Mayor of Folsom Borough in 2026.
Atlantic County · New Jersey Pinelands
Folsom Borough
A small, rural South Jersey borough with a strong community identity, its own PK–8 school, active recreation facilities, and a working-business corridor along Route 54, Mays Landing Road and the Black Horse Pike.
Established 1906Population 1,811About 8.3 sq. mi.Atlantic County
About Folsom
Folsom was incorporated as a borough on May 23, 1906, from portions of Buena Vista Township. Today it remains one of Atlantic County's smaller municipalities, with a distinctly rural pattern of wooded residential areas, lakes and local roads alongside the Route 54 and Black Horse Pike corridors.
1906Year incorporated
1,8112020 Census population
≈ 8.3 mi²Approximate land area
08037Primary ZIP code
Postal-name note: some properties and businesses physically inside Folsom may appear online with a Hammonton mailing city because both use ZIP code 08037. NJTGO uses municipal location, not mailing-city wording, when identifying Folsom establishments.
Government & municipal services
Folsom operates under New Jersey's Borough form of government. The mayor is elected to a four-year term and six council members serve staggered three-year terms.
Six-member legislative body responsible for ordinances, resolutions, budgets and municipal financial controls.
1700 Route 54 / 12th Street
Folsom, NJ 08037
609-561-3178
Municipal offices generally operate 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Public Works operates Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Official municipal notices, services, meetings, tax information and contacts.
Official borough websiteGoverning-body information and municipal meeting resources.
Government informationApplications, board information, zoning review and development procedures.
Planning & zoningParks, recreation & community life
Folsom's recreation system is small but active. Borough Public Works maintains four parks, four playgrounds and four sports fields, while the Parks Commission continues to upgrade fields, fencing, walking areas and playground equipment.
Fields and playground facilities around the municipal/school area support youth sports and everyday recreation. The borough has invested in field lighting, fences, dugouts and playground improvements.
A current borough recreation site receiving additional improvements in 2026 through a municipal public-works project.
A long-standing local park identified in the Folsom guide near 8th Street, reflecting the borough's neighborhood-scale recreation network.
The borough's parks program includes a walking trail, modern playground equipment and multiple athletic fields used by local families and youth organizations.
Official information from the borough Parks Commission.
Parks & recreationBusiness & Shopping
Folsom does not have a traditional downtown shopping district. Its commercial identity is shaped by contractors, skilled trades, manufacturing, automotive services and the Black Horse Pike / Mays Landing Road corridors. Standard NJTGO listings do not include private-business website links.
Electrical contractor serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Commercial landscape maintenance, construction, site improvements and winter risk-management services.
Long-established general and heavy/highway contractor with guide-rail, fencing, structural and roadway-related capabilities.
Fence manufacturing and installation operation serving residential and commercial projects.
South Jersey electrical-workers union office and training/apprenticeship resource.
Independent automotive repair shop serving the Folsom/Hammonton corridor.
Fuel and convenience stop on the Black Horse Pike.
Convenience store with grab-and-go items, fuel-corridor services and prepared-food options.
Business boundaries can be confusing: an 08037 establishment may be marketed as “Hammonton” online even when the parcel is inside Folsom Borough. NJTGO has kept this directory focused on substantiated Folsom locations.
Food & Drink
Folsom's dining scene is compact but unusually strong for a borough of its size, with established barbecue, diner and breakfast options clustered along the Black Horse Pike and Mays Landing Road.
Locally known barbecue and catering restaurant serving smoked meats, chicken, fish and Southern-style sides.
Dietary details: ask directlySmall roadside breakfast-and-lunch restaurant known for pancakes, eggs, home fries and classic comfort food.
No verified GF/DF badgeFull-service diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a broad American menu.
No verified GF/DF badgeQuick-service Cajun-style fried chicken counter inside Pantry 1 Food Mart.
Shared-equipment allergen cautionGF / DF review: NJTGO found current menu and allergen information, but not enough location-specific evidence to award a Gluten-Free or Dairy-Free badge to these Folsom establishments. Krispy Krunchy Chicken specifically warns that independent locations may use shared surfaces, equipment and fryers with major allergens. Anyone managing celiac disease or a food allergy should confirm ingredients and cross-contact procedures directly before ordering.
Schools & education
Folsom maintains its own one-school district for younger students and sends high-school students to neighboring Hammonton.
Pre-K through grade 8 at Folsom School, 1357 Mays Landing Road. The district is also a New Jersey Interdistrict Public School Choice district.
The New Jersey Department of Education's 2027–28 choice profile lists 375 students in the district and approved choice grades K–8.
Folsom students in grades 9–12 attend Hammonton High School through a sending/receiving relationship with Hammonton Public Schools.
District news, calendars, board information, programs and employment.
School district websiteHigh-school information for Folsom resident students.
Hammonton High SchoolReal Estate & property considerations
Folsom combines older lake-community neighborhoods, wooded residential areas, larger rural parcels and commercial frontage. Because the market is small, individual sales can move headline medians substantially; parcel-level research is more useful than treating one portal figure as the borough's definitive value.
Folsom's development standards implement the Pinelands Protection Act. Zoning, permitted uses, density and environmental requirements can materially affect what may be built or changed.
Borough development standards place significant restrictions on wetlands and wetland transition areas. Site-specific environmental review is important before purchasing land for development.
Folsom updated its flood-damage-prevention ordinance in 2026. Buyers should confirm flood-zone status, drainage history and insurance requirements for the specific parcel.
For rural or low-density properties, verify well, septic, road access, surveys, permits and utility availability rather than assuming conventional suburban infrastructure.
Municipal development applications and zoning resources.
Planning & zoningCheck municipal zoning, Pinelands management area, wetlands and property-level regulatory information.
Pinelands property mapsBefore buying or building: verify tax records, survey and boundaries, zoning and permitted use, flood conditions, wetlands, well/septic systems, road access, deed restrictions and any required Pinelands approvals. NJTGO provides community orientation, not brokerage, appraisal, engineering or legal advice.
Visiting & lodging
Folsom is not a conventional tourist town, but it works well as a quiet South Jersey base or roadside stop between Hammonton, Atlantic County and the western Pinelands. Its strongest visitor appeal is local food, community recreation and easy access to nearby destinations.
A destination-worthy local food stop that has built a regional following for barbecue and catering.
Neighborhood parks, playgrounds, walking areas and athletic facilities provide low-key recreation for residents and visiting families.
Small roadside motel property at 1409 Black Horse Pike. The lodging footprint is limited, so travelers should confirm current room availability and property details before making a special trip.
Hammonton expands the options for dining, events, shopping and lodging while remaining only a short drive from Folsom.
Boundary note: online directories frequently label the Black Horse Pike corridor as Hammonton because of the shared 08037 ZIP code. Confirm the specific municipal address when location matters.
Jobs & employment
Folsom's local employment base is small but more diverse than its population suggests. Schools, construction, electrical trades, landscaping, manufacturing, automotive service, restaurants and municipal operations all contribute jobs in or immediately around the borough.
As of early September 2026, the district was advertising several positions including a part-time evening custodian, a full-time special-education group aide and a long-term substitute preschool teacher.
Electri-Tech, RPM, M. L. Ruberton, Master Wire and the IBEW Local 351 presence make construction and electrical trades unusually important in the local employment mix.
Restaurants, convenience retail, automotive businesses and corridor services can create entry-level, part-time and experienced-service opportunities.
Current district opportunities and substitute vacancies.
School jobsJob-search, referral, placement and workforce-development assistance.
Workforce servicesState job search, training and career-support resources.
Find a job in New JerseyNJTGO does not invent job openings. Verify duties, pay, deadlines and availability with the original employer before applying.
Folsom Classifieds & community notices
For a borough of this size, a compact marketplace is more useful than dozens of empty categories. No submitted classified ads are being invented for this guide.
Household goods, tools, lawn and garden items, furniture, equipment and other lawful personal property.
Date, hours, general location, rain information and major categories of items offered.
Local programs, school/community events, volunteer opportunities and nonprofit announcements.
Lost items, found property and non-commercial pet notices using safe contact information.
Protect personal privacy: use a general location in a public classified rather than publishing an exact home address. Share detailed meetup information privately and use a safe transaction plan.
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Enhanced placements can add photos, expanded business information and a direct website link while helping support continued local-guide coverage.
Advertising & Enhanced ListingsFolsom information was reviewed in September 2026. Municipal contacts, business status, restaurant hours, school arrangements, lodging availability and job postings can change; verify time-sensitive details before relying on them.