Monthly Archives: April 2020
TODAY: Freeholders Provide a Status Update on COVID-19 Response
Information provided by Camden County
Today at 11:00 a.m., Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr., Freeholder Jon Young and Congressman Donald Norcross will be providing an update regarding the latest developments to combat COVID-19. Over the course of the pandemic the county has provided more than 50,000 meals to the vulnerable, thousands of tests through two mobile testing sites in Camden and Gloucester Township and delivered hundreds of thousands of personal protective equipment to first responders and long-term care facilities.
Executive Order Allows Tenants To Direct Use Of Security Deposit To Offset Rent
Information provided by Camden County
On Friday, April 24, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 128, allowing tenants to direct their landlords to use their security deposits to offset rent or back rent. The order waives provisions of statutory law that prohibit the use of security deposits for rental payments.
MVC Agency, Inspection Stations Remain Closed Until May 11
Information provided by Camden County
All Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agency, road testing, and inspections facilities will remain closed until at least Monday, May 11, Chief Administrator Sue Fulton announced on Thursday.
Rhoads Metal Works Creates Clean Air For Hospitals
Rhoads Metal Works needed to find a way to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of RMW’s loyal customers were forced to pull projects, defer maintenance or close completely. The business needed to respond quickly to the harsh reality of decreased revenues and the need to furlough many employees to assure survival. Rhoads would have to adapt to the changing needs of their customers.
April 23 Township Committee Meeting Held Via Zoom
The Township Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 23, will be conducted via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. Formal action will be taken.
Notification regarding this virtual public meeting of the Township Committee of Pennsauken Township was given in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.”
The public can access and participate in the meeting by the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/98636866629?pwd=blFIZHdXQ3Vmem92VER4ek42R3F3QT09
Meeting ID: 986 3686 6629
Meeting Password: 864983
Dial by your location – find your location number by clicking: https://zoom.us/u/adIQzdEJgi
Anyone from the public wishing to speak will be permitted to do so during public participation.
Virtual Town Hall For Camden County Residents Hosted On Zoom
Information Provided By Camden County Freeholders
Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli will join elected representatives at the local, state, and federal levels for a virtual town hall at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. The series, “your government, your neighborhood, your voice,” typically rotates between local venues in Camden County municipalities, but is being held virtually for the first time via the platform Zoom due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Happy Earth Day From The Pennsauken Environmental Commission!
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission would like to wish all our residents a Happy Earth Day!
Freeholder Cappelli To Participate In Small Business Panel
Information provided by Camden County Board of Freeholders
Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. will participate in a panel discussion for small businesses on Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is free, but participants must sign up to take part in the event.
Friends Of The Library Hold Annual Poetry Contest
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are still holding their annual poetry contest!
Winners will receive prizes and certificates via U.S. Mail mid-May.
First place in each category wins a $25 Visa gift card from Republic Bank. Second place in each category wins $10 cash.
Mayor Killion Provides Latest Update On Coronavirus Outbreak
In a video posted on social media, Mayor Tim Killion provides the latest update on the coronavirus outbreak in Pennsauken. To date, there have been 175 cases found in the Township and two COVID-19-related fatalities.
You can view the entire video below:
