Moorestown Town Government & Services
A plain-English guide to how Moorestown is governed: the Township Council, town hall contacts, every department, township services, and how to have your say.
Moorestown is governed under the Council-Manager plan: a five-member Township Council elected at large sets policy, appoints a full-time Township Manager to run day-to-day operations, and chooses one of its own members to serve as Mayor. The municipal offices that carry out the town's work are split between Town Hall at 111 West Second Street and an administrative annex at 2 Executive Drive off Lenola Road. This guide explains how the pieces fit together, who does what, and how to reach every department.
New to town? Pair this with the New Resident Guide for the step-by-step version of setting up utilities, permits, and services, and the Moorestown FAQ for quick answers about daily life here. Homeowners will also find the Property Tax Guide and Homeowner Resources hubs useful, since most town business flows through the departments below.
How It Works
How Moorestown Is Governed
Moorestown operates under its township charter using the Council-Manager form of government, a common structure in New Jersey that separates policy-making from administration. The result is a small, accountable governing body running a professionally managed municipal operation.
Township Council
Five members elected at large on a partisan basis to overlapping four-year terms. The Council sets policy, adopts the budget and ordinances, appoints the Township Manager, and serves as the township's legislative body.
Township Manager
A full-time professional appointed by the Council who administers day-to-day operations, oversees departments, and carries out Council policy. The Manager is the chief administrative officer of the township.
Mayor
The Council selects one of its own members to serve as Mayor. Moorestown does not elect its Mayor directly; the title is a role within the Council that includes representing the township and presiding over meetings.
Township meetings are public. Council meetings are open to residents, and agendas and minutes are posted on the township's official website at moorestown.nj.us. Attending a meeting is the most direct way to see how your local government works.
Town Hall
Town Hall & Where Things Happen
Town Hall (Municipal Offices)
111 West Second Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-0912
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Administrative Annex
2 Executive Drive, Suite 9/9A/10A/10B, Moorestown, NJ 08057, off Lenola Road. Offices for the Township Manager, Clerk and Vital Statistics, Tax Collector and Assessor, Finance, Human Resources, Municipal Court, and Community Development are based here.
The official Township of Moorestown website, moorestown.nj.us, is the hub for department contacts, online payments, permits, meeting agendas, and the township's "Report a Concern" tool.
Departments
Township Departments & What They Do
Community Development
Planning, zoning, construction and building inspections, plus the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. See the Permits Guide for what needs approval.
Tax Assessor & Tax Collector
Assessments, quarterly tax bills, and payments. Understand how it all fits together in the Property Tax Guide.
Township Clerk & Vital Statistics
Marriage licenses, vital records, OPRA public-records requests, dog licensing, and municipal elections. Records from this office show up in real estate transactions, so buyers often need the Moving to Moorestown guide too.
Public Works
Trash and recycling collection, roads, and snow removal, based at 601 East Third Street. See the Recycling Guide for schedules and rules.
Parks & Recreation
Township parks, fields, recreation programs, and the Recreation Center near North Church Street. Everything outdoors is in the Parks & Recreation hub.
Police, Fire & Emergency Management
The Moorestown Police Department (1245 North Church Street), two fire districts, first aid services, and township emergency management. See Emergency Services for the full rundown.
Municipal Court
Traffic, parking, and local ordinance matters are heard by the Municipal Court, located in the administrative annex at 2 Executive Drive.
Finance & Human Resources
The township budget, payroll, purchasing, and employee matters run through the Finance and HR offices at the Executive Drive annex. The budget is adopted by the Council each year.
Water, Sewer & Utilities
Billing, service connections, and water and sewer questions run through township offices and the township website. New residents should start with the Utilities Guide.
Have Your Say
Meetings, Voting & Getting Involved
Attend a Council meeting. Township Council meetings are open to the public on a regular schedule posted on the township website, with agendas and approved minutes published there as well. It is the simplest way to hear what the township is working on and to raise questions with your elected officials.
Vote in Moorestown. The Township Clerk and the Burlington County Board of Elections handle voter registration for Moorestown residents. General elections for the Township Council and other offices are held in November, and Moorestown voters also weigh in on county, state, and federal races. If you recently moved to Moorestown, the New Resident Guide covers voter registration step by step.
Sit on a board or commission. Moorestown relies on volunteer residents for its Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and other advisory bodies. Openings are announced through the township, and serving is one of the best ways to shape the community. The Community Events page and the Getting Involved guide list other volunteer opportunities across town.
Report a concern. The township's "Report a Concern" tool on the official website routes issues like potholes, code problems, and missed pickups to the right department quickly.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Moorestown governed?
Moorestown uses the Council-Manager form of government. A five-member Township Council is elected at large on a partisan basis to overlapping four-year terms. The Council appoints a full-time Township Manager to run day-to-day operations and chooses one of its own members to serve as Mayor. There is no directly elected Mayor.
Where is Moorestown Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 111 West Second Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057, phone (856) 235-0912, open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Many administrative offices, including the Township Clerk, Tax Collector, and Community Development, are based at the annex at 2 Executive Drive off Lenola Road.
How do I reach a township department?
The official township website, moorestown.nj.us, lists every department with phone and email contacts, online forms, payment portals, and the "Report a Concern" tool. In person, most administrative offices are split between 111 West Second Street and 2 Executive Drive, with Public Works at 601 East Third Street and Police at 1245 North Church Street.
When does the Township Council meet?
Council meetings are held on a regular public schedule that is posted on the township's official website, along with agendas and approved minutes. Meetings are open to residents, and attending is the best way to follow what the governing body is working on.
Who is Moorestown's Mayor and how are they chosen?
Moorestown does not elect a Mayor directly. The five-member Township Council selects one of its own members to serve as Mayor, a role that includes representing the township and presiding over Council meetings. The Council Chair or Mayor position turns over as the Council membership changes.
How do I vote in Moorestown?
Register to vote through the Township Clerk or the Burlington County Board of Elections. Moorestown voters participate in November general elections for Township Council and county, state, and federal offices, plus primary and school elections as applicable. If you just moved here, the New Resident Guide walks through registration.
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