Council members hosting Zoom listening session regarding Lenola project

Council members are holding a listening session on August 17 at 8 p.m. via Zoom. 

Moorestown Township has received final approval and funding to begin construction on the Lenola Town Center Improvement project, which will add a bike lane, new stre...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Lenola Town Center Improvements

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Lenola Town Center Improvements

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Construction Engineering and Inspection Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Construction Engineering and Inspection Services

UPDATE: 3rd Quarter Tax Bills to be Mailed by 8/15

The 2022 3^rd Quarter Tax Bills that are due August 1 are available under "Online Payments."  (2022 Final and 2023 Preliminary)

The grace period to pay without interest will be extended to September 9, 2022

The website will be updated as m...

NJ Department of Ag. offers guidance on spotted lanternfly

The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species shown to have an adverse impact on agriculture and trees. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive webpage with information about the insects as well as resources for homeowners and busi...

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...

Seeking ideas for township slogan

The township is in the process of updating our website. As a part of that effort, we are seeking residents' ideas for a potential township slogan. 

Please share your slogan or motto idea via this form. We'll be collecting ideas through La...

2nd Street Market brings food trucks to municipal complex monthly

The Rotary Club of Moorestown's 2nd Street Market takes place on the second Thursday of every month through October at the Moorestown Municipal Complex (111 West 2nd Street). Attendees can choose from multiple food trucks while enjoying a beer, l...

Moorestown received a final Judgment of Compliance and Repose (A Summary)

On Wednesday, April 12 Moorestown received a final Judgment of Compliance and Repose on our Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This is great news for Moorestown, but affordable housing is a complex topic, and there is a lot of confusion about the plan a...

Volunteers needed for Tree Pruning Project

This year the Moorestown Tree Planting and Preservation Committee, with the help of volunteers, will continue a Tree Pruning Project. Every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. for about an hour (weather permitting from May 19 through September), they go to areas o...

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...

Trash Update: Cans over 32 gallons picked up IF can has wheels & handles

Residents should be advised that effective March 1, 2022, the township will see a change to its trash collection procedures. Previously, the township's trash contractor did not pick up receptacles exceeding 32 gallons. Beginning March 1, the contractor wi...

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...

Reminder: Curfew & Safety Tips - Mischief Night / Halloween

Parents should be aware that Township Code Chapter 60 makes it unlawful for children under 17 to be out after 8:30pm on Mischief Night 10/30/19 and 10pm on Halloween 10/31/19.Consider the safety tips below to ensure a safe Halloween for everyone.

Costume S...

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...

Township courts cannot be reserved

Please note that the township’s tennis and pickleball courts cannot be reserved for use. Only open play is permitted on the courts, and play is limited to one hour when others are waiting to play. Private lessons are not permitted.  

Furthermore, ...

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 ...

Residents asked to be mindful of floating dock lines

The Strawbridge Lake Beautification Committee has installed what are known as “goose lines” around the permanent floating dock at Strawbridge Lake near Kings Highway. The lines will stop geese from creating a mess on the brand new dock...

An Update: Court lights policy

November 15 - March 31:

• The basketball and tennis court lights at Jeff Young Park and Maple Dawson Park will be turned ON from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on days when outdoor temperatures reach at least 40 degrees at 5 p.m. 
• The lights will NOT be ...

Residents reminded to keep Strawbridge Lake clean

The Strawbridge Lake Beautification Committee is asking everyone to please be aware of the dangers of discarding fishing line and other trash or debris at Strawbridge Lake. Recently, resident James Reilley pulled a massive amount of fishing line from an a...