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News from June 2024

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Family Fun and Fitness Day held in Camden with Haason Reddick

By Garden State Times | Jun 11, 2024

On Saturday, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen, the Camden City School District, and the Camden Community Partnership, hosted Family Fun and Fitness Day. The event featured family-friendly games and activities led by former Philadelphia Eagle and Camden native Haason Reddick.

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Mosquito control commission schedules county-wide spraying in Camden

By Garden State Times | Jun 11, 2024

Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, emphasized the importance of addressing standing water.

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Rabid cat confirmed in Voorhees by Camden County health officials

By Garden State Times | Jun 11, 2024

A cat found in Voorhees has tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department confirmed. The notification came from the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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Camden County schedules mosquito control spraying for Wednesday

By Garden State Times | Jun 10, 2024

Early Wednesday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.

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Camden County sees largest rise in residential values statewide

By Garden State Times | Jun 10, 2024

The Camden County Board of Commissioners has been actively promoting economic development, job market expansion, and workforce investment. According to Zillow data published by NJ.com, Camden County homeowners have experienced a 12% increase in property values over the past year, raising the average home value from $286,000 to $321,000.

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Senator Testa to hold virtual hearing on Jersey Shore safety concerns

By Garden State Times | Jun 10, 2024

Senator Michael Testa (R-1) will hold a virtual independent hearing on Wednesday, June 12 to receive testimony about safety concerns at the Jersey Shore following several incidents since Memorial Day Weekend. The virtual hearing will be livestreamed on Facebook Live.

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Commissioners announce summer concert series featuring Black Violin, Graduation Speech, Spin Doctors

By Garden State Times | Jun 10, 2024

The Board of Commissioners will continue its Summer Concert Series with three performances this week in Cherry Hill, N.J.

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Bucco co-chairs inaugural NJ legislative home care caucus

By Garden State Times | Jun 10, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) co-chaired the inaugural NJ Legislative Home Care Caucus today, aimed at identifying opportunities to support home care services for children, adults, and seniors across New Jersey.

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Legislation proposed by NJ's 9th District requires impact studies before building affordable housing

By Garden State Times | Jun 10, 2024

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre have introduced companion legislation, S-3271 and A-4410, to require traffic, school, and stormwater impact studies for municipalities where newly-built affordable housing developments of 10 units or more are planned.

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Commissioners join celebration marking Philippine Independence Day

By Garden State Times | Jun 9, 2024

On Saturday, the Board of Commissioners joined the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia and community members to celebrate 126 years of Philippine independence and statehood.

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Household hazardous waste collection scheduled for June 8 in Lindenwold

By Garden State Times | Jun 7, 2024

On Saturday, June 8, the Board of Commissioners will conduct a household hazardous waste collection event in Lindenwold. County residents can bring hazardous materials unsuitable for regular garbage disposal, such as antifreeze, oil-based paints, weed killer, and household cleansers.

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Analysis: New Jersey one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Garden State Times | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Garden State Times shows that New Jersey is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Bucco addresses affordability at annual Realtor Day in Trenton

By Garden State Times | Jun 6, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) addressed New Jersey Realtors today at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple, focusing on industry trends and legislative efforts aimed at improving affordability in the state.

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Camden County schedules extensive mosquito control operations

By Garden State Times | Jun 5, 2024

Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be active in Camden County, conducting spraying and surveillance operations. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, emphasized the importance of eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito proliferation.

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Camden County schedules mosquito control spraying for June 6

By Garden State Times | Jun 5, 2024

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be conducting spraying and surveillance operations throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, emphasized the importance of addressing standing water.

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Governor Murphy signs bipartisan bill enhancing access to government records

By Garden State Times | Jun 5, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy signed bipartisan legislation today, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25), aimed at increasing public access to government documents while protecting against the abuse of New Jersey’s government records system.

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Say She She concert relocated to Scottish Rite Auditorium due to weather forecast

By Garden State Times | Jun 4, 2024

Due to a forecast of inclement weather, the concert featuring Say She She and Carly Moffa scheduled for Wednesday evening will be moved from Haddon Lake Park in Haddon Heights to the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood.

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New Jersey ranks no. 39 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Garden State Times | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, New Jersey secured the thirty-ninth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 61.2%.

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Camden launches new truancy initiative partnering with hopeworks

By Garden State Times | Jun 3, 2024

Since the pandemic took hold of the nation and the world in 2020, school districts everywhere have been negatively impacted by skyrocketing truancy. This is especially true in urban landscapes, and Camden City was not immune to these national trends. Based on that, the Camden County Board of Commissioners will spearhead a multi-pronged partnership to create alternatives for Camden students who are no longer engaged in the traditional school system.

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Committee approves bill for mental health awareness license plates

By Garden State Times | Jun 3, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick authorizing the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create and issue special Mental Health Awareness license plates was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee.