Boro Council Discusses Public Works and Safety Projects
SWEDESBORO — Public Works and safety was the dominant topic of discussion at the July 20 regular meeting of the Swedesboro Council. As part of his public works report, Mayor Tom Fromm informed the council of an upcoming proposal regarding the borough’s water treatment plant. Fromm said that the plant currently uses four tanks for […]
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH & COMMUNITY PANTRY
CLARKSBORO — With only four weeks until school begins again, St. Peter’s Church and St. Peter’s Community Pantry are gearing up for a very busy fall. Please add these important dates to your calendar. FOOD DRIVE PANTRY Saturday, Sept. 4 – Monthly Food Drive at the Pantry SPAGHETTI DINNER Saturday, Sept. 12 – Annual Spaghetti […]
What Are Those Tubes?
AUBURN — People have been asking about the strange tubes that sprouted on the field located between the Pennsville-Auburn and Pedricktown-Woodstown Roads; the old Homan Farm in Auburn. The field does indeed looks strange and inside each five-foot tube is a newly planted tree. Saplings need protection from deer browsing, so the trees are encased […]
East Greenwich Seniors Events
The East Greenwich Senior Citizen Committee offers a range of regular and special activities for residents over 55 to build friendships and foster community involvement. Meetings & Volunteer Opportunities Monthly meetings are the first Thursday, 10 a.m. in the East Greenwich Municipal Building, 159 Democrat Road, Mickleton. The next meeting is on Aug. 6. New […]
The Battle of the Row Galleys
Near the end of March 1776, two British warships began to disrupt American shipping in the Delaware Bay, causing much anxiety in Swedesboro and especially in Penn’s Neck (modern-day Pennsville). In April, the enemy ships ascended the river and dropped anchor to send foraging parties ashore, who were looking to appropriate supplies from the pantries […]
Tomato Festival
I promised you tomato recipes from the Woolwich Tomato & Heritage Festival Cookbook, and here they are. I must say I was a bit disappointed that some of the recipes call for canned tomatoes. Fresh is always best, so be sure you get your genuine Jersey tomatoes from your favorite farmstand or farm market. I […]
BORO TREES BEING REPLACED
SWESBORO — The Shade Tree Committee, working along with the Borough of Swedesboro, will be removing and replanting shade trees along Kings Highway beginning in August. They will keep residences and businesses informed of their timeline and progress. For any questions, or if you want to be a part of this revitalization project, please call […]
August Issue
LANGE — George E. Lange, 72, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on July 3 at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by his wife, sons, and daughter-in-law. Born in Woodbury and raised in Logan Township, George was the son of the late Melvin and Cordelia Lange. He lived in Wilmington for many years. George was a Kingsway graduate, […]
AUGUST 2026
AGED TO PERFECTION: If you are over 55 years of age and reside in Woolwich or Swedesboro, join our wait list to become a member. The group is capped at 100 members. We are an active senior group enjoying common interests, games and outings. The next meeting is on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at […]
County Library Programs and Events for August 2026
GLASSBORO LIBRARY 101 Rowan Blvd. 856-881-0011 Children’s Programs: Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, babies, and their adults enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, and stories as we build developmentally appropriate early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Best for ages 0 to 2. Please register. Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a craft, as […]