Monthly Archives: December 2023
Township To Hold Public Hearing On December 21
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s municipal government announced that there will be public hearing during the Township Committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:00 p.m. as part of the application process for a Green Acres grant for improvements to the playground and park currently on the grounds adjacent to the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
“Pennsauken Township proposes to create the following new facility at the former Central School Park site to construct an all-inclusive playground. The project name will be: Welcome Home Jake’s Place,” the Township posted in an online statement.
The Township also shared several renderings of the proposed enhancements:
The public hearing portion of the Dec. 21 meeting will be held in person at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Buidling, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. For those unable to attend the Dec. 21 meeting, but would like to share their thoughts on the project, a brief survey can be taken online.
Additional information, including a concept plan showing the proposed project, preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment, can be found at the Pennsauken Township website.
Ribbon Cutting For Trail Expansion On December 12
Pennsauken’s administration has planned a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, to officially open the Township’s multi-use trail expansion.
“We’re officially opening this great addition to Pennsauken’s outdoor spaces,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vince Martinez. “We know a lot of residents are excited about this project.”
Enter Your Home In Pennsauken’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Pennsauken Township would like to recognize the very best in holiday decorations throughout town. As you get ready to do your best Clark Griswold impersonations, there could be a reward for your efforts this year!
Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town December 9
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, Santa Claus, escorted by the Pennsauken Township Fire Department, will visit every neighborhood in Pennsauken in a single day. Residents are asked to listen for the sirens and air horns from the Fire Department apparatus as Santa is driven around town.
Pennsauken Tree Lighting On December 6
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For the fourth year in a row, Pennsauken’s municipal complex will be aglow during the town’s Holiday Tree Lighting. Held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., residents will be able to stroll through a holiday light display at the Township’s Municipal Building Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
