Borough of Penns Grove, New Jersey
Penns Grove is a borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. Penns Grove was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 8, 1894, from portions of Upper Penns Neck Township (now Carneys Point Township), based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. It began to industrialize around this time, in addition to its primarily agricultural heritage.
Borough Meetings
November 15, 2022, Council Meeting Cancelled
The next regular Council meeting will be held on December 6, 2022.
Penns Grove Planning Board Meeting – November 21
November 14th meeting has been moved to November 21st. Meeting will be held at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please see post for details.
Borough Council Meeting – November 1
Meeting will be held November 1, 2022 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please see post for details.
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Important Notice Of Office Relocation
Please read this important notice regarding the Tax Collector’s Office beginning January 1, 2023.
Code Blue Weather Forecast
The official weather forecast for Salem County indicates that Code Blue conditions may exist for November 17 through November 27,2022. Anyone encountering someone who is homeless should assist them in calling ‘211’.
November 15, 2022, Council Meeting Cancelled
The next regular Council meeting will be held on December 6, 2022.
Atlantic City Electric Large Metal Pole Installations
Please view post for link to why Atlantic City Electric is installing the large metal poles in town.
Requests For Qualifications Notice
The Borough of Penns Grove is soliciting Request for Qualifications for multiple positions through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 for calendar year 2023. Please view post to see positions.
Sound the Alarm Save a Life
The Red Cross is partnering with municipalities, fire departments and community groups to help families be better prepared for, and take important steps to prevent, home fires.
Penns Grove Planning Board Meeting – October 17
Meeting will be held October 17, 2022 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please see post for details.
Borough of Penns Grove Municipal Court Cancellation
October 7, 2022 Borough of Penns Grove municipal court is canceled. Reschedule date will be set at a future date. Individuals will receive notice via regular mail (USPS) of new court date(s).
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Meeting Dates
Borough Council
January 18, 2022
February 1, 2022
February 15, 2022
March 1, 2022
March 15, 2022
April 5, 2022
April 19, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 17, 2022
June 8, 2022
June 21, 2022
July 5, 2022
July 19, 2022
August 3, 2022
August 16, 2022
September 6, 2022
September 20, 2022
October 4, 2022
October 18, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 15, 2022
December 6, 2022
December 20, 2022
January 3, 2023 (Reorganization)
Planning Board
January 10, 2022 (Re-Org)
No February Meeting
March 14, 2022
April 11, 2022
May 9, 2022
June 13, 2022
July 11, 2022
August 8, 2022 (Cancelled)
September 12, 2022
October 17, 2022
November 14, 2022
(Moved to November 21st)
December 12, 2022