N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40:62-105.21

The board of water commissioners before they receive any vote shall make public proclamation by the chairman or the clerk of the opening of the election and of their readiness to receive the vote of the voters. A judge of elections and two tellers shall be elected by those present and thereupon the election shall be opened and the balloting shall continue without recess in accordance with the instructions printed upon the ballots used in such election and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter until the hour of closing.