Elmer Public Services

The Elmer Police Department is currently accepting applications.  Applications are available at the Borough Hall Police Department and in the Borough Clerk's Office.  Please view the rules prior to applying:  applicant rules.

The Elmer Police Department is located on the second floor of the Elmer Borough Hall located at 120 S. Main Street. The Department now has an authorized strength of six (6) officers, which provides protection and enforcement services.

For emergency assistance,

dial 911.

Dial (856) 358-3355 to register a complaint, or to ask for general police-related information.

Dial (856) 358-0353 to reach police administration - Lieutenant Tim Woods, Officer in Charge - Press #1 to leave a message.

E-mail:  elmerpolice@elmerboroughnj.com 

policechief@elmerboroughnj.com 

Elmer Police Department Mission Statement

The primary goal of the Police Department is protection of life and property, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminal perpetrators. The Department strives to provide the best possible police service to residents of Elmer and to those who work, travel and shop here.

Fingerprinting is available at the police station for a fee of $50. Check or money order payable to the Borough of Elmer (NO Cash/Credit/Debit).  Call for an appointment (856) 358-0353.

The Salem County Department of Emergency Services will provide radio dispatching services to the Elmer Borough Police Department on a 24-hour basis during the year 2020.

2022 Annual Report:

1st Quarter

Early Warning System:

2021- Zero (0) officers entered into the Early Warning System

Major Discipline Reports

2021 - Zero (0) Major Discipline Reports

Use of Force

2021 - Zero (0) Use of Force Incidents

Elmer Fire Department respond to an estimated 75 to 100 emergencies each year. The Department is responsible for fire suppression, fire prevention, and fire investigation. The Department maintains four pieces of fire apparatus. This includes two pumpers, one support utility vehicle, and one foam pumper.

Address:

110 Penn Street

PO Box 459

Elmer, NJ 08318

Phone:

856-358-4041

E-mail: 

ElmerFire@comcast.net 

Link to Our Website

Meetings:  Last Monday Evening of Month at Fire Hall.

President Evan Crim

Vice-President Aaron Younger

Secretary Jay L. DuBois

Treasurer Michael L. Fisher

Chief Jack D. Justice Jr.

First Assistant Chief Andrew B. Williams

Second Assistant Chief Michael Coles

Captain #1 Nathan Crim

Captain #2 Theodore Melancon

Chaplin Scott Cunningham

Click for Water Service Line Materials Survey 

Click for the Elmer Water Service Ordinance

On-line Water Ordinance

Click for the 2020 Annual Water Drinking Report

Water Service Application (PDF)

Water Service Application (DOC)

Consulting Engineer Services – Water Department Manager Phone 856-628-0867

 Call to connect to a water main, report a water leak, or ask questions about water meters or water quality.

Email:  cmr-environmental@comcast.net 

Collector

James V. Davis

Billing Questions and Payments can be made

at the Borough Hall

Office Hours:  

Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Voice Mail checked often, please leave detailed messages.

Phone: 856-358-4010 X116

Fax:  856-358-4870

Email:  collector@elmerboroughnj.com

Make Water Payments On-line Here

P.O. Box 372

120 South Main Street

Elmer, NJ 08318

(856) 358-2014

Check Out Our Website

elmer.librarian@comcast.net

Monday - Thursday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Monday - Thursday

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Closed  Friday & Sunday

Membership: 

Free to residents of Elmer Borough; 

$20 annual fee for Pittsgrove, Upper Pittsgrove and Monroeville residents; 

$15 for Senior Citizens; and $10 for students.

Lending Policy:  Six items may be borrowed per person for 14 days - books, audio cassette, and or videotapes.

New Books:  Only two (2) new books per person - no renewals.

Renewing Policy:  If there is no reserve on a book, and if it is not a "new" book, it may be renewed for another 14 days.  Come in or call when the library is open.

Book Drop:  When the library is closed, there is an outside book drop available by the ramp.

Reserves:  If a book you wish to borrow is out, a "HOLD" may be placed on the book.  You will be notified when the book comes in.

Books on Audio Cassette | CD:  A large collection of books on tape and CD is available.

Large Print Books:  The library has its own collection and a rotating collection from the Salem Bookmobile.

Interlibrary Loans:  Books can be borrowed free of additional charge from other NJ libraries.

Fines:  Late charges are 5¢ per day.

Lost | Damaged Items:  Amount charged will be based on the library's cost to replace item.  $2.00 for replacement Library Card.

Copier | Computer Printing:  15¢ per page.

FAX:  Available for use - ask at circulation desk for more information.  $1.50 for first page, $1.00 each additional page.

Internet Access:  free of charge - 30 minute limit when people are waiting - only appropriate material may be viewed.  The librarian on duty can ask anyone who is acting irresponsibly to leave the library.

Children's Story Time:  During the school year there is a Story Time and activity for children ages 3-5.  For more information, call or ask at the circulation desk.

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