Important Snow Emergency Information

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In the event of a hazardous snow emergency event, we ask that our residents read this information and do their part to help our Public Works Department and our public safety personnel conduct their jobs efficiently.

NO PARKING ON SELECT ROADS: Snow Emergency Routes – There is No Parking on either side of Kings Highway from Center Square Road to Glen Echo Ave (Ref: Code 110-47)

PARK IN YOUR DRIVEWAYS: Swedesboro requests that residents park their cars off the streets (if possible) so the plows can clear the streets.

WAIT OUT THE STORM: Swedesboro requests that all Residents wait until snow has been plowed before venturing onto the roads, so that they can be cleared quickly and efficiently by our Public Works Department.

CLEAR SIDEWALKS WITHIN 12 HOURS AFTER STORM: Swedesboro reminds residents that all sidewalks must be cleared of Ice & Snow within 12 hours of the passing of the storm. (Ref: Code 258-1).

CLEAR SNOW AROUND FIRE HYDRANTS: Woolwich Fire Company requests that any residents with a fire hydrant on their property, please clear the hydrant 3 feet in any direction so they can easily access it in the event of a fire emergency.

CHECK ON ELDERLY NEIGHBORS: Please look out for your neighbors, especially our older residents who might be snow bound and in need of assistance.

Thank you for your help and cooperation. Stay in. Stay warm. Stay safe.

Hip Hop Shop celebrates Grand Opening

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SWEDESBORO, NJ:  The Hip Hop Shop is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its new facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey.

The Hip Hop Shop, located at 1940 Kings Highway, offers a fun approach to fitness with a slate of adult classes including House Party Fitness, Zumba, and Dance & Sculpt.  They also have Kids Hip Hop classes and it is a great location for birthday parties and other events.  Information about the available services can be found on their website www.thehiphopshop.us

On January 20, 2016, a combined effort was made to welcome the newest business to town.  Helping to celebrate and host the Grand Opening were the Economic Development  Committee of Swedesboro (the EDC), New Visions Networking, and the Greater Swedesboro Business Association.  Approximately 25 people attended this event.  This was the first time that they EDC hosted a Grand Opening.  Councilwoman and ECD member Diane Hale opened the celebration welcoming Jenn Romano and The Hip Hop Shop to town.  Mrs. Hale went on to say how the town has been growing and expanding exponentially.  She reminded people to “support your local businesses.  These are the shops that hire your children and support your local needs”.  About the Hip Hop Shop itself, Mrs. Hale said, “this is an awesome space and I love the way you decorated it!”.

Swedesboro Councilwoman Alice O’Blennis was also on hand to help with the ribbon cutting. 

Jenn Romano, owner of the Hip Hop Shop said she has quickly grown and is so excited for what the future holds for her and her business. 

Mayor Tom Fromm, who was not able to make the celebration stated, “We’ve had a number of new businesses opening in town and existing businesses are expanding and improving their properties.  Swedesboro has become a town that people are willing to invest in and we hear from prospective new businesses all the time.  Our slogan to any potential new member of our business community it “This is the town, and now is the time” because we feel that as the economy picks up we are positioned to fully capitalize on what we have here in Swedesboro.”

Due to the success of today’s event, Swedesboro and the EDC would like to help any other new business or existing business celebrate an anniversary in the future.  “We look forward to helping businesses in town succeed and will lend a helping hand to help promote economic development in Swedesboro when necessary”, said Ceri Galati, EDC member and co-founder of New Visions Networking.

Christmas Tree Collection

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The next Yard Waste collection days will be 1/7, 1/14, and 2/4. Please put out your Christmas trees and other Yard Waste out on these dates. For further information on Trash Collection, please view the attachment below.

Please remember that Yard Waste and leaves may be disposed of in a regular trash container (not the Borough containers) and cannot weigh more than 50 pounds. Yard Waste may also be disposed in large paper leaf bags or biodegradable disposable bags.

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