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Township To Hold Public Hearing On December 21
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s municipal government announced that there will be public hearing during the Township Committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:00 p.m. as part of the application process for a Green Acres grant for improvements to the playground and park currently on the grounds adjacent to the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
“Pennsauken Township proposes to create the following new facility at the former Central School Park site to construct an all-inclusive playground. The project name will be: Welcome Home Jake’s Place,” the Township posted in an online statement.
The Township also shared several renderings of the proposed enhancements:
The public hearing portion of the Dec. 21 meeting will be held in person at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Buidling, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. For those unable to attend the Dec. 21 meeting, but would like to share their thoughts on the project, a brief survey can be taken online.
Additional information, including a concept plan showing the proposed project, preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment, can be found at the Pennsauken Township website.
Ribbon Cutting For Trail Expansion On December 12
Pennsauken’s administration has planned a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, to officially open the Township’s multi-use trail expansion.
“We’re officially opening this great addition to Pennsauken’s outdoor spaces,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vince Martinez. “We know a lot of residents are excited about this project.”
Enter Your Home In Pennsauken’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Pennsauken Township would like to recognize the very best in holiday decorations throughout town. As you get ready to do your best Clark Griswold impersonations, there could be a reward for your efforts this year!
Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town December 9
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, Santa Claus, escorted by the Pennsauken Township Fire Department, will visit every neighborhood in Pennsauken in a single day. Residents are asked to listen for the sirens and air horns from the Fire Department apparatus as Santa is driven around town.
Pennsauken Tree Lighting On December 6
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For the fourth year in a row, Pennsauken’s municipal complex will be aglow during the town’s Holiday Tree Lighting. Held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., residents will be able to stroll through a holiday light display at the Township’s Municipal Building Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
Holiday Season In Pennsauken Begins With Parade, Family Events
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township is ready to kick off the most festive time of the year. Residents can look forward to Pennsauken’s Holiday Parade, several community events, and the town’s annual initiative to help those in need during the holidays.
Pennsauken Veteran Highlighted On PBS
Longtime Delair resident Edward Hill is one of four World War II veterans featured in the premier episode of “Here’s The Story” on PBS.
The documentary takes viewers on a journey across the state of New Jersey, where the “Here’s The Story” met with these remarkable individuals. Their stories not only shed light on the harrowing experiences of war, but also offer a window into their upbringing, shaping the lens through which they experienced one of the most pivotal periods in history.
Philadelphia Man Arrested For Robbing Bank And Crashing Into Police Vehicles In Pennsauken
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for crashing a U-Haul van into several police vehicles while attempting to flee from a bank robbery in Pennsauken yesterday, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo.
New Jersey General Election On November 7
By Pam Forman, Township Clerk
The 2023 New Jersey General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
For those voting by mail, ballots must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 7 and received by Camden County’s Board of Election on or before six days after Election Day. In addition to using the U.S. Mail, voters can also place their competed ballots in the drop box located in the Township’s municipal complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 7.
Below is a list of polling locations for the upcoming election. Residents who have voted by mail in the past and wish to cast their votes in person at a polling place must do so via a provisional ballot.
Should residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk’s Office at (856) 665-1000 x122 or x124.
Polling Location |
Street Address |
District #s |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Lutheran Church | 5600 North Rt. 130 | 1, 11, & 24 |
| Pennsauken Free Public Library | 5605 North Rt. 130 | 2, 7, 12, &15 |
| Faith Independent Bible Church | 7651 Rogers Ave. | 3 & 23 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | 4106 Terrace Ave. | 4 & 16 |
| Pennsauken Municipal Court | 2400 Bethel Ave. | 5 |
| Pennsauken Senior Towers | 8001 Maple Ave. | 6 |
| Homestead Youth Center | 4771 Willow Ave. | 8 & 10 |
| St. Mathews United Methodist Church | 1665 Derousse Ave. | 9 & 14 |
| Pennsauken United Methodist Church | 3451 Pennsylvania Ave. | 13, 17, & 18 |
| Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission | 6751 Westfield Ave. | 19 |
| Stonegate at Saint Stephen’s | 5101 Stonegate Dr. | 20 & 21 |
| Cooper River Plaza | 2400 McClellan Dr. | 22 |
Himalayan Salt Cave And Café Offers Holistic Wellness
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
After the passing of both her brother and mother, Krystal Vargas was looking for a more holistic outlet to deal with her depression. The Pennsauken resident turned to meditation, which turned out to be a life-changing decision. Now a certified Reiki master and meditation guide, Vargas went from offering classes out her yard and garage during the pandemic, to opening the Himalayan Salt Cave and Café by BeYoutifully Balanced on Haddonfield Rd. in Pennsauken.
