Several area towns are adopting “No Knock” Ordinances. Voorhees Township adopted such an ordinance in 2016 that allows our residents to control unwanted solicitation. The ordinance allows each resident to make an independent choice as to whether they choose to be canvassed or solicited at their home.
Voorhees Township requires anyone wishing to pedal or solicit door-to-door to first apply for and receive a permit. The Township Clerk will issue the license after the application is reviewed by the Voorhees Township Police Department following a background check of each applicant. If approved, the applicant will be issued a permit which is valid for six months from the date of issue. Door-to-door solicitation is only allowed from 10am to dusk.
Residents who choose not to be solicited can contact the Township Clerk at (856) 429-7757 or at clerk@voorheesnj.com to request a “No Soliciting” sticker that should be placed in an area that is visible to the public.
A solicitation permit is not required for non–profit organizations or any person campaigning for an elected public office or public question which will be voted upon in Voorhees in a general, special, primary or school board election. Although a solicitation permit is not required for these individuals, they are required to carry a bona fide means of identification.
If a “No Soliciting” sticker is visible on your property and a solicitor knocks on your door, you may contact the police non-emergency number at (856) 428-5400. Persons violating this ordinance are subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $1,250.00. In addition, violators can be sentenced to jail for not more than 90 days or be assigned community service not to exceed 90 days.
** The Voorhees Township Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in a “National Take Back Initiative” on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 2pm at Police Headquarters. The take-back will allow the public to surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement for destruction. Needles (IV Solutions, injectables and syringes) and liquids WILL NOT be accepted. For more information, contact Det. Josh Cramer at 856-627-5858 x1142.
** The Animal Welfare Association’s Paws & Feet 5K and Doggie Fun Day is on Saturday, May 6 from 9am to 2pm at the Voorhees Town Center. AWA is celebrating their 25th Paws & Feet and will be kicking off their 75th anniversary year. For more information, visit: https://www.awanj.org/paws-and-feet-5k-run-walk-doggie-fun-day/
** The Voorhees Township Arts Commission is hosting a Candlelight Concert featuring the South Garden Strings Quartet on Saturday, May 6 at 8pm in the Town Center Mall. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, April 7 via Eventbrite https://classics-by-candlelight.eventbrite.com . The tickets are priced at $25 per person or $40 per couple. For more information, contact Jennifer Gaffney at (856) 882-5342.
** The Police Foundation Car Show is on May 20 from 11am to 3pm at the Town Center. Show Entry is from Laurel Road between Echelon Road and Burnt Mill Road. Entry fee is $20 the day of the show with no pre-registration. For more information, contact Lt. Derek Hawkins at 856-627-5858 x1116.
