THE Borough of Portland located on the Delaware River, in the eastern
part of the township of Upper Mount Bethel, was incorporated a borough,
October 21st, 1876. The first election resulted in the choice of the
following officers, namely:
Burgess, William Fox
Members of Council-
John Lamb
Hugh Williams
Philip Datesman
John Ott
P. A. Frutchy
S. O Cortelyou
School Directors
S.L. Weidman
Jer. Reimer
S. Hagerman
Joseph Wise
S. L Flint
John F. Rader
Constable, Enoch Frutchy
Assessor, Reuben Wise
Auditors-
T. J. Mends
P. J. Ott
George E. Labar was appointed Judge of Election
William Kappel and H. L. Brands, Inspectors
Justices of the Peace- William L. Bowman and Jesse Pearson
Having been but a few months organized, the Borough of Portland has no
history distinct from that of Upper Mount Bethel township, of which it was
originally a part.
