Holiday Sip & Shop – December 6

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Friday December 6th from 4-7pm. This is a rain or shine event. Vendors will move indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Stroll Kings Highway from Railroad Avenue to Ashton Avenue to experience Festive Live Music, Character Experiences, Fun Photo Ops, Shopping and Dining.

Look for the Holiday ornaments in front of participating businesses to enjoy special holiday offers, pop-up vendors, refreshments and more!

Parking for this event is available at Guardian Angels School parking lot on second street. St Claire of Assisi church (130 Broad Street). Ethylene Atlantic parking lot across from church (look for event parking signs).

Visit participating Swedesboro businesses:
Tribeca Hair Studio, Kings Things Thrift Store, Cocks in a Box, Tesoro Macaron Company, Great Wall Chinese, Petals & Paints Florist, Mattioni Law Offices, Headlines Hair Studio, Sweetsboro Pastry Shoppe, The Red Hen and Black Sheep, Botto’s Italian Line Market & Restaurant.

 

Winter Termination Program Announced

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If you are having trouble paying your residential electric, sewer and water service bills this winter, the NJ Department of Community Affairs has a program to protect you from having these utilities turned off from

November 15 through March 15

Who is Eligible?

You qualify for protection during this period if you are being helped by one of the programs listed below:
• Federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
• Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) • General Assistance (GA) benefits
• Universal Service Fund (USF)
• Low-income Household Water Assistance Program
• Lifeline Credit Program

OR

You are unable to pay your utility bills because of circumstances beyond your control such as unemployment, illness, medically related expenses, recent death of an immediate family member, and any other circumstances, which might cause financial hardship.

What do you have to do?

1. If you qualify for protection from shut-off during this period, you should contact your utility company to advise the company that you are eligible for coverage under the State’s Winter Termination Program. You should also pay as much as you can on your bill(s) during the winter.

2. Customers also have the option to complete the following Self-Certification form and provide this form to their utility company as a way of notifying the company of their eligibility for protection. When using the Self-Certification form it is recommended that a copy of the form be retained for one’s personal records. Click here for the Self-Certification Form

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New Jersey is in a Drought Warning

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⚠️ New Jersey is currently in a DROUGHT WARNING.
⤵️ Since June, NJ has seen 6-11 inches LESS rain than normal.

Will you help conserve water?

  • Take five-minute showers
  • Only run a load of laundry or dishes when full
  • Turn off the water when brushing teeth
  • Install low-flow shower-heads, faucets, and toilets

Thank you for your help – Every Drop Counts!
Visit dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/why-conserve-water/ to learn more about the importance of water conservation and how you can do your part.

Accepting Applications for Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Position

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The Borough of Swedesboro is currently offering a full-time position of Deputy Borough Clerk/Treasurer working within the Borough Clerk’s office. This is a highly confidential position requiring discretion.

Interested applicants should have some experience in municipal government, proficiency in Edmunds, MS Office Suite including Word and Excel, exceptional customer service skills and a high level of professionalism. CMR and RMC certifications preferred or willingness to obtain are required. Ability to work independently and to take initiative are required.

Hours: Monday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a. m. – 4:30 p. m. Friday 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Additional hours are required monthly for Council meetings, for all elections and other special circumstances. This position requires a person who is at least 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen per NJSA 40A:9-133.2. An example of job responsibilities can be found on the Borough’s website, www.HistoricSwedesboro.com.

Interested applicants should email completed application https://ecode360.com/SW0669/document/641273984.pdf , cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jdolbow@swedesboro-nj.us or mail to: Jena Dolbow, Borough Clerk, Borough of Swedesboro, 1500 Kings Highway, Swedesboro NJ 08085. Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2024. Borough of Swedesboro is an equal opportunity employer.