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Killion Steps Down From Pennsauken Township Committee
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Effective July 1, Pennsauken Mayor Jack Killion will step down from office, after faithfully serving the Township community for over 19 years.
Thank You For Allowing Me To Serve This Great Community
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Since 2000, I’ve had the distinct privilege of serving the Pennsauken community as a member of Township Committee. In that time, I’ve served as deputy mayor for six years and as mayor for seven years. To be honest, I’m not quite sure where all the time has gone. What I do know is that it is time to make a change.
Good Neighbors Making Great Communities
By Betsy McBride, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
I wanted to share my excitement. Our township, Pennsauken, and our sister Borough, Merchantville, are becoming a destination.
Yes, I said a destination. We cannot and should not separate from each other.
We are a destination for business. Since 2012 Pennsauken has seen some of the highest business growth in Camden County; in that span, businesses have invested well over $100 million in our community through redevelopment and construction projects. This year alone, Pennsauken welcomed Bayada’s international headquarters, located on Haddonfield Rd.
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.
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.
It’s Tougher To Help When You’re Anonymous
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
“All easy problems have already been solved.” – Anonymous
I don’t mind my quotes being anonymous. In fact, that’s part of their charm. However, when I receive an anonymous letter sent to the Mayor’s Office, that really leaves a lot to be desired.
Whatever Happened To Emily Post?
By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Many of you who are reading this remember Emily Post. For those of you who don’t, she was a famous author who wrote a book on etiquette. When it came to proper decorum for social events, the workplace, or overall good taste, she was the undisputed expert. Post became more than just an author; she was a national figure of the early to mid 20th Century, complete with a syndicated newspaper column and a regular network radio program.
Township Committee Holds Reorganization Meeting
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In early January, Pennsauken’s Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in its newly-elected officers and selecting the organization’s leadership for the year.
