Location: Paul VI High School, 901 Hopkins Rd, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Attendees: Commissioner Al Dyer, Commissioner Jonathan Young, Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich, Mayor Victor Carstarphen.
The Camden County Basketball Tournament will wrap up on February 22, at Paul VI High School with a girls-boys championship doubleheader at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Following the game, the Board of Commissioners and Camden City Mayor Victor Carstarphen will present a trophy to the tournament champions.
“This has been a wonderful tournament, and it has been so amazing what these talented athletes from throughout Camden County are capable of,” Commissioner Al Dyer said. “We are looking forward to the big game to see who will take home the championship here in Camden County.”
New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $400,000 to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Camden. The project includes replacing 1,700 feet of water pipe originally installed in the early 1900s with new 8 inch ductile iron water main, helping improve reliability, water quality, and fire protection for local customers.
As part of this work, crews will also install new meter pits at the curb area—within the company’s rightofway—at properties where none currently exist. Affected customers will be contacted directly to schedule appointments to relocate their water meter from inside the property to the new pit. Work will take place along the following streets: Grand Avenue from Berkley Street to Baird Boulevard Benson Street from Eutaw Avenue to Marlton Avenue This investment is part of New Jersey American Water’s ongoing, multi-year commitment to strengthen water infrastructure in more than 100 communities across the state. Planned upgrades like this help reduce the likelihood of service interruptions, improve water flows for homes and businesses, and support dependable fire protection. These improvements are designed to deliver long-term value by reinforcing the system before issues arise.
Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of March 2026. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekend work is not expected unless needed to maintain the project schedule. Contractors will ensure customers can enter and exit their driveways as needed, and access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
Work is being performed by New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc., with traffic control coordinated in partnership with local officials. Motorists should use caution near work zones and expect typical construction noise during work hours. Daily cleanup will occur, and driveway and sidewalk restoration will be completed as construction concludes. Where excavation is required, temporary surface restoration will be provided, with permanent restoration after the soil has time to settle.
On January 27, 2026, at the age of 81, William H. “Bill” Trimmer, Sr. passed peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly, New Jersey. A longtime resident of Camden and Bellmawr, Bill leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and creativity.
Bill is survived by his beloved sons, William H. Trimmer, Jr. and Jason Trimmer; his siblings, Marie, Robert, and Elizabeth; and his cherished grandson, Jason Trimmer, Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, Freeman and Emma Trimmer; his brother, John; his sister, Evelyn; and his partner, Irene.
Bill was a gifted and artistic soul who enjoyed working with ceramics and leather, but his greatest passion was helping others. Known as a true jokester, he had a remarkable ability to make people laugh and feel at ease. His warmth and generosity touched many, and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the devoted care team at Silver Care of Cherry Hill.
The statement below is by Camden County Commissioner Jonathan Young on behalf of the Board of Commissioners regarding the tragic line of duty death of a Camden City firefighter
“On behalf of the Camden County Board of Commissioners, I extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Camden City firefighter as well as the men and women of the Camden City Fire Department. Every day, our first responders leave the comfort and safety of their homes without knowing for sure if they will return after their shift. The sacrifice of these dedicated individuals, as well as the sacrifices of their loved ones, affords all of us the opportunity to live in a safer community. This loss is felt not only in the City of Camden and Camden County, but reverberates throughout the state. We grieve alongside our first responders and are dedicated to ensuring this loss was not in vain.”
Camden, NJ — Cooper University Health Care announced today that the Emergency Department at Cooper University Hospital has been reaccredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), earning Level 3 (Bronze) Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA). The designation, first obtained in 2022, recognizes Cooper’s commitment to delivering high-quality, specialized emergency care for older adults.
The Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation program was developed by ACEP to recognize emergency departments that meet rigorous standards for the care of older patients. Accreditation signals to patients and families that an emergency department is equipped with the expertise, processes, and environment needed to address the unique medical and social needs of aging adults.
Cooper’s GEDA accreditation reflects the leadership and collaboration of an interdisciplinary team, including Katherine Selman, MD, Zack Cutaneo, MSN, RN, and colleagues across emergency medicine, nursing, and hospital operations.
Today, January 28, the Board of Commissioners will be hosting a homeless services and resource fair to provide free necessary services to those in need at 10 a.m. at Cathedral Kitchen, 1514 Federal Street, Camden. This fair will feature on–site showers and haircuts, breakfast and lunch, and access to several organizations to help with employment and housing, among other things.
“Access to essential services and support on their journey to stability can make a life-changing difference for our residents who are experiencing homelessness,” said Commissioner Jennifer Cooley Fleisher, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The Board of Commissioners are committed to ending homelessness in Camden County by 2030, and resource fairs such as this help us move closer towards that reality.”
(CAMDEN, NJ) — Cooper University Health Care’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is celebrating 10 years of providing emergency medical services to the City of Camden. The anniversary marks a decade of faster response times, integrated and innovative care, and strong community partnerships.
Since launching operations in January 2016, Cooper EMS has rapidly responded to hundreds of thousands of emergency calls across Camden. The team has consistently met one of the most critical benchmarks in emergency medical care: arriving on scene for advanced life support (ALS) calls in under eight minutes more than 90% of the time.
“Cooper was founded in Camden almost 140 years ago with a clear mission: to serve this community with excellence, compassion, and innovation, especially in moments when care matters most,”said George E. Norcross III, chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees.“For the past decade, Cooper EMS has embodied that mission every single day—delivering faster, more coordinated emergency medical care, improving outcomes, and strengthening trust across neighborhoods throughout the city. Cooper’s EMS team’s record of success reflects not only their clinical excellence, but their deep and enduring commitment to the people of Camden.”
(Trenton) – The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured overnight next week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. This is a continuation of work that began on Monday, January 5.
Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, January 19 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, and continuing each night through Thursday, January 22 at the same time, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for pipe installation and removal of the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment. The following detour will be in place:
Today at 10 a.m., Fairview Village, 2940 Yorkship Square, Camden, in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Board of Commissioners will gather with elected leaders from the state, city, and local volunteers in Yorkship Square to help clean and beautify the Fairview neighborhood. The event will also include a service fair featuring city and county departments.
“On this hallowed day we are coming together to help our neighbors and clean our community. It’s an honor to have the Governor-elect join us for this day of service and I can’t wait to see the hundreds of volunteers that will join us,” said Commissioner Cooley Fleisher. “Working in Fairview and engaging our neighbors is another opportunity to enhance and improve our community. Also, this will be a one-stop-shop for residents for almost any question they have about city or county services.”
“For many, Three Kings Day represents the official end of the holiday season, so we’ll be making sure the festivity ends with one last chance to celebrate,” said Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Director of Constituent Services. “We invite everyone in our community to join us for this celebration of tradition and culture.”
Today at 2 p.m., the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Constituent Services’ Office of Hispanic Affairs will host a celebration of Three Kings Day for families and children at the Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden City.
Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 642 Market Street, Camden.
Children and families will enjoy live music, food, and receive gifts during the Board’s annual Three Kings Day celebration.
