Monthly Archives: January 2023
Police Issue Statement Regarding Car Crash Overnight
The following is a statement from the Pennsauken Township Police Department regarding last night’s car crash:
On January 11, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Pennsauken Police Responded to River Road and Springfield Avenue for a motor vehicle crash involving a 2008 Honda Civic and a 2016 Chevrolet pickup truck.
As a result of the crash, all occupants of both vehicles were transported to the hospital with injuries. One passenger, Grace Lopez of Woodlynne, NJ, age 19, was fatally injured. One of the passengers is in critical condition, another is in stable condition. This incident is still under investigation.
A Statement From Pennsauken Mayor Vince Martinez and Township Committeewoman Jessica Rafeh On Governor Murphy’s “State of the State” Address
We would like to thank New Jersey State Senator Nilsa Cruz-Pérez for her special invitation to Governor Murphy’s “State of the State” address on Jan. 10. It is so important to have all of New Jersey’s residents represented in Trenton; you are a shining example to our state’s Hispanic community and a true public servant.
“Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Returns January 19
Pennsauken’s first responders will once again 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 on Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Presenting donors will have the opportunity to cast a vote for Pennsauken’s police or fire departments, with the winning agency earning a plaque and bragging rights; they will also receive a free Red Cross t-shirt while supplies last. In addition, all presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free medium hot coffee and wake up wrap from Dunkin.
Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins will be accommodated as time and space allow. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR Code that accompanies this article. Donors can also visit RedCrossBlood.org and search by zip code and the date, Jan. 19, or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
Fire Chief Palumbo Retires, Succeeded By Hutton
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last month, Township Committee announced a change in the leadership of the Pennsauken Township Fire Department. After almost three decades of service to the Pennsauken community, including 12 as fire chief, Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr. retired from the department affective December 31, 2022. His successor is 34-year-old Jonathan B. Hutton, a lifelong resident and third-generation Township firefighter.
New Mayor, Deputy Mayor Sworn In At Township Committee Reorganization
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During the Jan. 6 Pennsauken Township Committee reorganization meeting, the governing body’s leadership was selected for 2023. Vince Martinez is the town’s newest mayor; and Patrick Olivo is this year’s deputy mayor. The is the first time the two have served Pennsauken in this capacity.
