Frequently Asked Questions

On which holidays will the Municipal Building be closed?

January 1st New Years Day
January 19th Martin Luther King Day
February 16th President's Day
April 10th Good Friday
May 25th Memorial Day
July 6th Independence Day
September 7th Labor Day
October 12th Columbus Day
November 3rd General Election Day
November 11th Veteran's Day
November 26th Thanksgiving Day
December 25th Christmas Day

What is the address of the municipal building?

4 East Douglas Ave
Lawnside New Jersey 08045

What are the hours of operation for Borough Hall?

Summer Hours
June 1st - September 30th
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:15 PM

Winter Hours
October 1st - May 31st
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What phone number do I call to rent the Wayne R. Bryant Community Center?

Contact the Office of Administration at (856) 573-6202

What is the bus schedule for senior trips?

The Office of the Borough Clerk can make arrangements for senior citizens feel free to call 856 573 -6200 for complete details

How do I get in contact with the Mayor and Council?

The Office of the Borough Clerk is the official secretary to Mayor and Council feel free to call 856 573 -6200

When are Council and Caucus meetings?

Borough Council meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Borough Caucus meetings are held on the forth Monday of each month.
Click here to view coucil page

What is the trash and recycling schedule?

Trash is collected every Monday.
Recycling is collected every Wednesday.

When do I put out leaves and grass clippings?

The Borough's Public Works Department picks up grass clippings every Tuesday and leaf collection is performed on Thursdays.

Who do I contact when my sewage pipes are backed up or the sewer drains are filled with debris?

Please contact the Public Works/Sewer Department at (856) 573 -6212

Where do you go to get a police report?

Police reports can be requested through the Police Department located on the first floor of Borough Hall at 4 East Douglas Ave. Lawnside, New Jersey 08045

Where do I pay a Traffic Ticket?

Traffic tickets can be paid on line at www.njmcdirect.com Or In person at, on the second floor of Borough Hall at 4 East Douglas Ave. Lawnside, New Jersey 08045

How do I register to vote?

Voter registration forms are available in the Borough Clerks Office located on the second floor of Borough Hall located at 4 East Douglas Ave. Lawnside, New Jersey 08045.
Contact the Camden County Division of Elections www.camdencounty.com/government/offices/soe/how.html

What are the qualifications to receive an absent ballot?

You must be a registered voter of Camden County
If you file an absentee ballot you can not vote at the polls for that election
Your ballot will be mailed on or after the 40th day prior to the election
Do not submit more than one application of the same election
You will receive instructions with your absentee ballot
Your absentee ballot must be received by the Board of Election
You must apply for each election you intend to vote by an absentee ballot?

What are the qualifications to vote?

You must be a citizen of the United States and, at least 18 years by the date of the next election, and a resident of New Jersey and the county for at least 30 days.

What is the tax rate for the Borough of Lawnside?

The Borough's total tax rate is 4.484 per $100.00
The Borough of Lawnside portion of this rate is .939 per $100.00

Where is the tax office located?

The tax office is located on the first floor of Borough Hall at 4 East Douglas Ave. Lawnside, New Jersey 08045

Where do I pay my taxes/sewer bills?

Tax and sewer bills can be paid at the Borough Tax Office

What day is the tax assessor available to the public?

The Tax Assessor is available to meet with the public on Wednesday's between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

 
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