Holiday Office Closures

Please be advised that our offices will be closed on Monday December 24, 2018 and Tuesday December 25, 2018 in observance of Christmas.  We will also be closed on Monday December 31, 2018 and Tuesday January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year's.

From everyone at the Township, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Holiday Decorating Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the Holiday Decorating Contest!

Avenues:

622 Delaware Avenue

East End:

643 Bridgeboro Street

Middle:

58 Park Avenue

Reeder Tract/Swamppoodle:

621 Jefferson Street

Best in Riverside:

8 Henry Street

Operation Share the Warmth

The JROTC proudly announces Operation Share the Warmth.

Operation Share with Warmth

Annual Holiday Events

It is that time of year again for Christmas In Riverside.  This year’s event has been scheduled for December 7, 2018 and will consist of our parade, tree lighting, pictures with Santa, refreshments and vendors.  The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the procession down Bridgeboro and Scott Streets to the Municipal Building for the tree lighting.  Immediately following the lighting ceremony, all are invited to the Fire House for refreshments and pictures with Santa.  

This year, Prizes will be given for the best decorated car in the parade, the best decorated store window in town, and the ugliest sweater for an adult and child in attendance at the tree lighting. 

We hope you can join us!

The Township will also hold is annual Holiday Decorating Contest.  The judging will take place on December 14th, 15th and 16th, and the winners will be announced at the Regular Township Meeting on December 17th at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor at 1 W. Scott Street.  Good Luck to all!

Office Closure - Holiday Schedules

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  

The following is the schedule for the remainder of the Holiday week:

Office Closures:

The Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday November 22, 2018 and Friday November 24, 2018 in Observance of the Holiday.  The Public Works Department will work on Saturday November 24, 2018.

Trash Collection:

The Solid Waste Collection scheduled for Friday November 23, 2018 will take place on Saturday November 24, 2018.  If you have any complaints regarding the collection, please contact the hauler directly at 856-784-5050 and also email Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at mjack@riversidetwp.org

Leaf Collection:

The Township will continue collecting leaves this week in the Middle Section through Saturday, and will move into the East End Section if we complete the Middle Section.  We will also continue street sweeping behind the leaf collection, so please pay close attention to the posting of signage for No Parking.

Public Works Garage:

The Public Works garage will be open on Saturday November 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  During those hours, Riverside residents may bring leaves, branches, grass and recyclables into the garage.  We will not, however, accept trash, construction debris or hazardous materials.

Offices Closed

The Township Offices will be closed on Monday November 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans' Day.

Thank you to all of those who have served or are currently serving our Country.

Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

The 2018 Fall Leaf Collection will begin on Monday, October 29, 2018.  The schedule is as follows:

Reeder Tract & Swamppoddle - October 29th to November 2nd

Lower Avenues - November 5th to November 9th

Upper Avenues - November 12th to November 16th

Middle Section - November 19th to November 24th

East End - November 26th to November 30th

We will begin the rotation again the week of December 3rd.  

Please place your leaves between the sidewalk and the curb, not in the roadway, and do not place any branches, trash or debris on top of the leaves.

The Street Sweeper will be in operation in each of the sections behind the leaf collection.   

Trunk or Treat - CHANGE IN DATE - UPDATED

CHANGE OF DATE FOR HAUNTED POLICE STATION AND TRUNK OR TREAT!

Due to the forecast of rain on Friday and Saturday night we will be moving the Haunted Police Station and Trunk or Treat to Sunday night at 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. See you there!



Riverside PD FB Post - Trunk or Treat

NCAA Meeting at School

Riverside High School will be holding an NCAA Workshop on November 14, 2018.  See the attached links for more information.

NCAA Workshop Flyer

NCAA Workshop Presenter

Upcoming Event

Bigger, better, and even more fun! The Haunted Police Station and Trunk or Treat is back for the 4th consecutive year on October 27, 2018 6:00 p.m. on Scott Street. 

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements at 
https://www.facebook.com/riversidepolicenj/

Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help stock up our local food pantry!

2018 Roadway Reconstruction Project

The 2018 roadway reconstruction project will begin on or about September 24, 2018 and will include Hooker Street between Pine and Bridgeboro Streets, the 100 & 200 blocks of Filmore Street, and Mathias Street. 

We will hold a pre-construction meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor.  Residents who reside on those streets are welcome to attend.  

Residents who have any questions regarding the project should contact Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org

Annual Tax Billing

It has come to the Township’s attention that there is a question as to how the tax bills have been calculated and whether or not the bills have been affected by the revaluation.  Please be advised that the revaluation has NO impact upon the total tax bill or any individual quarter.  That being said, I would like to explain as to how we arrived at each quarter’s bill. 

Each year, the final tax bill is calculated after the tax rate is set, which typically occurs after the August 1^st due date for the 3^rd quarter taxes.  As a result, the Township annually sends out estimated 3^rd Quarter tax bills, which are based on the previous year’s tax rate, in accordance with State statute.  Once the County sets the tax rate, we then send out the final tax bill.  This becomes your total tax obligation for the calendar year.   

The annual tax bill is calculated by multiplying your assessment by the tax rate, divided by 100. 

Since we have already billed the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd quarters when we generate the final tax bill, we calculate the 4^th quarter when we take the total annual taxes due and subtract the amount already billed/paid.

Your final tax bill also include the preliminary taxes for the following year.  To calculate the preliminary tax bills for the following year, we take the total tax obligation from the previous year’s final tax bill and divide that amount in half.  This is your preliminary tax due, which is divided equally between the 1^st and 2^nd quarters. 

For example on an actual home in Riverside with 2018 taxes that total $7,077.50 (assessment x tax rate):

The 2018 1st and 2nd quarter tax bills were $1,721.40 each quarter.

The 2018 3rd quarter estimated tax bill was $1,739.45. 

The 2018 4th quarter tax bill was $1,895.25, which is the balance of the monies owed to pay the 2018 tax obligation of $7,077.50.

The total 2018 tax obligation of $7,077.50 is then used to arrive at the 2019 1st and 2^nd quarter bills.  The preliminary tax bills for 2019 total $3,538.75, or $1,769.38 for the 1st quarter and $1,769.37 for the 2nd quarter. 

As you can see, at no point does the ongoing tax revaluation have an impact upon the current tax bill, nor did the Township overestimate the tax bills.   

Should you have any questions regarding any of the above information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at mjack@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x4 or our Tax Collector, Mindie Weiner, at ctc@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x1.  Thank you.  Meghan Jack.

Sewer eBilling

Getting and paying your Sewer bills has never been easier:

Now you can do both online via the Internet - no paper, no postage, no hassle.

Save paper and enjoy the convenience of receiving your quarterly sewer bill in your email. A link in the email message takes you directly to our website where you can log on, review your bill and account information and even pay your bill directly from your bank account.

eBilling is the electronic delivery of a bill. Your sewer bill will be sent directly to your email inbox. Any bill inserts will be sent as attachments to the email.

All you need to do is provide a valid email address by emailing your consent to tax@riversidetwp.org, placing your address in the subject line with eBill. 

Example: 123 Riverside St, eBill.

Once you enroll you will receive an introductory email confirming your enrollment. You will only be able to receive your bills electronically.  You can revert back to paper bills at any time, simply email the tax office and your profile will be updated to start receiving paper bills again.  There is no charge for signing up and receiving your bill electronically and your email address will never be shared with any external parties.

Riverside Sewerage Authority

Town Wide Yard Sale

Take Two..........The Township of Riverside will hold its annual Town Wide Yard Sale on September 22, 2018.  If you are interested in participating, please email your address and the categories of items (furniture/clothes/toys, etc.) to mjack@riversidetwp.org

324 Whittaker Street - Misc. items
915 Fairview Street – Misc. household items and baby things
306 Heulings Avenue – Misc. Items
605-607 Filmore Street - Little something for everyone!!
300 - 340 Palmer Street - A little bit for everyone, Video games 1.00 each, movies/dvd's 1.00 each all for 25.00 in a case. Gone with the Wind porcelain doll's Scarlett O'Hara 16" with alot of new dresses & the Maid also 20" doll & Scarlett O'Hara 20" doll too . TV & DVD player , laptop, alot more things... I need to get rid of all & priced to sell!!
148 Paine Street – Misc. Items
533 Bem Street – Misc. items, home decor, etc.
201 Delaware Avenue – Mirrors, pictures, household items.
130 E Hancock Street - Baby stuff some old stuff and two bunji chairs!!
428 Bem Street-antique porcelain top table, outdoor swivel rockers with ottoman, porcelain dolls New in boxes, lots of stuff!
225 Sylvan Street - Some furniture, kids books, china, floral crafting stuff, and more.
402 Greenwood Avenue – Misc. Items
324 Cleveland Avenue - Baby boy clothes, baby shoes, toys, 4 floor length curtains and a curtain rod, maternity clothes, prom dresses, womens shoes, summer dresses, household, misc etc.
206 New Jersey Avenue - Books, baby stuff, kids clothes
115 Kossuth Street - Luggage, a twin bed, two infant carseats with bases and a Singer sewing machine are among some of the treasures... $1 apiece 12-24 mo girls clothes... various baby toys, kid toys, furniture and kitchen gadgets!
700 Delaware Avenue - Plus size clothes, household items. Vintage items. Wheelchairs.
40 lee street - I have a size 6 white great shape flower girl dress or could be for church events used one time make me an offer

820 8^th Street – Misc. Items

701 Delaware Avenue - New Curtains, Kid's Bike (very good condition), Tools, Miscellaneous Items

Solid Waste Collection

The Solid Waste Collection scheduled for Friday September 7, 2018 will take place on Saturday September 8, 2018 due to the Holiday.  Please report any complaints to mjack@riversidetwp.org immediately.  Thank you.

Solid Waste Contract Award

The Township Committee has awarded a one-year solid waste contract to Gold Medal Environmental (GME) for manual curb-side collection beginning September 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2019.  The Committee voted to accept the recommendation of the Township Solicitor to award the contract to GME who was the responsible low bidder in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.  By doing so, the Township Committee has authorized a contract with GME for the period of one year, which not only specifies the parameters of the contract, but allows the Township to impose substantial penalties if the terms of the contract are violated. 

The solid waste contract continues to allow for:

1)    Five (5) cans or ten (10) bags of household generated trash, which must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. for collection. Recyclables and grass, branches, and leaves are collected separately by the County and Public Works Department, respectively.  We do not collect construction debris, hazardous materials or electronics.

2)    One bulk item per week.  Bulk items shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds in weight. No item shall be such length or width as to measure more than six (6) feet by four (4) feet.  Any bulk item may be disassembled, broken or cut up as much as practicable and placed on the curb with the designated containers. All disassembled bulk items shall be securely tied, where applicable, and shall be of such size that the longest dimension thereof, shall not exceed four (4) feet and the total weight thereof shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds. We DO NOT accommodate clean outs.

The solid waste contract imposes the following penalties:

1) $2,000.00 per route or any portion thereof for each day that the contractor fails to collect or make substantial collection of the refuse.

2) $2,000.00 per each incident or event in which the Contractor dumps refuse, garbage and the like at the authorized Disposal Facility which is collected outside the Township or is beyond the scope of these Uniform Bid Specifications and each truckload shall be considered as a separate incident or event.

3) For Failure to clean up immediately, spillage from the Contractor’s vehicles or resulting from the collection or carting of refuse, one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each such violation. 

4) For Failure to answer a complaint pertaining to problems concerning collection of solid waste or recycling on the same day the complaint is received, one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each such violation.

5) For Failure to provide information as to the number and type of trucks working daily, fifty ($50.00) dollars a day.

6) For failure to place trash containers off of the traveled roadway on the grass plot, fifty ($50.00) for each location, stop and/or house.

We kindly request that any of the above violations be documented immediately and emailed to mjack@riversidetwp.org

The Township is also excited to announce that we will make the transition to automated collection in the year 2019, which would involve the issuance of solid waste carts to each household.  We will provide additional details as they emerge.

Anyone with questions regarding any of the above should contact Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at 856-461-1460 x4.  

Dart Warriors - Guns & Hoses

Court Cancelled

Please be advised that Court scheduled for August 7, 2018 has been cancelled due to our National Night Out event.  Thank you.!

National Night Out

The Township will hold National Night Out on August 7, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Scott Street.  Please see the link below for additional information on the event! 

Come Join Us for National Night Out!

Free Ice Cream Social

Riverlution Church will be holding a free Ice Cream Social on Friday July 13, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in front of 46 E Scott Street.  Please come out and join us!

Delran/Riverside Emergency Squad

The Delran/Riverside Emergency Squad, which is a private organization, currently provides emergency services to Riverside Township.  The squad has recently been served with a Notice of Summary Suspension by the New Jersey Department of Health, which has rendered the Squad unable to currently provide services.

The Burlington County Emergency Services staff and the State Department of Health have worked with area Emergency Squads to provide the Township with immediate round the clock services.  Currently, Endeavour Emergency Squad, Moorestown Emergency Squad, Palmyra Emergency Squad and Lumberton Emergency Squad have been working out of the Delran Municipal Complex to provide this service to our residents from that location.  As a result, there has been no interruption in services while the Delran/Riverside Emergency Squad works to have the suspension lifted.  

http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20180710/delran-emergency-squad-license-suspended-due-to-multiple-violations

Tax Revaluation

Beginning this month, Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. will begin a revaluation of all properties in the Township.  This program has been ordered by the Burlington County Board of Taxation and approved by the State of New Jersey.  All changes will be implemented for the 2019 Tax Year.

In the coming days, all property owners will receive correspondence from Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. at the mailing address of record for each property.  These documents will outline the reasons for and the process of the revaluation program.  These documents can also be found in the links below.

It is important that all property owners contact Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. directly at 1-866-957-1388 with any questions or concerns.  Township staff will not be able to assist with information on the program, and will advise all property owners that they must contact Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. directly.  This will ensure that property owners have the most accurate and current information.  If you are a tenant, and would like information on the process, please contact your landlord.  We appreciate your cooperation to that end.

Initial Property Owner Contact Letter

Revaluation Program Brochure

Solid Waste Collection

The solid waste collection scheduled for Friday July 6, 2018 will take place on Saturday July 7, 2018 due to the Holiday.  Should you have any issues with your collection, please send an email to mjack@riversidetwp.org

Township and Authority Employment Opportunities

Please follow the link for the open Township and Authority positions:

Twp Clerk Position

RSA Laborer Position

2018 Roadway Program

The Township Committee has authorized the commencement of the 2018 Roadway Program. 
The 2018 program currently includes Hooker Street, the 100 & 200 Blocks of Filmore Street, Mathias Road and various intersection improvements. More details will follow once the contract(s) is awarded.

Congratulations to Special Olympic Winners

Congratulations to the following winners at the Special Olympics this past weekend:
One of Riverside Fire Company’s own, Honorary Member Joshua Duhamel, won a Gold medal in the 100M Wheelchair Race and a Bronze medal in the 50M Motorized Wheelchair.Race.
Ben Miller won Gold medals in the 100M Freestyle, 100M Breaststroke, and the 4x50 Freestyle Relay swimming events.
TJ LaBorn won a Gold medal in the 100M Freestyle and a Silver medal in the 100M Backstroke
swimming events.
Corey Gross won a Silver and a Bronze medal in Track & Field.

Solid Waste Collection

The solid waster collection schedule for June 1, 2018 will be postponed to June 2, 2018 due to the Holiday.  Please report any trash misses directly to the hauler at 856-784-5050 along with an email to mjack@riversidetwp.org or voicemail to 856-461-1460 x4.

Riverside Memorial Day Parade

Riverside Township will hold its Annual Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2018.  The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the service to be held behind Town Hall immediately after, at approximately 11:00 a.m.  For additional information, please see following announcement from Chief Eliason, as posted on the Riverside Township Police Information Center Blog.

Parade Message from Chief Eliason

Thank you to those who have served, and to those that are currently serving, our Country.

Meeting Minutes

Below are the meeting minutes of April 16, 2018 that were approved at the Township meeting of May 21, 2018.  Once the minutes and accompanying documents have been fully executed and certified, they will be uploaded to the Township website. 

RTM April 16, 2018

Town Wide Yard Sale - Updated

The Township of Riverside will hold its annual Town Wide Yard Sale on May 19, 2018.  Due to the potential for inclement weather, the hours for this event will be from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The following are the addresses that have been registered with the Township:

East End:
645 Bridgeboro Street - Household Items, Baby Items, Kids Toys
857 Bridgeboro Street - Misecellaneous Items
127 Kossuth Street - Bike, Miscellaneous Items
303 Kossuth Street - Household Items, Kitchenware, Toys, Knick-Knacks, Handmade Wreaths
8-10 Zurbrugg Way - Eagles & Everything - Eagles Items, Jewelry

Middle Section:
605 Butler Street - Clothing, Toys, Decorations, Household Items
6 Henry Street - Motorcycle Trailer, Miscellaneous Household Goods
48 Park Avenue - Miscellaneous Items
512 Weeks Avenue - Furniture, Garden Items, Holiday Items, Clothes
90 Whittaker Street - Furniture, Clothes/Shoes, Bicycles, Household Items & Decor, Craft Supplies

Avenues:
124 Cleveland Avenue - Kitchen Items, Kids toys and clothes, TV
313 Cleveland Avenue - Miscellaneous Items
324 Cleveland Avenue - Baby Clothes, Maternity & Womens' Clothes/Shoes, Prom Dresses, Antique
126 Delaware Avenue - Household Items, Tools, Baby Items, Clothes, Shoes, Furniture
227 Delaware Avenue - Desk, Weight Bench, Computer Items, Lamps, Household Items
405 Delaware Avenue - Furniture, Household Items, Toys, Clothes, Miscellaneous
700 Delaware Avenue - Clothing, Miscellaneous Household Items
701 Delaware Avenue - Curtains, Kids Bikes, Tools, Miscellaneous Items
320 Fairview Street - Household Items, Clothes, Games, Toys, College Furniture, Miscellaneous
1060 Fairview Street - Household Items, Antiques, Tools, Collectibles
306 Heulings Avenue - Household Items, Girls Clothes, Shoes, Toys
420 Heulings Avenue - Moving Sale - Furniture & Household Items
219 Lippincott Avenue - Tools, Clothes, Toys, Houseware
134 Rancocas Avenue - Household Items, Tools, Miscellaneous Items
821 Rancocas Avenue - Tools, Furniture, Household Items
601 Third Street - Baby Clothes, Tools, Ladders, Household Items

Reeder Tract/Swamppoodle:
70 N Chester Avenue - LuLaRoe Going Out of Business
603 Lincoln Avenue - Dining Chairs, Small Appliances, Art, Linens, Compound Bows
636 Monroe Street - Furniture, Mirrors, Toys, Small Household Items, Books
400 N Pavilion Avenue - Furniture, Garden, Miscellaneous Items
100 Pulaski Avenue - Miscellaneous Items
636 River Drive - Furniture, Tools, Knick-Knacks

Town Wide Yard Sale Rain Date

In the event of extremely inclement weather, the Town Wide Yard Sale will be postponed to Sunday May 20, 2018.  Please check the blog for the most current information on Saturday morning. 

Emergency Alerts

The Township Committee would like to remind the residents of the emergency alerts that are available to them.  Please follow the link to our website for additional information:

Emergency Alerts

Clean Up Reminder

A reminder that the townwide clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28^th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  At that time you will be able to come down to the Public Works Yard, 300 Monroe Street (next to Sewer Plant) and drop off various items.  Containers will be provided for yard waste (leaves, branches, grass), recyclable materials (computers, TVs, wood, concrete, brick, asphalt, metals), and limited trash (paint cans, rigid plastic). Construction debris, hazardous materials, and household cleanouts will not be accommodated.  Proof of residency will also be required.    

NJ Transit Message

Riverside Residents,

Please be advised we have received the following information from NJ Transit regarding upcoming track work on the Light Rail Line.

"River LINE Track Department will be performing high speed surfacing work as part of its capital maintenance work project beginning on Sunday, April 22, 2018, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m.

Work will start in Cinnaminson and move toward Delran and Riverside. Because this is single track territory, the work must be performed at night to avoid service disruptions. The work involves the use of tamper and regulator machines, which are loud."

If anyone has a question they can contact NJ Transit directly at
Tel: (856) 614-7010.

Meet & Greet with Mayor & Committeeman

Mayor Lorraine Hatcher and Committeeman Michael Hart invite Township residents to meet with them on Saturday May 12, 2018 in Spring Garden Park at 10:30 a.m.  All residents are invited to attend to ask any questions or offer any suggestions that they may have.

Town Wide Yard Sale

The Township of Riverside will hold its annual Town Wide Yard Sale on May 19, 2018.  If you are interested in participating, please email your address and the categories of items (furniture/clothes/toys, etc.) to mjack@riversidetwp.org

East End:
645 Bridgeboro Street - Household Items, Baby Items, Kids Toys
857 Bridgeboro Street - Misecellaneous Items
127 Kossuth Street - Bike, Miscellaneous Items
303 Kossuth Street - Household Items, Kitchenware, Toys, Knick-Knacks, Handmade Wreaths
8-10 Zurbrugg Way - Eagles & Everything - Eagles Items, Jewelry

Middle Section:
605 Butler Street - Clothing, Toys, Decorations, Household Items
6 Henry Street - Motorcycle Trailer, Miscellaneous Household Goods
48 Park Avenue - Miscellaneous Items
90 Whittaker Street - Furniture, Clothes/Shoes, Bicycles, Household Items & Decor, Craft Supplies

Avenues:
124 Cleveland Avenue - Kitchen Items, Kids toys and clothes, TV
313 Cleveland Avenue - Miscellaneous Items
324 Cleveland Avenue - Baby Clothes, Maternity & Womens' Clothes/Shoes, Prom Dresses, Antique
126 Delaware Avenue - Household Items, Tools, Baby Items, Clothes, Shoes, Furniture
227 Delaware Avenue - Desk, Weight Bench, Computer Items, Lamps, Household Items
405 Delaware Avenue - Furniture, Household Items, Toys, Clothes, Miscellaneous
700 Delaware Avenue - Clothing, Miscellaneous Household Items
701 Delaware Avenue - Curtains, Kids Bikes, Tools, Miscellaneous Items
320 Fairview Street - Household Items, Clothes, Games, Toys, College Furniture, Miscellaneous
1060 Fairview Street - Household Items, Antiques, Tools, Collectibles
306 Heulings Avenue - Household Items, Girls Clothes, Shoes, Toys
420 Heulings Avenue - Moving Sale - Furniture & Household Items
219 Lippincott Avenue - Tools, Clothes, Toys, Houseware
134 Rancocas Avenue - Household Items, Tools, Miscellaneous Items
821 Rancocas Avenue - Tools, Furniture, Household Items
601 Third Street - Baby Clothes, Tools, Ladders, Household Items

Reeder Tract/Swamppoodle:
70 N Chester Avenue - LuLaRoe Going Out of Business
603 Lincoln Avenue - Dining Chairs, Small Appliances, Art, Linens, Compound Bows
636 Monroe Street - Furniture, Mirrors, Toys, Small Household Items, Books
400 N Pavilion Avenue - Furniture, Garden, Miscellaneous Items
100 Pulaski Avenue - Miscellaneous Items
636 River Drive - Furniture, Tools, Knick-Knacks

Public Works Spring Collections

The Public Works Department will begin its spring collections on Monday April 16, 2018.  The Department will begin collecting branches in the East End section of town and leaves in the Reeder Tract/Swamppoodle Section of town.  Please see the website for our regulations on these collections.

Public Works Schedule

Message from the Mayor

The townwide clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28^th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  At that time you will be able to come down to the Public Works Yard, 300 Monroe Street (next to Sewer Plant) and drop off various items.  Containers will be provided for yard waste (leaves, branches, grass), recyclable materials (computers, TVs, wood, concrete, brick, asphalt, metals), and limited trash. Construction debris, hazardous materials, and household cleanouts will not be accommodated.  Proof of residency will also be required.    

Also, I would like to make you aware of our plan to clean up the downtown area. There has been extra effort by Public Works, store owners and the public to make and keep the streets/curblines free of litter. There are large flower pots along Scott St that were planted courtesy of the Riverlution Church last year. We are looking for groups/businesses/or families that would like to take on a planter this year?!?! If you are interested please reach out to Meghan Jack 461-1460 x4, the residents would appreciate your donation and willingness to beautify the downtown area.

Soon you will also see lights being strung in the trees on Scott Street. It is the goal of the Township Committee to brighten up our town. So many judge a community by what they see, and we are going to make a difference. If you would like to also do something special to brighten up your neighborhood, please do. We want you to be proud of our town and we all can make a difference together.

Thank You!!!!

Lorraine Hatcher

Knock, Knock......No Knock!

The Township Committee of the Township of Riverside has enacted Ordinance 2017-#14 entitled "No Knock List", the full version of which can be found below.  The Ordinance was enacted to protect residents from unwanted solicitation.  Under the provisions of the Ordinance, residents can formally register their address with the Police Department and obtain a "No Knock" sticker so that they are protected from unwanted solicitation.

Ordinance 2017-#14 No Knock List

Questions regarding the Ordinance can be directed to Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org

Court Office Closed

The Court Office will be closed on Friday April 6, 2018.

Meet & Greet with Mayor & Committeeman

Mayor Lorraine Hatcher and Committeeman Michael Miller invite Township residents to meet with them on Thursday April 19, 2018 at the Riverside Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  All residents are invited to attend to ask any questions or offer any suggestions that they may have.

Pot Hole Patrol

As we attempt to move into Spring, the Public Works Department is actively working to patch all pot holes created by the aftermath of this never ending winter.  If you see an area of concern, please report it through the following link:

Riverside Township Contact Form

We thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely,

Street Sweeping To Begin

The Friday morning street sweeping will begin this Friday, April 6, 2018.  Residents are prohibited from parking on Scott Street, Pavilion Avenue, Bridgeboro Street and Fairview Street between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.  Vehicles parked on these roads between the indicated hours will be issued a motor vehicle summons.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - DATE CHANGED

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Whomsley Field.  This event is open to Riverside residents ages 10 and under.  Please see the flyer below for additional details.  We hope to see you there!

Administrative Offices Closed

Due to the State of Emergency declared by the Governor, the Township Administrative and Court Offices will be closed on Wednesday March 21, 2018. 

Recycling Collection Postponed

The recycling collection schedule for Wednesday March 21, 2018 has been postponed until Thursday March 22, 2018 due to the pending snow storm.  Please do not put your recycling out on Tuesday night, as to make snow plowing easier.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Employment Opportunities

Riverside Township and Riverside Sewerage Authority have the following employment opportunities:

PW Laborer/Truck Driver Position

RSA Laborer Position

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - UPDATED

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Whomsley Field.  This event is open to Riverside residents ages 10 and under.  Please see the flyer below for additional details.  We hope to see you there!

Easter Egg Hunt 2018

In the event that inclement weather from today or tomorrow, or this weekend, has an impact on this event, we will reschedule to March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Whomsley Field. Please check back later this week for another update.  Thank you. 

Planning Board Meeting Cancelled

The monthly meeting of the Planning Board has been cancelled, as there are no items of business on the agenda. 

Meet & Greet with the Mayor & Committeeman

Mayor Lorraine Hatcher and Committeeman Corey Kimble invite Township residents to meet with them on Saturday March 17, 2018 at the Golden River Diner beginning at 10:00 a.m.  All residents are invited to attend to ask any questions or offer any suggestions that they may have.

Administrative Offices Closed

Please be advised that the Administrative Offices of the Township have been closed as of noon on Wednesday March 7, 2018 due to the inclement weather.

State of Emergency

Please be advised that Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for the State of  New Jersey beginning at 8:00 p.m. this evening.  As a result, parking will be prohibited on Scott Street, Pavilion Avenue, Bridgeboro Street and Fairview Street beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning through 10:00 a.m. on Thursday morning.  Any and all vehicles parked on the identified roadways during these hours will be subject to towing.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

State of Emergency

Sewer Bill Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that the 1st Quarter sewer bill is due no later than Wednesday February 28, 2018.  Any payments received after close of business on Wednesday, including those placed in the mail box outside our offices, will accrue interest daily.  For your convenience, you are able to pay your bill online through the following link:

Online Bill Pay

Please note, there are fees associated with online payments through our website.  There is a service fee of $1.05 for e-check, $3.95 for visa debt cards, and 2.95% of your total payment for all other cards payments that goes directly to the vendor (not the Authority). 

You may also make payment through your own bank.  When doing so, please identify the property for which the payment is intended. 

Shoud you have any quetions, please contact our offices at 856-461-1460 x1 and ask for Cheryl. 

Township Offices Closed

The Township Administrative Offices will be closed on February 19, 2018 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Township Sign

As many of you are aware, the Township has a sign for advertising located at the corner of Scott Street and Pavilion Avenue.  The purpose of the sign is not only for the advertising of Township events and information, but to provide a medium through which the various community groups and organizations can advertise their events and information.  Anyone who is interested in utlizing the sign to advertise should use the link below to submit their request.  All requests will be processed in the order they are received, so please plan accordingly when submitting a request.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Committeeman Jason Frey at jfrey@riversidetwp.org

Sign Request Form

Township Meeting Dates 2018

The Township Commitee will meet on the following dates in 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor:

Monday January 22, 2018

Monday February 26, 2018

Monday March 19, 2018

Monday April 16, 2018

Monday May 21, 2018

Monday June 18, 2018

Monday July 16, 2018

Monday August 20, 2018

Monday September 17, 2018

Monday October 15, 2018

Monday November 19, 2018

Monday December 17, 2018

Offices Closed - MEETING WILL BE HELD

The Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday February 12, 2018 in observance of the Holiday.  Please note, however, that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board will still be held at 7:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street on the 2nd Floor.  At that time, the application of SJM Riverside, LLC regarding the Mill Project (Fairview/NJ/Delaware) will be heard.

Payment Reminders

A friendly reminder that the first quarter taxes are due no later than February 13, 2018 and the first quarter sewer bill is due no later than February 28, 2018.  Payments received after the identified dates will begin to accrue interest daily.  In addition, all animal licenses are due no later than March 30, 2018.  Registrations received after the 30th will incur a $20.00 late fee.

Should you have any questions on the above, please contact our offices at 856-461-1460 x1.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Meet and Greet

Mayor Lorraine Hatcher and Deputy Mayor Jason Frey invite Township residents to meet with them on Saturday February 17, 2018 at the Golden River Diner begining at 10:00 a.m.  All residents are invited to attend to ask any questions or offer any suggestions that they may have. 

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.