Monthly Archives: February 2018
Tippin’s Pond Cleanup Scheduled For March 3
A community cleanup of Tippin’s Pond is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m., weather pending.
Volunteers will be picking up trash and cleaning brush from the nature trails, fishing dock and pond. Attendees are asked to wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, and appropriate footwear for muddy and uneven terrain. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own work gloves. Children who volunteer must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit “Pennsauken’s Nature Enthusiasts” on Facebook.
Scholarships Available For High School Seniors
The Camden County Hero Scholarship is pleased to announce its 2018 Scholarship Program.
Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who have a parent actively serving Camden County, or they themselves serve Camden County in a public safety capacity. One award will be presented in each field of service: law enforcement, fire, and EMS.
Annual Irish Nite Fundraiser Held On March 3
Balliná will be the musical entertainment at Mary Queen of All Saints’ annual Irish Nite, held on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish is hosting its annual Irish Nite fundraiser on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Msgr. Kavanagh Hall, 48th St. and Camden Ave., Pennsauken. The event, which is BYOB, features an evening of great food and fun. Irish music provided by Balliná; beer and set-ups are provided.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tables of 10 or more can be reserved. Proceeds go directly to support the parish’s annual expenses.
For more information, or to order tickets, call (856) 662-2721.
POSTPONED: DRPA To Host Informational Meeting On Betsy Ross Bridge Enhancements
BECAUSE OF THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS MEETING WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL.
Project expected to run from March 2018 to November of 2019
The Delaware River Port Authority will host a community information event on Tuesday, March 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. The community event will allow residents of Pennsauken to learn more about planned upgrades and enhancements to the Betsy Ross Bridge.
Scheduled to begin this month, upgrades will include steel and concrete repairs, removal of existing lead-based paint, and application of a new coating system.
During the community event, residents will be able to ask questions about potential lane closures and detours, learn about efforts to minimize noise and disruption during the project, and get additional information about ways in which the project will ensure minimal disruption.
DRPA personnel will be available during the two-hour information session to answer questions and provide information about new techniques to ensure that dust and other byproducts from the bridge rehabilitation project are safely removed without any impact to neighbors and the community.
For more information, please visit the DRPA website at www.drpa.org.
Merchantville Elementary Evacuated As Precaution Due To Written Threat
A notice was sent out to parents of students of Merchantville Elementary School that as a precaution, students were evacuated due to a written threat.
UPDATE: Students are safely back in school.
TONIGHT: Referendum Public Meeting At Roosevelt School
On Monday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a public meeting at Roosevelt Elementary School, 5526 Wisteria Ave. District officials will be on hand to discuss the bond referendum and talk in length about the high tech high school proposed at Roosevelt.
The Pennsauken School District is asking residents to consider a bond referendum that will make significant improvements to every public school throughout the Township. The vote, to be held on Tuesday, March 13, will allocate almost $36 million for various initiatives, while actually reducing school taxes for Pennsauken households.
Pennsauken Public Schools Open On Presidents’ Day
The Pennsauken School District has currently had two snow days for the 2017-2018 school year. The makeup day for the second school closure is Presidents’ Day. Monday Feb. 19. Pennsauken Public Schools will be OPEN that day and classes will be on a regular schedule.
PASA, Town Watch Meetings Tonight
Two important community groups are holding meetings this evening. The public is invited to attend.
PASA
Please join the Pennsauken Alliance on Substance Abuse (PASA) as they work to educate the community about ways to stop abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The organization’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:00 p.m., at Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 North Route 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Town Watch
Pennsauken’s Town Watch hosts its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Pennsauken Police Department, Second Floor. Come learn how to make our community safer. For more information, call (856) 488-0080 ext. 2417.
Lucky Hearts Senior Bingo On February 20
The Camden County Board of Freeholders presents Lucky Hearts: Free Senior Bingo on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., at which time there will be entertainment and lunch will be served. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. You must be a Camden County resident to attend.
To RSVP please contact Tom Castellano by calling (856) 858-2986 or e-mailing Tom.Castellano@camdencounty.com.
