Finally Some Snow
KARLIE TOMFORDE, 6, enjoys the approximately 17 to 20 inches of snow that covered the area here from Winter Storm Jonas on Jan. 23. High winds caused major drifting that closed many different roadways. An East Greenwich man, 62 year old Richard Rossiter, was reported to have suffered a heart attack and died while walking […]
Kingsway announces $12 Million athletic complex improvements referendum
WOOLWICH TWP. – A referendum will be put before residents in Swedesboro, Woolwich, East Greenwich and South Harrison Townships through a special election to be held on March 8 to fund a $12 million athletic complex improvement plan. The improvements, approved by the Kingsway Board of Education, include a new eight-lane track to replace the […]
Swedesboro agrees then disagrees with fire service agreement with Woolwich
by Robert Holt and Karen E. Viereck SWEDESBORO — At their meeting on Jan. 19, the Swedesboro Council gave Mayor Tom Fromm the authority to enter into a revised Interlocal service agreement for fire service with Woolwich Township with the Woolwich Fire Company. The current deal between the two towns was going to end on Jan. […]
Logan’s Philly Pretzel Factory has new owners
LOGAN TWP. — Michael and Kaitlyn Colleluori of Woolwich are the new owners of the Philly Pretzel Factory in Logan Township. Michael said the idea for purchasing the franchise came unexpectedly. “We believe in the brand and product and felt there is plenty of opportunity for growth within the Pureland Industrial Park in Logan Township […]
East Greenwich Rebuilding Police Force
by Robert Holt MICKLETON– — At their meeting on Jan. 12, the East Greenwich Township Committee passed a resolution hiring Patrolman First Class Michael Robostello for the community’s police department. Another approved resolution added K-9 Kilo to the local force. East Greenwich Mayor Dale Archer remembered a time when the town’s police department was dealing […]
ATTENTION HOME BAKERS & CANDY MAKERS!!!
WOOLWICH TWP. – The New Town Press is having a Cookie and Candy Recipe Contest. To enter your favorite family pleasing recipe, please email it along with a photograph of the finished product to editor@newtownpress.com. If you would like, you can add some information about the recipe, such as if it was passed down from […]
Winter Storm Jonas 2016
Seasons Photo Contest Now Underway – Deadline For Entries Feb. 19
WOOLWICH TWP. – Keep your cameras focused because a new New Town Press Photo Contests is beginning. The theme of this contest is Seasons Come And Seasons Go. Original pictures taken of items and scenery that tell a story about a season can be submitted. Photographs should be a minimum of 300 dpi and emailed […]
What are you doing Shrove Tuesday?
SWEDESBORO –Trinity Episcopal “Old Swedes” Church will be holding their Annual Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) Pancake Supper at the Church Parish House at 1202 Kings Highway on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets can be obtained by calling the parish office at 467-1227 or via email: trinityoldswedes@comcast.net or at our regular […]
EAST GREENWICH SCHOOL ORIENTATION
MICKLETON — East Greenwich Schools will be holding a Beginner Parent Orientation Night on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the Jeffrey Clark Multi Purpose Room at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Ann Marie Elliott, Registrar, at 856-423-0412, ext. 1305 for more information.
