Pennsauken Journal

Have you had your fill of politics yet? With the passing of the election on Tuesday, perhaps it’s time to turn our attention to other matters; some lighter fare perhaps.

Kids? Fun in the park? How much lighter can you get? Well, check out the broad smiles on the faces of the handicapped kids in Pennsauken who can now enjoy the handicap accesssible improvements at Meadowbrook Park!

Located on Cooper Ave, between Collins Ave and Githens Ave, the park boasts extra wide ramps to new, fun playground equipment. This is a rare treat in the region and Pennsauken can be proud of this facility, which includes a hiking path as well.

Funded by a $25,000 grant from the Camden County Open Space Fund, Meadowbrook is fun for ALL, but especially so for the handicapped.

Kudos for the Pennsauken Township Parks and Recreation Department and its Director, Elwood “Duke”Martz for this much appreciated development. Pennsauken is the better for it.

The mid-term election is over, except perhaps for the oh-too-close-to-call senate race in Virginia. The Dems prevailed in the US House and many other races… a clear and well deserved rebuke of President Bush and his policies.

Closer to home, and not unexpectedly, the Democratic candidates for mayor and council also won handily. Congratulations go to Mayor Greg Schofield and Committewoman Denise Velazques-Marrero. I’m confident they will work hard on behalf of Pennsauken residents.

I met the dynamic duo at the polls last night, wished them success and pledged my vote.

Looking forward, what does this mean in terms of the issues facing Pennsauken? Is it business as usual?

What about the Petty’s Island development project? What about the old Mart tract?

I’ll be posting more on these and other issues so stay tuned.

That said, I’ll also be posting my musings and thoughts about life and other developments in Pennsauken… this isn’t just about politics.