The Borough of Penns Grove, New Jersey
Growing Commerce
The borough has a “budding” cottage industry within its jurisdiction. The borough currently has one manufacture that is operational with one cultivation and one dispensary currently under different development phases.
Employment & RFP's
The borough’s administration and executive team strive to provide for the professional development of our staff through classes & certificate programs, state and national conferences, which improves the development and productivity of our committed and valued workforce to better serve our community. The borough’s Mayor, elected officials and administration understand that our staff is our organizations greatest asset.
Report a Concern
A concern introduction refers to the initial part of a conversation, letter, email, or communication through our report a concern, code violation web portal. The borough administration & staff are at your service to remedy your issues professionally and in an expeditious time-frame.
Local Events
Get ready to connect with your neighbors and celebrate the greater Penns Grove community! The Borough hosts several events throughout the year, such as Oldies Sunday, however all our events create a lively and engaging experience for all of our Penns Grove residents and their guests. Join us for a day of fun, connection, and local flavor!
Stormwater Management
Stormwater is rainwater or melting snow that doesn’t soak into the ground and instead flows over land, picking up pollutants and eventually reaching waterways. It’s a natural process, but development increases stormwater runoff and pollution. Understanding stormwater helps us manage it to protect our environment and water resources.
Borough Meetings
Borough Council Meeting – Dec. 2
Meeting starts at 6:30pm. See post for zoom meeting information.
City Council Meeting – November 17
Meeting starts at 6:30. See post for zoom meeting information.
Planning Board Meeting – Nov. 26 – CANCELED
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. A new date will be announced shortly.
News & Announcements
What’s Happening in Penns Grove
December 2025
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November 30, 2025
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December 1, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 1, 2025 Monday Collections: Barber Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Denny Avenue, E Griffith Street, E Harmony Street, E Line Street, E Main Street, E Pitman Street, E Union Street, Elvin Avenue, Franklin Street, Guest Street, John Street, Lanning Ave, Mary Street, Mitchell Avenue, Morris Ave, N Broad Street, N Smith Ave, N Virginia Ave, New Street, Pearl Street, Penn Street, Poplar Street, Risner Ave, S Broad Street, Turner Ave, W Griffith Street, W Harmony Street, W Line Street, W Main Street, W Pitman Street, W Union Street, Westminster Avenue, Woods Ave, Wright Street |
December 2, 2025(2 events) Trash CollectionDecember 2, 2025 Tuesday: Airy Ave, Bay Street, Beach Ave, Cedar Road, Church Street, Cove Road, Cumberland Ave, Cypress Ave, Delaware Drive, Deming Ave, Diver Ave, Dixie Drive, E Main Street (Harding Hwy.), Featherer Ave, Garnet Street, Gillette Ave, Gillison Ave, Howard Street, Iona Ave, Maple Ave, Marsden Ave, Maryland Ave, Mill Street, Miller Ave, Naylor Ave, N Norman Ave, Park Ave, Railroad Ave, Regional Drive, S Riverwalk, S Smith Ave, S Norman Ave, S Virginia Ave, Sack Ave, Simpkins Place, Spring Street, Spruce Street, State Street, Summerill Ave, Torton Ave, Trumbell Ave, Tyrone Ave, Walnut Street, Willis Street 6:30 pm: Borough Council Meeting See post for details on this meeting - https://pennsgrove-nj.org/borough-council-meeting-dec-2. |
December 3, 2025(1 event) 5:00 pm: Housing Authority Meeting – First Wednesday at 5:00 PM - https://pennsgroveha.org |
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December 5, 2025(1 event) RecyclingDecember 5, 2025
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December 8, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 8, 2025 Monday Collections: Barber Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Denny Avenue, E Griffith Street, E Harmony Street, E Line Street, E Main Street, E Pitman Street, E Union Street, Elvin Avenue, Franklin Street, Guest Street, John Street, Lanning Ave, Mary Street, Mitchell Avenue, Morris Ave, N Broad Street, N Smith Ave, N Virginia Ave, New Street, Pearl Street, Penn Street, Poplar Street, Risner Ave, S Broad Street, Turner Ave, W Griffith Street, W Harmony Street, W Line Street, W Main Street, W Pitman Street, W Union Street, Westminster Avenue, Woods Ave, Wright Street |
December 9, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 9, 2025 Tuesday: Airy Ave, Bay Street, Beach Ave, Cedar Road, Church Street, Cove Road, Cumberland Ave, Cypress Ave, Delaware Drive, Deming Ave, Diver Ave, Dixie Drive, E Main Street (Harding Hwy.), Featherer Ave, Garnet Street, Gillette Ave, Gillison Ave, Howard Street, Iona Ave, Maple Ave, Marsden Ave, Maryland Ave, Mill Street, Miller Ave, Naylor Ave, N Norman Ave, Park Ave, Railroad Ave, Regional Drive, S Riverwalk, S Smith Ave, S Norman Ave, S Virginia Ave, Sack Ave, Simpkins Place, Spring Street, Spruce Street, State Street, Summerill Ave, Torton Ave, Trumbell Ave, Tyrone Ave, Walnut Street, Willis Street |
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December 15, 2025(2 events) Trash CollectionDecember 15, 2025 Monday Collections: Barber Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Denny Avenue, E Griffith Street, E Harmony Street, E Line Street, E Main Street, E Pitman Street, E Union Street, Elvin Avenue, Franklin Street, Guest Street, John Street, Lanning Ave, Mary Street, Mitchell Avenue, Morris Ave, N Broad Street, N Smith Ave, N Virginia Ave, New Street, Pearl Street, Penn Street, Poplar Street, Risner Ave, S Broad Street, Turner Ave, W Griffith Street, W Harmony Street, W Line Street, W Main Street, W Pitman Street, W Union Street, Westminster Avenue, Woods Ave, Wright Street 8:00 am: Tax Sale of Real Property Borough of Penns Grove Notice of Tax Sale of Real Property for Unpaid Taxes and Municipal Liens. See post for details of the ONLINE auction and a list of properties. |
December 16, 2025(2 events) Trash CollectionDecember 16, 2025 Tuesday: Airy Ave, Bay Street, Beach Ave, Cedar Road, Church Street, Cove Road, Cumberland Ave, Cypress Ave, Delaware Drive, Deming Ave, Diver Ave, Dixie Drive, E Main Street (Harding Hwy.), Featherer Ave, Garnet Street, Gillette Ave, Gillison Ave, Howard Street, Iona Ave, Maple Ave, Marsden Ave, Maryland Ave, Mill Street, Miller Ave, Naylor Ave, N Norman Ave, Park Ave, Railroad Ave, Regional Drive, S Riverwalk, S Smith Ave, S Norman Ave, S Virginia Ave, Sack Ave, Simpkins Place, Spring Street, Spruce Street, State Street, Summerill Ave, Torton Ave, Trumbell Ave, Tyrone Ave, Walnut Street, Willis Street 6:30 pm: Borough Council Meeting Further information will be added closer to the meeting date. |
December 17, 2025(1 event) 7:00 pm: Planning Board Meeting Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, starting at 7pm unless otherwise noted. |
December 18, 2025(1 event) 5:00 pm: Sewerage Authority (PGSA) Meeting The Penns Grove Sewerage Authority (PGSA) holds its public meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 P.M. at 81 Beach Avenue, Penns Grove. |
December 19, 2025(1 event) RecyclingDecember 19, 2025
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December 22, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 22, 2025 Monday Collections: Barber Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Denny Avenue, E Griffith Street, E Harmony Street, E Line Street, E Main Street, E Pitman Street, E Union Street, Elvin Avenue, Franklin Street, Guest Street, John Street, Lanning Ave, Mary Street, Mitchell Avenue, Morris Ave, N Broad Street, N Smith Ave, N Virginia Ave, New Street, Pearl Street, Penn Street, Poplar Street, Risner Ave, S Broad Street, Turner Ave, W Griffith Street, W Harmony Street, W Line Street, W Main Street, W Pitman Street, W Union Street, Westminster Avenue, Woods Ave, Wright Street |
December 23, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 23, 2025 Tuesday: Airy Ave, Bay Street, Beach Ave, Cedar Road, Church Street, Cove Road, Cumberland Ave, Cypress Ave, Delaware Drive, Deming Ave, Diver Ave, Dixie Drive, E Main Street (Harding Hwy.), Featherer Ave, Garnet Street, Gillette Ave, Gillison Ave, Howard Street, Iona Ave, Maple Ave, Marsden Ave, Maryland Ave, Mill Street, Miller Ave, Naylor Ave, N Norman Ave, Park Ave, Railroad Ave, Regional Drive, S Riverwalk, S Smith Ave, S Norman Ave, S Virginia Ave, Sack Ave, Simpkins Place, Spring Street, Spruce Street, State Street, Summerill Ave, Torton Ave, Trumbell Ave, Tyrone Ave, Walnut Street, Willis Street |
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December 29, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 29, 2025 Monday Collections: Barber Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Denny Avenue, E Griffith Street, E Harmony Street, E Line Street, E Main Street, E Pitman Street, E Union Street, Elvin Avenue, Franklin Street, Guest Street, John Street, Lanning Ave, Mary Street, Mitchell Avenue, Morris Ave, N Broad Street, N Smith Ave, N Virginia Ave, New Street, Pearl Street, Penn Street, Poplar Street, Risner Ave, S Broad Street, Turner Ave, W Griffith Street, W Harmony Street, W Line Street, W Main Street, W Pitman Street, W Union Street, Westminster Avenue, Woods Ave, Wright Street |
December 30, 2025(1 event) Trash CollectionDecember 30, 2025 Tuesday: Airy Ave, Bay Street, Beach Ave, Cedar Road, Church Street, Cove Road, Cumberland Ave, Cypress Ave, Delaware Drive, Deming Ave, Diver Ave, Dixie Drive, E Main Street (Harding Hwy.), Featherer Ave, Garnet Street, Gillette Ave, Gillison Ave, Howard Street, Iona Ave, Maple Ave, Marsden Ave, Maryland Ave, Mill Street, Miller Ave, Naylor Ave, N Norman Ave, Park Ave, Railroad Ave, Regional Drive, S Riverwalk, S Smith Ave, S Norman Ave, S Virginia Ave, Sack Ave, Simpkins Place, Spring Street, Spruce Street, State Street, Summerill Ave, Torton Ave, Trumbell Ave, Tyrone Ave, Walnut Street, Willis Street |
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Borough Phone Directory
- EMERGENCIES: Dial 9-1-1
- Ambulance:
Non-Emergencies: 856-299-1187 - Fire Company:
Non-Emergencies: 856-299-5587 - Police Department:
Non-Emergencies: 856-299-0056
- Animal Registrar: 856-299-0098, x102
- Business Administrator & Economic Development: 856-299-0098, x188
- Construction Code Office: 856-299-0098, x120
- Finance Office: 856-299-0098, x108
- Housing Office: 856-299-0098, x100
- Municipal Clerk: 856-299-0098, x102
- Public Works: 856-299-0098 ext 150
- Tax Assessor: 856-299-0098, x112
- Tax Collector: 856-299-0098, x188
- Zoning Office – 856-299-0098, x100