Borough of Butler

What Borough of Butler does

The Borough of Butler is a municipal government entity incorporated on March 13, 1901, operating as a political subdivision of the State of New Jersey within Morris County, approximately 38 miles from New York City by railroad. The Borough is governed by an elected Town Council and Mayor and serves the residents, property owners, and businesses within its geographic boundaries. It provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services including police protection, a volunteer fire department organized into four companies, electric utility distribution through Butler Power and Light, water and sewer services, building/zoning administration, public health services, recreation programs, senior services, and Dial-A-Ride transportation for residents age 60 and over or those with disabilities.

Core technology platforms include SmartHub, an online bill payment system provided through NISC (National Information Solutions Cooperative), enabling residents to monitor daily utility usage and pay electric, water/sewer, and tax bills via credit card, electronic check, recurring payment, and mobile app, and an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system deployed by Butler Power and Light for modern electricity monitoring. E-Permits extends online self-service to licenses and permits including garage sales, dog/cat, marriage/civil union, zoning, and fishing permits.

Revenue is generated through property taxes (the primary funding source for general government, police, fire, and recreation), utility billings (electric, water, sewer), permit and license fees, recreation program fees (with resident vs. non-resident pricing tiers), and health service fees. Distribution is direct-to-resident via Borough Hall at One Ace Road, online self-service portals, and shared service arrangements with the adjacent Borough of Bloomingdale for building department functions. The customer base is geographically constrained to Butler residents, residential landlords (subject to NJ lead-paint inspection compliance), and the senior population served by dedicated programs and transportation services.

Name

Borough of Butler

Legal name

Borough of Butler

Website

https://butlerborough.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Borough of Butler is a municipal government in Morris County, New Jersey, providing police, fire, electric utility (Butler Power and Light), water/sewer, recreation, and administrative services to residents and property owners within its statutory boundaries, funded by property taxes, utility fees, and permits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Sanitary Services (4950), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utility services
• Electric power distribution
• Water and sewer services
• Recreation and community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Butler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property taxes are the primary source of municipal revenue, funding general government operations, police, fire, recreation, and other essential services. The borough provides information on property tax allocation.
2. Utility Services (Electric, Water, Sewer): Revenue from Butler Power and Light electric services and water/sewer services. Residents pay for electricity, water, and sewer services. The borough offers online payment through SmartHub.
3. Permits and Licenses: Fees collected for various permits including garage sale permits ($5 per license, $25 for groups of more than 5 tables), dog/cat licenses, marriage/civil union licenses, building permits, zoning permits, and fishing permits.
4. Recreation Programs: Fees for recreation programs including summer recreation, extended day care, and various classes. Costs vary by resident status and program type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Borough of Butler is a municipal government that provides essential public services to its residents, including police and fire protection, electric utility service through Butler Power and Light, water and sewer services, building and zoning administration, permits and licensing, recreation programs and facilities, senior services, Dial-A-Ride transportation, and health department services. Revenue is generated through property taxes, utility fees, permit/license fees, and program fees, with online bill payment delivered through the SmartHub platform and physical service delivery through Borough Hall at One Ace Road.

Product overview

The Borough of Butler is a municipal government providing a portfolio of public services and utility management. The core technology platform is SmartHub, a web and mobile-based online bill payment system for managing Butler Power and Light (electric), Water and Sewer, and tax payments. The borough also provides E-Permits and Licenses for online applications, community safety services including AlertBUTLER alerts and voluntary video surveillance, Dial-A-Ride transportation for seniors and disabled residents, recreation programs and facilities including Stonybrook Swim Club, and the Butler Museum for local history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartHub: SmartHub is Butler Borough's free online bill payment system for utility customers to monitor daily usage, pay bills, and manage accounts.

Products and services

• Butler Power and Light Electric Utility Municipally owned and operated electric distribution utility serving Butler Borough residents and businesses, supported by an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for modern electricity monitoring and management.
• Water and Sewer Utility Service Municipally operated water supply and sewer service for Butler Borough residents and property owners, delivered through the borough's own water company and supported by online bill payment.
• SmartHub Online Utility Bill Payment
• E-Permits and Licenses
• AlertBUTLER Community Alert System
• Dial-A-Ride Transportation
• Butler Recreation Programs
• Butler Seniors Programs
• Stonybrook Swim Club
• Butler Museum
• Butler Police Voluntary Video Surveillance Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced costs through shared services with neighboring boroughs

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rutgers UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026The Borough of Butler has been selected by Rutgers University as a community to receive a Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCRHVA). Butler's plan will serve as a template for other municipalities across New Jersey. Rutgers is hosting a public workshop on April 16th at 6pm at Borough Hall to gather community input, with $25 gift cards offered to workshop participants.
• LEW Environmental ServicesminorOthers · 5 January 2026Butler Borough has approved LEW Environmental Services as the authorized vendor to complete Lead-Paint Inspections on all Residential Rental Units as required by new New Jersey state law.
• Bloomingdale BoroughcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2007Shared service agreement where Bloomingdale provides all building department functions (except zoning and property maintenance) for Butler. This arrangement provides increased service for Butler residents with reduced cost to taxpayers. Building permits are obtained at 107 Hamburg Turnpike in Bloomingdale.
• SmartHub (NISC)coreTechnology or IntegrationSmartHub is Butler Borough's free online bill payment system provided through NISC (National Information Solutions Cooperative). Allows members to monitor daily utility usage, pay bills, set up recurring payments, and access via smartphone and tablet apps. Maintenance scheduled every 4th Wednesday 9pm-11pm.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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