Every year, our dedicated volunteers continue to help local government operate effectively and
efficiently. On behalf of the other members of the Voorhees Township Committee, I thank those
volunteers for their unwavering service to our community.
They serve on various boards, committees and commissions to help maintain the quality of life in our community. Members of the planning board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment are guided by the New Jersey Municipal Land Use law and the township zoning ordinance.
Whenever a resident attempts to modify their property by changing its use, subdividing it or building on it, permission must be obtained from the planning or zoning boards. The former generally meets the
second and fourth Wednesday of the month, and the latter on the second and fourth Thursday.
Another dedicated volunteer group is the Voorhees Township Recreation Advisory Board, which meets every third Tuesday at 6 p.m. The board serves as a partnership between our residents and our
government to provide youth with opportunities to participate in a variety of sports on state-of-the-
art playing fields.
These sports include the GVAA Youth Baseball Association; Eastern Jr. Vikings football, cheerleading and wrestling; the girls softball and basketball associations; the soccer association; and the lacrosse association.
The Economic Development Committee meets the first Thursday of every month to maintain and increase business in our community. The committee helped launch our successful Shop Voorhees Program, which enables a portion of your normal purchasing dollars spent on goods and services at participating township businesses to be applied to your property tax bill.
The committee also makes presentations at area chamber of commerce events and business expos to attract businesses to our community.
The Cultural and Diversity Advisory Committee meets the first Monday of every month and helps
foster positive human relations through education and the encouragement of respect and
understanding among our diverse populations. It provides an opportunity for input from citizens of all races, ethnicities and genders in developing programs that lead to a greater understanding of the value of a diverse community.
The Voorhees Arts Commission is comprised of local artists and arts supporters who develop art
programs and cultural educational events. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway Committee works hard to promote our over 13 miles of bike paths and bike safety for the benefit of our community.
We are proud of these groups who have continued to support our residents and local government.
Thanks to all.
- The fire department’s annual cookies with Santa will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Dec. 20, at the Kirkwood Fire Station on Burnt Mill Road. Bring your camera to take pictures at the free event. For more information, check township social media platforms. - The Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club’s 17th annual Community Service Awards will
be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lucien’s Distinguished Catering
in Berlin. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, visit the Rotary Club website
at www.voorheesbreakfastrotary.org or call Nick Colanzi at (856) 435-6200.
