Representatives From All Levels Of Government Speak At Town Hall
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On Oct. 22, community members and stakeholders attended a town hall meeting at Camden County Technical Schools – Pennsauken Campus. During the event, attendees interacted with Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista, Camden County Commissioner Al Dyer, State Assemblyman Bill Spearman, and U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross, all of whom shared updates on what was happening at all levels of government.
Local Veterans Day Events
Pennsauken is honoring those in our community that served our country in the armed forces as part of Veterans Day.
PHS Veterans Day Celebration
Pennsauken High School is proud to announce a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will include the posting of the colors; a flag folding ceremony and presentation; remarks from SMSgt. (Ret.) Vivian Bender, aerospace science instructor for Pennsauken High School’s Air Force JROTC; and more. All local veterans are welcome to attend. Individuals are asked to R.S.V.P. by emailing bzino@pennsauken.net or calling (856) 662-8500 ext. 5703.
Veterans Day Service At VFW Post 1270
Members of VFW Post 1270 and AMVETS Post 101 will be holding a Veterans Day service on Monday, Nov. 11, 11:00 a.m., at VFW Post 1270, located at 2324 Penn St., Pennsauken. All members of the community are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Veterans Day Special At Pennsauken Country Club
For the tenth consecutive year, all military personnel, whether active or retired status, can play golf as guests of the Pennsauken Country Club on Monday, Nov. 11. The Country Club is located at 3800 Haddonfield Rd. For more information, or to set up for a tee time that day, call the Country Club’s Pro Shop at (856) 662-4961.
Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
The Camden County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Camden County Veterans Advisory Committee cordially invites veterans to attend the Padre Peter Molnar Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Collingswood Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood. This special event is a tribute to veterans, past and present, recognizing their dedication and sacrifice. For more information and to register, visit CamdenCounty.com/VeteranAppreciationBreakfast. Veterans can also contact Camden County Veterans Affairs at (856) 374-5801.
Township Offices On Holiday Schedule
Both the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building and the Pennsauken Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Both will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for normal hours of operation.
Pennsauken Kicks Off Holiday Celebrations, Season Of Giving
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township is ready to celebrate the most festive time of the year. In the next few weeks, 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.
New Jersey General Election On November 5
By Pam Forman, Township Clerk
The 2024 New Jersey General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
For those voting by mail, ballots must be postmarked no later than November 5, 2024. In addition to using the U.S. Mail, voters can also place their completed ballots in the drop box located in the Township’s municipal complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 5.
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.
An Important Update For District 6 Voters
Due to ongoing construction at Pennsauken Towers, voters from District 6 will be voting at Faith Independent Bible Church, 7651 Rogers Ave., for the 2024 General Election.
Should residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the Pennsauken Clerk’s Office at (856) 665-1000 x122 or x124.
| Polling Location | Address | Voting Districts |
| Temple Lutheran Church | 5600 N. Rt. 130 | 1, 11, and 24 |
| Pennsauken Free Public Library | 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. | 2, 7, 12, and 15 |
| Faith Independent Bible Church | 7651 Rogers Ave. | 3, 6, and 23 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | 4106 Terrace Ave. | 4 and 16 |
| Pennsauken Municipal Court | 2400 Bethel Ave. | 5 |
| Homestead Youth Center | 4771 Willow Ave. | 8 and 10 |
| Saint Matthew's United Methodist Church | 1665 Derousse Ave. | 9 and 14 |
| Pennsauken United Methodist Church | 3451 Pennsylvania Ave. | 13, 17, and 18 |
| MPWC | 6751 Westfield Ave. | 19 |
| Stonegate at St. Stephen’s | 5101 Stonegate Dr. | 20 and 21 |
| Cooper River Plaza | 2400 McClellan Ave. | 22 |
Celebrating National Infrastructure Month, Beginning Leaf Collection Season
By Joe Scavuzzo, Director of Pennsauken Public Works
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness and reaffirm the commitment to keep our country’s critical infrastructure safe and strong. We often overlook critical systems until they fail, immediately impacting our lives. Utilities, like water, electric, and sewer, are the first that come to mind, but also include roads and communication. With all things being tied to the internet, there is a host of effort put in place to keep the digital security of these systems intact.
Town Hall Meeting Honors Local Veteran
The Board of Commissioners will meet in Pennsauken tonight for the next town hall meeting for Camden County.
“These town halls are extremely important because it gives us the opportunity to hear directly from our constituents,” Commissioner Al Dyer said. “We encourage everyone to join us to voice your concerns and receive updates about what is going on here in Camden County, across New Jersey, and nationwide.”
During the town hall, Army Veteran Lou Morales will be honored.
Morales served in the Army from 1979 until 2006 and was involved in major military campaigns Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. During his service, Morales earned several honors and medals including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Morales is now a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 68 and has volunteered with Stand Down South Jersey, an event that provides necessary services to homeless veterans, for 30 years.
Merchantville Elementary Haunted House On October 18-19
The Merchantville Elementary School Haunted House returns for two nights of thrills and chills Oct. 18 and 19 at Merchantville School, 130 S. Centre St. Pick up Not-So-Scary tickets from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a tour designed with the littlest kids in mind. Regular admission available from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $3 kids.
This year’s event takes guests through a haunted adventure sure to make you scream! Snacks, glowsticks, and much more are also available for purchase.
Proceeds benefit the Merchantville School eighth grade graduation.
Pennsauken Police Trunk Or Treat On October 16
The Pennsauken Township Police Department invites the local community to its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 2400 Bethel Ave. Trick or Treaters will be able to safely get candy and other snacks from vehicles decorated for Halloween. Food trucks will also be on site for participants to purchase meals. In addition, trophies will be awarded to the top five trunks!
Roadwork To Close River Road In Pennsauken
PSE&G will be working on River Road in Pennsauken on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, there will be a full road closure at the intersection of 36th Street.
“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”
The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway, 50 bridges and several dams. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.
To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.
Pennsauken To Hold Fall Festival On October 19
Pennsauken Township’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 (rain date Sunday, Oct. 20). This annual event, held from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex at the corner of Bethel and Westfield avenues, brings the Township community together with fun activities.
