Public Notice

As a precaution to protect the employees and the residents of Monroe Township from the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), all Township Offices will be closed to the public, effective Monday, March 16, 2020. Limited services will resume on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, with offices still being closed to the public.

Emergency services will continue, following guidelines of Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the State of New Jersey Department of Health.
Trash and recycling collection will continue as scheduled.
Court sessions are canceled until further notice.
Boards and Commissions are canceled until further notice.
Public events are canceled until further notice.
Parks and Recreation activities are canceled until further notice.

Please click here Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management for updates regarding COVID-19 and sign up for alerts at http://www.gloucesteralert.com.

Citizens can now report minor incidents like Vandalism, Identity Theft, Lost Property, Civil Matters, Motor Vehicle Complaints and Minor Thefts online via our Citizen Services Program Website.

Effective Saturday May 2, 2020, Monroe Township will open our Municipal Parks to the public to engage in passive recreational activities. Please click here – Monroe Township Parks Opening – for more detailed information.

Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented situation. The Township supports protecting the health and safety of the employees, residents, and families of the Township of Monroe. The Township will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

All Monroe Township Residents and Employees:

As some of you may already be aware, the Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency on March 9, 2020 in response to the Corona Virus (COVID-19).Executive Order No. 103 declares a state of emergency and public health emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing state agencies and departments to utilize state resources to assist affected communities responding to and recovering from COVID-19 cases.

Benefits from the State of Emergency.
Prohibits and adds safeguards to protect consumers from “price gouging”
Ability to waive certain procurement procedures to expedite the need for necessary resources
Empowers State Agencies to take appropriate steps to address COVID-19

Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19 will appear in 2 to 14 days from contact.

Shortness of breath
Fever
Cough
What can you do to protect yourself?
Stay home when you are sick and contact your Doctor
Avoid close contact with sick persons
Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.
Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. This is especially applies when you sneeze, cough, or blow your nose.
Cover your mouth when you cough and cover your nose when you sneeze.
USE common sense and GOOD hygiene.

REMEMBER, the prevention and practices for COVID-19 are what we should practice every day for the common cold. The links below provide additional information for everyone. We suggest that you make sure that you receive legitimate information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO). There is also a link to a site ran by Johns Hopkins University that shows CONFIRMED cases across the country.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

Property Registration

Pay / Review Taxes Online

Message from the tax office!

The Tax Bills will be mailed during the month of July. The due date for the August quarter is August 10^th and will only be extended if the Tax Bills are mailed after July 15^th and the new due date would be on the bills. The public is still encouraged to utilize the drop box located by the glass doors in front of Town Hall on Virginia Avenue. Payments, paperwork and rebate forms can left in this box and will be completed and returned to you. Payments can also be mailed to our office, paid online thru the Township’s website, paid by phone at 866-572-9477 using the tax account # on your tax bill or paid using online banking thru your bank. (The convenience fee of $1.05 for using an e-check will be credited to your next tax quarter). The fees charged for payments made by credit/debit will not be credited. Please call 728-9800, ext 282, 285 or 287 for any further questions or assistance you may need.

Zoning & Construction Permit Application Process

The Zoning & Construction Offices current process is as follows:
• All Applications for both Departments can be found on our website under “Forms & Applications” found at (https://monroetownshipnj.org/online-forms-2/)

Be sure to print the Zoning Application Checklist to be able to complete the Application properly for submittal

• Print the applications and complete them in their entirety
• Please be sure that any application that requires Zoning Approval, is obtained prior to sending the Construction Permit Application
• Completed applications can be sent by mail or placed in the drop box at the Court side entrance on the Virginia Avenue side of the Municipal Building

Housing

RESALE & RENTAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE
DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTION PERIOD
Due to the pandemic we are only conducting Certificates of Occupancy inspections on homes and apartments that are vacant of people and furniture for a minimum of 48 hours.
You may apply by downloading the resale or rental application on the township website and selecting the online forms tab. Please complete the application in its entirety and mail it to the Housing Office along with a check or money order. No cash or credit is accepted. Also on the website is a list of items that will be inspected found here: (https://monroetownshipnj.org/online-forms-2/)

Please allow at least three days after mailing to call for an inspection date.

All inspections are being conducted between the hours of 9am and 3pm. You can leave the door open and wait in your vehicle or return later to secure the property. No lock box will be used. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE HOME. The inspector will leave the C/O on the kitchen counter if it passes or the violation notice if it fails.

If a re-inspection is needed please mail a copy of the violation notice along with a check or money order for $25 to the Housing Office and call at least three days after mailing to set up the re-inspection date. We are about 8 working days out for inspections.
Any questions please call 856-728-9800 extension 289 or 296.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Monroe Municipal Court

Court sessions are postponed until the building is open to the public.

May court sessions have been cancelled due to the building not being open to the public before May 11^th

If you wish to pay your traffic tickets online the link is www.njmcdirect.com

If you would like to contact Monroe Courts please call 856-728-9800 ext 500

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY – CONTACT WITH MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE RECORDS

REVISED 4/17/20

CITIZEN SERVICES PROGRAM WEBSITE: MINOR INCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE CAN NOW BE REPORTED ONLINE FROM YOUR HOME OR OFFICE. THESE INCIDENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: VANDALISM/CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, IDENTITY THEFT, LOST PROPERTY, CIVIL MATTERS, NON-EMERGENCY TRAFFIC RELATED MATTERS AND MINOR THEFTS. PLEASE GO TO THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE AT https://monroetownshipnj.org AND CLICK ON THE LINK FOR THE CITIZEN SERVICES PROGRAM (LOCATED IN THE YELLOW BOX TITLED PUBLIC NOTICE) OR GO DIRECTLY TO THE CSP WEBSITE AT http://monroe.prophoenix.com/#/home. (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM AND SELECT THE BLUE BOX, REPORT ONLINE).

REQUESTS FOR POLICE REPORTS: CALL POLICE RECORDS ANY DAY FROM 8:00AM – 4:00PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND WE CAN EMAIL, FAX OR U.S. MAIL YOU A “REQUEST A REPORT FORM”. ONCE THE FORM IS FILLED OUT, SEND IT BACK TO US WITH A COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE, WE WILL RESEARCH YOUR REQUEST AND IF AVAILABLE/RELEASEABLE, FILL YOUR REQUEST PROMPLY BY EMAIL, FAX OR U.S. MAIL.

Send to: Recordsdivision@monroetownshipnj.org

Call: 856-728-9800

Fax: 856-728-2468

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH REPORT:

PLEASE LOG ON TO WWW.CRASHDOCS.ORG AND YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR DATE OF CRASH, LAST NAME AND CASE NUMBER (20200XXXXX – NO SPACES OR DASHES) PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 7-10 DAYS FROM THE CRASH TO GET THE INFORMATION.

TOWED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLE RELEASES:

PLEASE USE THE BOX ON THE WALL TO ADVISE COUNTY DISPATCH THAT YOU ARE HERE TO PICK UP A TOW RELEASE. A POLICE OFFICER WILL BE DISPATCHED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH YOUR RELEASE.

In the lobby: hit the silver button on the red box

FIREARMS APPLICATIONS – EVERYTHING IS ONLINE VISIT THE WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://WWW.NJPORTAL.COM/NJSP/FARS

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONTACT RECORDS AT 856-728-9800 X246 – LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SOMEONE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL WITHIN A FEW DAYS. AFTER YOU ARE CONTACTED THAT THEY ARE READY, COME INTO HEADQUARTERS AND AN OFFICER WILL COLLECT YOUR PERMIT/CARD FEES AND PROVIDE YOU YOUR DOCUMENTS.

Please bring in cash/check or money order – we do not accept debit or credit cards.

Monroe Township ORI Number Is: NJ0081100

LOCAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DISCOVERY REQUESTS:

WILL BE DONE BY EMAIL, FAX OR U.S. MAIL.

Send to: Recordsdivision@monroetownshipnj.org

Call: 856-728-9800

Fax: 856-728-2468

TEMPORARY HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS:

MAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUBMER) WITH A $4.00 CHECK (PAYABLE TO NJMV) TO MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE RECORDS, 125 VIRGINIA AVENUE, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 08094. ONCE YOUR APPLICATON IS RECEIVED IT WILL BE PROCESSED AND MAILED BACK TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS.

FINGERPRINTING FOR OUT OF STATE EMPLOYMENT:

TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO SPEAK TO ANY RECORDS EMPLOYEES PLEASE CONTACT US AT:

PHONE: 856-728-9800 X 208, 211, 247, 274 OR 275

FAX: 856-728-2468

EMAIL: Recordsdivision@monroetownshipnj.org

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE FACEBOOK PAGE AND TOWNSHIP WEBSITE FOR ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES.