Frequently Asked Questions

On which holidays will the Municipal Building be closed?

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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?

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What is the bus schedule for senior trips?

The Office of the Borough Clerk can make arrangements for senior citizens.  Please call 856- 573-6200.

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.  Please 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.
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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.
You may also contact the Camden County Division of Elections at 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 5.097 per $100.00
The Borough of Lawnside portion of this rate is 1.187 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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