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NJ Tax Relief Programs

Applicants will submit a single application to claim benefits from Senior Freeze, ANCHOR (not age restricted & available to renters), and the new Stay NJ Program. The combined Property Tax Relief application will begin mailing in February 2026, with online filing also available. Eligibility for this benefit is based on residency, income, and age as of 2024 and 2025.

See Property Tax Relief for more details on the new combined application.

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

• Combined PAS-1 

  The application deadline is November 2, 2026. 

• Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. This benefit is administered by the local municipality.  This is an income based deduction. https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/ptd.pdf
• Annual Deduction for Veterans: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/vss.pdf

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. Unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/dvsse.pdf

Your everyday activities can affect water quality. The following is an excerpt from Clean Water New Jersey's Solutions to Stormwater Pollution brochure:

Pollution on streets, parking lots and lawns is washed by rain into storm drains, then directly to our drinking water supplies and the ocean and lakes our children play in. Fertilizer, oil, pesticides, detergents, pet waste, grass clippings: You name it and it ends up in our water.

Stormwater pollution is one of New Jersey’s greatest threats to clean and plentiful water, and that’s why we’re all doing something about it.

By sharing the responsibility and making small, easy changes in our daily lives, we can keep common pollutants out of stormwater. It all adds up to cleaner water, and it saves the high cost of cleaning up once it’s dirty.

As part of New Jersey’s initiative to keep our water clean and plentiful and to meet federal requirements, many municipalities and other public agencies including colleges and military bases must adopt ordinances or other rules prohibiting various activities that contribute to stormwater pollution. Breaking these rules can result in fines or other penalties.

As a resident, business, or other member of the New Jersey community, it is important to know these easy things you can do every day to protect our water:

• Limit your use of fertilizers and pesticides
• Properly use and dispose of hazardous products 
• Keep pollution out of storm drains 
• Clean up after your pet 
• Don’t feed wildlife 
• Don’t litter 
• Dispose of yard waste properly  

For further information on how to keep our water supply safe, check out the following resources: 

NJ Department of Environmental Protection - NJStormwater.org

NJ Department of Environmental Protection - SEEDS - The State Environmental Education Directory

Clean Water - Its Up to You New Jersey

The following is a Mayor's Column written by Mayor Nicole Gillespie.

2023 is shaping up to be a busy and productive year in Moorestown. Our council reorganization meeting was held on Jan. 9, where Quinton Law and I were both sworn in for another four-year term. Quinton was appointed Deputy Mayor, and I was honored to once again be appointed as Mayor. Senator Singleton was there to swear us in and joined us and Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel in celebrating the 90th birthday of Barbara Rich and all she’s done to protect open spaces and the environment in our community. We even officially declared her birthday (Jan. 12) Barbara Rich Day.

February is Black History Month, and we’re celebrating this year with something special. At the Feb. 6 council meeting, we’ll introduce an ordinance to rename the Beech Street Park after Armydis Sordon. Armydis lived at 18 Beech Street (where the park is now) and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in World War I. This will be the first park in Moorestown named after a black veteran.

Keep an eye out for equipment and materials to begin staging for the Lenola Streetscape project on Camden Avenue that will add a bike lane, trees and other plantings, benches, decorative light poles and more. That project is on track to be completed by early summer, and we’re already seeing increased interest from potential new businesses in that area. We’ll also begin work to replace the 100-year-old concrete water main under Main Street this year, and thanks to Congressman Andy Kim, Moorestown is receiving $2.2 million dollars of federal funding to help pay for that project.  We’ll be starting with the section from the Kings Highway water treatment plant to Church Road this summer and repaving that section once the water main work is completed. We’ll do the same for Church Road to Poplar Avenue next year.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our new township website at https://www.moorestown.nj.us/. The new design makes it much easier to find information you need and sign up for email or text notifications. It also features amazing photos from residents and a new community calendar that will include all kinds of public events, not just official township meetings.  And it includes our new township slogan, “Historic charm, vibrant community.” This slogan was submitted by Moorestown resident Betsy Anderson and was chosen by hundreds of voters who participated in our slogan contest.

I’ll be writing these columns on a regular basis throughout the year, and we’ll be sharing them on the new website as well. I encourage everyone to sign up for notifications on the website, and if you’re on social media, follow the official Township pages (@MoorestownTwp on Twitter, @MoorestownTownship on Facebook and @Moorestown_Government on Instagram). Spring will be here before we know it, but in the meantime, if you’re looking for ways to get out, give back and stay warm, plan on joining the Moorestown Interact Club for Soup for the Soul on Feb. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Community House.

The Township of Moorestown is establishing a new advisory body to help guide environmental protection, conservation planning, and open space preservation efforts throughout the community.

The new Open Space Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Committee will combine the work of the former Environmental Advisory Committee and Open Space Advisory Committee into one coordinated group. The committee will advise Township Council, boards, and staff on environmental issues, natural resource protection, land conservation, and open space acquisition and stewardship.

Members will help promote conservation initiatives, support public education on environmental topics, maintain inventories of natural resources, and provide input on planning efforts, including the Township’s Master Plan and Environmental Resources Inventory. The committee will also coordinate with Save the Environment of Moorestown to support broader environmental education and advocacy efforts.

Residents with an interest in environmental protection, sustainability, land preservation, or community planning are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to help shape Moorestown’s environmental future, collaborate with fellow residents and community partners, and make a meaningful local impact.

Ordinance 5-2026 is scheduled for public hearing and adoption on February 23, 2026. This ordinance creates a new advisory committee and Council is searching for members to serve.

If you would like to learn more about this committee, here is the link to Ordinance 05-2026:https://www.moorestown.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/9854/05-2026

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please complete the Citizens Leadership form. The submission deadline is noon on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Are you interested in becoming a crossing guard?  Moorestown PD is accepting application for the position of crossing guard.  We are in need of full-time and part-time crossing guards who can start immediately.  Hourly salary is $20.and you work 2-4 hours per day that the schools are in session.  All equipment and training are provided by the Moorestown Township Police Department.  Please join our department and make a difference.  

Interested applicants can contact Craig Ruggiano of the Traffic Unit for an application either by email at cruggiano@moorestownpd.com or by calling (856)914-3049. Check out the flyer below for more information. 

Residents and visitors to Moorestown are reminded not to skate, walk or attempt to traverse any part of Strawbridge Lake in its current icy condition. The township has no way of knowing how thick the layer of ice blanketing the water is at any given time. As a tributary of the Pennsauken/Hooten Creeks, Strawbridge Lake has an active current underneath, which further diminishes the ice's stability. Please stay safe and stay off the ice this winter. 

Stay up-to-date. Follow the township on social media at:

Facebook: @moorestowntownship

Instagram/Threads: @moorestown_government

X (Twitter): @moorestowntwp 

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Recharge on the 3^rd Floor

Ping Pong, Pool, & the Olympics

Has the cold winter weather got you feeling a little blah? The short days, gray skies, and freezing temps can definitely take a toll. That’s your cue to take a mid-day break!

Grab a friend and head up to the Rec Center’s 3rd floor for a quick winter pick-me-up.

The ping pong table is ready for a friendly showdown. The pool table is waiting for its next champion. And while they’re still on, the Olympics will be playing on TV for a little extra inspiration.

Not feeling competitive? We’ve got you covered. A recently donated, super comfy leather couch is now in place. It’s perfect for relaxing, watching a few minutes of the Games, or just escaping the cold for a bit.

Prefer to move instead of lounge? We also have mats if you’d like to stretch, loosen up, and warm those winter-stiff muscles before heading back to work or home.

Don’t let winter win. Come recharge, reset, and shake off those cold-weather blues at the Rec Center!

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Where: North Church St. Recreation Center, 3^rd Floor

Age Requirement: 18 years old & older

2026 Summer Programming is officially open. Peruse our summer offerings and get a jump on registering.

The self-service kayak rental program at Strawbridge Lake Park is now in hibernation for the cold months. With the recent water temperature drop below 70°F and daytime temperatures coming down, rentals are disabled, and kayaks are marked as “Stored" at all locations. 

Kayaks will once again be available for rental in Spring 2026.