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March 2021 Spring Issue
Message from your Mayor
Former Chief of the Wenonah Police James R. Miller passed away on Friday, December 18th, 2020. Chief
Miller, a graduate of Glassboro State University (now Rowan University), served in the U.S. Army before he
became a police officer for the Borough of Wenonah in 1957. In 1959 he was promoted to Chief of the
Wenonah Police, where he would serve 39 years, holding the title of the longest running chief of police in the
state of New Jersey. Chief Miller called Wenonah home along with his daughters Linda Sheehan and Judy
Leary and their families. Chief Miller helped shape our Borough to become the community that it is today. His
contributions and his memory will forever be a part of the story of Wenonah.
John R. Dominy, Mayor
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Mantua Township Police Department
Proudly serving Mantua Township and Wenonah Borough
405 Main Street
Mantua, NJ 08051 Brian L. Grady
Darren E. White mantuapd@mantuatownship.com Lieutenant
Chief of Police (856) 468-1920
Fax (856) 464-0237 Shaun J. Butler
Lieutenant
After the winter that we had, spring is a welcome sign! As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer,
here a few things to remember to keep you safe.
• Always put your windows up in your vehicle and lock your doors when you get out. It only takes a
minute for an opportunistic thief to ruin your day.
• Remember that everyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.
• When walking, please make sure that you cross the street at a marked cross walk and if you are driving,
please make sure you yield to pedestrians in the cross walk!
We are starting a new service for households with autistic members. Essentially, your address will be entered
into our dispatch system so if we need to go to your house for anything, and there is something specific we
should know about the autistic member, we will know before we arrive. Please email Ptl. Krista Sheilds for
details or to be entered at KMSheilds@MantuaTownship.com
If you have unwanted medicine at home, you can come drop it off at our police station right in our lobby. There
is a drop box and we accept everything except liquids and needles.
With vacation season coming up, did you know that you can fill out a quick and simple form and the police will
come check on your house while you are gone? That form can be found on our website at
www.MantuaTownship.com under the Police Departments section
In other news, we added a new crossing guard to help out in front of the school. There were too many vehicles
that were driving past the barricades that were installed to keep the children safe.
Have you seen our new police vehicle design? Keep an eye out for it and let us know what you think!
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during regular sewer maintenance or accidental
sewer system backups.
To find out if you have or need a backwater valve,
check your plumbing plans or consult with your
builder or a professional plumber. Remember, if
sewage backs up into your home, the cost to repair
damages and clean up the mess will be well higher
than the cost to install a valve. The Borough of
Water Bills Wenonah cannot be held liable for damages when a
backwater valve has not been installed by a property
Water usage bills will be mailed out early March. If owner.
you have not received a bill by March 19th please
call the Finance Office at 468-5228 for the amount
due.
The water usage bill payments will be due on April
1, 2021. A ten (10) day grace period will be
allowed before any interest will be charged. A rate
of interest on delinquent bills is fixed at 18% per
annum, or 1.5% per month.
TO ALL WENONAH RESIDENTS:
In Case of an Emergency and our Police,
Fire Department, and/or Ambulance
service personnel need to come to your
aid, they must be able to find you!
Sewer Backups/Backwater Valve
PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE
As a reminder, please do not flush any kind of FOLLOWING:
wipes down the toilet! If you have not already done so, please install your
house number, plainly visible and legible from the
As per Ordinance 51-3, any property connected to street. Minimum of four (4) inches high. Arabic
the public sewerage system of the Borough of numerals/alphabet letters.
Wenonah shall have a backwater valve installed. If you have a number installed, please check to be
The complete ordinance may be viewed online at sure it can easily be seen, both day and night.
https://www.ecode360.com/WE0212
A properly operating backwater valve allows flow
PLEASE DO NOT DISREGARD THIS
to only go in one direction (out), preventing REQUEST, YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND
wastewater from entering your home/building UPON IT!
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Taxes
Submitted by Kim Jaworski, Tax Collector
2021 Second quarter taxes are due on May 1, 2021.
The last day of grace period for Second Quarter
taxes will be Monday, May 10th. Payments made
after that date will be subject to interest from May Yard Waste, Branches and Leaves
1st. Payments are accepted by mail or in person
during regular business hours. You may also drop Beginning the week of February 1st and ending on
your payment in the mail slot located on the front March 29th, bulk branches and yard waste will be
door of the Municipal Building. collected on a continuous rotating basis throughout
the Borough. These dates are dependent upon the
weather, Public Works schedule and in-town
emergencies. During this time please do not put
branches or yard waste in bags or containers. Please
place branches and yard waste in the street, far
enough from the curb line to allow water to flow past
the storm water catch basins. Branches and yard
waste should be placed a minimum of 10 feet from all
Did you know that Wenonah offers text alerts for storm water catch basins. Please do not place
important notifications? All you have to do is branches and yard waste near parked cars. Adequate
provide your cell phone number and we will add space is required for Borough large branch and yard
you to the list. Don’t miss out on emergency waste removal equipment. Do not mix in trash with
notifications and important alerts! the branches and yard waste. If those items are
mixed in, they can not be collected.
Please call Karen at Branch Pick up for chipping will resume on the 1st
856-468-6713 or email her at and 3rd Monday, beginning the week of April 5th
wenonahclerk@comcast.net to have your cell phone through September 20th (Tuesday, if Monday falls on
number added to our list. a holiday). Cut Branches in 4 to 6 foot lengths, with
a diameter no larger than 2”. Place branches in the
clear zone. (before the curb, not in the street). Please
do not place branches for chipping in containers.
September 20th is the last week for branch pick up.
The disposal of wood remaining from tree removal is
the responsibility of the contractor and /or
homeowner.
Containerized Yard Waste Pick up will resume on the
2nd and 4th Monday, beginning the week of April 12th
through September 27th. (Tuesday, if Monday falls
Pet Waste Reminder on a holiday). Yard waste is defined as small
branches, shrub clippings leaves and garden
Wenonah Pet Owners, Please don’t leave your pet’s vegetation. The Borough does not collect grass
waste on the ground. Our office has received clippings or compost material. Please mulch or
several complaints from residents. Please pick up compost them on your property. Place Yard Waste at
your animal’s waste in a disposable bag the curb in plastic or paper bags or containers. Bags
and take it home for disposal in YOUR trash and containers are returned. September 27th is the last
container. week for Containerized Yard Waste.
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Free Rabies Clinic and Pet Licensing Bulk Trash Pick Up Reminder
Reminder
Logan Township, our shared service Trash, Recycle
Our free rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, and Bulk Pick Up Provider has moved Bulk Item
March 6th, 2021 at the Wenonah Fire House from Pick Up to the third (3rd) Friday of the Month.
11am to 12:30 pm. Please call the municipal office at 856-468-5228 to
schedule bulk item pick up no later than Noon on
The last day to license your pets, without penalty, is the 3rd Thursday of the month. You do not have to
Thursday, April 1st. Please make sure your pet’s wait until Thursday to call. Carpet and padding
rabies vaccination is good through November 1, should be cut in 4 foot lengths, rolled and tied and
2021. You can license a new pet anytime during weighing no more than 50 lbs. per roll.
the year. Any pet over 7 months old should be
licensed. Just bring in proof of rabies and
spay/neuter (if it has been done). A license for a
spayed/neutered pet is $7 and $12 if your pet is
unaltered. Please call the Finance Office (856-468-
5228) with any questions.
Special Metal, Appliance and
Electronic Pick-up
Please contact Wenonah Public Works Department
Clean Communities Day at (856) 468-5300 for metal items to be picked up
Saturday, May 8th such as TV’s, Computer monitors, water heaters,
refrigerators, washers, dryers, grills, exercise
An opportunity for Residents and Volunteer Groups equipment, small electronics, bicycles, metal
to come out and help clean up our community. shelves, etc. These items will be picked up on a
daily basis and you may call any day to have them
Register at the Community Center at 8:30am picked up by Public Works.
Volunteer Groups, please contact Karen Sweeney at
468-6713 or Anthony Fini at 609-560-8487
regarding your participation.
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find a shady spot in the sand to read a good book
while your kids or grandkids make life-long
memories.
The application is at the end of this newsletter or,
you may
visit https://www.boroughofwenonah.com/wenon
Our Borough Wide Yard Sale is ah-lake to download a Membership Application, or
Saturday, April 24th stop by the Borough office.
We are now hiring staff for the Swimming
It is one of the best days of the year in Wenonah, Season!
when neighbors gather for a day of community
treasure seeking. Whether you are selling or Please download the Borough of Wenonah
buying, it is a perfect day to enjoy our small town. employment application from our website or stop in
to the Borough office to apply for any of these
Participation form can be found at the bottom of seasonal, part-time hourly positions:
this newsletter.
Head Manager - maximum 20 hours per week,
starting at $15/hour.
Assistant Managers/Lifeguard Managers -
approximately 15 hours per week, starting at $12.50
per hour.
Lifeguards and Gate Guards - varying shifts,
starting at $11.10 per hour. Lifeguards and
Lifeguard Managers must be waterfront
certified. Join our team and have fun in the sun this
summer at beautiful Wenonah Lake!
Apply by April 1.
To provide a safe experience for members, visitors,
and our community this summer, the Borough and
Lake Management will continually monitor and
address all COVID-19 restrictions and safety
precautions as directed by the County Health
Swimming Season at Wenonah Lake Department, the State of New Jersey, and the
Begins Saturday, May 29th! Federal Government. We will post detailed
information on all policies prior to the start of the
Swimming Season at Wenonah Lake is scheduled to Summer Swimming Season on our webpage
begin Saturday, May 29 and run through September at https://www.boroughofwenonah.com/wenona
6. h-lake and on social media.
You can purchase your Lake Membership now!
What better way to spend your summer days in
Wenonah than by enjoying all that Wenonah Lake
has to offer? You can swim, kayak and canoe, or
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Shade Tree members:
Gary Odenbrett 468-2627
Colleen Moran 609-605-0119
Patrick Ream 415-0891
Larry Bacon 609-932-7960
Dan Cox 229-4274
Heidi Congalton 869-0512
Chris Newman 609-254-8563
Beth Brabston 973-452-3410
Shade Tree Commission
Submitted by Gary Odenbrett
The Commission contracted this past winter for the
removal of 26 trees and we will continue our
trimming of trees as budgeting allows. The
removed trees were either diseased, dead or a
potential hazard.
We are in the processing of purchasing 40 bare root Gloucester County’s Annual Tire
trees for planting in late March/early April.
Amnesty Program and Household
As summer approaches, we would ask all Special Waste Collection Dates
homeowners to avoid the practice of creating a
“volcano” shaped application of mulch to any tree Auto and Pickup Tires can be dropped off at the
base. Mulch should always be kept from touching Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex, 493
the trunk and no more than 2-3 inches should be Monroeville Road (Rte. 694), South Harrison
applied. Young trees will need a constant supply of Township March 1 – March 31 Monday – Friday
water (five gallons a week) to survive extreme 8:30 am – 3:00 pm and Saturday, March 20, 8:00
summer weather. Also please remove any existing am – Noon (Rain or Shine). There is no charge to
ivy growing up street trees. drop off your tires. Participation is limited to
Gloucester County Residents ONLY. Commercial
Residents who wish to trim/remove street trees Businesses are NOT PERMITTED. NOTHING
themselves or thru contractors must in advance over a passenger pick-up truck tire size will be
obtain a FREE PERMIT thru the STC. We will accepted. Tires may be on or off the rim, but
come out to your home and review the trimming MUST be separated by type. LIMIT of 10 per
plan or issues relevant to removal qualification. residence.
We have an opening on the STC for an added
volunteer. Should you have any interest please call Gloucester County’s Household Special Waste
Gary Odenbrett. Program Collection Dates will be April 17, 2021
and September 25, 2021 8am to 2 pm Rain or Shine
The Commission meeting dates for the balance of at the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex, 493
2021: March 2, April 6, May 4, August 3, Monroeville Road (Rte. 694), South Harrison and
September 7 and November 2. All meetings start at May 115, 2021 and October 16, 2021 8am to 2 pm
7:30 pm and are held at the Wenonah Community Rain or Shine at the Gloucester County Road
Center or over the internet with links posted on the Department, 1200 North Delsea Drive (Rte. 47),
Borough website in advance of each meeting. Clayton. Please contact the GCIA Office of
Recycling at 856-478-6045 for further information.
www.gcianj.com
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event is our key fundraiser, not only for the parade
but a diverse menu of service and charitable
activities as well as our annual scholarships to local
schoolchildren.
The Lions will also be donating some elbow
grease by assisting the Wenonah Environmental
Commission with reconstruction of a portion of the
hiking trail along Clay Hill, one of the Borough’s
Wenonah Lions Club most scenic venues in the ring of preserved land
that surrounds our town.
Like everyone else, the Wenonah Lions Club is
gauging how quickly our community and our nation
can recover from the pandemic, and while we can’t So while many of everyone’s activities have been
predict which way the wind blows we can keep curtailed in the past year, our spirit of service and
adjusting our sails and heading in the right fellowship is undiminished. As Helen Keller, who
direction. inaugurated the Lions’ mission in 1925, once noted,
if you keep facing the sunshine you can’t see the
shadows.
As this issue went to press, it is still unclear whether
we’ll be able to hold our Annual Easter Egg Hunt,
or if it will be scaled down for safety reasons, but Note: While our primary emphasis has historically
we are staying in touch with local and state officials involved helping the visually impaired, we are
and will keep in touch with you on our Facebook engaged in a wide variety of activities to help those
page: https://www.facebook.com/wenonahlions who need help. If you know of some local cause
where we may be able to lend a hand, please speak
with a Lion. And if you would like to get involved
However, we are confident that we will be able to with our activities, are interested in becoming
mount a Fourth of July Parade, and with a little a Lion, or just want to find out more about what we
luck we will be sure to make it the greatest parade do, please contact our new-member
in town history. Mark the date: Because the Fourth coordinator: Gus Gasis, at gusgasis@yahoo.com.
falls on a Sunday, the festivities will be held on
Saturday, July 3rd. Planning is currently underway
and by the next newsletter we expect to have more
details on the event and the theme.
Despite the pandemic, we were able to decorate the
park this year and hold a scaled-down but
meaningful tree-lighting ceremony. Thanks to all
who attended and to the Borough officials who
worked closely with us right up until the opening of
the ceremony to make sure it could be held safely
and within state guidelines.
Covid didn’t stop us from holding another
successful 50/50 “200 Club” raffle; we sold every
ticket and gave out $10,000 in prizes. The annual
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safety officer and other open positions. If you wish
to dedicate your time, which is just as valuable as
budget to the success of the program, please reach
out and we will include you in this year’s
opportunities. We are looking forward to an
exciting spring season and hope to see everyone out
Wenonah Athletic Association at practices and games, supporting our children as
they continue to grow in their sports. Key dates
The WAA youth sports programs had a difficult will follow shortly for field clean up, baseball
time weathering the Pandemic with Spring and parade and opening day. Thank you for your
some Fall sports being cancelled in 2020. continued support, we would not be in this position,
Financially, there were no registration fees, fund ready to kick off the season, without your devotion
raising activities or snack bar proceeds to assist with to Wenonah youth sports. Now, let’s get ready and
budgeting the operations of our programs. The play ball!
Lisle Field snack bar was broken into twice and the
money jug of donations was stolen. Discarded
fireworks early in the morning on New Year’s Day
devastated the Cedar Field snack bar. Like For more information or to volunteer you time,
everyone in town, the WAA youth sports programs contact Patrick Ream at
were happy to see 2020 come to a close. waasecretary08090@gmail.com Or Greg Winner at
gpwinner@comcast.net.
Fortunately, WAA was financially sound and able
to maintain minimal operations to keep the fields
and necessary requirements ready in order to
resume outdoor youth sports programs this spring!
A big thank you to the Borough of Wenonah for
maintaining the vital insurance needed to begin to
rebuild our beloved snack bar. An equally big
thank you to the supporters who provided donations
to assist with resupplying the snack bar with
equipment and concessions once it is fully
operational. As donations are still coming in, we
will provide a “Thank you” to all supports. A
special thanks to the Sheppard’s and Anyzek
Plumbing, Heating and Cooling for your very
generous donations.
Without further delay, The Wenonah Athletic
Association and Wenonah Little League is proud
and excited to announce the beginning of the Spring
2021 Little League and Soccer Seasons! It is truly a
testament for the residents of Wenonah and their
dedication to providing safe, educational, and
exciting youth sports programs! The Association,
now more than ever, is in dire need of volunteers.
The WAA board is in need of a Vice President and
Secretary. The youth programs are in need of
volunteers for coaches, equipment managers, a
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For our youngest patrons, we still offer outdoor
story time on our back patio weather permitting.
Craft supplies are prepackaged and designed to be
taken home. Patrons must wear masks. Storytime is
on Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Be sure to check our
Facebook page on Thursday mornings before
arriving to be sure the weather is cooperating.
Watch for virtual story time too. And while you are
outdoors, be sure to check out our newest
Wenonah Library News StoryWalk. A special thanks to the Wenonah
Historical Society for recently installing the story
“A Town is Born”; meet our founding fathers, see
Even in the midst of the pandemic, Wenonah
their homes, and visit some of the organizations and
Library is thankful to be able to continue to offer
businesses that served the community.
services to our patrons. We are open regular hours
and, in addition to our books, our computers and
copier are available for use. Please remember to
wear your mask when visiting us and fill out our Make sure you check out our new comfy seating
sign-in sheet upon entering the building. All items while you are here! Even wearing a mask, it’s a
returns should be deposited in the outside box. great spot to relax with a good book or get some
Returned items are granted an extra grace period work done before heading back out into the world.
and quarantined for four days before being re- Watch our Facebook page for updates and book
shelved. summaries.
Wenonah Library continues to offer No-Contact The NEW LOGIN mobile app is now available!
Circulation for those who prefer not to enter the Library Elf and Bookmyne are no longer supported
building. Patrons can call or email the library to by our system and have been replaced with the new
request items and then use our no-contact box to LOGIN mobile app. Download today from Apple or
pick up their items outside the library. Those who the Google Play store to check your account, search
generally use online holds can once again request the catalog, renew materials, find a library, check
items from other libraries. The transit system is out library events, and more!
operational for the time being. See www.Login-
libraries.org for the current services being offered at
each library. If you need a break, consider a trip to The
Academy of Natural Sciences or the Museum of
the American Revolution. Museum passes for both
Keep a lookout for a NEW online resource available are available from the Wenonah Library, and a
to our patrons. The Library board has purchased timed ticket is recommended. Contact the library for
Hoopla for eBooks, audiobooks, and digital visual more information. Special thanks to the Woman’s
content. Stay tuned for an official start date for this Club of Wenonah for providing the Academy of
new service. E-books are also available through the Natural Sciences Museum pass.
Overdrive Libby app. Sign in with your library card
to borrow e-books and audio books directly on your
device. Privilege must be renewed annually, so Remember to check out our Facebook and Instagram
contact us if you have any problem signing on. pages for up to the minute news and resources to
make you smile.
10Clay Hill Project
Over the winter months, our group has been making
plans to rebuild and upgrade the trail at Clay Hill
along the Mantua Creek. Depending on weather
conditions, construction will take place during
March and April. There will be plenty of
opportunities for “weekend warriors” to help! As in
most of our trail projects, materials need to be
moved from the nearest street (in this case, South
Jackson) to the work site. Please send us an email at
inbox@WenonahEnvironmentalCommission.org
if you would like to be kept updated as we schedule
work days.
Trail Maintenance Committee
Beyond the Clay Hill Project, we would like to
build our roster of volunteers who can do hands-on
trail maintenance work as needed. Often, it’s hard to
predict when this might be. The next big rainstorm
or windy day could topple trees or scramble trail
Wenonah Environmental boardwalks. Graffiti on trees or structures might
Commission need to be painted-over. Again, please send us an
email at
Submitted by Scott Barnes
inbox@WenonahEnvironmentalCommission.org
if you might be interested in helping with these “fix
Upcoming Events it” jobs as they come up.
• Spring Work Party: Saturday, March 27th Staying Informed About Our Trails
at 9:00 AM. We will possibly need
The latest edition of our pocket-sized Wenonah
volunteers for our Clay Hill project (see
Trail Guide shows you the numerous places you
below). For further updates in March, see
www.WenonahEnvironmentalCommission.or
can enter around town, and what you’ll see once
g or follow us at “Friends of Wenonah
you are there. Physical copies are available for $3 at
Trails” on Facebook. both the Borough Office and the Library. A free
electronic version is available on the “Trail System”
• Bird Quest: Saturday, May 1st from 7 AM
page of our website; see the link at the top of this
to noon. This is a friendly bird-spotting
article.
competition held throughout Gloucester
County and co-sponsored by the WEC. All On Facebook, you can Like or Follow us at
ages and experience levels welcome. There “Friends of Wenonah Trails.” While WEC
will be free training sessions during the two members do watch several other Wenonah groups,
weeks preceding the event. For more details, this page is where you can get in touch with us
visit www.GCNatureClub.org in April. directly, and get your concerns about the trails and
conservation lands addressed promptly.
11Wenonah Historical Society Upcoming Meetings
We anticipate our meetings will be virtual through
Submitted by Larry Smith at least June 2021. Our next meeting will be on
March 12th at 7:30 PM. The program will include a
StoryWalk presentation on William Frederick Allen – the
The Wenonah Historical Society is partnering with individual who developed the original street layout
the Wenonah Library to present the unique history for Wenonah and also created the concept of
of our town through StoryWalk. Our first story “A standard time that is used worldwide.
Town Is Born” visited the roots of Wenonah in the The link to the meeting and news on future
19th century. If meetings will be posted on our Facebook group site
you followed and website.
the boards from
Website
the library to
the park, you Besides having the latest information on meetings
learned that: and other activities, our website contains an
extensive photo gallery, all our newsletters, an
• The person interactive map showing the houses in town with
who historic plaques, and more.
developed
the original Visit the website at:
street layout http://www.wenonahhistoricalsociety.org.
for Membership
Wenonah
also created We always welcome new members. If you would
the concept of standard time that is used like to learn about and help preserve the fascinating
worldwide. history of our town, please consider joining the
• Wenonah had a boardwalk and two hotels, one Wenonah Historical Society. Just send us an email
large enough to accommodate 150 guests. at wenonahhistorical@gmail.com.
• The first ice cream parlor in South Jersey was in Historic Plaque Program
Wenonah. If your house is at least 90 years old, please join the
more than 150 other houses in Wenonah with a
Our next story will be “The Wenonah Military plaque. You can find information on our website at
Academy.” Look for it in May! http://www.wenonahhistoricalsociety.org/places.
12RRV Team Assists Residents in Need! Always the last Monday in May, Memorial Day this year
is on May 31st. We are hopeful that the pandemic
Do you know older residents, single parents, and
won’t force us to cancel our parade and cemetery
veterans, military, and their families in need of short- service like last year. We should know in April if we can
term labor assistance? Have them contact Post 192’s resume our observance of the special meaning of the
RRV Team! Over the last couple years, the RRV Team day. If not, we will again
has shoveled snow, raked leaves, cleaned gutters, cut hold a small ceremony at
up and removed downed Veterans Coner of
trees, repaired trails in the Wenonah Park. Either
way, we’ll announce to the
conservation area,
public so please look for
dewatered basements, and our notice in April.
replaced a sump pump.
Originally conceived to
assist families of veterans and active duty military, the
Didn’t Get your July 4th 2020 Mug? You still have
RRV Team has expanded its services to older neighbors
an Opportunity!
and single parents and can be assembled in fairly short That’s right! We still have
order to tackle work that can be accomplished in a some remaining. $10
morning or afternoon. Email us at each. Email us!
WenonahNJPost192@gmail.com or for faster service, 2020 is Post 192’s
leave a message at 856-464-0428. Centennial Year but
We’ll Celebrate with You
Recognizing Military Veterans in Wenonah in 2021!
As part of our recognition of veterans in Wenonah, Post Our celebration plans
192 developed yard signs for thwarted in 2020, we
all military veterans and now look to next year’s
active duty military, whether July 4th festivities to
or not they’re members of belatedly celebrate with
Post 192. Designed to you, including another
acknowledge veterans on opportunity to order personalized paver bricks for
Veterans Day each Veterans Corner at Wenonah Park. Look for details as
November 11th, these sign we approach summer.
are available to any veteran in Wenonah. Know a vet
who would like a sign? Email us!
Wenonah’s Memorial Day Parade & Cemetery
Service Chris DeMaise
Post Adjutant
Wenonah Post 192
13A Fresh, Hopeful Start to a New Year 3-5 Short Story: Jillian Doheny
As we embrace 2021, we look back on the challenging year 6th grade Poem: Oliver Crumrine
behind us with pride that our club not only survived, but 6th grade Short Story: Avery Rose
thrived! More importantly, we look ahead to the coming
spring, and the many new ideas, opportunities, and friendships Second Place Winners
it holds. 3-5 Short Story: Zoe Fox-Ramos
6th grade Poem: Angelina Fini and Desmond McCue (tie)
A December to Remember 6th grade Story: Jackson Smith
In December, we learned that members of our Farmer’s
Market Team were named Volunteers of the Year by Mayor 1st place winners top left: Zoe Fox-Ramos, Avery Rose, Oliver
Dominy and the Borough Council for their tireless efforts to Crumrine, Jillian & Joanna Doheny
bring a safe, healthy outdoor shopping experience to residents
of Wenonah and beyond. Brava to the team!
Their hard work and ingenuity were on display at the Holiday
Market in the park in December, which drew more shoppers
than any other market, with nearly 50 vendors!
The Farmer’s Market, which will reopen on May 6, 2021, is
just one of our growing ventures. Our Luminary Project, now
three years old, had more than 4,000 candles lighting the
streets on Christmas Day (due to a rainy Christmas Eve.) A
big THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored luminaries in
non-residential areas this year: March Honabach & Weichert
Realtors, Steward & Sons, Wenonah Nails, Wenonah
Historical Society, and the following families: Alimario,
Helmbrecht, Mendelsohn, Rose, Spears, Christensen, Rucci,
Ludwig, McWilliams and Friend. Want to learn more about our club?
The Woman’s Club now has 80 smart, talented members. The
In addition, our Holiday Toy Drive brightened the season for only thing missing is you!
43 local children, with gifts donated by our generous members To learn more about us, visit
and friends. www.womansclubofwenonah.org, or our Facebook page,
where you can check out our informative and timely new
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. women’s health feature written by Wenonah nurse Michelle
In January, the Woman’s Club marked our National Day and Contarino.
Month of Service by focusing on hunger in our communities.
We raised more than $1,900 for the Food Bank of South You’re also invited to drop in for an upcoming meeting
Jersey and donated more than 300 homemade sandwiches and (virtual for now; email us for a link to join):
many cases of bottled water to Cathedral Kitchen in Camden.
March 8th: The Luck of the Irish, readings by writing contest
Celebrating Young Storytellers winners
We are happy to announce the winners of the 2020 Wenonah April 12: History of Wenonah
Elementary School Writing Contest, which we sponsor each May 10: Annual Dinner (more information to come)
year. The winners, listed below, will share their stories and
poems at the Woman’s Club Meeting in March. Thanks to all Stay warm and stay safe! Spring is coming!
who entered for their creative, inspiring work!
First Place Winners (pictured below)
K-2 Short Story: Joanna Doheny
3-5 Poem: Zoe Fox-Ramos
14Wenonah Borough Council Committees for 2021
Submitted by Karen L. Sweeney, Municipal Clerk/Treasurer
Mayor Dominy and Borough Council selected the following committee chairs and members to administer various
aspects of Wenonah’s operations. If you have any questions or concerns about what is happening in the borough,
please contact any of the committee chairs/members and they will be happy to address your issues.
BOROUGH OF WENONAH
2021
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Public Safety and Personnel
Susan Mayer, Chair
Jessica Doheny
Dan Cox
Public Works
Dan Cox, Chair
Peter Fu
Susan Mayer
Public Buildings and Grounds
Jonathan Barbato, Chair
Peter Fu
Susan Mayer
Finance and Budget
Jessica Doheny, Chair
Anthony Fini
Jonathan Barbato
Legal and Ordinance
Peter Fu, Chair
Anthony Fini
Dan Cox
Human Services
Anthony Fini, Chair
Jonathan Barbato
Jessica Doheny
Council Members may be contacted by email
via the Borough Website @ www.boroughofwenonah.com
under “Contact Us”
152021 ANNUAL YARD SALE
THE 24th ANNUAL YARD SALE WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, APRIL 24th BEGINNING AT 8:00 AM.
THE RAIN DATE WILL BE SUNDAY, APRIL 25th.
THE PROCEEDS FOR 2021 WILL BE GOING TO THE
BOY SCOUT TROOP #50.
THE DONATION FEE IS $10.00 *(Cash or Check)
TO REGISTER, PLEASE MAIL PAYMENTS TO
BOROUGH OF WENONAH, PO BOX 66, OR YOU MAY
DROP IT OFF AT THE TAX OFFICE.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A PLACARD WHICH MUST BE DISPLAYED ON
THE DAY OF THE YARD SALE. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS IF YOU WISH TO BE EMAILED A LIST OF THE YARD
SALES.
*WE WILL RUN THE NEWSPAPER AD FOR THE YARD SALE. THE
REGISTRATION FEE COSTS LESS THAN RUNNING YOUR OWN AD.
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REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:_____________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________
PHONE #: EMAIL:___________________
Please print clearly. Your address will be printed on the map and placard.
Please return this form by Wed., April 21st if you would like to have your sale
included on the map and street listing.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: BOY SCOUT TROOP #50
16BOROUGH OF WENONAH LAKE REGISTRATION FORM
LAST NAME(S)_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE# ____________________________________/CELL#____________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________
MEMBERSHIPS :
□ WENONAH RESIDENT SINGLE ($35.00)
□ WENONAH RESIDENT FAMILY ($35 for the first tag & $15 for each
additional household member)
□ NON-RESIDENT SINGLE ($200.00; includes tag)
□ NON-RESIDENT FAMILY ($350.00 per family: includes tags)
Replacement tags: $3 per tag
(Parent/Guardian must sign the back of this form to give permission for a family member
between the ages of 13 and 18, who has a tag, to attend the lake unaccompanied by an
adult)
MEMBER NAMES- *Children 2 and under do not require beach tags but must be registered.
OFFICE USE ONLY
ALL NAMES/AGE (child’s age only) RELATIONSHIP TAG #
_______________________/_____ ________________ ____________
_______________________/_____ ________________ ____________
_______________________/_____ ________________ ____________
_______________________/_____ ________________ ____________
_______________________/_____ ________________ ____________
_______________________/_____ ________________ ____________
NEARBY PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
NAME _________________________ TELEPHONE #__________________ RELATIONSHIP______________
PLEASE LIST DISABILITIES/ALLERGIES/MEDICAL CONCERNS OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
NAME AND PHONE # OF FAMILY PHYSICIAN IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION: CHECK # ____________ CASH: _____ AMOUNT:_______________
☼ PLEASE READ & SIGN BACK OF FORM (REQUIRED)☼
17EXCERPTS FROM THE WENONAH LAKE POLICY-PLEASE READ
All visitors, guests and members of Wenonah Lake are entitled to use all of the recreation
facilities. This includes access to game courts, boating, picnic areas, snack bar and lavatories.*
Access to some areas may be restricted to employees of the Borough of Wenonah.
*Wenonah Lake does not guarantee the availability of water equipment & boats. Available
staffing determines what is open.
Member- A member of Wenonah Lake is a Resident, or Non-Resident, of the Borough of
Wenonah who meets the following criteria:
A. Pays membership dues if a non-resident
B. A resident who purchases a beach tag for each family member over the age of 2
C. Meets minimum age requirements of 13 years in order to use the facilities
unaccompanied by a parent or other guardian, but must have a family membership tag.
Members of Wenonah Lake are granted certain privileges with regards to the use and operation
of the Lake and associated facilities.
Membership shall be further defined as Family Membership or Single Membership.
Family Membership- Members of a family, stepfamily, or family relationships residing within
the same home. Child members not meeting the minimum age requirement of 18 shall
participate in a family membership only. Relatives residing at separate addresses shall NOT
be included in one Family Membership.
Single Membership- A membership granted to an individual 18 years of age, or older.
Residency- A resident of the Borough of Wenonah shall be defined as any individual occupying
a permanent dwelling within the border of the Borough and uses such residence as their primary
dwelling throughout the year. It shall be the policy of the Borough of Wenonah to set
membership dues and visitor’s fees for non-residents of the Borough separately from the
residents of the Borough of Wenonah. People who are served by the Wenonah Post Office and
who live outside the Borough are NOT considered residents and are therefore subject to non-
resident membership fees.
Admittance- The lake facility is open to visitors only during posted operating times during the
season (typically Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.) All visitors to the lake may be
asked to provide identification and sign in at the Visitor’s Gate upon arrival. Assigned beach tags
must be worn while on the lake grounds.
Revocation- The Borough of Wenonah reserves the right to revoke the privileges of any
individuals due to misconduct, non-payment of dues, or violation of lake policies or rules. This
policy applies to Members and their guests as well as single day visitors.
___________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature of Member Date
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____________________________________________________ ___________________
Parent/Guardian please sign here for a person(s) between the ages Date
of 13 and 18 to attend the lake unaccompanied by an adult
__________________________________________________________ ____________
Address Telephone#
Revised: 1/31/20
18Wenonah Lake – 2021
Lake Telephone Number: 468-5895
General Information:
Open Weekends Starting: Saturday, May 29th (Memorial Day Weekend)
Open Full Time Starting: Saturday, June 19TH
Hours: 11 – 8 pm
Memberships:
Residents- $35.00 - 1st Family Member
$15.00 - each additional household member
Non-Residents- $200.00 Single Membership
$350.00 Family Membership
Book of Guest Passes- 10 for $50.00 (only members can purchase)
Non-Member Day Pass- $10/Day
Lake Pavilion Rentals:
4 Hour increments: 11 am - 3 pm
3 pm - 7 pm
Resident Member: $25.00 for Pavilion Rental & $50.00 damage fee* (separate checks req’d)
Non-residents: $50.00 for Pavilion Rental, & $100 damage fee* (separate checks req’d)
(Includes Corporate/Group Rentals)
*Damage Deposit returned following party (if no damage or waste occurs)
Parties: All pavilion rentals also require an $8.00 per person fee for those without membership
beach tags; Member rentals require a $5.00 per person fee; Wenonah residents may use the
pavilion for the same rates as Members.
No Alcohol Allowed
Contact Borough Office regarding membership, to reserve pavilion, schedule parties, etc. 468-5228
revised 1/7/21
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