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
Mayor and Council Regular Session Meeting – January 18
Meeting will be held Jan. 18, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please see post for details.
Penns Grove Court Meeting – January 28
Meeting will be held January 28, 2022 at 1:30pm via Zoom. Please view post for details.
Planning Board Meeting – January 10
Meeting will be held Jan. 10, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom. See post for details and documents.
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Temporary Covid-19 Closure / Cierre temporal de Covid-19
Please see post for details.
Penns Grove Police Department Accepting Applications For Fully Certified Officers
Effective December 22, 2021 The Penns Grove Police Department is accepting applications for fully certified officers. Please view post for more details.
Drive Thru Christmas Toy Giveaway
Join us for the 3rd annual Xmas toy giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4pm. Location: Church of God, 56 Beach Avenue.
Requests for Qualifications for 2022
The Borough of Penns Grove is requesting qualifications for 2022 for several positions: Medical Benefits Broker, Municipal Attorney, Municipal Conflict Attorney, Municipal Auditor, Municipal Engineer, Bond Counsel, Financial Analyst, Grant Consultant, Labor Attorney, Litigation Attorney, Planning Board Solicitor, Planning Board Engineer, Risk Management Consultant, Redevelopment Attorney, Special Municipal Attorney for Tax Appeals, Special Municipal Attorney for In Rem Tax Sale Foreclosures
2021 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Celebrate the Holidays with us! Saturday, December 11, 6-8pm. Enjoy carolers and hang your ornament!
Candlenight Vigil 2021
A moment for prayer, silence and reflection. Pray for the victims, their families and for Penns Grove. Saturday Dec. 11 at 6:30pm.
Bid No. 2021-001: Multiple Property Demolition Project
Deadline: January 7, 2022 sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey for the MULTIPLE PROPERTY DEMOLITION PROJECT.
NJEDA Career Fair
A free event that provides an opportunity for students, parents, and residents to explore careers as a union carpenter, electrician, laborer, operating engineer, plumber & more!
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 & 23, 2021
December 7 & 21, 2021
January 4, 2022 (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
September 12, 2022
October 17, 2022
November 14, 2022
December 12, 2022
