JOIN YOUR LOCAL BOY SCOUTS

WOOLWICH TWP. – Sign ups for Cub Scout Pack 213 and Scout Troop 13 will be held on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gen. Harker School in Woolwich Township. Come see what scouting is all abut in the fun-filled sign up night. The Harker School is located at 1771 Oldmans Creek Road. For […]

It’s officially Christmas in Swedesboro

SANTA was officially welcomed into Swedesboro in his traditional Heritage’s Dairy Store sled be pulled by a cow on Nov. 30. He was welcomed by throngs of parade watchers, bands, and floats from local businesses and dance groups. Cold weather didn’t keep young and old alike away from the festivities. This float allowed the Swedesboro […]

Judge denies dismissal of cannabis license suit

SWEDESBORO – On Nov. 18, the U.S. District Court denied Swedesboro’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed in October by The Greenhouse of Swedesboro, LLC and Jennifer Baus to reverse the decision by the Swedesboro Borough Council to award of the town’s only cannabis license to The Jersey Joint Dispensary Swedesboro LLC in August. The […]

Local Libraries: Expanding Horizons and Building Community

Libraries are more than buildings filled with books. They are spaces of discovery, connection, and inspiration, where stories come to life and communities grow stronger together. Local libraries like Logan Township Public Library located at 498 Beckett Road and the Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library located at 1442 Kings Highway are vibrant hubs in the […]

Swedesboro Council Discusses Housing Development

SWEDESBORO — At the Swedesboro Council meeting on Nov. 18, a proposed 139-unit inclusionary housing project on the Valley View property was discussed. The developer, JAGRA Property Partners, plans to include 21 affordable units along with commercial and retail space. This project, part of the borough’s affordable housing obligations since 2008, will help meet its […]

Christmas Eve Day Services at Old Stone Church

WOOLWICH TWP. — If you want to enjoy a nostalgic experience to savor your Christmas Eve Day, then plan to come out to the Old Stone Church on Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. This year is the 231st year for the church which was built in 1793.  Come gather with neighbors and friends for this […]

Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Committee is winding down 2024 and planning lots of exciting activities for 2025. Gingerbread Houses Everyone is invited to come to the Woolwich Township Building and vote in Gingerbread House Decorating Contest & Food Drive! Entries for the contest are due by 11 a.m. on Dec. 6. […]

Woolwich fine tuning their cannabis regulations

WOOLWICH TWP. – On Nov. 18, the Woolwich Township Committee approved on final reading an ordinance 5-0 adding a Class 2 manufacturers designation to their original Cannabis Ordinance. The change also clarifies and establishes parameters for indoor cultivation. The township has established that three cannabis licenses will be available for Class 1 cultivators, and three […]