Welcome to the Borough of Stratford
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 Monthly Meeting Dates for May 2012
| Library Board of Trustees Meeting [more info] | 4:30 pm | Library | |
| Shade Tree Commission [more info] | 7:00 pm | Borough Hall | |
| Council Agenda Meeting [more info] | 7:00 pm | Justice Facility | |
| Council Regular Meeting [more info] | 7:00 pm | Justice Facility | |
| Municipal Court [more info] Court Dates [view] | 1:00 pm | Justice Facility | |
| Historic Preservation Commission Meeting [more info] | 7:30 pm | Quaker Store | |
| Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting [more info] | 7:00 pm | Borough Hall | |
| Municipal Court [more info] Court Dates [view] | 17th | 4:30 pm | Justice Facility |
| Municipal Court [more info] Court Dates [view] | 24th | 1:00 pm | Justice Facility |
| Joint Land Board [more info] | 24th | 7:30 pm | Justice Facility |
| Memorial Day [see holiday trash pickup schedule] | 28th | All Borough Offices Closed |
Borough Announcements and Upcoming Events
Town Wide Yard Sale June 2, 8a-3p [flyer]
For a $10. donation to SBCA you can participate in the annual town wide yard sale. If you have any questions please call John Miller 856-264-2517 or email stratfordyardsale@yahoo.com Maps will be available at the Borough Hall or on-line www.shopstratfordnj.com beginning May 31. Deadline for registering is Wednesday, May 30 at 5pm. An added incentive, there will be a few prizes given away to households that participate: Grand Prize 2 Phillies tickets, other prizes Home Depot GC and Wawa GC.
Borough eNews
Miss Stratford Pageant 2012 [application]
Date: Thursday, June 28th
Where: Yellin School Gymnatorium
Time: 7:30 pm
Applications must be recieved by Friday, June 15th
SHS Marching Band & Band Camp
SHS Marching Band & Band Camp is lead by Director Steve Goldeck, assisted by his excellent and experienced staff. Interested in color guard or never marched before? It's no problem, WE WILL TRAIN! No marching or color guard experience necessary! However, musicians should have some playing experience. [for more information]