Willingboro Weekly - Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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Willingboro Weekly | March 29, 2023

The Willingboro Weekly, delivered to your inbox every Wednesday, is full of important information, events, and activities designed to keep you informed and up to date. Happy Reading!

KEEP WILLINGBORO CLEAN CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF AT ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

On Saturday, April 22nd, ALL residents - young, old and everyone in between are invited to join us as we kick off the "Keep Willingboro Clean" campaign. The kick-off will begin with our Annual Spring Clean-Up under the Clean Communities initiative. We will be designating main streets throughout the Township and will begin beautifying our community. Everything you need will be supplied. Plan to roll up your sleeves and let's make this a true community effort. Free t-shirts will be distributed while supplies last. Every resident that signs up to help with this initiative will earn a chance to win a free electric mulching lawnmower! So grab a friend, neighbor, high school student or some other buddy and join us on Saturday, April 22nd at 9:00 am at the Kennedy Center. (Community service hours are available for high school students.) Click here to register today!

WANTED:
COMMUNITY CLEANLINESS AMBASSADOR

Willingboro is looking for a Community Cleanliness Ambassador! If you or someone you know is interested in a part-time opportunity to assist us with Keeping Willingboro Clean, please scan the QR code on the flyer or email employment@willingboronj.gov.

CITIZEN FIRE ACADEMY
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!

Applications are now available for this year's Citizen Fire Academy! If you are interested in learning more about the fire department, CPR certification, personal protective equipment and more - consider applying to be a part of this year's Citizen Fire Academy hosted by the Willingboro Township Fire Department. This year's academy includes eight sessions. All sessions will be held on Wednesdays beginning on April 26th from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. If you are 21 years or older and live or work in Willingboro, click here for more information. The class size is limited to 15 so register today. The deadline is April 19th.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA CANDY GIVEAWAY- THIS SATURDAY!

Our Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza Candy Giveaway will be held this Saturday, April 1st beginning at 11:00 AM! Open to ages 5-12 years old! Candy will be distributed while supplies last. This is a rain-or-shine event! Festivities will be held in the parking lot at the Kennedy Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

KICK OFF YOUR EASTER CELEBRATION AT OUR ANNUAL EASTER LUNCHEON

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Spring into the season with these two great events for all to enjoy! The Recreation and Parks Department hosts a variety of activities, programs and events for the entire family! Click here for more information.

COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 4th
All Are Invited!

Stay in tuned with what's happening in our Township by joining us at the next Council meeting! The Council will meet on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:00 PM. Council meetings are a great opportunity to get information firsthand, ask questions and share your concerns.

As a reminder, the Council resumed in-person meetings on March 21st. Meetings are held in the Municipal Complex in the Courtroom.

Meetings continue to be streamed live via ZOOM on our Township website. You may view the live stream by clicking here: (This link will go live at the start of the Council meeting.)

To join the conversation on Tuesday and ask questions, click here and enter passcode 531748. There are two opportunities for members of the public to ask questions and dialogue with members of the Council. Those opportunities include at the beginning of the meeting to discuss items on the agenda and at the end of the meeting. At the end of the meeting, residents have four minutes to ask questions or share their comments or concerns with members of the Council.

To access the meeting by phone: Dial: 1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 953 6953 7139; Passcode: 531748

All are welcome!

GET "WILLINGBORO CONNECT"-ED!

Have you downloaded and registered for Willingboro Connect? If not, download it today! Willingboro Connect is a township branded citizen's engagement app that allows residents to have a direct line of communication to request services and report issues. Since the launch, residents have submitted a number of requests and Willingboro team members have responded accordingly.

If you haven't done so already, please take the time to download the free app, by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search “Willingboro Connect”. Once you download the app, create an account and get ready to connect!