PNJ Annual Meeting & Event Notice

We are pleased to invite you to the Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) meeting, July 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A gathering of members, partners, and preservation advocates from across the state.

This year’s meeting will be held in Somerset County at the historic Hageman Barns, a remarkable 19th-century agricultural complex that stands as a testament to New Jersey’s rural heritage and enduring sense of place. The setting offers a fitting backdrop for reflection on our shared accomplishments and the work still ahead in protecting New Jersey’s irreplaceable historic resources.

During the annual meeting, we will review the organization’s progress over the past year, share updates on key preservation initiatives, and discuss emerging challenges and opportunities facing historic places across the Garden State. Members will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, partners, and community leaders who are working every day to preserve New Jersey’s history.

For more information and how to register for the meeting, visit our website. (Register Here)

Assembly Education Committee Advances School Funding Transparency Legislation

The Assembly Education Committee today advanced A3881, sponsored by Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, which would strengthen school funding transparency and provide school districts with greater certainty when crafting their annual budgets. The bill is also sponsored by Assemblymembers Sterley Stanley and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.

Under the bill, the Commissioner of the Department of Education (DOE) would be required to provide each school district with a preliminary State aid notice by the first week of December, detailing the minimum amount the district can expect in the upcoming school year. This early notification gives districts more time to plan their budgets.

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Summer Solstice Festival and Watch Party

Photo Credit: Jason Leavy Photography

9TH ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Kicks off summer on June 19 in Haddon Township

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Kicking off the season is the 9th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival on Friday, June 19th from 2-10 p.m. on Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue & Cooper Street.

Celebrate the start of summer with live music, delicious food trucks, captivating strolling entertainment, refreshing beer gardens, and much more for the whole family to enjoy. This free event is open to the public and easily accessible, located conveniently within blocks of the Westmont PATCO Speedline.

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Painting in the Park time!

The “Painting in the Park” series is BACK this Wednesday!

These events are free and open to residents of all ages and skills.

It’s a time for us to come together as a community and just have fun and get to know each other. The dates are listed below with details – and each event runs from 6pm-7:30pm. Keep an eye on the township Facebook page in case of inclement weather/event updates.

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Camden Mayor & Local Leaders to Cut Ribbon on New KIPP Stadium Tuesday

A major milestone for Camden youth sports and community recreation is happening this Tuesday.

On June 16, KIPP Cooper Norcross High School—alongside Mayor Victor Carstarphen, former Mayor Dana Redd, and Chairman George E. Norcross III—will officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new, state-of-the-art football field and community green space.

The ceremony marks the culmination of a year-long project to deliver top-tier athletic facilities to the city, complete with stadium lighting for night games. Built for a rapidly expanding youth sports program that includes Boys Varsity/JV Football and Girls Flag Football, this home turf gives local student-athletes the resources and high school experience they deserve.

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Dorsey, Kreyenhagen, Schooley & Struble Named To CSC Academic All-District Baseball Team

Rowan placed four student-athletes – Mason Dorsey, Austin Kreyenhagen, Jason Schooley and Nick Struble – on the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Baseball Team.

Dorsey (Hammonton, NJ/St Augustine), who received his degree in business management, received All-NJAC First Team honors this season for the first time in his career. The senior centerfielder owned the third-best batting average (.352) on the squad while recording career-highs of 47 runs, 56 hits, 10 doubles and 34 RBI. He also finished the season ranking third in the nation in sacrifice bunts.

Dorsey, who was the NJAC Player of the Week award in March, is a four-time Rowan Scholar-Athlete of Distinction and two-time recipient of NJAC All-Academic Honorable Mention.

Kreyenhagen (Souderton, PA/Souderton), a sophomore mechanical engineering major, topped Rowan’s pitching staff with his 9-1 record and was named to the ABCA All-Region Second Team. The righthander recorded 54 strikeouts and tossed two complete games this season, including one complete-game shutout. Kreyenhagen also earned the decision in Rowan’s 8-3 win over Salisbury in the NCAA Division III World Series.

He is a two-time Rowan Scholar-Athlete of Distinction and earns NJAC All-Academic Honorable Mention for this year.

Schooley (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee), a junior, was the Profs’ starting catcher this season and received All-NJAC Honorable Mention. He recorded 25 hits, 29 runs and 29 RBI while hitting four home runs. He set a new Rowan season record for hit-by-pitch (21) which he shares with sophomore Evan McCoach. Schooley recorded a fielding percentage of .975 behind the plate.

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Bill to Prevent Unwanted Electronic Tracking Clears General Assembly

The General Assembly on Thursday advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblywomen Carol Murphy, Annette Quijano and Maureen Rowan to protect individuals from being electronically tracked without consent.

Bill A4542 would make it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install a tracking device or application on another person to initiate or facilitate an unlawful act. Tracking devices are typically small enough to be concealed, and applications can be hidden.

“There are bad actors out there who know how to exploit tracking systems, and we’re highly concerned about electronic tracking devices and applications being used for stalking and other criminal acts,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington). “This bill is meant to address these growing concerns by making it a crime to use a tracking device on another person without their knowledge.”

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Legislation to Combat Fertility Fraud Approved by General Assembly

The General Assembly today approved legislation that would criminalize unscrupulous behavior in reproductive care by establishing the crime of fertility fraud. Bill A5059, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, seeks to address a significant gap in reproductive health care law.

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Bill Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence & Stalking Victims Clears Assembly

With the Assembly passage of Bill A5155 today, New Jersey is one step closer to ensuring quicker collection of digital evidence in investigations of domestic violence and stalking cases. The legislation would amend the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act to require expedited compliance with certain search warrants for information in these types of cases. Assemblywomen Marisa Sweeney, Heather Simmons, and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the bill.

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Legislation to Strengthen Global Public Health Collaboration Passes Assembly

New Jersey’s Department of Health (NJDOH) would be authorized to establish partnerships in international public health under legislation passed by the General Assembly today. Bill A4075, sponsored by Assembly members Sterley Stanley, Carol Murphy, and Margie Donlon, comes in response to the Executive Order President Donald Trump issued on January 20, 2025, “Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization.” America formally exited the organization on January 22, 2026.
The legislation would authorize the NJDOH to take steps to seek participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, the WHO’s international collaboration of public health agencies, laboratories, academic institutions, and response organizations that work together to detect, verify, and respond to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
“As elected officials, our primary responsibility is to keep our residents safe and this is especially true when it comes to public health. When the federal government decided to pull us out of international health partnerships, they abdicated that responsibility by putting more Americans at risk of infectious diseases that are often just a plane ticket away,” said Assemblyman Stanley (D-Middlesex). “New Jersey serves as a major hub for international travel, commerce, and transportation, making rapid access to public health information and coordinated response efforts critical to protecting residents from emerging health threats. By giving NJDOH the authority to pursue partnerships that can improve outbreak preparedness and strengthen information-sharing, we are delivering on our responsibility to keep our residents safe regardless of whether or not the federal government intends to do the same.”
Assemblyman Stanley noted that participation in the network would strengthen the State’s ability to monitor outbreaks, share information, improve workforce training, and coordinate preparedness efforts with public health partners around the world.
“The lessons of recent years have made one thing clear: public health preparedness depends on communication, coordination, and access to timely information,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington), Chair of the Assembly Health Committee. “When health threats emerge anywhere in the world, the effects can be felt here at home. Authorizing the Department of Health to pursue these partnerships helps ensure New Jersey remains informed, connected, and prepared to respond to future challenges.”
Under the bill, the NJDOH would be authorized to pursue participation in the network and engage in training and information-sharing activities and collaborate with federal, state, local, academic, and nonprofit partners to support outbreak preparedness and response efforts. The legislation would also require the NJDOH Commissioner, subject to the availability of funds, to report to the Governor and Legislature on efforts to pursue participation in the network and provide recommendations for future international public health initiatives.
“As a physician, I know that early detection and rapid response are among the most effective tools we have to prevent the spread of disease and protect public health,” said Assemblywoman Donlon (D-Monmouth). “New Jersey must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively when new diseases emerge, or public health emergencies arise. This legislation would ensure we can continue pursuing opportunities to learn from public health experts, share information, and strengthen our preparedness for future emergencies.”
The legislation also specifies that participation in the network would not establish New Jersey as a member of the WHO, would not permit actions that conflict with federal law, and would not authorize the disclosure of confidential health information.