The Borough of Swedesboro is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus and all available information from the NJ Department of Health, Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization. Administration and Emergency Management have been in contact with the County and State, participating in all available calls with the Governor and NJ State Department of Health in order to remain informed.
All Borough offices are CLOSED to the public until further notice, effective March 17th.
Therefore we are encouraging all payments be made via the payment drop box to the left of the front door on Kings Highway, the online bill pay system https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0817, or via regular mail. If there is an extraordinary situation that requires face to face assistance from a member of the Borough staff, please call 856-467-0202 and arrangements will be made as appropriate.
We are and will continue to utilize all of our digital platforms to keep you as up to date as possible regarding any changes in Borough services as well as any state, county, and local updates as they become available.
It is important to take precautions in order to prevent the spread of the virus. The CDC recommends the following basic hygiene and sanitation practices to stop the spread of the virus including:
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the garbage. If you do not have a tissue, you can use the inside of your elbow.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home if you are sick
- Clean & Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Practice social distancing (6ft distance)
For additional information, please review availability resources at the Gloucester County Department of Health website: www.gloucestercountynj.gov/depts/h/hedss/pubhhome.asp or the US Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019‐ncov/index.html
Please continue to exercise precaution and follow all available health tips. The Borough of Swedesboro will continue to monitor and provide information as it is given to us.
During this time in which our employees are practicing safe social distancing and our office is not open to the public, please use the following numbers in case of water and sewer emergencies:
Water and Sewer Duty Phone – 609-929-6250
Non-Emergency Police Dispatch-856-589-0911
For any concern that does not require immediate attention, please contact Borough employees by email or leave a voicemail and we will respond to your concern in a timely manner
Utility Billing & General Questions: dbranco@swedesboro-nj.us
Property Taxes: kfleetwood@swedesboro-nj.us
Zoning Regulations/Permits & Rental Registrations: rschmid@swedesboro-nj.us
Planning Board, Accounts Payable, Vital Statistics: lyarrington@swedesboro-nj.us
Vital Statistics & Borough Council: lelder@swedesboro-nj.us
Streets & Roads, Water & Sewer, & Code Enforcement: klamb@swedesboro-nj.us
All Rental Inspections scheduled until March 31st are canceled and will need to be rescheduled for a later date.
The Rabies Clinic scheduled for Saturday March 21st is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. The deadline to obtain a dog license without a late fee is extended to June 1, 2020.
Hunting Licenses will not be sold at this location during the time Borough offices are closed to the public. Please visit https://nj.aspirafocus.com/internetsales to purchase your licenses and permits online.
*****UPDATED 3/18*****Trash, recycling & yard waste will be picked up on Thursday 3/19 as scheduled. Beginning Thursday 3/26, ONLY trash & recycling that is in your cart to be picked up by the automated truck will be picked up. There will be no yard waste, bulk/metal/e-waste pick up or extra recycling and trash pick up until further notice.
Lake Narraticon Park and Fishing Dock are CLOSED effective 3/18.
The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Economic Development would like to share a website devoted to business concerns during the coronavirus emergency. The State of New Jersey created http://cv.business.nj.gov and will be updating information as it becomes available.