Welcome to Lumberton Township
This site offers everything you need to know about Lumberton Township, for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Lumberton was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 14, 1860, from portions of Medford Township, Southampton Township and Eastampton Township. Portions of the township were taken on March 12, 1924, to form Hainesport. The township was named for its early lumber industry, with pine trees cut down to supply wood used in Philadelphia. Lumberton is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 of 565 municipalities statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor. As of 2025, members of the Lumberton Township Committee are Mayor Gina LaPlaca (term as Mayor ends 12/31/2025; term on Committee ends 12/31/2026), Deputy Mayor Lori Faye (term as Deputy Mayor ends 12/31/2025, term on Committee ends 12/31/2025), Committeeman Terrance Benson (term ends 12/31/2026), Committeeman Grant Robinson (term ends 12/31/2027) and Committeewoman Amanda Smith (term ends 12/31/2027).
Our History
Lumberton or as it was once known, Lumbertown, was a pioneer settlement. Its name came from the fact that Pine trees were abundant in the vicinity and boats and rafts carried lumber and cord wood from the Rancocas Creek to Philadelphia and other places. There were two or three lumber yards and saw mills at one time. In 1683, Robert Dimsdale, an English physician, bought a tract of land from William Penn on the North side of the Rancocas Creek.
Updates
Lumberton is Hiring! Full-Time Tax Collector and Part-Time Fire Inspector
Join our team! We’re hiring!
TAX COLLECTOR – FULL TIME
Lumberton Township, Burlington County is seeking a highly responsible and service-oriented individual. Must hold their Certified Tax Collector Certificate. Functions include, but are not limited to: billing, collection of taxes, assisting with Senior Citizens’ and Veterans’ deduction, reconciling deposits and inputting daily records into the computer, handling telephone and written inquiries concerning the Tax Collector’s office, requires organization and strong customer service. Proficiency in Edmunds. The candidate must have knowledge of the Edmunds platform and computer skills are required, specifically Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), and working knowledge of financial software. Salary $65,000-75,000 annually. Interested candidates shall email a cover letter and resume to meredith@lumbertontwp.com. Closing date: February 28, 2025
FIRE INSPECTOR – PART-TIME – LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP
The Township of Lumberton, NJ is seeking interested candidates for a part-time Fire Inspector position of up to 20 hours per-week with the ability to participate in a duty investigators rotation. Under the direction of the Fire Official, duties include but are not limited to: inspecting buildings for compliance with and enforcing the provisions of applicable New Jersey Fire Codes and all other applicable Township Fire Prevention Ordinances, conducting fire and explosion investigations, and providing public education. Must possess a high school diploma and current valid Fire Inspector Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. A current valid Fire Investigator Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is preferred. Applicants […]
Resolution No. 2025-055 – Establishing Lumberton Township’s Fourth Round Affordable Housing Requirement
2025-055 Determination of Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation
Please clink the below link for Resolution No. 2025-055 which the Lumberton Township Committee adopted at their January 16, 2025, Lumberton Township Committee Meeting.
Attachments
Lieutenant Walker – 25 Years of Service!
Today we celebrated 25 years of service for Lieutenant Brian Walker. We thank him for all he’s done for the Township and wish him the very best on his future endeavors!
2025 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
in the Municipal Court Room 35 Municipal Drive @ 7:00PM. (with exception of meeting on 2/6/25).
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETINGS
| JANUARY 16th | JULY 10th |
| FEBRUARY 6th (6:55 start), 20th | AUGUST 7th |
| MARCH 6th, 20th | SEPTEMBER 4th, 18th |
| APRIL 3rd, 17th | OCTOBER 2nd, 16th |
| MAY 1st, 15th | NOVEMBER 6th |
| JUNE 5TH | DECEMBER 4th, 18th |
2025 Lumberton Township
Land Development Board Meeting Dates:
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
July 17, 2025 (3rd Thursday)
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025
2025 Municipal Holiday closures:
- Jan. 1 – New Years Day
- Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Day
- Feb. 17– Presidents’ Day
- April 18 – Good Friday
- May 26 – Memorial Day
- June 23 – Juneteenth (observed)
- July 7 – Independence Day (observed)
- Sept. 1 – Labor Day
- October 13 – Columbus Day
- Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
- Nov. 27 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve
- Dec. 25 – Christmas Holiday
- Dec. 31 – New Years Eve
