Monthly Archives: April 2017
Saint Matthew’s In Pennsauken Celebrates 150 Years
In 1867, Andrew Johnson was President; trains, boats, and horses were the common means of transportation; and our own Pennsauken Township would not be formed for another 25 years.
This was also the time that a small group of Christian-minded people recognized a need in the community of Morrisville for a church; through their perseverance, Saint Matthew’s Methodist Church evolved in October of the same year.
Spring Cleaning In Pennsauken: Not Looking Too Bad For 125
By Joe Scavuzzo, Director, Department of Public Works
As 2017 pushes onward, ushering my fellow residents and I along our town’s 125th anniversary or “quasquicentennial,” I step back to take a look at our big picture.
As with most weighing of past and present, there are considerable differences. For instance, back in the late 1800s, the latter part of this article would not apply to early settlers of Pennsauken. Fast forward a bit, perhaps to the middle of the 20th Century around the 1970s. I think about the landfill here in town on River Rd. and all the items currently located towards the bottom of that site: TVs, cars, loose tires, fluorescent light tubes, endless amounts of hazardous waste not classified at that time. I ask myself, “How did we get to this point with all of the environmental awareness, regulations, etc.?” The answer I stumble upon is consistent, no matter the decade nor century the question is asked in: we adapt. I am tempted to begin a grand sentence with “Since the beginning of time.” However, I can see my wife rolling her eyes; so I will refrain. It comes down to this: we as a Township will adapt to the challenges we face. Whether it’s illegal dumping and littering, vacant and abandoned properties, or how to get rid of a TV, Pennsauken will step up to remain the friendly place to live and grow. That’s the mindset of your local Public Works Department; that’s the service we aim to provide.
Friends Of The Library Offer A Shower Of Events This April
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
April showers will definitely not dampen all the events planned for this month by the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Pennsauken Police Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers In April
Law enforcement officers from the Pennsauken Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay.” enforcement campaign.
Running through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving.
Woman’s Club Taste Of Pennsauken Returns April 24
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville Evening Membership Department will once again be sponsoring their “Taste of Pennsauken” event on Monday, April 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. The cost per person is $20; attendees will be able to taste dishes from a variety of restaurants in Pennsauken and the surrounding area. Money raised from the event will go to support the nonprofit Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey; provide scholarships for local students; and assist several local charities. For tickets, or to participate as a table sponsor or restaurant, contact Jan at (609) 410-4650 or e-mail janwh@aol.com.
Board Of Education Springs Into Budget Preparation
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Allyson Meloni-Scavuzzo, Vice President; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Leona Moss; Jennifer Slattery; Orlando Viera; and JoAnn Young
The signs of warmer weather and longer days often have members of the Pennsauken school community daydreaming about the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Though the end of the academic year is still a few months away, the Pennsauken Board of Education is already hard at work preparing next year’s budget. This yearly task is one of the most important for Board of Education members.
Have The Best Mom, Dad Or Guardian In Pennsauken? Let Us Know!
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken children now have a chance to put a spotlight on the man or woman in their lives who they think should be named the Best Mom, Dad, or Guardian in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Lions Hold Pancake Breakfast On April 9
A springtime tradition sponsored annually by the Pennsauken Lions Club, the Ned Davis Memorial Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 9, at Macaro’s Deli and Catering, located at 6225 Westfield Ave. in Pennsauken. The all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will now include made-to-order omelets and will be served from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
No Increase In Pennsauken Property Taxes For Fifth Straight Year
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For the past several years, Pennsauken Township’s administration and the Township Committee have worked diligently to keep the local property tax levy at reasonable levels. Keeping in mind the property tax levy cap law that has been mandated by the State of New Jersey, Pennsauken Township has insured that residents will not see an increase in their property taxes for the fifth year in a row; rates will remain the same as they did in 2016.
