World Trade Center Artifacts Ushered Into Swedesboro
A 9/11 World Trade Center artifacts were brought to Swedesboro on May 11. The two pieces of train rail were escorted from the NJ/NY Port Authority by a group of employees from the Borough of Swedesboro, members of the Swedesboro Council, the Woolwich Fire Company, and a Military Color Guard. At the Woolwich New Jersey […]
Swedesboro Receives 9/11 Artifacts From World Trade Center
SWEDESBORO– –At their meeting on May 15, the Swedesboro Council touted the success of their trip to New York in May, where two Councilmembers accepted two artifacts from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. Councilmembers Sam Casella and Mary Alice O’Blennis went on the trip, escorted by members of the […]
Woolwich Budget Approved; Health Insurance and Pension Plans Result in Tax Increase
WOOLWICH TWP. — At their May 16 meeting, the Woolwich Township Committee approved their 2016 municipal budget that calls for a one cent tax increase for the average homeowner. With the new tax increase, an average assessed township home of $288,000 will see an increase of $29 a year in their municipal tax. According to […]
East Greenwich Introduces 2016 Budget: Zero Tax Increase
MICKLETON– At their meeting on May 24, the East Greenwich Township Committee introduced their 2016 municipal budget, and it did not include a tax increase. CFO Bob Law noted that the town used its surplus to balance its budget this year. “We won’t be able to do that next year,” Law admitted. Committeeman Stephen Bottiglieri […]
Annual Strawberry Festival at Old Stone Church June 5th
WOOLWICH TWP. — Enjoy delicious strawberries, short cake and ice cream outdoors under large shade trees at the 26th annual Old Stone Church Strawberry Festival on June 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the historic Old Stone Church in Woolwich Township. The Festival is sponsored by the Bethesda United Methodist Church in Swedesboro, which […]
Logan Council Explains Large Tax Increase
BRIDGEPORT– — At their meeting on May 17, the Logan Township Council discussed the major tax increase included in their 2016 budget. The average home in Logan assessed at approximately $188,000 will see a yearly tax hike of $500. The tax hike came as a result of a renegotiated pilot agreement with Keystone Cogeneration Company. […]
“My Home Town” Photo Contest Deadline Nearing
WOOLWICH TWP. – Keep your cameras focused because the next New Town Press Photo Contests is under way. The theme of this contest is “My Home Town”. Original pictures taken of scenery and events from Swedesboro, Woolwich, Logan, East Greenwich, South Harrison, Mullica Hill, and Auburn can be submitted. Show everyone what you find special […]
VBS at Trinity Church
SWEDESBORO — Trinity “Old Swedes” Episcopal Church will hold its first Vacation Bible School this August. “Barnyard Roundup” will be very interactive and so much fun. Be sure to save the dates, Sunday, Aug. 7 through Thursday, Aug. 11. Register early to save your spot. Things will be kicked off on Sunday afternoon from 2 […]
Swedesboro Library Events
Special Programs for Adults Adults: Sewing – Tuesday, June 14 – 6-8 p.m. Learn basic sewing skills with Miss Virginia. Bring your own sewing machine. Space is limited, please register. Recycle a wine bottle to create a decorate novelty for your home, Wednesday, June 15 – 6:30-8 p.m. Class size is limited. Go to www.gcls. […]
June 2016 Issue Obituaries
URBAN — John Richard Urban passed away suddenly on April 7 in the comfort of his own home. Born to Richard and Dorothy Urban on July 27, 1951 in Erie, PA, he graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1969 and continued on to be an alumni of Temple University in 1974 with a Master’s Degree in […]
