Glassboro Residents Voice Concerns Over Stray Cats and Stagnant Creek Water

Overview: During the Glassboro Borough Council meeting on September 9, residents raised concerns over issues impacting their neighborhoods, including an uncontrolled stray cat population and stagnant water in local creeks. These pressing community issues garnered attention from council members and prompted discussions on potential resolutions.

Glassboro Borough Council Approves New Firefighters, Discusses Zoning Dispute

Overview: At the August 26, 2025, meeting of the Glassboro Borough Council, the council approved the appointment of two new firefighters, Scott J. Irwin and Salvatore A. Nelson, to the Glassboro Fire Department. The meeting also addressed a zoning dispute involving a resident’s request for electricity in a nonconforming building.

Glassboro Council Approves New Ordinances on Health Board Membership and Personnel Policy

Overview: The Glassboro Borough Council held a meeting where they unanimously passed several resolutions and introduced two ordinances. These ordinances focused on amending health board membership and personnel policies, alongside resolutions involving capital improvements and townhouse development plans. Public concerns ranged from fencing regulations to increased police presence.

Speeding and Crime Concerns Dominate Glassboro Council Meeting

Overview: The recent Glassboro Borough Council meeting delved into multiple pressing community issues, with the most notable discussions centered around neighborhood safety concerns, particularly speeding and crime. Residents expressed their apprehensions regarding the increasing dangers posed by speeding vehicles and the uptick in criminal activity, while also questioning Rowan University’s growing influence on the town’s character and resources.

Glassboro Zoning Board Reviews Residential Expansion and Driveway Variance in Busy Meeting

Overview: During the recent Glassboro Zoning Board meeting, attention was given to a major expansion proposal for a residential property on Silver Avenue. The application, submitted by Plot Plans Properties LLC, proposed the expansion of a modest three-bedroom, one-bathroom house into a thirteen-bedroom, five full-bathroom, and two half-bathroom structure, raising concerns about parking compliance and the potential impact on the neighborhood. The meeting also considered a request from Elizabethwam EMK Properties for a variance to construct two driveways on the same property, exceeding the town’s maximum driveway coverage.