The Borough of Totowa was settled around 1750 and incorporated in 1898. It has an area of approximately 4 square miles with a population of just over 10,000. The town is governed by a Mayor and six Council members.

The Complex also houses the police department, the Municipal Court, the Clerk's office, the building department, the tax office, the tax assessor's office, the health department and other administrative offices. The public library is adjacent to the Municipal Complex on Cherba Place.