Development News for Pennsauken, New Jersey

Palken Township Announces Diverse Summer Events and Programs

Mayor Oliver reminded residents about the upcoming Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 24th, at 12:00 p.m. at Liberty Park, emphasizing the importance of honoring service members and their families. Deputy Mayor Martinez highlighted the upcoming summer camps, particularly the robotics camp, which tends to sell out quickly, and urged interested residents to register soon. Committeewoman Rafé announced Pensawan's Play Day on May 30th at welcome home Jake's place, a children's event with activities, music, and potentially bouncy houses, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for children 12 and under, coinciding with Committeewoman Nicole Robert's birthday. She also noted the final day for registration for the Pensacan Fire Department Junior Fire and EMS Academy (July 13th-17th) is tomorrow, with a fee of $90 per cadet for ages 10-14. Public works reminded residents to notify them after Memorial Day for pickup of items if they are cleaning out garages over the weekend. Committeewoman Roberts announced the township's first-ever Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 13th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the municipal building property, in collaboration with the library, featuring entertainment, vendors, and food trucks. Committeeman Deb Batista, as senior liaison, announced a summer dance program (June 23rd-28th) at the atrium dance studio and summer aquatic aerobics (Wednesdays, July 8th-August 12th) and summer chair aerobics (Mondays, August 3rd-31st), noting these programs fill up quickly and encouraging early registration.

Palken Township Committee Authorizes Closed Session for Contract Discussions

The township committee considered a resolution, Resolution 202653, authorizing a closed session to discuss matters of contracts. It was stated that no decisions would be made during this session, and the governing body would adjourn from the closed session. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A roll call vote was taken, with Committeewoman Roberts, Committeewoman Raf, Committee Mandy Batista, Deputy Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Olive all voting yes.

Palken Township Committee Approves Resolutions by Consent Agenda

The township committee considered several resolutions, specifically 2026 150 through 2026 152, under a consent agenda. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A roll call vote was taken, with Committeewoman Roberts, Committeewoman Rafé, Committee Batista, Deputy Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Oliv all voting yes.

Palken Township Committee Advances Ordinance to Designate Stop Intersection

The township committee considered an ordinance on first reading, Ordinance 202612, which proposes to amend the code of Palken Township, Title Vehicles and Traffic, to designate a stop intersection. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A roll call vote was taken, with Committeewoman Roberts, Committ Rafé, Committee man Batista, Deputy Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Olivo all voting yes.