Swedesboro Honors Phil Bellace

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Although the Borough Flags are already lowered to half staff because of an Executive Order from the Governor, this week in Swedesboro the flags are at half staff specifically to honor Phil Bellace, who passed away last week. ( Phil Bellace Obituary )

After his father died in the early 60’s, Phil started cutting hair in his dad’s shop: Charlie’s Barber Shop, located where the town clock now resides. He then moved his business to Second Street before expanding his family and trade in Mickleton.

Phil absolutely loved our town and dedicated many years being involved in many different ways, not the least of which was being the official town clock winder, for a lofty $50 a year.
Phil was an early, if not a founding member, of the Swedesboro Business Association, helped out the earliest Swedesboro Days, and supported many community events and teams.
He took great pride in whatever he was involved with and Swedesboro owes Phil a tremendous debt of gratitude for his service.

For me, the passing of Phil Bellace is very personal.

Phil was my barber for over 25 years, long before I was Mayor.

Once I was Mayor, most greetings at the shop consisted of “What the heck did you do now Frommer?” and then Phil would proceed to not so subtly critique about every thing I did.
To say Phil was opinionated would be a huge understatement and that’s what made my trips to the Royal Salon so enjoyable. I would spend many early mornings just hanging around and talking since not many other guys showed up at 7:00 am for a haircut.

I learned so much about the history of Swedesboro and the workings of the town from Phil and for that I will be forever grateful. He was a true and loyal friend.

The Borough of Swedesboro extends our condolences to his wife Christine and his children – Christa Moss(Brian) of Florida, Philip C., Sondramarie Wyckoff (Dan and son Jordan) and Roman…His mother Santina (1918-2018), brother Charles and sister Rosemarie, and the rest of Phil’s’ extended family.

We have lost one of the great characters from our town. Rest in Peace Phil.

Mayor Tom Fromm

Phil Bellace Obituary

Important Contact Information

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When our office is not open to the public, please use the following numbers in case of water and sewer emergencies:

  • Water and Sewer Duty Phone – 609-929-6250
  • Non-Emergency Police Dispatch-856-589-0911

For any concern that does not require immediate attention, please contact Borough employees by email or leave a voicemail and we will respond to your concern in a timely manner

TAX & WATER PAYMENTS

Tax and Water payments can be mailed to Borough of Swedesboro, 1500 Kings Highway, Swedesboro NJ 08085, dropped in the payment drop box to the left of the front door at Borough Hall (1500 Kings Highway), or payment can be made online using either a credit/debit card (2.95% fee) or e-check (up to $1.99 fee) by clicking here.

2022 Tax Sale Listing

Utility Assistance Programs

YARD WASTE DROP OFF 4/30

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Borough officals understand the inconvience of the suspension of Yard Waste collection.  Arrangements have been made with our trash hauler to help alliveiate residents’ concerns with excess yard waste in their yards.

A Logan Township truck will be onsite at the Swedesboro Auction Park (101 Leahy Ave) for Yard Waste drop off on Thursday April 30, 2020 from 9am to 11am.  Borough of Swedesboro residents will be able to drop off yard waste (grass clippings, weeds, sticks) during this time ONLY.  Residents will be required to dump their yard waste into the truck.  Please know that assistance will not be provided.  Follow all guidelines for Yard Waste (no plastic bags, sticks tied in bundles, use brown paper yard bags).  When dropping off, please follow all social distancing and face covering guidelines.

Brough Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

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The Borough of Swedesboro is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus and all available information from the NJ Department of Health, Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization.  Administration and Emergency Management have been in contact with the County and State, participating in all available calls with the Governor and NJ State Department of Health in order to remain informed.

All Borough offices are CLOSED to the public until further notice, effective March 17th.

Therefore we are encouraging all payments be made via the payment drop box to the left of the front door on Kings Highway, the online bill pay system https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0817, or via regular mail.  If there is an extraordinary situation that requires face to face assistance from a member of the Borough staff, please call 856-467-0202 and arrangements will be made as appropriate.

We are and will continue to utilize all of our digital platforms to keep you as up to date as possible regarding any changes in Borough services as well as any state, county, and local updates as they become available.

It is important to take precautions in order to prevent the spread of the virus.  The CDC recommends the following basic hygiene and sanitation practices to stop the spread of the virus including:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
    • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the garbage. If you do not have a tissue, you can use the inside of your elbow.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Stay home if you are sick
  • Clean & Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Practice social distancing (6ft distance)

For additional information, please review availability resources at the Gloucester County Department of Health website:   www.gloucestercountynj.gov/depts/h/hedss/pubhhome.asp or the US Center for Disease Control website:  www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019‐ncov/index.html
Please continue to exercise precaution and follow all available health tips.  The Borough of Swedesboro will continue to monitor and provide information as it is given to us.

During this time in which our employees are practicing safe social distancing and our office is not open to the public, please use the following numbers in case of water and sewer emergencies:

Water and Sewer Duty Phone – 609-929-6250

Non-Emergency Police Dispatch-856-589-0911

For any concern that does not require immediate attention, please contact Borough employees by email or leave a voicemail and we will respond to your concern in a timely manner

Utility Billing & General Questions: dbranco@swedesboro-nj.us

Property Taxes: kfleetwood@swedesboro-nj.us

Zoning Regulations/Permits & Rental Registrations: rschmid@swedesboro-nj.us

Planning Board, Accounts Payable, Vital Statistics: lyarrington@swedesboro-nj.us

Vital Statistics & Borough Council: lelder@swedesboro-nj.us

Streets & Roads, Water & Sewer, & Code Enforcement:  klamb@swedesboro-nj.us

All Rental Inspections scheduled until March 31st are canceled and will need to be rescheduled for a later date.

The Rabies Clinic scheduled for Saturday March 21st is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.  The deadline to obtain a dog license without a late fee is extended to June 1, 2020.

Hunting Licenses will not be sold at this location during the time Borough offices are closed to the public.  Please visit https://nj.aspirafocus.com/internetsales to purchase your licenses and permits online.

*****UPDATED 3/18*****Trash, recycling & yard waste will be picked up on Thursday 3/19 as scheduled.  Beginning Thursday 3/26, ONLY trash & recycling that is in your cart to be picked up by the automated truck will be picked up.  There will be no yard waste, bulk/metal/e-waste pick up or extra recycling and trash pick up until further notice.

Lake Narraticon Park and Fishing Dock are CLOSED effective 3/18.

The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Economic Development would like to share a website devoted to business concerns during the coronavirus emergency. The State of New Jersey created http://cv.business.nj.gov and will be updating information as it becomes available.

3/18 Update from Mayor Fromm

3/22 Update from Mayor Fromm