loans, digital resources, children's programs, and adult education courses, and is part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), allowing interlibrary loans with other libraries in the county. While the collection of Korean materials is limited, it is smaller compared to nearby Palisades Park or Leonia libraries, which have a higher number of Korean users.

In terms of public services, garbage collection, recycling, and yard waste disposal are regularly conducted through town-contracted services. Collection days and recycling separation guidelines can be found in the annual notices distributed by the town or on the official Borough website.

If you are a new resident moving to Cresskill, it is helpful to visit Borough Hall or check the website for new resident information materials. Public events, meeting schedules, and ordinance changes within the town are also announced on the official website (cresskillborough.com).