Monthly Archives: June 2022
Griffth Morgan Homestead Reopens For First Sunday Events
Information provided by the Pennsauken Historical Society
On Sunday, July 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the historic Griffith Morgan Homestead will reopen after important repair and restoration work, which was funded by a grant provided by the Camden County Open Space Historic Preservation Program. This event will include free tours of the olde house and museum, along with special historic displays and activities. For Independence Day weekend, Griffith Morgan Homestead will focus on the flag with a display of historic flags and their stories.
Road Work To Cause Road Closure In Camden/Pennsauken
New Jersey American Water will be milling and paving South 36th Street in Camden and Pennsauken beginning Monday, June 27 through Thursday June 30. There will be a full road closure of South 36th Street between Federal Street and Westfield Avenue.
County Making Roadway Improvements On Union Avenue
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22, Camden County will begin a series of roadway improvements along Union Ave.
Running along Union from Park to Maple avenues, the scope of the project includes asphalt roadway milling and paving; installation of new stormwater inlets and piping to improve drainage; improvements to handicap ramps; traffic striping, signs, and raised pavement markers; and installation of concrete curbing, as well as the replacement of in-kind driveway aprons, as needed.
This roadwork will utilize lane shifts, so no closures are anticipated.
The estimated duration of the roadwork improvements is 150 calendar days from June 22, weather permitting.
Project updates and additional information can be found at CamdenCounty.com/RoadUpdates. For questions, contact the Camden County Public Works 24-hour hotline at (856) 566-2980.
Pennsauken Man Sentenced In Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Acting Chief Phil Olivo announce the sentencing of a Pennsauken man in the death of a two-year-old boy in 2016.
Township Kicks Off Summer With Fireworks
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Fun, food, and fireworks will be once again enjoyed by residents at Pennsauken Township’s Summer Kick Off celebration. This year’s event is held on Saturday, June 11, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, located at Westfield and Bethel avenues.
Public Safety Update From Pennsauken Police
Today, the Pennsauken Township Police Department conducted a mock crash presentation at the Camden County Technical School, Pennsauken Campus. This presentation is done to educate students on the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. It has come to our attention that someone has posted pictures of this presentation on social media and misrepresented that there was an incident at CCTS. Any indication that this was a real incident at CCTS involving the Pennsauken Township Police Department are false.
AMVETS Yard Sale On June 11
AMVETS Post 101, located at 519 June Rd. in the Delair section of Pennsauken, is hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, June 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tables are $20 a person, $15 for veterans. Interested parties can call (856) 663-8950, Monday through Friday, noon to 4:00 p.m., to reserve a table.
New Jersey Primary Election Held June 7
By Pam Forman, Pennsauken Township Clerk
The 2022 New Jersey Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 7. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mayors Rafeh, Brennan To Speak At PMAC Event
Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh and Merchantville Mayor Ted Brennan will be the guest speakers at the upcoming networking luncheon of the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday, June 8, noon, at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Each year, the mayors of Pennsauken and Merchantville address local businesses and share updates on the economic development initiatives in their communities.
The cost is $30 per person. PMAC members can R.S.V.P. by contacting Nancy Ellis at (856) 438-0833 or pmac1team@gmail.com.
Softball Event Raises Funds To Fight Cancer
On Saturday, June 4, a special softball tournament will help raise funds for the fight against cancer.
Kristian’s Softball Classic runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Walt Nicgorski Field, located at Powell and Collins avenues. The free event is put together by Kennith Allen Thomas for his special needs son, Kristian, who is battling AMKL-leukemia.
This free event features a variety of teams playing in a softball tournament, including Pennsauken police and firefighters. There will also be food and a game truck. All donations will go to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
For more information, visit KennithAllenThomas.com.
