All Dressed Up

STOREFRONT windows in Swedesboro are all dressed up for Spring and the Easter holiday despite colder than normal temperatures in March. — Photo by Karen E. Viereck  

Woolwich Demands Answers from Columbia Gas Transmission

By Jenny Cowan WOOLWICH TWP. — At their meeting on March 16, the Woolwich Township Committee questioned a Columbia Gas Transmission to explain the current construction site located behind Franklin Bank at the intersection of Auburn Road and Center Square Road. Currently, the site has multiple construction vehicles, a newly constructed fence around the perimeter, […]

Logan Tables Athletic Field Requests

by Robert Holt BRIDGEPORT — At their meeting on March 17, the Logan Township Council tabled two requests for use of the community’s athletic fields from March to October. The move came because the majority of the players on the teams did not come from Logan Township, according to Deputy Mayor Bernadine Jackson. Larry Meredith […]

Swedesboro Hears Request for Handicapped Parking Space

by Robert Holt SWEDESBORO- During their meeting on March 16, the Swedesboro Council heard a request from local resident Jan Merola for a handicapped parking spot in front of her home on Franklin Street. Merola is legally blind. Merola has already submitted documentation to request beginning the process of getting the space. She lives in […]

LOGAN MUA WINS SAFETY AWARD

LOGAN TWP. – The Logan Township Municipal Utilities Authority has received an award for having a safe working place. According to the award, the Logan Township MUA has been 16 years without any lost-time accidents. The award, presented on Feb. 22, was presented by the New Jersey Utility Authorities Joint Insurance Fund.

Oyster and Ham Dinner Saturday, April 11

CLARKSBORO — Clarksboro Lodge #87, F & AM, 187 will be holding an Oyster and Ham Dinner on April 11. Seatings from 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Take-outs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Donation: Eat-in: $20, children under 12: $10, all take-outs: $17. Reservations required for eat-in and highly recommended for take-outs. For tickets […]

NFM Lending Opens New Office In Swedesboro

SWEDESBORO — National Fidelity Mortgage Lending (NFM Lending), which recently relocated to Swedesboro from Penns Grove, held an open house on Friday, Feb. 27. The Mortgage lender opened its doors at 1524 Kings Highway to a number of invited neighbors and business associates to introduce themselves to the community. The southern New Jersey branch has […]

Easter Egg Hunt, April 4

SWEDESBORO — Living Hope Worship Center’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on, Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. This free event is open to children ages 2-12 and will feature prizes. Living Hope Worship Center is located at 1566 Center Square Road, Swedesboro. For information and directions call (856) 467-0141.

COMMUNITY GARDEN BEGINS SIGN UPS

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Woolwich Township Environmental Commission is beginning plans for the 2015 Community Garden. Residents are able to “rent” space within the garden and utilize it for gardening purposes throughout the growing season. A nominal fee is required to cover expenses. Last year the program was very successful and many residents and families […]