Office of the Municipal Clerk

Veronica Laureigh

(609)-693-1100, ext 2200
e-mail: laceyclerk@laceytownship.org

The office of the Municipal Clerk is an important part of the machinery of local government. The Municipal Clerk's is the hub of government, the direct link between the residents and the government. The clerk is the historian of the community for the entire recorded history of the town and its people. No other office in municipal service has so many contacts. The clerk serves the mayor, the governing body, the administrator and all administrative departments without exception. All of them call upon the clerk, almost daily, for some service or information. The work is not spectacular, but it demands versatility, alertness, accuracy and no end of patience. This office pulls together many loose ends of public administration.

The position of Municipal Clerk is so important to the wordings of local government that in New Jersey it is mandated by statute that a Town must appoint a Municipal Clerk. There are 566 clerks in the state of New Jersey. The statute also describes some of the core duties of the Clerk, such as:

1. The Clerk shall act as: secretary to the Municipal Corporation and the custodian of the municipal seal and all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the corporation; 
2. The clerk shall act as: secretary to the governing body, prepare meetings agendas, be present at all meetings of the governing body, keep a journal of the proceedings of every meeting, retain the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions and record the minutes of every meeting;
3. The clerk shall act as: the chief administrative officer in all elections held in the municipality; 
4. The clerk shall act as: chief registrar of voters in the municipality;
5. The clerk shall act as: the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits;
6. The clerk shall act as: the coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention programs as mandated; 
7. Also the clerk shall perform such other duties as imposed by statute or municipal ordinance.

To find out information on Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, Community Hall Rentals, Park Rentals, Employment opportunities or Applications, Garage Sale Permits, Bingo and Raffle Licenses, Liquor Licensing, Massage Parlor Licensingand Limo/Taxi Licensing, call the Municipal Clerk's Office or stop in to visit us. Messages can be left for the Mayor and Township Committee. The office is also responsible for the maintaining of municipal records such as minutes, resolutions, ordinances and updating of the Municipal Code. 

Garage/Yard Sales If you are thinking about having a Garage/Yard Sale don’t forget to get your permit from the Clerk’s office. Permits cost $5.00 for two consecutive days and residents are permitted to have four sales per year. Your municipal taxes must be paid current and you must bring in your block and lot number to the property.
DO NOT POST ANY SIGNS ON UTILITY POLES, LIGHT POLES, STREET SIGNS OR TREES. ATTACH YOUR SIGNS TO WOODEN STAKES IN THE GROUND. YOU MUST REMOVE YOUR SIGNS WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER YOUR SALE.

Landlord Registration
Landlords are required by NJSA 48:8-28, et seq. to register with the Municipal Clerk their rental property. The registration requirement applies to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except those owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units. Within in thirty (30) days of transfer of tenants, the landlord must file the appropriate registration statement with the Municipal Clerk. In any action for eviction by a landlord, no judgment for eviction can take place without the form being on file with the Municipal Clerk.  There is a $5.00 filing fee for each Landlord Disclosure Form filed. 

Notary Services
The township provides notary services at a cost of $2.50 per notarized page.  The township will not notarize wills or living trusts.  If copies are needed there is a charge of 0.5 cents per letter size copy and 0.7 cents per legal size copy. 

Off-Site Conditions Disclosure Act
Enacted on September 12, 1995 (NJSA 46:3C-1 et seq.), the law requires a range of off-site conditions to be reported to the Municipal Clerk who shall make available to the public. The law was enacted to ensure that buyers of new residential construction have information available to them about the location of off-site conditions while considering the purchase of a property. For copies of these documents there is a reproduction cost for each page.  Information can be viewed online at www.nj.gov/dep/srp.

Rental of Community Hall
The Township of Lacey rents out the use of Community Hall for private parties to its residents on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. The hall is available on Friday evenings from 5PM until midnight. On Saturdays the hall is available for two time slots: 7am to 5pm or 5pm to 12am. On Sundays the hall is available for two time slots:. 7am to 5pm or 5pm to 12am. The cost per session is a $200.00 rental and a $200.00 refundable deposit if the hall is left in a good clean manner. If the Saturday or Sunday is available for both time sessions, the resident may rent it for the entire day for a $400.00 rental plus a $200.00 refundable deposit. To see if a date is available you can call the clerk's office. The dates book up quickly, we suggest you try and book your event at least 6 months in advance.

Rental of Township Parks
The Township rents out the picnic areas of their parks for parties of 25 or more.  In order to rent the park you must be a resident of Lacey Township. The parks available for rental are Hebrew Park on South Street (covered pavilion), Clune Park off of Beach Blvd., Bamber Lake Park off of Good Luck Road and Gille Park on Manchester Avenue (Covered 5,000 sq. ft. pavilion). The cost to rent the picnic area of the park at Gille, Hebrew and Clune Parks is $100.00 plus a $100.00 refundable deposit.  The rental fee for Bamber Lake Park is $75.00 plus a $100.00 refundable deposit.  The weekends do book up quickly during the warmer months so planning in advance is suggested. To reserve a date please call the Clerk’s office, we rent these areas to one applicant per day.  It is recommended that you reserve the park to insure you have exclusive use of the pavilion area.    

Street Light Out
Residents who would like to report a street light out in their neighborhood may call the Municipal Clerk's Office at 609-693-1100, ext. 2200, use the Citizen Service Request link on this website, or click here at JCP&L Street light out and fill out the form and submit online.  

Sale of Township Maps
You may purchase a township map at the Municipal Clerk's office for $1.00. 

Sale of Various Books
The Township of Lacey offers for sale the following books with relation to the Municipal Code. The books can be purchased at the Clerk’s office. There is an additional fee to mail the books. The entire municipal code is not available for mailing, that must be picked up in person.