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--- Document: Senior Center Use Policy Document ---
POLICY FOR USE OF SENIOR CENTER
(Revised August 1, 2023)
POLICY STATEMENT
The Robbinsville Township Senior Center is a deed-restricted municipal structure for activities,
services and programs serving the social, recreational, educational, and welfare needs of the senior
citizen community of Robbinsville Township. The building shall be used primarily and
predominantly by senior citizens during regular operating hours. However, prudent use and
management of the Senior Center allows the community to benefit more broadly from use of the
building for recreational purposes, provided that such use does not interfere with the building’s regular
operating schedule. The permitted uses of the building, whether senior-oriented or not, shall be
determined by the Senior Center Manager or their designee in accordance with the limitations set
forth in this Policy.
REPORT
The Senior Center Manager or their designee shall prepare an annual report to the Senior Citizen
Advisory Council and Township Council outlining the senior-oriented and recreational uses of the
building.
AREAS AVAILABLE FOR USE
1. Multi-purpose Room: The largest room in the Senior Center, which can accommodate up
to 180 people. The room contains restrooms, stage and is adjacent to the kitchen.
2. Arts/Crafts Room: A meeting room for up to 30 people. There is no access to the kitchen
from this room
CLASSIFICATION OF USES
Pursuant to Robbinsville Township Ordinance 174-17, use of the Senior Center for senior activities
takes precedence over any other use. With the exception of the aforementioned, the affairs of the
Township of Robbinsville or of a Township Board/Committee shall take precedence over all other
uses.
Use of the Senior Center, subject to the limitations set forth above, shall be permitted for
recreational activities operated through or sponsored by the Robbinsville Township Division of
Recreation (“Recreational Activities”).
LIMITATIONS ON USE
Use of the Senior Center for Recreational Activities shall not be permitted to utilize the building
prior to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Weekday use must end by 11:00 p.m. Usage on
Saturday and Sunday is permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.
The use must not exceed the established capacity of the room designated as set forth in the section
entitled “Areas Available for Use.” Permission to use the Senior Center extends only to the
specific room requested.
At the sole discretion of the Senior Center Manager groups with less than thirty (30) attendees may
be asked to use a smaller room in the Senior Center in order to preserve the multi-purpose room
for larger groups.
No door shall be propped open.
The Senior Center audio/visual equipment and microphone shall only be used for official
Township purposes. Use for or during Recreational Activities without prior specific permission
of the Senior Center Manager is strictly prohibited.
Use of the building shall not endanger Township property, or the health or safety of the public.
The use of alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products is prohibited in the building.
The Senior Center is designed for adult usage and is not equipped with child-proofing materials.
No children under the age of eighteen (18) shall be permitted in the building without
parental/guardian supervision at all times.
Permission to use the Senior Center is automatically withdrawn on a day when the facility is closed
for an official Township closing, inclement weather, work stoppage, or other emergency.
CARE OF PROPERTY
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in any Township-owned building, including the Senior Center.
No food or beverages shall be permitted in the Senior Center, unless prior approval has been
granted, and then, shall be permitted only in those areas designated by the staff at the Senior Center.
Under no circumstances can food be served in areas of the building with carpeted floors.
The equipment and furnishings that are Township-owned shall not be used without permission and
shall not be removed from the building.
The building shall be cleaned after usage, if applicable. Additionally, arrangements shall be made
for the return of the building to its original condition in time for the next day’s senior activities.
Tables and chairs may not be moved from their original position unless prior approval is granted
by the Senior Center Manager or their designee. If approval is granted, tables and chairs must be
returned to their original position.
The building must be kept in the same condition prior to use. Garbage must be removed from the
building and placed in the Township dumpster, located in the rear of the parking lot. Tables and
the kitchen must be cleaned if food is served. All lights must be turned off prior to leaving the
building. All doors must be locked upon leaving.
Video cameras are present on the Senior Center premises and individuals will be subject to video
surveillance while utilizing the Senior Center.