Monthly Archives: October 2018
Touch-A-Truck And Trunk Or Treat Event Held On October 28
The Pennsauken School District and the Pennsauken Education Association are hosting a joint trunk or treat and touch-a-truck event on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. The touch-a-truck event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., while the trunk or treat occurs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This free event encourages children from pre-K through eighth grade to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy a variety of fun activities.
Pennsauken’s Haunted Hay Ride And “Bite Night” Held On October 24
This month, two popular Pennsauken events are combined into one: the Township’s annual Haunted Hay Ride and the “Bite Night” Food Truck Event.
Both events will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. at the softball field behind the Pennsauken Police Administration Building at Rt. 130 and Bethel Ave.
Residents Can Help Pennsauken Police Earn K9 Grant
UPDATE: In addition to the many people submitting their votes, Aftermath Services’ website was also being bombarded by web requests from hackers (if you couldn’t access the site, this is why). Aftermath.com is currently offline so they can better prevent this from happening. The website will be back online on Monday, Oct. 22 and voting has been extended through Nov. 5. Individuals can still vote via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftermathk9grant/.
The Pennsauken Township Police Department has been nominated for the 2018 Aftermath K9 Grant, which enables police departments across the country to earn one of eight grants totaling $16,500.
Individuals can vote online every 12 hours at Aftermath.com/k9-grant, as well as via Aftermath’s Instagram page. Voting runs now through Nov. 2.
Aftermath provides professional biohazard and crime scene cleanup services to families, employers, and communities nationwide after traumatic events. A long-time supporter of law enforcement, the company sponsors giveaways, grants, and complimentary resources and programs benefiting first responders.
Stamp Exhibition Begins At Library On October 20
For the fourth year in a row, the Friends of the Pennsauken Library and the Merchantville Stamp Club will jointly sponsor a week-long stamp exhibition titled “Knowledge through Books & Stamps” during the stamp collecting month, which is observed every October. The exhibition will be held at the Community Room of the Pennsauken Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., and is open during normal library hours.
An opening ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Tanya Finney Estrada, the new director of the Pennsauken Free Public Library. The public is invited to attend this special event. Immediately following the opening ceremony, there will be free refreshments of pizza and hoagies for all attendees.
New Jersey Department Of Transportation To Hold Public Information Center About Route 130 Bridge Replacement Project
This Thursday, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will hold a public information center (PIC) to inform local residents, officials, and the business community about the preliminary preferred concept for the Rt. 73 and Ramp G Bridge over 130 Project. Members of the community are encouraged to participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or e-mail.
Pennsauken School District Hosts Wellness Committee Meeting On October 16
The Pennsauken School District Wellness Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria of Pennsauken High School. The goal of the Wellness Committee is to bring together students, teachers, parents, and administrators for the purpose of promoting health and wellness.
For more information, e-mail kmeloni@pennsauken.net.
Team Pennsauken and FOP Lodge 3 Host MED13L Fundraiser
Members of Team Pennsauken and the Pennsauken/Merchantville F.O.P Lodge 3 are hosting a fundraiser benefit for MED13L awareness on Sunday, Oct. 21, 10:00 a.m., at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave., Pennsauken.
Obituary: Joseph Leo Manghan IV
Joseph Leo Manghan IV of Pennsauken, age 23, peacefully passed away on October 7, 2018 after a valiant four-year fight against Ewings Sarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer. He was surrounded by the people he loved and loved him, exactly as he planned.
