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 – January 17
Meeting will be held Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:30pm both in person and via Zoom. Please see post for details.
Penns Grove Planning Board Meeting – January 11
Meeting will be held at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please see post for details and downloads.
Penns Grove Council / Reorganization Meeting – January 3
Meeting will be held Januar 3, 2023 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please see post for details.
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The Latest News & Announcements
Trash Collection Schedule Change
Effective January 16, 2023. Please view post for all details.
Do You Need Housing?
Displaced, homeless or at risk of being homeless? Join us for a day of Conversation, Hope, Help & Hospitality. Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Free Narcan Kit Giveaway
Salem County Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services is Offering Free NARCAN Kits to Salem County Residents.
Code Blue Conditions
The official weather forecast for Salem County indicates that Code Blue conditions may exist for January 6 through the 12, 2023.
Penns Grove Council / Reorganization Meeting – January 3
Meeting will be held Januar 3, 2023 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please see post for details.
December 6 Council Meeting CANCELLED
The Borough of Penns Grove December 6, 2022 council meeting has been CANCELLED. The re-scheduled date is Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm.
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.
Meeting Dates
Borough Council
January 3, 2023 (Reorganization)
January 17, 2023
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