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
Borough Council Meeting – October 19
A Regular Session Meeting will be held Oct. 19, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom. See post for details.
Planning Board Meeting – October 18
The Planning Board meeting will be held Oct. 18, 2021 at 7pm via Zoom. See post for details.
Borough Council Meeting – October 5
A Regular Session Meeting will be held Oct. 5, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom. See post for details.
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Borough Codes & Ordinances
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Employment & Bid Opportunities
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IDA Disaster Money Available
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in NJ due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1-3, 2021.
Need Help? Visit the Penns Grove Hope Mobile Food Pantry
From 9am-12pm on the 2nd Saturday of every month. See post for details including the location.
Salem County Veterans and Families Picnic
Meet up with fellow Veterans and their families on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Penns Grove VFW.
Oldies Night at the Riverfront
Join us Sunday September 12, 2021 from 4:30-7pm. This is the last Oldies event for the season!
Country Western Music Night at the Riverfront
Join us on Sunday September 19, 2021 from 4:30 to 7pm.
Penns Grove Latin Music Festival
Join us on Saturday October 2, 2021 for the Latin Festival featuring Vicente Fernandez.
Part-Time Jobs Available
Job positions available as of August 23, 2021. Positions include Crossing Guard, Housing & Zoning Inspector and Maintenance / Cleaner.
Borough Revitalization Update
The Council members, Mayor and BA have made in the last few months regarding the revitalization of Penns Grove.
RFP – Small Cities Project Engineer
DEADLINE: August 5, 2021
For the purpose of the preparation of plans, specifications and bid documents, construction oversight, preparation of a Certification of Project Completion, and any other related tasks deemed appropriate by the Borough
Meeting Dates
Borough Council
January 19, 2021
February 2 & 16, 2021
March 2 & 16, 2021
April 6 & 20, 2021
May 4 & 18, 2021
June 2 & 15, 2021
July 6 & 20, 2021
August 4 & 17, 2021
September 7 & 21, 2021
October 5 & 19, 2021
November 3 & 16, 2021
December 7 & 21, 2021
January 4, 2022 (Reorganization)
Planning Board
January 11, 2021 (quorum not met)
February 8, 2021 (re-org)
March 8, 2021
April 12, 2021
May 10, 2021
June 14, 2021
July 12, 2021
August 9, 2021
September 13, 2021 via zoom
October 18, 2021 (moved to 3rd Monday due to observance of Columbus Day)
November 8, 2021
December 13, 2021