Water & Sewer Study

ROAD CLOSURE

STOKES ROAD RESURFACING SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY

5.4 Miles of Overlay Construction Through Medford, Medford Lakes and Shamong

The resurfacing of a 5.4-mile stretch of Stokes Road (County Route 541 from Oakshade Road (CR534) in Shamong, through Medford Lakes to Jackson Road in Medford is scheduled to begin Monday, May 14. The milling and overlay construction is expected to take four weeks to complete. Traffic will be maintained with one lane alternating. Motorists can expect delays and are encouraged to find alternative routes during construction.
American Asphalt Co., Inc. /Jersey Construction, Inc. – A Joint Venture of West Collingswood has been contracted to perform the construction as part of the County’s 2011 State Funded Overlay Program.
This is the largest project in terms of road miles of 16 roads scheduled to be resurfaced in the Program that will overlay a total 23.7 miles of County roads in16 municipalities at a cost of $7.2M.
It is expected that 68,000 tons of asphalt will be needed to complete all construction scheduled for the program.
The county highway network includes 508.4 miles of county roads, 364 bridges, 700 culverts, more than 243 traffic control devices and 17,000 signs.

MEDFORD TOP TOWN 2012

Township Council congratulates the Medford Community on being selected as the Top Town 2012 by South Jersey Magazine.  For more information: http://site.southjerseymagazine.com/articles/?articleid=633

Township of Medford
Date Change of Council Meeting

Medford Township Council

            Please take notice that the Medford Township Council will hold a Council meeting on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. at the Public Safety Building, 91 Union Street, Medford, NJ  08055.  This meeting will replace the regularly scheduled meetings of May 1, and May 15, 2012.

Medford Township Council Meetings Cancelled

Please take notice that the Medford Township Council meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2012 and Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Public Safety Building, 91 Union Street, Medford, New Jersey have been cancelled.
  
Katherine E. Burger                                       CFO/Township Clerk

Service Delivery Restoration

Although the referendum has passed, the budget is not scheduled to be adopted until Thursday, April 26, 2012. The budget is subject to a public hearing as well as state review and approval.  At this time, service restoration for brush, bulk trash collection and Saturday yard hours are being developed and updates will be posted to the Township website as soon as available. 

The Township appreciates your cooperation and patience through this process.

Notice of Budget & Public Hearing

2012 INTRODUCED MUNICIPAL BUDGET

2012 COUNCIL WORKING BUDGET
(Council working budget - 3/13/12)

2012 PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL BUDGET(Manager Proposed - 2/7/12)

2012 REVISED POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

2012 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Township Salaries by Postion 2011 - 2012

2011 Annual Financial Statement

STATE GOVERNMENT & YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES: What Residents & Businesses Should Consider

ANNUAL HYDRANT FLUSHING
Annual Hydrant Flushing will begin Monday, April 16th and go on until the middle of May. While hydrant flushing won’t interrupt your water service, when crews are working in your area, you may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or discolored water. This is normal. If this happens, simply let your cold water run until it is clear. For more information on Hydrant Flushing click here.

April 30th Application Deadline for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) reminds income-eligible residents that they have until Monday, April 30, to apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits for this year. The federally-funded program assists low-income households with their heating and cooling bills, and provides emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance. Click here for more information.

GARAGE HOURS
Monday 7am-2pm; Tuesday 7am-2pm; Wednesday 7am-2pm; Thursday 7am-7pm; Friday 7am-2pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed

TRASH COLLECTION
This is a reminder that only trash is permitted to be put in the black trash containers. Leaves and brush are to be taken to the Garage during the hours of 7:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday, Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm excluding Holidays. The Township of Medford is not permitted to dump these items at the landfill per the County. If it is visible your can will not be collected.

ROAD CLOSURE
Jennings Road Bridge will be closed for approximately 6 months due to replacement of the bridge. During the bridge construction residents living south of the existing bridge will continue to take Jennings Road to Route 70. Residents living to the north of the existing bridge will take Jennings Road to Hartford Road.

Click here to see the amount you owe for taxes or water/sewer.

ATTENTION HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
The Township is in the process of updating its HOA contact database. Please e-mail cschultz@medfordtownship.com with your respective Association point of contact information. Please include name, address, day & evening telephone numbers and e-mail address. Thank you.

BRUSH COLLECTION
This is a reminder that there will be no further collection of brush in 2011.  In addition, there is no planned collection for the first quarter of 2012 as the Brush Collection Program will be discussed as part of the 2012 budget process beginning in January 2012.  Residents can take brush to the Township Public Works Yard located off Gravelly Hollow Road (off of Jackson Road)  open every Monday through Friday (except legal holidays)  from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm.  The Garage will remain open after business hours only on Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm. 

In addition, residents are also reminded that pursuant to Township Code Chapter 82 Section 82-4.D.(1). Brush generated by professional tree removers, trimmers or landscapers shall be removed by private services within 10 days from the date it is generated.

Thank you.

Medford Community Design and Sustainability Master Plan Element and photos.

REVAL INFORMATION - Please click here for updates on the revaluation.

REMINDER TO ALL DOG OWNERS
In order for everyone to safely enjoy our parks, open spaces, and walking trails, Township officials would like to offer a reminder that, per Chapter 66 of the Medford Township Administrative Code, dogs must be kept on a leash.  The only exception is the identified off-leash area in Freedom Park known as Duke’s Dog Run.

Also, dog owners are required under this same Ordinance to remove their pet’s waste by placing it in a suitable bag and depositing it in a trash receptacle.  For your convenience, pet waste bag dispensers are located in our parks.  Pet waste is not only offensive, but it can pollute waters, as it is washed by rain and melting snow and ice into storm drains that carry it into our lakes and streams. 

We thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

BURLINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS SEPTIC SYSTEM OWNER'S MAINTENANCE MANUAL
In accordance with NJAC 7:9A, the Burlington County Health department is required to provide and owner's manual to residents with septic systems every three years. To view this manual click on the following link www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/owm_home.htm

FREEDOM PARK SKATEPARK
The Freedom Park Skatepark is closed indefinitely due to required repairs.  Please check back on this website for further updates.

2010 CENSUS UPDATE FROM THE STATE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
Click here for the 2010 Census update.

MEDFORD RETURNING VETERANS COMMITTEE
Medford Township has recently chartered the Medford Returning Veterans Committee. The mission of the committee is to welcome back returning modern war veterans, to the local Medford area community, and to sponsor homecoming events, that celebrate and honor the service.

The committee is asking for help from the Medford community. Anyone who is aware of a returning Veteran can contact the committee by calling 609-654-2512, or by email at recreation@medfordtownship.com

Please click here for Medford's emergency preparedness website