Full Kennels at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter- adopt today!

Full Kennels at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter- adopt today!

(Clayton, NJ)—The Gloucester County Animal Shelter’s kennel is full of animals looking for their forever homes!

“We have a lot of dogs at the shelter p...

Gloucester County’s FREE Flu Shot Dates added

Gloucester County’s FREE Flu Shot Dates added

Director Frank J. DiMarco and Commissioner Jim Jefferson are pleased to announce additional dates to the FREE Flu Shot Program. New dates have been added for 2022 and the program will now be extended ...

Gloucester County’s Shady Lane Nursing Home named one of US News’ Best Nursing Homes

The Gloucester County Shady Lane Nursing Home received a top rating from US News in Short Term Rehabilitation (3/3) and Long-Term Care (3/3) landing them on the list of Best Nursing Homes in 2022-2023 (source). 

Shady Lane Nursing Home has been pa...

DiMarco freezes county spending

NEWS

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Contact:  Director Frank J. DiMarco (856-853-3386) 

DiMarco freezes county spending

After adopting the county budget in April with a tax rate cut, the nation started s...

Historical human remains found at Red Bank Battlefield

The skeletal remains of as many as eleven individuals have been discovered in a mass grave at Red Bank Battlefield in Gloucester County.

On June 26, 2022, human remains of Hessian soldiers were uncovered after resting for nearly two and a half centuries. T...

Gloucester County Bridge Rehabilitation Project

NEWS

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 2, 2022

Contact:  Director Frank J. DiMarco (856-853-3386) 

Gloucester County Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Director Frank J. DiMarco, Deputy Director Heather Simmons, Commissioner Denice DiCarlo...

Parent Education Workshop to be held late September

The Gloucester County Commission for Women and The Arc Gloucester are co-sponsoring a Parent Education Workshop dedicated to “What Parents Should Know About the IEP Process” on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM ...

Make Memorable Experiences with your family in Gloucester County!

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners have launched the Gloucester County Tourism Guide interactive website as part of the Economic Recovery Plan.

Gloucester County continues to develop strategies for economic recovery and post-pandemic growth inclu...

Disability Employment Job Fair and Resource Event scheduled for July 28

(Sewell, NJ) –On Thursday, July 28, the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners will sponsor the annual Disability Employment Job Fair and Resource Event from 9 a.m. to noon at Rowan College of South Jersey’s Gymnasium (1400 Tanyard R...

How to avoid scams and stay safe from scammers

Recognizing common signs of a scam could help you avoid failing for one.

“Gloucester County wants to keep our residents safe and that includes scams via phone or the internet,” said Director Frank J. DiMarco. “You can never be...

NJ Transit launches the next phase of the NewBus Program

NJTransit riders may see some updated routes across Gloucester, Camden and Burlington Counties.

Focused on 27 bus routes in the three-county region, NewBus BCG will evaluate how well the existing network serves customers by assessing where people live and ...

Rowan College of South Jersey Varsity Golf finishes 2nd at NJCAA Region 19 Championships

The Rowan College of South Jersey Varsity Golf Team won big at the NJCAA Region 19 Championships at Ashbrook Country Club. 

Roadrunner Golf finished with 728 points, just behind County College of Morris with 650 which earned them 2^nd place in the ...

Gloucester County Receives Grant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

Gloucester County Receives Grant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

(WOODBURY, NJ)—Gloucester County’s Division of Human and Special Services has received a $75,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearin...

Gloucester County launches the Gloucester County Community Outreach Team

Gloucester County has partnered with Civic Operations Group to launch a new initiative, the Gloucester County Community Outreach Team. This will allow us to conduct a door-to-door outreach to help provide information and resources to Gloucester County res...

Gloucester County will hold its Annual Kitten Shower

(Clayton, NJ) -- The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners announced that the Gloucester County Animal Shelter (GCAS) will be hosting their second annual Kitten Shower on Saturday, April 30 from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate the upcoming arrival of kitte...

Camden and Gloucester Counties launch SJ Film Office Cooperative

(Paulsboro, NJ)—Director Lou Cappelli Jr. of Camden County and Deputy Director Heather Simmons of Gloucester County joined industry leaders Monday to launch South Jersey’s first joint film office. The South Jersey Film Office Cooperati...

Best of Gloucester County voting now through July 29

(Gloucester County, NJ)—With more than 100 business categories to choose from, Gloucester County residents can vote for their favorite diner, pharmacy, food store, fitness center and more as part of this year’s Best of Gloucester Count...

Red Bank Battlefield Spring Festival coming this April

(National Park, NJ)- Step back in time for a day of history and family fun at the annual Red Bank Battlefield Spring Festival on Saturday, April 9 from noon until 4 p.m. The event is free for all to attend.   

Director Frank J. DiMarco sa...

Explore Spring Wildflowers at Scotland Run Park

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Scotland Run Park’s “St Patrick's Day Spring Wildflower Talk and Walk” on Saturday, March 19.

Dr. Dan Duran, Gloucester County Naturalist, will be leading a walk and giving a p...

March 2022 is Tire Amnesty Month

(South Harrison Township, NJ) - Gloucester County Board of Commissioners Director Frank J. DiMarco declares March Tire Amnesty Month in Gloucester County. 

Throughout the month of March,  the Solid Waste Complex will be accepting free tir...

Gloucester County Housing Development Corporation receives Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant

(Deptford, NJ)—Director Frank J. DiMarco announces the Gloucester County Housing Development Corporation will receive an Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant of $4,200,000.

This award will provide funds for the project known as Rowan College of So...

Gloucester County Animal Shelter adoption hours expanded

(Clayton, NJ)—The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners is expanding adoption hours at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter beginning Monday, January 31.

The new updated hours are: 

Monday 8:00 a.m.­– 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday...

Dates announced for 2022 Free Rabies Clinics

(Clayton, NJ) The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and Gloucester County Animal Shelter (GCAS) have announced the dates for the 2022 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic offered to reside...

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WASHINGTON TWP POLICE PLAN LARGEST NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT IN TOWNSHIP HISTORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Washington Twp. Police are preparing for and planning our largest National Night Out event ever in Washington Twp. This is the first year we have ever  entered into a national competition for best event.  This y...

FBI Cyber Security Presentation

Cyber Security Seminar 

Presented by the Philadelphia Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

WHERE: 

Rowan College Of South Jersey

1400 Tanyard Road 

Sewell, New Jersey 08080

Business & Corporate Center Room 500&a...

Public Notice – Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) are now in use

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office (GCPO) has acquired and implemented the use of Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs). Utilizing BWCs will:

1) Provide objective evidence of what took place in a police-citizen encounter.

2) Discourage all par...

3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Clayton - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Special Law Enforcement Officer Class-III

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Special Law Enforcement Officer Class-III

The Clayton Police Department is currently accepting resumes for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer-III.  S.L.E.O. III is a class of police officer that is utilized only ins...

Congratulations to AP Jon Amira

AP Jon Amira was selected for the 2022 New Jersey State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division Service to the Community Award.  He will receive this award at this year's Annual State Bar Convention, taking place May 18-20th in Atlantic City.

The...

Washington Township Attempted Murder/Stabbing

PRESS RELEASE

February 1, 2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Chief Thomas Gilbert - PIO - GCPO

Phone: 609-947-5869

Re: Washington Township Attempted Murder/Stabbing

On Monday, January 31, 2022, at approximately 11:22 a.m., officers from the Washington Township...

Washington Township Testing Announcements

Please see the attached for WTPD's Full Time and SLEO II testing announcements. 

Read on...

Washington Township Officer Of The Year Award

This evening we present the 2021 Police Officer Of The Year Award to Officer Brett Nelson.

Council Meeting 7 PM  WT municipal Bldg.  #523 Egg Harbor Road Sewell.

Click here to view official press release from WTPD.