Every year, our dedicated volunteers help our local government continue to operate effectively and efficiently. On behalf of the other members of the Voorhees Township Committee, I thank those volunteers for their unwavering service to our community.
Our local government is privileged to have devoted volunteers who serve on our various boards, committees and commissions to help maintain the quality of life in our community.
Members of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment are guided by the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law and the Voorhees Township Zoning Ordinance. Whenever a resident attempts to modify his or her real estate, change its use, subdivide it or build on it, permission must be obtained from the Planning Board or Zoning Board. The Planning Board generally meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month and the Zoning Board generally meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Another volunteer group is the Voorhees Township Recreation Advisory Board who meet every third Tuesday at 6pm. The Board serves as a partnership between our residents and our local government to provide our youth opportunities to participate in a variety of sports on state-of-the-art playing fields. These sport activities include GVAA Youth Baseball Association, Eastern Jr. Vikings Football and Cheerleading, Eastern Jr. Vikings Wrestling, Voorhees Girls Softball Association, Voorhees Basketball Association, Voorhees Soccer Association, Voorhees Lacrosse Association.
The Economic Development Committee meets the first Thursday of every month and works to maintain and increase business in our community. The Committee helped launch our successful Shop Voorhees Program, allowing a portion of your normal purchasing dollars spent on goods and services at participating Voorhees businesses to be applied to your property tax bill, thereby reducing your taxes at the end of the year. This Committee makes presentations at area chamber of commerce events and business expos to attract businesses to our community.
The Cultural and Diversity Advisory Committee meets the first Monday of every month and helps foster positive human relations through education and the encouragement of respect and understanding among our diverse populations. The Committee provides an opportunity for input from citizens of all races, ethnicities and genders in developing programs that lead to a greater understanding of the value of a diverse community.
The Voorhees Arts Commission is comprised of local artists and art supporters who develop art programs and art/cultural educational events.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway Committee works hard to promote our over 13 miles of bike paths and bike safety for the benefit of our community.
We are proud of these groups who have continued to support our residents and local government. Thanks to all!
** Voorhees Township Fire Department’s Annual Cookies with Santa will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Kirkwood Fire Station Headquarters at 2002 S. Burnt Mill Road. Bring your camera to take pictures. This free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, check Voorhees Township social media platforms.
** The Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club’s 17th Annual Community Service Awards event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Lucien’s Distinguished Catering in Berlin. For sponsorship opportunities and more information on this signature event, visit the Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club website
www.voorheesbreakfastrotary.org or call Nick Colanzi at 856-435-6200.
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