Frequently Asked Questions



Who is the Mayor of Voorhees?

MAYOR MICHAEL R. MIGNOGNA

What is the address of the Municipal Building?

620 BERLIN ROAD, VOORHEES, NJ 08043
STANDARD BUILDING HOURS: 8AM - 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY
MAIN PHONE NUMBER: 856/429-7174


On what holidays does the Municipal Building close?


MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 PRESIDENTS' DAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010 GOOD FRIDAY
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010 EASTER MONDAY
MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED
MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010  FOURTH OF JULY OBSERVED
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 LABOR DAY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010 COLUMBUS DAY 
HURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 VETERANS' DAY  Public Works Closed; Administration Offices Open
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2010 THANKSGIVING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER26, 2010 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING   Administration Offices Closed; Public Works Open
FRIDAY,  DECEMBER 24, 2010 CHRISTMAS EVE

Who are my elected Township Committee members?

MARIO DINATALE  (856) 882-1179
JOSEPH C. LOVALLO  (856) 882-1180
DEAN T. MAZUREK, DEPUTY MAYOR (856) 882-1176
HARRY A. PLATT (856) 882-1177
MICHAEL R. MIGNOGNA (MAYOR) (856)882-1178


What are the Emergency phone numbers for this area?

POLICE DEPARTMENT DIAL 911
NON-EMERGENCIES: 856/428-5400
FIRE & EMS DIAL 911
HEADQUARTERS AND ADMINISTRATION: 856/783-6630


How do I register to vote?

YOU CAN FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM AT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICE IN TOWN HALL OR VISIT THE COUNTY STORE AT THE VOORHEES TOWN CENTER MALL.

How do I contact the Voorhees Township Schools?

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
329 RT 73
VOORHEES, NJ 08043
(856)751-8446

Whom do I call about trash and recycling?

YOU CAN CALL THE SANITATION DEPTMENT AT (856)428-5499

How do I report a pothole?

YOU CAN REPORT A POTHOLE BY CALLING PUBLIC WORKS AT (856)428-3136

How do I obtain a Police report?

YOU CAN OBTAIN A POLICE REPORT BY CALLING THE RECORDS DIVISION AT (856)627-5858

How do I reach the Animal Control officer?

YOU CAN REACH THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, JOHN MICKLEWRIGHT (856) 245-7681

Do I need a permit for a shed, deck, pool or addition to my house?

YES, THESE PERMITS WOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE ZONING OFFICE AT (856)429-0647

How do I apply for a building, plumbing, and/or electrical permit?

VISIT OR CALL THE CONSTUCTION OFFICE AT (856)429-7759

Whom do I call to report property maintenance violations?

CALL THE OFFICE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT AT (856)428-5914

Where do I inquire about my tax bill?

YOU MAY CONTACT THE TAX COLLECTOR AT (856)429-7762

Where do I inquire about my township sewer bill?

YOU MAY CONTACT THE TAX COLLECTOR AT (856)429-7762

Where can I apply for a marriage license?

APPLICATION MAY BE MADE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS (856)429-4482

Where do I obtain a dog and/or cat license?

DOG AND/OR CAT LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AT (856)429-7757

Where can I get information on starting a business within the township?

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (856)216-0473

Where is the closest hospital?

VIRTUA HOSPITAL VOORHEES DIV. OPERATES A FULL SERVICE HOSPITAL
101 CARNIE BLVD
VOORHEES, NJ 08043
(856)325-3000

Where is the local Post Office branch?

MAIN OFFICE
504 CENTENNIAL BLVD.
VOORHEES, NJ 08043
PHONE: (856)489-8001
HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30AM-6:00PM
SATURDAYS 9:00AM-4:00PM


Where can I obtain a birth certificate?

YOU CAN OBTAIN A BIRTH CERTIFICATE BY VISITING OR CALLING VITAL STATISTICS AT (856)429-4482

Where can I obtain Assessment information about my home?

YOU CAN CALL OR VISIT THE OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR AT (856)429-7767

When are Township Committee meetings held?

GENERALLY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS OF EVERY MONTH AT 8:00pm.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE WORK MEETINGS ARE GENERALLY HELD ON THE  THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:30pm and prior to each regular meeting at 7:00 pm.

(PLEASE NOTE: SOME MEETINGS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMODATE THE HOLIDAYS THAT FALL ON THOSE SPECIFIC DATES.)

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When are Zoning meetings held?

ZONING MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH.
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When are Planning Meetings held?

PLANNING MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAYS OF EVERY MONTH. (THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH IS A RESERVED DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS IF NEEDED.)
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When are Environmental Commission Meetings held?

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
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When does the Economic Development Committee meet?

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETS ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:30 P.M.
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Who are my Camden County Freeholders?

THESE ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE THE SEVEN MEMBER GOVERNING BODY OF CAMDEN COUNTY. THE ADRESS IS 520 MARKET STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08102
PHONE: (856)225-5000

LOUIS CAPPELLI, JR.
RILETTA CREAM
RODNEY GRECO
CARMEN RODRIGUEZ
IAN LEONARD
JEFFREY NASH


Who is my State Senator?

JAMES BEACH (856)489-3442


Who are my General Assembly Representatives?

LOUIS D.GREENWALD AND PAMELA LAMPITT
(856)428-3343

Who is my congressional representative?

ROBERT E. ANDREWS
(856)546-5100

Who are the US Senators representing New Jersey?

FRANK R. LAUTENBERG ROBERT MENENDEZ 

Who is the New Jersey Governor?

CHRISTOPHER CHRISTIE (609) 292-6000