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
Planning Board Meeting – Feb 18
Meeting starts at 7pm. See post for Zoom meeting information.
Borough Council Meeting – Feb 17
Meeting starts at 6:30 pm. See post for Zoom meeting information.
Borough Council Meeting – Feb. 5
This meeting was rescheduled with the original date having been 2/3. See post for zoom meeting information.
News & Announcements
Community Heart & Soul: Information Session for Penns Grove NJ
Join us Monday, March 9 from 6 PM – 8 PM! RSVP by March 5. See post for more details.
Brunch with the Mayor at Penn Towers
Join us Sunday, February 15 at 2 PM for borough updates, games, prizes, food, and fun!
2026 Document Shredding Events
Saturday, March 21, 2026, and Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. See post for details.
2026 Recycling Calendar
The Penns Grove 2026 Recycling dates have been released.
Notice of Tax Sale of Real Property for Unpaid Taxes and Municipal Liens
Auction date: December 15, 2025. See post for details and the list of properties.
Fall Leaf Clean Up / Otoño Limpienza De Hojas
Fall Leaf Cleanup on Wednesday and Thursdays. Please see post for more details.
What’s Happening in Penns Grove
February 2026
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February 1, 2026
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February 2, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 2, 2026 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 |
February 3, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 3, 2026 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 |
February 4, 2026(1 event) 5:00 pm: Housing Authority Meeting – First Wednesday at 5:00 PM - https://pennsgroveha.org |
February 5, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: Borough Council Meeting Rescheduled This meeting was originally scheduled for 2/3. In person and via Zoom. You may find the Zoom instructions by following this link. |
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February 9, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 9, 2026 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 |
February 10, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 10, 2026 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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February 15, 2026
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February 16, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 16, 2026 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 |
February 17, 2026(2 events) Trash CollectionFebruary 17, 2026 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 In person and via Zoom. You may find the Zoom instructions by following this link. |
February 18, 2026(1 event) 7:00 pm: Planning Board Meeting Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, starting at 7pm unless otherwise noted. |
February 19, 2026(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. |
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February 23, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 23, 2026 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 |
February 24, 2026(1 event) Trash CollectionFebruary 24, 2026 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 119
- Tax Assessor: 856-299-0098, x112
- Tax Collector: 856-299-0098, x188
- Zoning Office - 856-299-0098, x100