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## Recent meetings (16)

- [2026-10-15 — Pennsauken Committee set to weigh water bond guaranty, police chief separation, and park upgrades](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/466e7582-faff-4816-b9dc-e7dfb904767c): Township Committee
- [2026-09-17 — Caius, 8, honored as "Warrior of Hope" as committee OKs road paving and first reading of traffic ordinance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/fdb8d5b0-fcab-4453-98c9-c2442ac3fd21): Township Committee
- [2026-09-03 — Committee OKs police vehicle upgrades, new crossing guards and a Pennsauken Country Club turf contract](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/b851fa92-5089-4096-a1b4-bee1d22052b1): Township Committee
- [2026-08-13 — Pennsauken honors Discount Harry's founder John Lancaster on his retirement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/2b8fa593-ad0d-470b-a82d-371762012603): Township Committee
- [2026-07-16 — Pennsauken OKs $16.6M in bills, adopts salary ordinance and amended 2026 budget](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/502f4685-a179-4b8f-b11a-67bb8a3fdd7a): Township Committee
- [2026-06-18 — Township greenlights redevelopment study near Transit Center — and a new EMS billing deal](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/7a1a8ece-c2bc-481d-8989-6e71538892e4): Township Committee
- [2026-06-04 — Pennsauken swears in three police officers, adds stop signs on Camden Avenue, and kick-starts a study on data centers](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/58b09f2f-645b-44e0-bf44-88f4e40fb58c): Township Committee
- [2026-05-21 — Pennsauken bans detention centers and prisons township-wide, unanimously](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/53afdc64-ae42-4243-bbf6-91e9f84b6255): Township Committee
- [2026-05-07 — Pennsauken greenlights $5.6M in bond spending for roads, police gear, fire trucks and an ambulance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/c7e5a2b0-7415-4537-9435-08edbcc30641): Township Committee
- [2026-04-16 — Pennsauken advances $5.6 million in bonding: new ambulance, road repairs, police gear and a country club upgrade](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/cefbe74c-b45d-45d6-9acb-df9f9fecf49b): Township Committee
- [2026-04-02 — Pennsauken honors crossing guard Diana Falana as first-ever Super Senior, passes budget cap boost](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/201ab981-9a28-48e7-9a95-14771c0e3af5): Township Committee
- [2026-03-19 — Pennsauken OKs $505K budget transfers, CDBG grants for Lafayette Ave repairs and home rehab help](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/e7875e43-6f6a-43d9-8043-653bbb2176a5): Township Committee
- [2026-03-05 — Pennsauken adopts new golf course fees for 2026 season — and lands $850K for public works upgrades](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/373a623f-434d-48a8-9969-f466d81bb547): Township Committee
- [2026-02-19 — Pennsauken OKs new fire truck pre-payment, police cars, and rules on after-hours public adjusters](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/175b371b-4c07-405c-a997-b8a2294ad94b): Township Committee
- [2026-01-22 — Pennsauken swears in new police officers and K-9 West, advances park upgrade and first-shot ordinances](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/c98934bc-6417-4ecd-adea-8b76c4b5d4ed): Township Committee
- [2026-01-05 — Patrick Olivo takes over as Pennsauken mayor for 2026; Vince Martinez back as deputy](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/meetings/df9bc456-2a9f-449e-8042-6a4e9c0237aa): Township Committee


## Civic issues (50)

- [Veteran Tax Exemptions and Refunds](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/veteran-tax-exemptions-and-refunds): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Stockton Park Improvements](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/capital-improvement-projects): general · priority: high
- [Former River Road Landfill Remediation](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/former-river-road-landfill-remediation): environment · priority: medium
- [Body-Worn Cameras for Police](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/body-worn-cameras-for-police): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Police Chief Separation Agreement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/police-chief-separation-agreement): public-safety · priority: high
- [No-parking sign enforcement dispute on Froschhoffer/King Street alleyway](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/no-parking-sign-enforcement-dispute-on-froschhofferking-street-alleyway): public-safety · priority: medium
- [election logistics](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/election-logistics): governance · priority: high
- [Police fleet vehicle upfit funding](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/police-fleet-vehicle-upfit-funding): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Incomplete curb construction safety concern](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/incomplete-curb-construction-safety-concern): roads · priority: medium
- [Traffic safety at Merchantville Avenue and Camden Avenue](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/traffic-safety-at-merchantville-avenue-and-camden-avenue): roads · priority: high
- [Long-range stormwater and drainage plan](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/stormwater-maintenance-equipment-loan): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Remington Avenue sewer project condition and property maintenance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/remington-avenue-sewer-project-condition-and-property-maintenance): roads · priority: high
- [CDBG street resurfacing - Bloomfield, Homestead & Terrace Avenues](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/cdbg-street-resurfacing-bloomfield-homestead-terrace-avenues): roads · priority: high
- [Pennsauken Country Club turf products contract](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/pennsauken-country-club-turf-products-contract): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [School crossing guard staffing](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/school-crossing-guard-staffing): public-safety · priority: medium
- [2026 Municipal Budget Amendment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/2026-municipal-budget-amendment): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Revocation of VFW Post 1270 club liquor license](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/revocation-of-vfw-post-1270-club-liquor-license): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/zoning-board-of-adjustment-appointments): zoning · priority: low
- [leaf collection season](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/leaf-collection-season): general · priority: medium
- [Senior bus service expansion with Stonegate Three](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/senior-bus-service-expansion-with-stonegate-three): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Traffic ordinance for Horner & Upsal Avenues](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/traffic-ordinance-for-horner-upsal-avenues): zoning · priority: medium
- [Zoning ban on carceral facilities](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/zoning-ban-on-carceral-facilities): zoning · priority: high
- [2026 municipal and solid waste budgets introduced](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/2026-municipal-and-solid-waste-budgets-introduced): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Pennsauken Community Center Progress](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/municipal-facility-development): development · priority: high
- [New stop intersections on Camden Avenue and residential streets](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/new-and-upgraded-stop-intersections): roads · priority: medium
- [2026 capital improvement bond package](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/municipal-construction): general · priority: high
- [Postponed police officer swearings-in](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/postponed-police-officer-swearings-in): public-safety · priority: medium
- [New fire department ambulance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/new-fire-department-ambulance): public-safety · priority: high
- [Criminal activity and safety concerns at Cooper River Plaza](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/criminal-activity-and-safety-concerns-at-cooper-river-plaza): public-safety · priority: high
- [Planning Board study on data centers and server farms](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/planning-board-study-on-data-centers-and-server-farms): zoning · priority: medium
- [Bullying concerns at Jake's Place playground](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/bullying-concerns-at-jakes-place-playground): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Lawn maintenance contractor change](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/lawn-maintenance-contractor-change): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Illegal dumping and neighborhood quality of life near 36th-43rd Streets](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/illegal-dumping-and-neighborhood-quality-of-life-near-36th-43rd-streets): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Escrow refunds to applicants](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/escrow-refunds-to-applicants): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Payroll services renewal (PrimePoint LLC)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/payroll-services-renewal): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Redevelopment study near Pennsauken Transit Center](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/real-estate-development): development · priority: high
- [Irving Avenue Roadway Reconstruction](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/irving-avenue-roadway-reconstruction): roads · priority: medium
- [Estimated tax bills for third quarter 2026](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/estimated-tax-bills-for-third-quarter-2026): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Third-party billing for EMS and police extra duty](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/third-party-billing-for-ems-and-police-extra-duty): public-safety · priority: low
- [Summer Recreation Programs](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/summer-recreation-programs): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Lend-A-Hand home rehabilitation grant program](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/lend-a-hand-home-rehabilitation-grant-program): development · priority: high
- [Winter storm readiness and snow removal rules](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/severe-weather): general · priority: medium
- [CY 2026 budget cap bank](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/cy-2026-budget-cap-bank): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Felix Produce Market expansion to Pennsauken](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/felix-produce-market-expansion-to-pennsauken): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [New fire ladder truck pre-payment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/new-fire-ladder-truck-pre-payment): public-safety · priority: high
- [2026 Country Club fees set; course revenue offsets taxes](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/2026-country-club-fees-set-course-revenue-offsets-taxes): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [River Road Bus Stop Relocation](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/river-road-bus-stop-relocation): roads · priority: low
- [Culture Transformation Contract with DillonMarcus](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/culture-transformation-contract-with-dillonmarcus): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [2023 Road Improvement Program contract decrease](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/2023-road-improvement-program-contract-decrease): roads · priority: low
- [NJDOT Route 130 alternatives (closed session)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/issues/njdot-route-130-alternatives): roads · priority: medium


## Development applications (3)

- [Area in Need of Redevelopment Investigation — Transit Center Area](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/development/area-in-need-of-redevelopment-investigation-transit-center-area): other · under-review
- [Felix Produce Market – 4747 Westfield Avenue](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/development/felix-produce-market-4747-westfield-avenue): other · pending
- [Lena Skelly Transformation Project (Green Acres Application)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/development/lena-skelly-transformation-project): other · pending


## Community topics (14)

- [Incomplete curb construction](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/incomplete-curb-construction): roads
- [Traffic safety at Merchantville Avenue and Camden Avenue](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/traffic-safety-at-merchantville-avenue-and-camden-avenue): roads
- [No-parking sign enforcement on Froschhoffer/King Street alleyway](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/no-parking-sign-enforcement-on-froschhofferking-street-alleyway): public-safety
- [Remington Avenue project and property maintenance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/remington-avenue-project-and-property-maintenance): roads
- [Illegal dumping, speeding, and possible illegal room rentals](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/illegal-dumping-speeding-and-possible-illegal-room-rentals): public-safety
- [Public Works response and neighborhood issues](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/public-works-response-and-neighborhood-issues): roads
- [Sidewalk safety near community complex](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/sidewalk-safety-near-community-complex): roads
- [Public safety at Cooper River Plaza](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/public-safety-at-cooper-river-plaza): public-safety
- [Sober living house oversight](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/sober-living-house-oversight): public-safety
- [37th Street neighborhood conditions](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/37th-street-neighborhood-conditions): public-works
- [Zinman Furs cleanup and code enforcement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/zinman-furs-cleanup-and-code-enforcement): code-enforcement
- [Veteran parking at library and community center](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/veteran-parking-at-library-and-community-center): public-safety
- [Super Senior proclamation](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/super-senior-proclamation): public-safety
- [AARP Driver Safety Program](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/community/aarp-driver-safety-program): public-safety


## Officials (18)

- [Patrick Olivo](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/patrick-olivo): Mayor
- [Vince Martinez](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/vince-martinez): Deputy Mayor
- [Marco DiBattista](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/marco-dibattista): Committeeman
- [Jessica Rafeh](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/jessica-rafeh): Committeewoman
- [Nicole Roberts](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/nicole-roberts): Committeewoman
- [Melvin Little](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/melvin-little): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Shakir Ali](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/shakir-ali): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Anthony Figueroa](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/anthony-figueroa): Board Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment
- [Chuck Deiwert](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/chuck-deiwert): Alternate Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment
- [Matthew McDevitt](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/matthew-mcdevitt): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Giovanni Cirilli](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/giovanni-cirilli): Board Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment
- [Thomas Doriety](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/thomas-doriety): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Bill Lunemann](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/bill-lunemann): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Hanan Rafeh](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/hanan-rafeh): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Trudy Painter](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/trudy-painter): Chairwoman — Planning Board
- [Pamela Scott-Forman](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/pamela-scott-forman): Township Clerk — Township Clerk
- [Christopher Orlando](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/christopher-orlando): Township Attorney — Administration
- [Tim Killion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/pennsauken/officials/tim-killion): Municipal Administrator — Administration