Category Archives: Mayor’s Corner
It’s Tougher To Help When You’re Anonymous
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
“All easy problems have already been solved.” – Anonymous
I don’t mind my quotes being anonymous. In fact, that’s part of their charm. However, when I receive an anonymous letter sent to the Mayor’s Office, that really leaves a lot to be desired.
Pennsauken Township Supports Dine Out For Hunger
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
September’s known for a lot of things: the last, hazy days of summer; Labor Day celebrations with family and friends; and much to the dismay of children throughout Pennsauken, the start of school. But September is significant for another important reason: Hunger Action Month.
Whatever Happened To Emily Post?
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Many of you who are reading this remember Emily Post. For those of you who don’t, she was a famous author who wrote a book on etiquette. When it came to proper decorum for social events, the workplace, or overall good taste, she was the undisputed expert. Post became more than just an author; she was a national figure of the early to mid 20th Century, complete with a syndicated newspaper column and a regular network radio program.
Pennsauken Township Is Experiencing Significant Business Growth
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Business is booming in Pennsauken. There are a lot of large companies that are making the decision to call our town home.
You have Princeton Tec, a manufacturer of flashlights, head lamps, and other technical lighting sources for outdoor and scuba use, moving into Pennsauken, bringing over 150 jobs with them. There’s also Stay Fresh Foods, a company that provides high pressure processing for the food and beverage industry; they’ve already bought their new building on Sherman Ave. This will create another 40 jobs for our town. Then there’s Berry & Homer, a large format digital printer specializing in printed graphic and visual communications like car wraps, murals and banners; they’re making the move to town from Philadelphia. Red Hawk Distribution, a company that makes and distributes pillows and cushions, is making the trip from New York. Dicalite, a company specializing in diatomaceous earth and perlite products, has also made the move to Pennsauken.
An Open Letter From Mayor Taylor To The Residents And Businesses Of Pennsauken Township
Township Ordinances in Place to Minimize Pollution of Creeks and Rivers
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
We have a new addition to the family, and no, I’m not talking about another grandchild to spoil. Bernice and I got a dog, a cute, little Havanese named Weeko. And like many of you, aside from the impromptu snow we got on the first day of spring, the warmer weather is going to make it a lot easier to take Weeko out for walks.
But whether it’s warm or cold outside, there’s one part of dog walking that doesn’t change: bringing that plastic bag along to pick up the “deposits” that Weeko makes along the way. It’s not fun for anyone, but it makes sure that no one has to leave their shoes outside their front door, if you catch my drift.
Better Serving All Of Our Residents, Regardless Of Language
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
For this issue of All Around Pennsauken, the “Mayor’s Corner” column is presented in three different languages for the very first time. This won’t be a regular occurrence, but the message I’d like to convey this month is important enough to share in Spanish and Vietnamese, as well as English.
Working Together To Make Pennsauken Great In 2015
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
As we begin a brand new year in Pennsauken, I would like to thank our community for allowing me to once again serve as your mayor.
Embracing A Season Of Giving To Help Those In Need
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
The holidays are truly a special time of year. It’s an opportunity to come together and celebrate with family and friends.
Being Thankful For Our Freedoms And The Veterans Who Fought For Them
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
This time of year, we all try to give some serious thought to all the things we’re thankful for. And on Nov. 11, we focus on our veterans, thanking them for their service to our country and what they all gave up in order to maintain the freedom and prosperity that we enjoy here in the United States of America.
A Story About A Pretty Special Lady
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken
Let me tell you a story about one pretty special lady.
She had nine kids of her own, but always took in more, especially when they didn’t have anywhere else to go. She had a lot of love for people. Sometimes that meant that she loved you enough to get tough on you, particularly if you knew better. And talk about an “open door” policy; her door was always open, especially on Sundays, where a bowl of spaghetti was waiting for all comers.
