The Washington Township Sun

06/11/2026

Some dismiss the endearing opossum as unattractive – or even a nuisance – but this quiet creature is actually one of our gentlest and most essential wild neighbors.

Opossum (c) Orsulak/USFWS

06/09/2026

A taskmaster with a heart, and a friend of Martin Luther King.

In the latest GOOD LIFE

A taskmaster with a heart, and a friend of Martin Luther King. In the latest GOOD LIFE

06/08/2026

Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.

Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound this week as the Direct Connection project advances

06/08/2026

Courtesy of Washington Township Public Schools.

Washington Township elementary school students took over the artificial surface at Total Turf Experience in Pitman on Wednesday night, June 3, 2026, gathering for the annual Kickball Kraze tournament featuring fifth-graders from all six elementary schools.

This year's event was a rousing success, with Hurffville Elementary School prevailing in the championship game over Whitman Elementary. All money raised from the event will go toward scholarships for two graduating high school seniors. Hurffville and Whitman will award a scholarship to a former student from their respective schools.

A special thank you goes out to the volunteer firefighters and police SROs for helping with the event: fire chief Dan Pacewicz, Officer Jeff DiNoto, fireman Anthony DeAngelo, officer Tom DiTullio, officer Craig Monahan, and officer Chris Leadbeater.

Also a special thank you to all of the teams’ coaches: Jaclyn Covely, Erin Wiseley, Dominique Cardullo, Megan Olsen, Melissa Hrynio, Jenn Rodrigo, Paul Rodrigo, Kelly Dennis, Danielle Narcisi, William Hamby, Dana Swider, Rachel Thies, Jennifer Babilino, Keri Pastine, Laure Budney, Jennifer Campbell, Mackenzie Conway, and Dylan Sharkey.

06/08/2026

🐾 Gloucester County Animal Shelter Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meet Paris! 🐾

Paris is a stunning 3-year-old Old English Bulldog mix searching for her forever home. ❤️ Currently living in a foster home, Paris has shown that she's both housebroken and crate trained.

This sweet girl takes a little time to warm up to new people, but with patience and understanding, her loving personality shines through. Paris would do best as the only pet in the home and is looking for an experienced dog owner who can give her the time she needs to decompress, build trust, and feel secure.
If you think you could be the perfect match for this special girl, we'd love to hear from you. Paris deserves a second chance and a family to call her own.

📍 Available through the Gloucester County Animal Shelter
📞 856-881-2828
📧 [email protected]

Please share to help Paris find the loving home she deserves! 🐶🏡

06/03/2026

What's going on in Washington Twp. this week? Check out our community calendar to find out. 📆

Want something included in an upcoming calendar? ✉️ Email our Editor-in-Chief at [email protected] at least 10 days in advance!

For more on township events, visit www.twp.washington.nj.us. For library events, visit hegganlibrary.org.   Around Town

05/30/2026

May is National Water Safety Month, a time to remind families that drowning is preventable, yet it remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under 30.

Drowning rarely looks the way it does in the movies. Most people expect splashing or yelling, but drowning is often silent and can happen in less than a minute, even in just a few inches of water.

Bystanders are often the first line of defense. Research shows drowning victims are most often rescued by people nearby, not trained professionals, simply because they are closest to the incident. More than 60% of bystander rescues happen before help arrives.

“Everyone near water plays a role in keeping people safe,” said Wendy Vara, of the American Red Cross New Jersey Region. “Whether it’s a child, a friend or a stranger, you may be the only person in a position to recognize distress and respond.”

The American Red Cross urges families to stay actively engaged around water. Don’t just swim - watch.

May is National Water Safety Month, a time to remind families that drowning is preventable, yet it remains one of the leading causes of death for young children

05/29/2026

In 2025, the State unveiled the Liberty State Park Master Plan, which directs further improvements to the park over the next 10 years and beyond. Several habitat areas previously fenced off due to contamination are undergoing restoration to freshwater wetlands, forest, and recreational areas.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Liberty State Park will mark its 50th anniversary next month as a bountiful resource in the state.

05/26/2026

A chorus line: Kids through the decades at Miss Ruth's dance studio and South Jerseyans who made life a banquet. In the latest Good Life.