The Borough of Stratford is located in Camden County, New Jersey with a population of 6981, according to 2020 Census Bureau report. This 1.59 square mile town has been voted one of the BEST towns in Camden County to raise a family, and is just minutes away from the PATCO Speedline and Philadelphia, via the Walt Whitman bridge.

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, and the William Kenney Memorial VFW Post.

History
Founded in 1889 and incorporated by the State Legislators in 1925, the Borough of Stratford was created from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township. The borough was named for Stratford-upon-Avon, England, by the owners of the Rural Land Improvement Company that developed the area in the 1880s.

Stratford has a recorded history dating back to 1695, when early Dutch and Swede settlers began to occupy land previously farmed by Native Americans. As the area, referred to as West Jersey, increased in population, small villages began to expand. On May 26, 1686, Gloucester County was established, separated from Burlington County, the county seat for the Provence of New Jersey. Gloucester County’s boundaries were, officially, defined on May 17, 1694. On February 21, 1798, Gloucester Township was Incorporated as part of Gloucester County, followed by Camden County, which was formed on March 13, 1844, from portions of Gloucester County.

The land Stratford sits on, became part of Gloucester Township in 1871, and then, Clementon Township, on February 24, 1903. Clementon Township was formed from portions of Gloucester Township. The, Stratford Borough’s 1.45 sq. miles was incorporated on February 13, 1925. Clementon Township was dissolved in 1941.

Government
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.

Council meetings are held once a month at the Stratford Public Safety Building, located at 315 Union Avenue, Stratford, NJ 08084

Council Meetings (in- person) – 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Education
The Stratford School District currently serves public school students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Sterling High School serves grades 9th through 12th grade.

Places to Worship
Stratford has a several for places of worship.

The Stratford Public Library, located at 303 Union Avenue has been serving the residents of Stratford since it was first organized in March of 1921 by the P.T.A. Today the library continues to strive to fulfill the educational, informational, and recreational needs of its community of customers. The library supports the principles of intellectual freedom and endeavors to provide materials and information that reflects various points of view. Through judicious collection development, our print and non-print materials will expand to meet the evolving expectations of a diverse user population.

Community Recreation & Senior Center

302 Union Avenue (corner of Union and Kirkwood Avenues)
Stratford, NJ 08084
Phone: (856) 783-0600
email @: info@stratfordnj.org

Questions

For questions or information about Stratford Senior Services
Municipal Coordinator on Aging – Mary Ann D’Agostino
Phone:(609) 410-1334
email @:maryann@madproperties.com

Stratford Seniors Group

Stratford Senior Center Group welcomes seniors from the Sterling Community of Stratford, Magnolia, Somerdale, Laurel Springs and Hi-Nella to activities throughout the month.

They have most activities on a Wednesdays, with about 3 – 4 activities during the month. Activities which include lunch, bingo, cooking classes, Zumba, etc. You must RSVP to any event you are interested in attending so they can properly plan.

To be added to our e-mail list, please email us at StratfordSeniorCenter@outlook.com

To join or view the Stratford Seniors Facebook Group here you will be able to stay connected with the most up-to -date information.JOIN!

Events

6/4 – Catered Lunch – 1 to 2 p.m
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/5AyQPdbMX9

6/11 – Make a Craft – 1 to 2 p.m.
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/CJkjrX69EB

6/18 – Bingo with Prizes – 1 to 2 p.m.
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/V7WTwUgu2R

We hope you will come out and JOIN us for these events

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Notice to Borough of Stratford Homeowners!

The Borough of Stratford affordable housing program is accepting applicants from homeowners for the borough’s housing rehabilitation program for home repair loans to low- and moderate- income homeowners.

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Participant Portal Link
https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/TRIAD/Participant

Just for Camden County Seniors

If you are looking for more events and activities through out Camden County visit the “Just for Seniors” and for those with disABILITIES and special needs event calendar.
JUST FOR SENIORS UP COMING EVENTS.

Mesothelioma Center Information from Asbestos Center.com
Senior Cancer Guide
Exercise Mesothelioma Care

All applications must be submitted to borough hall for review and approval.

If you need additional information on or about any application or request form, please feel free to contact the borough hall at (856) 783-0600

The following applications may be submitted to the borough hall in the following ways;

Dropped Off
Mailed
Fax (856) 783 – 7949

Annual Rental Registration

Rental Registration application (pdf)

Employment

Employment Application application (pdf)

Mercantile Business License & Forms

Mercantile Business License application (pdf)

Other Permits

Concrete permit (pdf)

Dumpster permit (pdf)

Fence permit (pdf)

OPRA Request request (pdf)

Pet License & Registration Forms

Pet License Registration pet license & registration (pdf)

Rental and Use of Senior Community Recreation Center

Senior Community Recreation Center application (pdf)

Smoke and Fire Certificates of Occupancy

instructions (pdf)

online application

Sports Facilities

Sports Facilities Request application (pdf)

Vital Statistics Forms

Birth application (pdf)

Marriage applicaion (pdf)

Death applicaion (pdf)

Civil Union applicaion (pdf)
Domestic Partnership applicaion (pdf)

Zoning Forms & Permits

Zoning Permit permit (pdf)

For your convenience, the Borough of Stratford now accepts online payments for your tax and sewer bills!

You may pay your taxes and sewer bills using the following link: https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0432

Please note that a 2.95% convenience fee will be added to all online credit/debit card payments. The current fee for paying by E-Check is $1.95.

You must hit the final submit button to ensure your payment has been successfully submitted. If done correctly, you will receive an email with a confirmation number.

If there is a lien on the property, payments through WIPP will not be allowed until the lien has been redeemed through the Tax Collector’s Office.