Monthly Archives: October 2018
2018 Interactive Trick or Treat Map
Thank you to everyone who submitted their address for this year’s Interactive Trick or Treat Map! You can find this year’s map by clicking here.
Active Shooter Preparedness Program At Library On November 5
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are sponsoring an active shooter preparedness program on Monday, Nov. 5, 7:00 p.m., at the Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
Freeholder Board And Multi-faith Clergy To Host Community Vigil
In light of the horrific acts of carnage that occurred in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh today, the Camden County Freeholder Board, working with congregation Nafshenu’s Rabbi Larry Sernovitz, Imam John Starling and Pastor Heyward Wiggins, will be hosting a vigil at the Camden County Boathouse on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The boathouse is located at 7050 North Park Drive in Pennsauken, on the banks of the Cooper River in Cooper River Park, offering a place for those mourning the savage acts of hate that occurred at the Tree of Life congregation.
Freeholder Jeffrey Nash talked about the importance of coming together and unifying as a community.
“As a former board member of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and a current advisory board member of Jewish Family and Children Services I am appalled by this savage crime of hate,” Nash said. “During a recent visit to Poland last month, my wife and I visited the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. At this memorial to the Holocaust I saw the results of anti-Semitic behavior at its worst possible apex. Today’s event provides a stark reminder to that hallowed ground where millions of Jews were murdered and the work we still need to do as a community to ensure it never happens again.”
Focus Groups Held To Help Library Provide Services
The Strategic Planning Committee of the Pennsauken Free Public Library invites residents with common interests to participate in small discussion groups. These focus groups will provide invaluable information to the Library about how it can offer better services in the future.
Focus groups will be held on the following dates:
- Seniors – Monday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. – noon
- Latino community members – Monday, Oct. 29, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Teens ages 13 to 18 (parental/guardian approval required if under 18) – Thursday, Nov. 8, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
- Parents/guardians of children under 13 – Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Adults who home school their children – Thursday, Nov. 15, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- African American community members – Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- Adults ages 19 to 30 – Tuesday, Nov. 27, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- Vietnamese community members – Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
To sign-up for these focus groups, visit https://goo.gl/UYMiYM.
Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Application Deadline Is October 31
The deadline for seniors to apply for the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Program is Wednesday, Oct. 31.
This program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence. To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year. (The current year is 2017.)
For application year 2017, the State Budget (FY2019) set the following qualifications for Senior Freeze payments: Only applicants whose 2017 income did not exceed $70,000 (the original limit was $87,268) were eligible as long as they met all the other requirements.
For more information on the Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Program, visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Keeping Your Pets Safe On Halloween
By Nancy Welsh, Pennsauken Township Animal Control Officer
Halloween is the spookiest night of the year; but it really can be a nightmare for dogs and cats. But keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. There are several simple precautions you can take to ensure your pets stay safe.
Pennsauken Police To Participate In National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is taking part in an initiative designed to keep unused prescription drugs from being misused and off the streets.
Rabid Kitten Confirmed in Pennsauken
Information provided by the Camden County Board of Freeholders
The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services (NJDHHS) that a stray kitten found in Pennsauken has tested positive for rabies.
“George’s Tailgate” Fundraiser On October 21 Benefits Scholarship Fund
By Tony Saranchak, Chaplain, GSF Sr. Scholarship Fund
This year marks 10 years of the George S. Figueroa, Sr. Scholarship Fund providing scholarship grants to Pennsauken firefighters and their families. The Fund was started after an anonymous donation to award scholarships in George’s memory. It is perhaps fitting that this all started with an anonymous donation, because over the years, I have heard various stories from people on how George helped them and did things behind the scenes no one ever knew about. That was George!
Community Halloween Events
In addition to Pennsauken’s Haunted Hay Ride, the upcoming Touch-A-Truck and Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28, and trick or treating on Halloween, there’s plenty of things to do if you’re looking for some spooky fun!
