Township of Monroe
Municipal administration, clerk, tax, planning, construction, public works, recreation and public notices.
Monroe Township
Williamstown • Cecil • Cross Keys • Downer • New Brooklyn • Victory Lakes
A comprehensive guide to Monroe Township in Gloucester County, including Williamstown and the township’s surrounding communities.
Gloucester CountyEstablished 1859WilliamstownBlack Horse Pike / Route 322Parks • Wineries • Skydiving
About Monroe Township
Monroe Township stretches across southern Gloucester County, with Williamstown serving as its principal community and commercial center. The township was formed in March 1859. Williamstown, once known as Squankum, developed through glassmaking, agriculture, food processing and other local industries before growing into today’s residential and commercial community.
The township also includes or identifies with communities such as Cecil, Cross Keys, Downer, New Brooklyn, Robanna and Victory Lakes.
Municipal-boundary note: Williamstown mailing addresses can extend beyond the municipal story visitors expect, while some Monroe Township businesses may use nearby postal labels. NJTGO checks township, county and current business-location records instead of relying on ZIP code alone.
Government & Public Services
Public Works
Road, sanitation, recycling and seasonal public-works services. Residents should use the township’s current notices for collection changes and special events.
Monroe Township Police
Municipal law enforcement and community services. Call 911 for emergencies.
Gloucester County Library — Monroe Township Branch
Local library access, programs, technology, reading services and community resources.
Schools & Education
Monroe Township Public Schools operates six schools serving more than 6,000 students across the district.
Oak Knoll Elementary
Holly Glen Elementary
Radix Elementary
Whitehall Elementary
Williamstown Middle School
Williamstown High School
Parks, Recreation & Outdoor Life
Earling E. Owens Memorial Park
Major township recreation complex with athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, picnic facilities, nature trail and community recreation space.
Mary Mazza Duffy Memorial Park
Large sports complex with baseball, softball, tee-ball and soccer/all-purpose fields plus a picnic pavilion.
Marvin Wagner Complex
Township recreation fields used for baseball, softball and basketball.
Pfeiffer Community Center
Community programming and passive recreation in the Main Street area.
History & Local Character
Monroe Township Historical Society
Preserves local records, artifacts and community history.
Reading Room
Historic 1878 building associated with Williamstown’s first library.
Hall Street Little School
Historic school building dating to 1887.
Ireland Hofer House Museum
Historic house museum with an original structure dating to around 1800.
Explore Monroe Township
Business & Shopping
A deep directory of retail, services, healthcare, automotive, home services, professional firms and local employers.
Open Business & ShoppingFood & Drink
Restaurants, cafés, diners, pizza, wineries, desserts and specialty food with GF/DF filters.
Open Food & DrinkVisiting & Lodging
Skydive Cross Keys, wineries, golf dining, historic sites, parks and local lodging.
Plan a VisitJobs
Township, schools, county resources and local employment sectors.
Explore JobsPlaces of Worship & Community Life
Monroe Township and Williamstown support a broad range of congregations, civic groups, youth sports organizations, veterans organizations and community programs. For current event schedules and public programs, use the township recreation calendar, library calendar and municipal announcements.
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