Harrington Park is located in northern New Jersey, with a population from the 2000 census of 4,740 in 1583 homes and apartments, and is governed by a Mayor and six Council members elected for terms of four and three years respectively. All serve without pay or expenses. The Mayor and Council generally meets the second and third Monday each month at 8 p.m., and when special meetings are needed. All meetings are open to the public in compliance with New Jersey's Sunshine Law