Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting Town Hall Meetings monthly, creating another level of access and opportunity. The next Town Hall will be announced soon. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government.
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. This month’s Caucus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, and the Monthly Commissioner Meeting is Thursday, April 16th. These meetings are held to help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings.
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Take Camden County with you wherever you go! The Camden County App is our free mobile resource that serves as a one stop source for all of Camden County’s services, events, concerts, programs, weather alerts, and more. Stay connected on the go, available for both iPhone and Android.
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Spring Open House at Camden County College

Experience the College Environment Firsthand

Camden County College will host its Spring Open House where visitors can meet with the Admissions team, learn about degree and certificate programs available, and take a campus tour to experience the college environment firsthand! The first open house is on Saturday, April 11th at the Blackwood Campus and the second is Saturday, April25th at the Camden City Campus, both events are from 9 AM to 11 AM. To learn more and RSVP, Click Here.

Housing Partnership & Landlord Event

Investing in Your Community

This gathering brings together Camden County landlords, property management professionals, service providers, and community leaders to explore partnership opportunities that expand access to stable housing for low-income and formerly homeless residents on Wednesday, April1st, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at the Collingswood Senior Center. Refreshments will be available.

To learn more and register, Click Here.

CCPD’s Open Gym Nights are BACK!

Community Resources, Mentoring, & Career Information

The Camden County Police Department is turning up the fun, continuing to host Open Gym Nights! Now in its 6th year, the Village Initiative, proudly supported by the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Cooper Foundation, is committed to empowering youth through mentorship and meaningful activities. Lace up and head to the Katz Center, 1725 Park Blvd, tomorrow, March 27th from 6PM to 9 PM for some music, games, and basketball! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Contact Lieutenant Luis Gonzalez at gonzalez358@camdencounty.com or call 201-564-8645 for more information. To learn more, Click Here.

Camden County Green Events

Learn Sustainable Practices and Valuable Tips

The Certified Gardeners: Garden Symposium is on Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM. Learn the role of native plants in landscape design by Dr. Randi Eckel, and learn what makes a plant a weed by Emily Salmons. To learn more, Click Here.

On Saturday, April 11th, from 10 AM to 12 PM is Make & Take: Beyond the Lawn. Participants will design non-lawn landscape plans, learn about the ‘right plant, right place” approach, benefits of native plants, and maintenance tips during this workshop. Class size limited to 30 people, $10 per adult. To learn more, Click Here.

Mark your calendars for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection at thePennsauken Sanitary Landfill (9600 N. River Road) on Saturday, April 18th from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. To learn more, Click Here.

Next, join us for the 2026 Camden County Certified Gardeners Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25th, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Sustainability Campus. This rain-or-shine event offers thousands of plants at great prices, including, vegetables, herbs, houseplants, and more from Triple Oaks Nursery. To learn more, Click Here.

Gloucester Catholic Yearbooks Added to Historical Society Archive

By William E. Cleary Sr.

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 25, 2026)(CNBNews)–Doing research we found a treasurer trove of Gloucester Catholic yearbooks posted on the Gloucester City Historical Society’s website. The first known yearbook begins with 1936. The Historical Society has every yearbook except 1937, 1938 & 1943. The Gloucester City Library may have those which the Historical Society does not have.

(photo property of George F. Cleary Jr., 1959 GCHS graduate)

The very first person in the front row is my brother George F. Cleary Jr., next to him is Vernon “Buddy” Myers. The photo is of members of the typing class that graduated in 1959, which was copied from George’s personal yearbook. Our mother, Mazie, insisted that George and I learn how to type. Those lessons paid off throughout my life, as it was a necessary skill for a reporter. George became a Morse code expert in the Army. He was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, during the time the Berlin Wall was being built by the Communists in East Germany. He and the pilot of a small airplane would fly over the Wall; George’s job was to decipher the Morse code messages being transmitted between the enemy. He would type those conversations and submit the information to his superior officer.

The Historical Society released the following remarks about the use of the data: “Below are links to yearbooks that have been digitized to date. The copyright status of these books is unknown. Access is provided for personal use only. These yearbooks may contain personal messages. Should you find anything that may be too personal or hurtful, please let us know, and we will attempt to edit out or omit those pages.

Click Here for Gloucester Catholic Year Books Online

Gloucester Catholic Years Books Flipbook

PDF versions of the Gloucester Catholic Yearbooks can be found below.

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The Gloucester City Historical Society is located at 34 N. King Street, Gloucester City NJ 08030

A Fond Farewell to Carr’s Hardware

William E. Cleary Sr. | Founder/Editor of Cleary’s Notebook News

Gloucester City News photo, August 29, 1974

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 24, 2026)--All good things come to an end, eventually — or so the saying goes. Gloucester City felt the weight of that truth this month when Jean Carr, owner of Carr’s Hardware, announced she was retiring and closing the family business on March 12. With that decision, a remarkable 58‑year chapter in the city’s history quietly came to a close.

The Carr family’s hardware legacy began in 1968, when the family patriarch, Franklin Carr Sr., opened the original store at 520 Monmouth Street in the heart of the Business District. At the time, Garwood’s Hardware stood directly across the street, and several other shops throughout town sold tools, lumber, and supplies. When the business moved to its new location, Frank Jr., owned the business. And, his brothers, Bill and Richard, worked there.

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MISSING JUVENILE-AIDEN BAKER

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 12-year-old from Centerville.

Aiden Baker has been reported missing from his home on the 1800 block of South 10th Street. He is described as a black male, 5’5”, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing black clothes and a black hat. He is known to frequent Centerville and Fairview, including Yorkship Square.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.

Funeral Services Set For Corrections Officer Isiah Hampton Watkins

Family, friends, officials, and first responders from throughout the region will be attending a Celebration of Life service for Camden County Corrections Officer Isiah Hampton Watkins on Thursday, March 26 at Bethany Baptist Church (1115 E Gibbsboro Rd, Lindenwold, 08021) at interment will follow at Harleigh Cemetery (1640 Haddon Ave, Camden, 08103) at 4 p.m. The procession from the church to the cemetery will pass the Camden County Correctional Facility.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of March 23 to March 27.

“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.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, there will be a full road closure of Cooper Road between Crowfoot Road & Hopewell Road in Berlin Township. Wednesday, there will be a full road closure of Hopewell Road between Cooper Road & Jackson Road in Waterford.