Mantua Township, Gloucester County, NJ
Mantua Township is located in the center of Gloucester County, just South of the County Seat of Woodbury. It is 19.89 square miles bounded by Greenwich and West Deptford Townships to the North; the Borough of Wenonah, Deptford and Washington Townships to the East; the Borough of Pitman and part of Glassboro Borough to the South; Harrison Township to the Southwest and East Greenwich Township to the West. It is situated on an elevated bluff overlooking Mantua Creek, from which the township derives its name. Mantua Creek is named from the Indian word “Manta”, meaning frog, because of the frog chorus which yearly occurred in this area. Mantua Creek was the chief source of navigation and transportation for both the Lenni-Lenape Indians and early settlers.
Mantua Township was formerly a part of Greenwich Township, and by an act passed on February 23, 1853 this new township was created. The first town meeting was held on March 9, 1853 at the Union School House. (The Union School House is being renovated and will be used as a Senior Citizen Center and Museum)
Municipal Offices are open Monday Thru Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Holiday Closings.
The Municipal Building uses an Automated Answering System. Press the corresponding Number for the office you wish to reach. (To email a specific Township employee, please click on the underlined name.)
| Administrator/Director of Public Works: |
Mike Datz |
856-468-1500 #120 |
| Clerk: |
Shawn Menzies |
856-468-1500 #1 or Ext. #113 |
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In addition to General Information, the Clerk’s Office is responsible for the following: Vital Statistics: Marriage Licenses, Certified Copies of Death, Marriage, and Birth Certificates; Licensing: Dog and Cat, Raffle, and One-Day Liquor; Permits: Street Opening, Yard Sale, Solicitor and Vender, and Tree Removal; Applications: Use of Park, Use of Municipal Building, and Coin Drop; Voter Registration; Providing copies of all Public Meeting Minutes. |
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Tax Assessor:
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Sandra Elliott |
856-468-1500 #3 |
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The Tax Assessor is responsible for Assessing Property in Mantua Township. If you are a Senior Citizen or Veteran, please contact the office to inquire whether you are eligible for a Tax Deduction. |
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| Tax Collector: |
Alice Kellmyer |
856-468-1500 #2 |
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The Tax Collector is responsible for the Billing and Collection of Taxes. Please call the office to inquire about extended hours at the End of the Tax Quarter. |
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| Chief Financial Officer: |
Gayle Tschopp |
856-468-1500 #4 |
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The Finance Department is responsible for the following functions: Maintaining the Budget and General Ledger; Maintaining Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursements; Investments; Payroll; Human Resources; Worker's Compensation Claims; Liability Claims. |
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| Construction Office |
James T. Gallagher |
856-468-9050 |
| Director of Zoning/Planning/Code Enforcement |
Ted Bamford |
856-468-1323 |
| Code Enforcement Officer |
Sabrina Sabatelli |
856-468-9088 |
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