Glassboro Council Addresses Safety and Parking Concerns Amid Rising Rowan Boulevard Activity

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Glassboro Borough Council, discussions centered around pressing community issues, including safety concerns linked to rising activity around Rowan Boulevard and the enforcement of local parking regulations. Residents voiced their apprehensions regarding insufficient security measures and the challenges posed by increasing disturbances associated with student parties. Additionally, the council discussed updates on major infrastructure projects and celebrated a substantial grant for local road improvements.

Glassboro Zoning Board Approves Use Variance for Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women and Children

Overview: The Glassboro Zoning Board of Adjustments, during its meeting on November 20, 2025, granted a use variance for Ascenda to establish an emergency homeless shelter for women and children in a commercial zone at 4A South Deli Drive. The unanimous decision followed extensive deliberations about the facility’s role in the community and its compliance with zoning regulations.

Glassboro Borough Council Adopts 2025 Salary Ordinance and Highlights Community Events

Overview: At the recent Glassboro Borough Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance amending salary and compensation details for borough officers and employees for 2025. The meeting also featured discussions on community events, such as the successful “Trunk or Treat” and upcoming plans for the “Borough and Lights” event.

Glassboro Borough Council Approves New Agricultural Overlay Zone Amid Public Concerns

Overview: The Glassboro Borough Council meeting on October 14, 2025, was marked by the approval of an ordinance to establish an agricultural overlay zone, aimed at preserving farmland under state programs. The council also addressed various public concerns, including property tax increases, the sale of school property, and the construction of public facilities.

Glassboro Residents Voice Concerns Over Park Maintenance and Noise Ordinances at Council Meeting

Overview: The Glassboro Borough Council meeting on September 23, 2025, saw significant public engagement as residents expressed concerns about Ellir Park’s condition and ongoing issues related to noise ordinances. The meeting addressed several community topics, including public safety, park improvements, and noise management.