Greenwich Township Municipal Building
Municipal administration, clerk, finance, tax, water/sewer and resident services.
Greenwich Township
Including Gibbstown • Gloucester County, New Jersey
A current guide to Greenwich Township and its Gibbstown community, with local government, schools, parks, history, recreation, businesses, dining, real estate and visitor information.
Gloucester County2025 population estimate: 5,026Gibbstown CDP within Greenwich TownshipDelaware River communityI-295 access
About Greenwich Township & Gibbstown
Greenwich Township is one of Gloucester County’s oldest municipalities, first formed in 1695 and formally incorporated in 1798. Gibbstown is the township’s principal census-designated community and mailing place. The township combines established residential neighborhoods, the Broad Street/Harmony Road commercial area, Delaware River industry, schools, parks and one of New Jersey’s best-known early historic structures.
Shared-guide note: NJTGO treats Greenwich Township as the municipality and Gibbstown as the principal community within it. These pages are intentionally shared rather than duplicated.
Government & Public Services
Greenwich Township Police
Municipal law enforcement and public safety. Call 911 for emergencies.
Gibbstown Fire Company
Volunteer fire protection and emergency response serving the township.
Greenwich Branch Library
Part of the Gloucester County Library System, with books, public computers, programs and meeting space.
Schools
Broad Street Elementary School
Greenwich Township School District elementary school.
Nehaunsey Middle School
Greenwich Township School District middle school.
Paulsboro High School
Greenwich Township students attend through the district’s sending-receiving relationship with Paulsboro Public Schools.
Guardian Angels Regional School
Private Catholic school serving local families.
Parks, Recreation & Outdoors
Greenwich Lake Park
County park centered on a 40-acre spring-fed lake with fishing, boat launch, picnic areas, grills and wetland habitat.
Silvestro Lake
Township recreation area used for fishing and community activities. Swimming and bathing are not permitted.
Memorial Park
Township recreation space used for community programs and organized activities.
Greenwich Township Recreation
Youth sports and community programs include baseball/softball, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and seasonal events.
Gibbstown Swim Club
Seasonal community swimming facility.
Annual Gibbstown Day
A recurring township community celebration; dates and details are published on the township calendar.
History & Community
C. A. Nothnagle Log House
National Register-listed log house dating to the 17th century and one of the oldest surviving log structures in the United States. It is privately owned; visitors should not assume public access.
Greenwich Township Historical Society
The township committee collects photographs, records, oral history and other materials documenting local history.
VFW Post 5579
Local veterans organization and community gathering place.
Places of Worship
Local congregations include Clonmell United Methodist Church, St. Clare of Assisi, Gospel Tabernacle and other community churches.
Explore Greenwich Township
Business & Shopping
Current shops, services, healthcare, automotive, trades and employers.
Food & Drink
Restaurants, pubs, pizza, Mexican, Chinese, coffee, groceries and specialty food.
Real Estate
Housing context, taxes, zoning and buyer/renter resources.
Visiting & Lodging
Greenwich Lake, historic stops and local lodging.
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Advertising InformationContact NJTGOTown guide reviewed September 2026 using current Greenwich Township, Greenwich Township School District, Gloucester County, U.S. Census and historic-register information.