Welcome to the Borough of Stratford

 

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Borough of Stratford
has a population of
7,271 in 1.59 square miles
in the County of Camden,
State of New Jersey,
(Census Bureau 2000)
founded in 1889 and incorporated
by the State Legislators in 1925.
   

The Borough is bordered by the Borough of Hi-Nella on the north and Gloucester Township on the north and east, the Borough of Somerdale and the Borough of Lindenwold is to the west, and the Borough of Laurel Springs and the Borough of Lindenwold to the south.

Recreational facilities include five parks, play fields and playgrounds. There are various charitable, non-profit organizations such as Stratford Athletic Organization, Tar-Kill (Soccer), Summer Programs, Sterling Youth Athletic Association, the Sterling Kiwanis, the Stratford Women's Club, and the William Kenney Memorial VFW Post.

The Borough of Stratford is governed under a Mayor-Council form of government. The Council consists of six (6) members elected at large for three year terms. The Mayor is elected to a four year term. The Municipal elections are held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.


Borough Calendar of Meetings

 
Borough Calendar for the month of February:
       
Council Agenda Meeting (view Agenda ) 4th 7:00 pm Justice Facility
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting 8th 8:00 pm Justice Facility
Town Council Meeting 9th 7:30 pm Justice Facility
Municipal Court 10th 1:00 pm Justice Facility
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting 11th 7:30 pm Quaker Store
President's Day 15th Borough Offices Closed
Council Meeting 16th 7:00 pm Justice Facility
Municipal Court 18th 4:30 pm Justice Facility
Board of Health Department Meeting 22nd 7:00 pm Justice Facility
Municipal Court 24th 1:00 pm Justice Facility
Joint Land Board Meeting 25th 7:30 pm Justice Facility
       
Upcoming Events
Sterling High School Band Booster
15th Annual Craft Fair
March
6th
Sterling High School Gymnasium
9am - 3pm
for more info contact Annamarie
856 - 419 - 3963



Borough News and  E-Mail Blasts

Email Blast Local Emergency (Sent February 5, 2010)
LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED DUE TO SNOW STORM
EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Upon this declaration there will be NO PARKING permitted on any street per Borough Code Chapter 10.08.070.  This will allow for the public works department to properly and safely plow the snow. 

Email Blast Benefit Social (Sent January 29, 2010)
Benefit Social for Matthew Gagliardi will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, 7-11pm, at John Paul II School Hall, 55 Warwick Rd. 
This will assist Matt and his family in their fight with ALD.  Tickets are $25. each.  Contact Diane Fragassi at 856-718-1389.

Email Blast Bradlees Site (Sent January 27, 2010)
In an attempt to avoid future litigation and eminent domain proceeding, the Mayor and Council met with the owners of the former Bradlees site last week.  At the meeting discussion took place regarding future plans for the site.  During the prior redevelopment designation and litigation the owners were not able to properly market the site to future for more info...


To past posts and archives.... click here


E-Mail Blast
Borough information e-mail broadcast. If you agree to receive the e-mails, you will receive occasional messages about important meetings and updates on important issues. This will not be a two-way system; we will not be able to respond to returned
e-mails. This is only meant as a aid to the residents, it is not intended as a legal advertisement for meetings and there is no guarantee that all information will
get to everyone at all times. For E-Mail Blast
Information click here or to Sign up for E-Mail Blast



2010 Dog & Cat
Licenses are DUE
click for more info

Chipping begins on the
3rd and continues for the month of January
Metal pickup is only on the following weeks in January
3rd & 17th
click for more info

2010 Holiday trash
and recycling schedule
click for more info

A letter from our Police Chief
about Nixle Communication Network
to view letter


to sign up for Nixle

NJDEP Solutions to
Stormwater Pollution
click for more info

Tenants-Foreclosure info for New Jersey
click for more info

Military Support
Group of NJ Inc.

click for more info


Library Board of Trustees
3rd

Economic Development
3rd

Shade Tree Commission
3rd

Council Agenda Meeting
4th

Park Commission
8th

Town Council Meeting
9th

Historic Preservation
11th

Council Meeting
16th

Board of Health Department
22nd

Joint Land Use Board
25th

Stratford Economic
Development Committee


Stratford Business &
Civic Association
         
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Borough of Stratford 307 Union Avenue, Stratford, NJ 08084
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