Township Committee Reorganization Held January 6
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to increased cases of COVID-19, several changes have been made to this year’s reorganization meeting, which were not announced until after the January 2022 print edition was published. The article below has the updated to reflect these changes.
The Pennsauken Township Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.”
Family Raises Funds For Funeral Expenses Of Hit-And-Run Victim
The family of a Pennsauken woman who tragically died during a hit-and-run on Westfield Ave. has created a GoFundMe campaign to pay for her funeral expenses.
PHS Alumni Luncheon Held On December 16
The monthly Pennsauken High School Alumni Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1:00 p.m., at Marco’s Restaurant at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Reservations are required as space is limited. Call Norma at (856) 220-5597 to reserve a space or for any questions.
Deadline For Holiday Light Decorating Contest Approaching
Pennsauken Township would like to recognize the very best in holiday decorations throughout town. And as you’re doing your best Clark Griswold impersonations, there could be a reward for your efforts this year!
Santa, Hayrides, At Pennsauken High School
A special “Santa In The Field House and Holiday Hayride” event will be held tonight, Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pennsauken High School Field House, 800 Hylton Rd.
Admission is completely free; families can take pictures with Santa and tour the grounds of the high school on a hayride adventure. There will also be giveaways, hot chocolate, and candy canes.
Camden County Health Hub Hours, Services To Change
Information Provided By The Camden County Board of Commissioners
In mid-October, the Camden County Board of Commissioners identified a need for booster shots and expanding access to COVID vaccines for the forthcoming 5-11-year-old pediatric community. Now in early December, there are more changes coming to the Camden County Health Hub for the holiday season to ensure residents more opportunities for a safe and healthy holiday season.
Kittens Seek Loving Home
Reader Submission
Are you able to open your heart and home to two playful and bonded kitten brothers? If so, meet Cookie and Creme!
There is a $25 rehoming fee to weed out those who use cats for bait, and we’re also checking vet references. If interested, please send an email to 18deborah_grandinetti@comcast.net and please include your vet’s name and phone number, or the name of your parents and the family vet if your family had pets and you’re now living on your own and have the income to afford vet care.
The foster parent, Luisa, who lives in Pennsauken, says the litter box-trained kittens, who will be six months old this month, are very friendly and “love to snuggle up on you!
Please be a bit patient if you don’t hear back immediately because the foster family works full-time.
Township Tree Lighting, Holiday Light Extravaganza Held This Evening
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township is holding its Tree Lighting and Holiday Light Extravaganza, tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Township’s Municipal Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
At 6:15 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive via fire engine to light the tree. In addition to seeing Jolly Ole’ Saint Nicholas, kids can also drop off their letters to Santa that evening in a special mailbox set up on site. Mr. Claus will read some of these notes in a special video that will be shared later in the month on Pennsauken Television’s YouTube channel and via social media.
Through 9:00 p.m. that evening, attendees will be able to walk around the light display on the municipal grounds, enjoy musical performances from the PHS Choir and the Eagles Pep Band, and purchase refreshments from food trucks. Residents also have the option of driving through the municipal parking lot to view decorated fire engines, police cars, municipal vehicles, and more.
The Township will also be accepting new, unwrapped toys during the event for the annual Angel Tree program, which helps local families in need during the holidays.
Holiday Events In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Whether it’s Santa Claus being escorted through town via fire engine, or the return of the town’s tree lighting, Pennsauken’s celebration of the holidays continues with a variety of festive community events.
Pennsauken Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 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.
Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town On December 4
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 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.
