Category Archives: Mayor’s Corner
Doing Our Part To Keep Pennsauken Litter Free
By Betsy McBride, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
As I write this column, we are basking in 70 degree temperatures and our plants are starting to bud. Even if we get another blast of winter, our thoughts turn to spring. We are almost there!
I know when I think of spring, I feel it in my bones and I want to spring clean: open the windows, clean the car, and turn my winter yard into a spring one.
Looking around my yard, I see I have some work to do. Do I go back in and pretend I didn’t see the mess? Or do I set to the task? I know I will feel better if I clean up the yard, both in my body and my mind. I will get some exercise and I will appreciate the beauty as it unfolds. Sitting on my porch in the evening, I will feel good. When the space around us looks better, we can’t help but feel better.
Noticing how good I feel after I have cleaned up my yard, I also notice how bad I feel when I see litter on our highways, along our streets, in front of our stores, and in our yards. All trash is not litter. Litter is trash not put in the right place. I think we can work together to deal with this issue.
Preparing To Celebrate Pennsauken’s 125th Anniversary
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Pennsauken Township is just a few months away from a very big birthday. On February 18, 2017, our town will turn 125 years old. And I think Pennsauken looks pretty good for its age.
Teaching Important Lessons In And Out Of The Classroom
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Summer is quickly moving into fall and our community is officially in “back to school” mode.” For the most part, our young people are relatively excited to get back to class. While there’s some mixed opinions on homework and projects, children can’t wait to see their friends and start another year of learning. And we all know that their parents are excited that school is starting again, too. So as the kids get back into the school routine, our Pennsauken community should as well.
Respecting The Lives Of Those Who Live And Work In Pennsauken
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
It’s been a crazy summer. The shootings in Baton Rouge, Dallas, Orlando, and St. Paul have made us all take pause and wonder what is going on in our country. Unfortunately, violence is our community is nothing new; and you don’t have to travel far to find it. It’s not just on the evening news. It can be happening right down the street.
Maintaining Properties Helps Make Pennsauken A Great Place To Live And Visit
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Summer is officially in full swing; and many of our residents are taking full advantage of the warmer temperatures, not just for recreational purposes, but also to get outside to do some work on their properties. Our Township is doing the exact same thing.
Tackling Housing Issue By Helping Residents Stay In Their Homes
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
As I’ve said before, tackling the issue of abandoned and vacant properties throughout Pennsauken has been the number one priority of our Township Committee. And in the past few months alone, we’ve taken some serious steps to further address this problem.
Looking Ahead To Better Things In Pennsauken
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
By now, most of you have heard the exciting news: the Camden County Improvement Authority has sold the property which used to house the Pennsauken Mart to Delco Development, LLC. The developer plans to build a high-end apartment complex and retail space there. And they’re looking to break ground this fall. You can read additional details about the development of the Mart site by clicking here.
So forget the ice hockey rink. Forget about Renaissance Walk. Forget the rumors about low income housing. With the county finally selling the property to a highly-motivated and experienced real estate developer, all of that can stay in the past where it belongs.
Bringing The Vision For Pennsauken Into Focus
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Last month, the members of Pennsauken Township Committee held a special public meeting to discuss the vision for our town. The meeting was well-attended by our community, who actively participated in a brainstorming session that generated some basic ideas on what makes Pennsauken stand out from our other neighbors. We also discussed issues that our Township is facing, like how we’re dealing with abandoned properties, which is our number one priority as a Committee. And for as many good things we can identify about our town, there definitely are some things about Pennsauken that we have to work on. But for the most part, the conversation was extremely positive. For those who’d like to read a more detailed account of the special public meeting, you can click here.
Trying to clearly define a vision for Pennsauken doesn’t just stop with one meeting, although it would be great if things were that simple. This was just an introductory step in a much larger process, one that requires input and feedback from our residents and business owners. You are the people that live and raise families here; those who work hard to make ends meet; members of our churches and service organizations. Only by taking the pulse of our community, can we really identify Pennsauken’s direction.
Serving A Great Community Here In Pennsauken
By John Kneib, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Once again, I’m honored to be serving as the mayor of Pennsauken for 2016. It’s a real privilege to be the mayor of such a great community. I’d like to thank Rick Taylor for doing a great job as mayor last year; and I’m glad to have his support as our town’s current deputy mayor. I’m excited to work with each member of our Township Committee in order to tackle issues important to our residents and business owners.
Pennsauken Township Has Much To Be Thankful For
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
As we approach Thanksgiving and the official start of the holidays, many of us, myself included, take pause to reflect on the many blessings we have in our life. When you really do think about it, despite all of the challenges we face on a daily basis, any one of us in Pennsauken really do have a lot to be thankful for.
