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Mayor DiBattista Addresses Public Regarding Winter Storm
🚨 Attention Pennsauken! Mayor Marco DiBattista speaks about the winter storm and Governor Murphy's State of Emergency. Stay tuned for updates and follow official guidelines to ensure everyone's safety. Let's stay united and prepared! ❄️ #Pennsauken #StateOfEmergency #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/YhMyfmgv61
— Pennsauken Township (@PennsaukenTwp) January 9, 2024
Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Storm
Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding. Executive Order No. 350 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
“Continuing through Wednesday morning, we are expecting one to four inches of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential inland and coastal flooding,” said Governor Murphy. “This storm will exacerbate the effects of the inclement conditions we experienced in December and this past weekend and may precede another storm Friday night. As always, I urge all New Jerseyans – including residents in our coastal and riverine communities – to follow all safety protocols and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary.”
More details can be found by reading the Governor’s official press release.
New Mayor, Deputy Mayor Sworn In At Township Committee Reorganization
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During the Jan. 5 Pennsauken Township Committee reorganization meeting, the governing body’s leadership was selected for 2024. Marco DiBattista is the town’s newest mayor; and Jessica Rafeh is this year’s deputy mayor. The duo last served Pennsauken in this capacity in 2021.
Philadelphia Man Arrested For Robbing Bank And Crashing Into Police Vehicles In Pennsauken
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for crashing a U-Haul van into several police vehicles while attempting to flee from a bank robbery in Pennsauken yesterday, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo.
Pennsauken Fall Festival Rescheduled To November 4
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Because of the weather forecast for this weekend, the Pennsauken Fall Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, located at the corner of Westfield and Bethel avenues. The Fall Festival also has a NEW rain date of Sunday, Nov. 5, at the same location and times.
Pennsauken To Hold Annual 9/11 Flag Placement Ceremony
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Each year, American flags are placed throughout Pennsauken’s 9/11 Memorial, located at the corner of Merchantville Ave. and Rt. 130, across the street from the Township’s Municipal Building and the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
“We invite everyone to join us for an annual tradition that is extremely important to our community,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vincent Martinez. “Pennsauken’s flag placement is a moving ceremony, with residents and first responders coming together to remember the terror attacks 22 years ago. Pennsauken will never forget.”
Pennsauken’s Annual Car And Bike Show Returns September 10
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s 31st annual Car and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of classic cars and bikes will be on display along part of the “Maple Mile,” starting at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, the co-sponsor of the event located at 7111 Maple Ave., and extending towards Union Ave.
CCPO Major Crimes Unit Investigates Shooting of Man in Pennsauken
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Pennsauken Police Department are investigating the shooting of a Pennsauken man on Friday morning, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo.
On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the CCPO Major Crimes Unit and the Pennsauken Police Department responded to the shooting of a 29-year-old man at the 2000 block of 39th Street in Pennsauken, N.J. The victim who was suffering from gunshot wounds was subsequently transported to Cooper University Hospital by EMS, and he is currently in stable condition.
This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact CCPO Major Crimes Unit Detective Jason Roland at (856) 225-5125 and Pennsauken Police Detective Mark Bristow at (856) 488-0080 ext.2420. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.
Notice Of Public Hearing On August 17
Pennsauken Township will be conducting a public hearing for the proposed Chestnut Ave. Rails to Trails Project between 36th St. and Euclid Ave. during the Township Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, 6:00 p.m. at the second floor of the Township Municipal Building, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
This hearing is being held to offer residents and interested parties the opportunity to comment and ask questions related to the project, which will be funded by a NJDOT grant. If you cannot attend in person, viewing the meeting is available through a YouTube live stream. Questions and comments can be shared via the chat option and will be addressed during the hearing. This live stream can be located at YouTube.com/PennsaukenTelevision.
Questions prior to the hearing can be directed to Elwood Martz at (856) 665-1000 x104 or emailed to emartz@pennsauken.gov.
Senior Citizen Appreciation Day Postponed
Yesterday, Pennsauken Township announced that the Senior Citizen Appreciation Day scheduled for June 8 at the Municipal Pool has been postponed to next week.
“Pennsauken Township Committee and our Parks and Recreation Department have made the decision to postpone Thursday’s Senior Citizen Appreciation Day at the Pennsauken Municipal Pool,” the Township said in an online statement. “The ongoing poor air quality issues from the Canadian wildfires prevent us from safely holding this event.”
The new date for this event is Thursday, June 15, from noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Municipal Pool. Anyone with questions regarding this change can contact seniors@pennsauken.gov or call 856-665-1000 x151 or x152.
