Monthly Archives: May 2021
Public Works Handling Friday’s Trash/Recycling Route, As Seaside Waste Fails To Provide Trucks
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In a social media post today, Pennsauken’s Department of Public Works announced that their staff are handling trash and recycling collection on Friday, May 28, because Seaside Waste, the company contracted to provide this service to the Township, has failed to provide any trucks today.
“SJ Sanitation/Seaside Waste has no (zero) trucks to send Pennsauken today (Friday),” the Public Works Department wrote in an online statement. “With the promising hybrid approach that almost kept Thursday’s routes on-schedule, it is an understatement to say that your Public Works Department is disappointed.”
Street Smart NJ Program Promotes Pedestrian Safety
During the month of May, Pennsauken Township Police Department is partnering with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the Cross County Connection to promote “Street Smart NJ,” a pedestrian safety campaign.
My Mom Has A Kid Who Gave Her Gray Hair
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
I am the reason my mother has gray hair.
I’m sure my siblings helped, particularly my brother. But I’m well aware of who I am. I’ll own this one.
Pennsauken’s Public Works To Collect Yard Debris On May 9
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Due to South Jersey Sanitation’s failure to collect the town’s yard debris this week, Pennsauken’s Department of Public Works will be doing the job themselves on Sunday, May 9.
A social media post from the Township and its Department of Public Works stated, “South Jersey Sanitation was permitted to collect Wednesday’s (May 5) Yard Debris today, Saturday, May 8, due to manpower shortages due to COVID exposure/contraction among their staff. The Pennsauken Department of Public Works was informed late this afternoon that South Jersey Sanitation could not get manpower in today to meet their obligation to Pennsauken. The Township is committed to providing quality services to its residents and will hold this consistently underperforming contractor financially responsible. The remaining Yard Debris from Wednesday’s collection will be collected tomorrow, Sunday, May 9, by Pennsauken Department of Public Works personnel.”
An Important Message From Pennsauken’s Department Of Public Works South Jersey Sanitation was permitted to collect…
Posted by Pennsauken on Saturday, May 8, 2021
Public Works asks that those who did receive collection on Wednesday hold onto any new yard debris for next regularly-scheduled collection, so that they can focus on residents affected by South Jersey Sanitation’s performance failures.
To report a missed yard debris collection, residents are asked to email publicworks@twp.pennsauken.nj.us.
Municipal Building, Court Reopening Next Week
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In video posted to social media, Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista announced that both the Township’s municipal building and court would be reopening to the public.
Road Work On Centre Street Begins May 10
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Camden County has informed Pennsauken Township administration that road work will begin on a section of Centre St. beginning on Monday, May 10.
The project focuses on asphalt resurfacing and selective concrete slab replacement, as well as updating handicap accessibility as needed. In addition, a traffic island will be constructed at the intersection of Centre and Cove Rd.
Work will begin at Centre and Cove in Pennsauken, then continue towards Locust St. in Merchantville. The estimated date of completion is slated for January 2022.
Residents and commuters who travel along this stretch of roads should anticipate delays/lane closures as the project moves forward.
Township, Veterans To Hold Virtual Memorial Day Event
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township officials and first responders will be joining members of local veterans’ groups for a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday May 30, at 11:45 a.m. Held at Pennsauken’s Liberty Park, representatives from Township Committee and members from AMVETS Post 101 and VFW Post 1270 will come together for a socially distant wreath laying ceremony.
Michele Foster Lucas Shares Artistic Talents
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For over 30 years, Michele Foster Lucas has been expressing herself on canvas. The longtime Pennsauken resident’s work has spanned several genres: folk, abstract, figure, and the like. But in truth, her pursuits are a journey into herself, where the rest of the world disappears, and she finds contentment.
MCR Services, Inc. Achieves Diamond Level In Job Site Safety Program
Merchantville-based MCR Services, Inc. announced it has achieved Diamond Level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System, meaning the company is 655 percent safer than the industry average. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program that dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants.
Delayed By COVID, PHS Musical Goes Online
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken High School’s performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” originally slated for April 2020 before the statewide shutdown, is getting its second act this month. Members of Pennsauken Stages are determined that this show will go on.
