Monthly Archives: January 2020
Pennsauken Police Seek Input On Body Cameras
The Pennsauken Police Department is in the process of developing a policy to implement body worn cameras for their officers. They are seeking input from residents, including any suggestions or concerns regarding body worn cameras.
Anyone who would like to provide input can contact Det. Brian Polaski at (856) 488-0080 ext. 2106 or bpolaski@pennnsaukenpolice.org.
Pennsauken Native Nominated As State Comptroller
Information provided by the Office of the Governor
Pennsauken native and Merchantville resident Kevin D. Walsh, Esq. was nominated by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as the fourth New Jersey State Comptroller. Walsh’s nomination is subject to advice and consent by the Senate and is for a six-year term. He will begin serving as Acting Comptroller on Monday, Jan. 27.
Woman Freed From Under Train
A woman became trapped this morning under a River Line light rail train at the 36th Street Station in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken First Responders Host “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Rematch January 23
Pennsauken first responders will complete to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during an American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive rematch on Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Marco’s at Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken.
Cleaning Up For The New Year Using Hydrogen Peroxide
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Another year has come and gone, and it’s time to clean up from the holiday parties and begin anew. But how to begin? One of the most versatile items in your medicine cabinet is hydrogen peroxide. A combination of hydrogen and water, it comes in a variety of concentrations. Hydrogen peroxide at three percent is designed for household use. For the purpose of this article, this is the type of hydrogen peroxide referenced.
Camden County Freeholders Pennsauken Town Hall On January 23
Camden County residents are invited to the upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken’s McFarland To Receive Camden County Freedom Medal
Pennsauken resident Mary Anne McFarland is among 14 Camden County residents being honored for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2020 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Freeholder Board in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate the ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Planning Underway For The One Hundredth Celebration Of The Nineteenth Amendment
August 26, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Organizations and communities throughout the country are preparing to celebrate this important moment in U.S. history.
Rick Taylor, Former Mayor, Educator, Passes Away
Former Pennsauken mayor and longtime Board of Education employee Rick Taylor has passed away. He was 73.
Camden County Health Department Issues “Code Blue”
Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, advises municipalities that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Alert tonight, Jan. 7, from 7 p.m. to Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, at 7 a.m., and Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to Thursday morning, Jan. 9, at 7 a.m.
