Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park
Monday, June15th @ 8 PM, renowned R&B Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Brian McKnight is hitting the stage! Celebrated for his smooth vocals, high-belting range, and hefty romantic ballads, this live performance is one for the books. Roland Traynor River Stage at Wiggins Park. Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and title sponsored by Rutgers-Camden. To learn more, Click Here.
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BROOKLAWN, NJ (CNBNews) (June 13, 2026) — Groundbreaking ceremonies for the multi‑million‑dollar enhancement project at Alice Costello School were held Friday, June 12, on the school grounds at 301 Haakon Avenue. Dr. Samuel A. Rosetti, Superintendent of Schools, served as host for the event.
Dignitaries in attendance included State Assemblyman William F. Moen Jr., Camden County Commissioner Jonathan L. Young Sr., Mayor Jerry “Skip” Grandstrom, School Board President Michele Cecilio, and Architect Bob Garrison.
Two seventh‑grade students, Geoffrey Gettings and JJ Meehan, also participated in the program. Gettings led the Pledge of Allegiance, while Meehan delivered the student address. His comments are below.
The facilities improvement and modernization project is being funded through a strategic partnership utilizing the Camden County Improvement Authority’s Borough‑Guaranteed Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2025).
“This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our students, families, and community,” Dr. Rosetti said. “The facility upgrades will allow our school to continue serving as a place of learning, growth, and opportunity for generations to come.”
The Brooklawn Borough School District has officially launched a $6,290,000 modernization initiative scheduled throughout 2026 at Alice Costello School. Supported through the CCIA financing program, the project reflects the district’s commitment to providing a safer, more sustainable, and high‑performance learning environment.
Critical infrastructure upgrades will address essential components of the school’s physical plant, including advanced building automation systems (BAS), comprehensive electrical improvements, and modern architectural design‑build enhancements. District officials say these improvements will deliver immediate benefits in environmental quality, operational efficiency, and updated safety protocol
Good afternoon, everyone! I’d like to welcome our school board members, teachers, parents, neighbors, and fellow classmates.
My name is J.J. Meehan, and I am a 7th grader here at Alice Costello School. It is an absolute honor to stand here today as we break ground on a massive upgrade for our school.
When you’re in 7th grade, you spend a lot of time thinking about the future—high school, sports, and what you want to be when you grow up. But today, our town is investing $6.3 million directly into our future right here in these classrooms.
We aren’t just getting a few cosmetic fixes. This project is bringing top-tier technology to ACES. We’re talking about smart building automation systems that control the climate, flat LED lighting that helps our planet save energy, and high-tech air purifiers in our classrooms to keep us all healthy and focused.
As students, our school is like a second home. When our community invests in making it safer, cleaner, and more modern, it tells us that our education matters. It inspires us to work harder.
Even though I’ll be graduating soon, I am so proud that this project will leave a lasting legacy for the younger grades and the future students of Brooklawn.
Thank you to the Brooklawn Board of Education, the Camden County Improvement Authority, Dr. Rosetti, ACES staff, and everyone in our community who made this historic day possible. Now let’s dig in!
87 new recruits will be graduating from the 93rd Basic Police Recruit Class of the Camden County College Police Academy. Of the 87 recruits, 13 will be joining the Camden County Police Department. In a special keynote address, graduates will hear from Chief Michael McCarthy Jr. of the Lindenwold Police Department
“These graduates have demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience throughout their training,” Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “I am confident they will serve our communities with professionalism, integrity, and purpose, and I look forward to seeing all they accomplish in their careers.”
Among the traditions that will be observed during the formal ceremony is the badge-pinning many of the recruits will experience as they are “pinned” into their new profession by a family member who either is serving as or has retired from service as a law enforcement official.
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The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation of two detectives from the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Academy in Sea Girt, New Jersey.
Detective Deanna Corsetti (second from right) and Detective Aslyn Sanchez-Atilano (third from right) graduated from the Basic Course for Investigators Class 25-1 on Tuesday, June 10, 2026. They were joined at the graduation ceremony by Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris (left), Sergeant Allison Dubé-Smith (second from left), and Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay (far right).
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The I-676 southbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County. In addition, the I-676 northbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound, which was scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight, has been postponed.
Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Thursday, June 11 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, June 12, the Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 southbound is scheduled to be closed. The closure is necessary for drainage improvements. The following detour will be in place:
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Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.
“It’s important for residents to be cognizant of any standing water on their property,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Mosquitos need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flowerpots and containers. Being proactive has a major impact on the mosquito population and helps the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”
Camden County Mosquito Commission will be conducting ULV “spraying” operations on Friday, June 12, 2026, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the following locations, weather permitting:
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(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that a bat found in Cherry Hill has tested positive for rabies.
On June 4, a bat was found in a Cherry Hill residence. An independent animal contractor was able to safely contain and remove the bat from the home and arranged for rabies testing at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) in Trenton. On June 8, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services was notified by PHEL that the animal was rabid. Four humans and two dogs were potentially exposed to the bat.
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The Gateway to College program at Camden County College will hold its graduation ceremony for 84 students from 11 high schools throughout Camden County.
As a dual credit program, Gateway to College provides a second chance for students who have fallen behind or have dropped out due to personal hardships. The program allows students to earn their high school diploma while also gaining college credit.
“For many of our graduates, Gateway is far more than a program,” said President Pugh-Bassett. “It is an opportunity to overcome obstacles, redefine their paths, and achieve an important milestone: earning their high school diploma.”
Members of the 2026 graduating class have persevered through the challenges of parenthood, housing instability, homelessness, mental health, and more. Despite these obstacles, they completed all necessary requirements to graduate through the Gateway program.
Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of June 8 to June 12.
“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”
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Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Wednesday, June 10, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound between East Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.
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