Discussing New Jersey's Multiple Municipal Madness 

with Michael DiCamillo,

Vice-President of the Historical Society of Moorestown

a presentation of the New Jersey History Speaks Lecture Series cosponsored by The Historical Society of Moorestown and the Moorestown Library

New Jersey has 566 municipalities.  In contrast, California has 482.  Why does New Jersey have so many independent towns and subsequently so many municipal governments?  

Michael DiCamillo, who has taught history at LaSalle University and has served as a reference and research librarian at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss Alan Karcher's book New Jersey's Multiple Municipal Madness which details how and why New Jersey divided itself...then divided itself again...and again...and again to accommodate a variety of differences among New Jersey neighbors.  Included in the discussion will be the case of Chester Township which was sliced and diced to form Riverside, Riverton, Palmyra, Delran, Maple Shade, Cinnaminson, and Moorestown.  Historic maps will be on display to help everyone visualize the boundaries that currently and formerly divided the state.

Space is limited, so please register in advance below or by calling the Reference Desk at 856-234-0333.  Anyone not registered will receive seating based on available space.