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Pennsauken’s First Responders Host “Battle Of The Badges” Blood Drive On January 28
Pennsauken first responders will compete to see who can recruit
the most eligible blood donors in the community during an American Red Cross “Battle of the Badges” blood drive rematch on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Marco’s at Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Vaccine Rollout Underway, Expanding In Coming Weeks
Information provided by Camden County Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners has opened a COVID-19 vaccination site at Camden County College. The site will be supported by volunteers from Cooper University Health Care, Jefferson Health – New Jersey, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and Rutgers College of Nursing and operate six days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will administer 500 vaccinations a day. To register for a vaccination by the state mandated phase individuals can go to www.CamdenCountyVaccine.com.
Brothers Charged Following Search of Pennsauken Residence
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Two brothers have been charged with unrelated crimes after detectives performed a search warrant on their Pennsauken home following a tip, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Pennsauken Police Chief John Nettleton.
Committee Members Sworn In, Mayor and Deputy Mayor Selected At Reorganization Meeting
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Pennsauken Country Club. In keeping with state social distancing directives, local attendance was limited to 60 people, including Township elected officials, the acting administrator, acting clerk, deputy clerk, attorney, videographer, and the general public. The meeting was also streamed live using Zoom conferencing software. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act” and publicized online through the Township’s website and social media channels.
The agenda of the reorganization meeting included the swearing in of a new mayor, deputy mayor, and committee members, as well as appointments to various professional positions.
Pennsauken Township Committee Members Sworn In For A Three-Year Term: Tim Killion and Vincent Martinez
Pennsauken Township Mayor For 2021: Marco DiBattista
Pennsauken Township Deputy Mayor For 2021: Jessica Rafeh
Deadline to Apply for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Extended Again
Eligible Applicants Now Have Until February 1, 2021 to Apply for Relief
State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced that New Jersey property owners who are eligible for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement program will have an additional month to apply for the relief program, with the application deadline now being extended until February 1, 2021.
Pennsauken Township Holds Reorganization Meeting On January 5
The Pennsauken Township Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.”
New Members On Pennsauken Township Committee Eager To Serve
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Each January, the Pennsauken residents elected last November to serve on Township Committee begin their terms of office. There is more than one new face joining the town’s local governing body, bringing different and unique perspectives, along with a desire to serve the community in which they live.
Freeholder Board Swears In Dyer As Newest Member
The Freeholder Board swore in its newest member today, welcoming in Al Dyer, a Pennsauken resident who was elected in November to fill the unexpired term of former Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo. Dyer’s term begins today and will end in December 2021.
Township Works To Bring Some Holiday Joy To Residents
UPDATED: Because of the rain forecast for Friday night into Saturday, the Township is moving its virtual tree lighting and holiday light drive thru to Sunday, Dec. 6. The article below has been updated.
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
This year’s celebration of the holidays in Pennsauken looks significantly different than in 2019. But Township Committee is determined to create opportunities for residents to capture some of the joy that the season brings.
