Monthly Archives: June 2015
Pennsauken Lions Club Honors Mgsr. Mike Mannion As Citizen Of The Year
Mgsr. Mike Mannion, a priest for the Diocese of Camden and Pennsauken native, has been selected as the Pennsauken Lions Club’s Citizen of the Year for 2015.
Pennsauken Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Historical Society, an organization dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and memory of the people of Pennsauken Township, is preparing to celebrate a true milestone this month: 50 years of making local history come alive.
Pennsauken Fire Department Receives Grant For New Equipment
By Chief Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr., Pennsauken Township Fire Department
I am proud to announce to our residents that the 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application submitted by the Pennsauken, Collingswood and Camden Fire Departments has been awarded in the first round of 2015 presentations.
The overall award to the three municipalities totals $1,538,758.00 for the complete replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) worn by firefighters in all three departments.
Sponsorship Of County Events Offers Widespread Reach
The Camden County Board of Freeholders produces a wide range of special events, programs and activities throughout the year. From concert series to nature walks, the County Fair to the annual Winterfest ice skating event at Cooper River Park, there are special events that dazzle, delight and attract tens of thousands of residents. They honor veterans, athletes and outstanding citizens and serve their senior citizens and students through a variety of programs and events.
Extras, Stagehands, Needed For PYACT Summer Production
The Pennsauken Youth Action Committee Theatre is looking for young people, ages 7 to 14, to be participants and stagehands for the summer performance of “Shrek Jr. The Musical.” Adapted for children ages 7 to 14, “Shrek Jr. The Musical” is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film.
No experience is necessary, just a willingness to participate in this great summertime event.
For more information, e-mail Elwood “Duke” Martz at emartz@twp.pennsauken.nj.us or call (856) 665-1000 x151. There will be a $50 participation fee collected.
Residents Are Seeing More Tent Caterpillars This Season
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Several phone calls and e-mails have made their way to Pennsauken Township’s municipal building regarding some new “neighbors” that been introducing themselves over the past few weeks. It seems that residents are seeing more and more fuzzy little tent caterpillars setting up shop in trees across our community. Some e-mails were just simple inquiries; other calls were more… “frantic.” But don’t worry – it’s not an infestation.
Delaware Gardens Neighborhood Initiative Seeks Input, Engagement From Residents
The Delaware Gardens Neighborhood Initiative (DGNI) is a revitalization project for the Delaware Gardens neighborhood of Pennsauken, funded by the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation through 2019. The Initiative’s partners, who include UrbanPromise, Boat People SOS, and Pennsauken Township, recognize that the revitalization of this neighborhood will benefit all residents of Pennsauken and Camden, as well as the region.
