The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) was established in 1988 for the purposes of protecting, enhancing and perpetuating historical resources within the Township.On February 27, 2006, the HPAC Ordinance Chapter 93 was repealed and replaced with Chapter 21 entitled the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and a new Chapter 93 entitled "Historic Preservation" pursuant to the N.J.S.A. 40:55D-107 et seq. and which is intended to perform all of the functions of a historic perservation commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-109. The Commission identifies and designates historic landmarks and districts. It also advises the Planning and Zoning Boards and residents of the impact of development applications on designated historic landmarks within the Township's historic districts. Applications for building permits for improvement or structures within the historic district or modifications to historic landmarks require review by HPC before issuance.

The Historic Preservation Commission is comprised of five members and two alternates who are appointed by the Mayor. Members must meet classifcation criteria and may be non-residents. Unless noticed otherwise, HPC meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Gourgaud Gallery.