Moorestown Certified by Sustainable Jersey at the Silver-Level

Sustainable Jersey representatives announced that Moorestown has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the silver-level. Moorestown is one of 81 municipalities that have attained certification in 2022. The certified ...

Utility Rate Adjustment Informational Documentation

The Monday, November 28 Town Council Meeting Agenda lists Ordinance 24-2022 for first reading. This ordinance revises certain township water and sewer rates. 

The following informational packet contains comparative local sewer and water rates as w...

NJ Department of Community Affairs implements Winter Termination Program

The NJ Department of Community Affairs has implemented a Winter Termination Program to prevent service discontinuation for eligible residential customers receiving residential electric, sewer and water service from a local authority, municipal utility, or...

Citizens encouraged to apply for boards, committees

Council is currently seeking applications for boards and committees. Those interested in serving can apply via the township's Citizen Leadership Form.

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Fall 2022 Leaf Collection Schedule

Loose leaves and bagged leaves will be collected curbside this fall according to the schedule below.  Only one pick-up will be made on each street during your leaf collection week. The Trash Company does not Collect Leaves. Bagged leaves or leave...Read on...

BurlCo. asks residents to comply with recycling stream

Burlington County is asking residents to recycle responsibly. The county set up at roll-off container at the Convenience Center at the Resource Recovery Complex for residents who wish to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items such as outdoor plastic furniture...

Notice to Bidders - Tree Removal and Trimming Services

Unofficial 2022 General Election Results

CURRENT 2022 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS

To view updates on incoming election results, click here.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: 2023 PLANNING BOARD PROFESSIONALS

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR 2023 PLANNING BOARD PROFESSIONALS:

• ENGINEER
• PLANNER
• LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Sealed proposals will be publicly received, opened, and announced by the Planning Board Secretary of the Township of Moorestown in the C...

Notice to Bidders - 2023 and 2024 Laboratory Testing - Rebid

Lenola Streetscape Project rendering available for public view

Council awarded a construction contract for the Lenola Streetscape Project. The plan can be viewed by the public here.

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Moorestown Fire Department seeks volunteers

The Moorestown Fire Department is seeking volunteers. The department has a new tagline “Become Moore: Professional Volunteers, Everyday People" and they are encouraging residents and potential volunteers to visit their website:  ht...

Properties adjoining a township property require a survey before settlement

The township recently amended Ordinance 05-2022 titled "Certificate for Change in Occupancy/Ownership," which can be found here. 

Per the ordinance, any property adjoining a township property requires a survey. To view the list of proper...

Property owners cannot remove, trim or alter township trees

Moorestown Township is home to more than 6,200 street trees. Some of these trees are located within the township "right of way" also known as the "curb strip," which is located between the sidewalk and the road. All trees within the ri...

Landlords encouraged to participate in Moorestown's Rental Rehab Program

Moorestown is now seeking interested landlords to participate in the NEW Rental Rehabilitation Program. Owners of rental units can receive up to $15,000 per unit for major code-compliance repairs in exchange for applying a deed restriction to maintain eac...

Annual affordable housing trust fund monitoring and unit/project monitoring reports

Below are the township’s annual affordable housing trust fund monitoring and unit/project monitoring reports.

As required, these must be posted on the township website for the public’s information.

• Moorestown 2022 Annual Unit Project Mon...

Public Works now accepting e-waste

As part of the township's ongoing "Year of the Environment" efforts, residents are now allowed to drop off any electronic waste (e-waste) at the Public Works Yard. The yard is located at 601 E. Third Street. To learn more about Public W...

Moorestown Township declares 2022 "The Year of the Environment in Moorestown"

This January, Mayor Nicole Gillespie announced that Moorestown Township has declared 2022 "The Year of the Environment in Moorestown."

Each quarter, the township will focus on a different environmental theme. In addition, residents will work with...

Keeping our Community Clean

Littering unlawful.

It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, drop, discard or otherwise place litter of any nature upon any public or private property, other than in a litter receptacle.

To view the entire Township Code please click the following link....

Stormwater Control

The purpose of this article is to prohibit illicit connections to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Moorestown, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply...

Reminder - Do not Feed the Wildlife

The purpose of this article is to prohibit the feeding of unconfined wildlife in any public park or on any other property owned or operated by the Township of Moorestown, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for f...

UPDATE: NJ Tax Relief Programs

NJ Tax Relief Programs

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml

• Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement Program)  https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/ptr/19-ptr1.pdf
  • 2021 Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) 

    T...

Sign up to Receive Important Information by Email and Text

To Register go to www.nixle.com and important neighborhood information will be sent to you via email and/or text.  Be alerted to road closures; severe weather up dates, etc.  

Preserving our Environment

SPRING IS COMING!  Let’s Remember to be Environmentally Friendly.  

As spring approaches and residents take steps to care for their lawns, bushes and flowers, please remember to be environmentally friendly.

Here are a few simple ...

3-23-2021 Affordable Housing Fact Sheet

To view the Affordable Housing Fact Sheet, click the "additional Info." link.  

Reminder - Pet Waste Disposal

All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately and properly dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property, public or private, not owned or possessed by that person. 

To view the entire Township code please click the followin...

Township Acts in Response to Judge's Order

TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING ATTORNEY FILES PROPOSED 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHANGES WITH COURT 

The Township’s plan to comply with its constitutional affordable housing obligations is being litigated.  A Judge gave the Towns...

Tips for Keeping Sewer Lines from Clogging

Tips for Keeping Sewer Lines from Clogging and Saving the Township (and you) Money

To prolong the life of your sewer lines and Moorestown’s sewage treatment system, please be mindful of what you flush and drain.  Doing so will help prevent aggrava...

Moorestown Housing Element Presentation of 3-6-2018

The Township Council March 6, 2018 presentation of the Moorestown Housing Element plan is now available to view on the Township's website.

Moorestown Housing Element Presentation of 2-8-2018

The Township Council February 8, 2018 presentation of the Moorestown Housing Element plan is now available to view on the Township's website.

Water Consultant Report

Exponent Report

CIVIC READY EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIGN UP

Assistance for Residents with Special Needs

The Moorestown Police Department, Burlington County Sheriff's Department, and the Burlington County Health Department would like to encourage you, or someone on your behalf, to register for any of the following programs.  They are free, ...

Vacation Security Checks

If you are going away on vacation please notify the Police Department by completing the Vacation Security Check online form. Please note, this online system is only monitored during normal business hours.  Any reports that are filed at night, wee...

Parks & Rec. asks residents to properly dispose of dog waste

The Department of Parks and Recreation would like to remind residents that dog waste bags belong in trash cans. Someone (or possibly several people) are intentionally removing dog waste bags from park trash cans and placing them inside portable restroom (...

Parks & Rec. maintains program refund policy

The Department of Parks and Recreation maintains the following program refund policy:  A participant can receive a refund on a program if the Recreation Department is notified in writing seven (7) days prior to the start of the program. There is ...