Welcome to Mantua Township
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 West Deptford Township to the North; the Borough of Wenonah, Deptford and Washington Township 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 now a Senior Citizen Center and Township Museum.
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SPRING BULK CLEAN UP
May 11, 2012
MAY 21 – MAY 25, 2012 – ONE WEEK ONLY – SPRING BULK CLEAN UP
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
May 9, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for a Special Meeting of the Township Committee of theTownship ofMantua is hereby scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 in theMantuaTownshipMunicipalBuilding,401 Main Street,Mantua,New Jersey08051. The purpose of this meeting is to enter into a Closed Session Meeting to discuss personnel as it pertains to the Mantua Township [...]
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ASSESSOR’S OFFICE MOVED
March 30, 2012
The Assessor’s Office has moved to the Clayton Complex, Office of Assessment, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton. For information or questions, call (856) 307-6445.
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Please Pardon Our Appearance
January 1, 2012
We are currently trying to update this website. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call the Clerk’s Office at (856) 468-1500 for assistance. Thank you for your patience.