Administrative Offices Closed - UPDATE

The Administrative Offices will reopen at 11 am today. 

Due to a maintenance issue, the Township Administrative will be closed on Tuesday January 16, 2018.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meeting Cancellations

Please be advised that the Riverside Township Planning Board Meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for January 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Town Hall located at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor. 

Please be advised that the Riverside Sewerage Authoriry scheduled for this evening has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for January 22, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Town Hall located at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor. 

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will meet on Monday January 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor.  The agendas are below:

PB 1-8-18 Reorganization Meeting

PB 1-8-18 Regular Meeting

Please be advised that the application of SJM Riverside, LLC for development of the old Taubel's Mill property will not be heard at the January meeting, as it will be postponed until the February meeting, which will take place on February 12, 2018.  No further notice will be provided to the public.

Solid Waste Collection

Due to the inclement weather and the recent Holiday, solid waste collection will take place both Friday and Saturday this week.  Please ensure that your trash is placed at the curbline no later than 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning so that we can ensure an efficient collection.  As always, please report any complaints to mjack@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x4.  Thank you.

Township Committee Reorganization

The Township Committee held is Annual Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2018.  At that time, Committeemen Corey Kimble and Michael Miller were each sworn in for a three-year term on Committee. Joining them on Committee for 2018 are Lorraine Hatcher, who was appointed Mayor/Chairwoman and Jason Frey, who was appointed Deputy Mayor/Vice Chairman.  It was also announced that Robert Prisco had submitted his letter of resignation due to his having been nominated to fill a Judge position, which has left a vacancy on the Township Committee to be filled at a later date. 

The Township Committee also established the 2018 Department Schedule at the meeting, which is as follows:

Public Works:
Chair-Deputy Mayor Frey
Vice-Committeeman Miller

Public Events:
Chair-Committeeman Miller
Vice-Deputy Mayor Frey

Public Safety:
Chair-Mayor Hatcher
Vice-Committeeman Kimble

Recreation:
Chair-Committeeman Kimble
Vice-Vacant

Finance:
Chair-Vacant
Vice-Mayor Hatcher

Thank you to all those who came out to the meeting.  We look forward to another great year!

Annual License Reminder

This is a reminder that your annual licenses must be renewed after January 3, 2018.

All rental, mercantile, and vending license fees are due no later than January 31^st.

The fee schedule for 2018 is as follows:

Rental—$100 per unit; $20 late fee per unit per month;

Mercantile—$100 initial; $50 renewal; $75 car dealers; $20 late fee per license;

Vending—$25 per machine; $100 per electronic/mechanical game machine; $20 late fee per machine;

Animal—Dog: $20.20 non-spayed/neutered; $13.20 spayed/neutered; Cat: $16 non-spayed/neutered; $12 spayed/neutered; $20 late fee per animal. Animal license fees are due no later than March 31^st. Failure to do so will result in the assessment of a penalty to the annual fee or fees due. Rabies shot must be good through October 31, 2018 and proof will be required for recently expired vaccinations.

Vacant Properties must be registered, please contact us for information. Once registered you may pay online.

Rental, mercantile, vending license and fees may be paid on line www.riversidetwp.org with a customer number and a pin. This information can be found on your invoice. Invoices will be mailed separately.

If you have any questions please contact us at 856-461-1460 extension 1.

Township Offices Open Update

The Township Offices will close at noon today in accordance with the closure of the State offices and so that the Public Works crew can begin to fully clear the main roadways once the snow begins to slow/stop this afternoon.  We will reopen on Friday January 5, 2018 at 8:30 am.

The Township offices are currently open today.  In the event that there are any changes to that status, we will post notice.  Although we are open, we would suggest that you contact our offices by phone (856-461-1460 x1) rather than traveling the roadways.  In the event that you need to travel to our offices, please do so cautiously.  Thank you.

Annual Reorganization Meeting

The annual reorganization meeting will take place this evening (January 3rd) beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor.  The meeting is open to the public. 

Public Works Update

Last Call For Leaves - Public Works will begin the final canvassing of town for the fall leaf collection, which will conclude January 26, 2018.  To guarantee collection, please place leaves at the curb no later than January 19, 2018. 

Christmas Tree/Branch Collection - Public Works will collect Christmas trees from Monday January 8, 2018 through Friday January 26, 2018.  Please place your trees at the curb without any covering and be sure to remove all lights and ornaments from the tree.  Flocked trees must be collected with the solid waste.  We will also collect branches at this time in accordance with our normal regulations.