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New Resident's Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I live in
Swedesboro?
A: While your Post Office is in
Swedesboro, you live in
Q; Where are the nearest
libraries?
A; Nearby branches of the
Gloucester County Library are at Beckett Road and Center Square Road in Logan
Township, and on Kings Highway in Swedesboro. The GCL Main Branch is in Mullica
Hill on Rt. 45, ˝ mile north of Rt. 322.
Q: Where is Motor Vehicle
Services?
A: A Motor Vehicle Service
Center is located at Exit 20 of Rt. 295, just west of the overpass.
Q: Why are taxes
increasing so much?
A: While our local school
enrollments have grown by over 500 students over the last few years, the
State’s aid to our schools has remained nearly flat. This effectively means
that these newer students are not receiving any state educational aid at all,
and local taxpayers have to carry the entire cost of their education. To make
matters worse, districts with shrinking enrollments (like Camden and Newark)
are still receiving the same funding they received years ago, in effect
providing them with a windfall of additional state aid. Many of Woolwich’s
newer residents have moved here from other New Jersey municipalities, but the
state educational aid they fund through income and sales taxes is still going
to their prior school district.
Q: Why is Woolwich
Township growing so fast?
A: Woolwich Township is ideally
located for families seeking a rural atmosphere with easy access to major
highways and commercial centers. While it is natural for people to say
"stop building new homes" (especially now that they have had the
chance to move in!), many of the developments in Woolwich have been in the
planning and approval cycle for decades. The current demographics of the
Delaware Valley, coupled with a good economy, are combining to drastically
increase new housing demands.
The recent growth has catapulted
Woolwich’s median income by 59% over the last decade, to become the highest in
Gloucester County, and ahead of South Jersey’s traditionally high-income areas
such as Moorestown, Medford, Medford Lakes, Mt. Laurel, and Cherry Hill.
Q: What special events are
held in the area?
A: Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks and
Recreation holds many special events, including Easter Egg hunts, bowling and
skating parties, Movie Nights in the summer, and a Halloween fun day. Watch the
Newtown Press for announcements. Swedesboro-Woolwich day in the fall is
also a fun event, with crafts, games for kids, and shows provided up and down
Kings Highway in Swedesboro. The Christmas parade is held the Saturday after
Thanksgiving on Kings Highway. Saint Alfio day is usually celebrated in May
with fireworks along Center Square Road.
Q: Where are playgrounds?
A: Playgrounds are available at
Locke Avenue Park, Lake Park (East Avenue and Park Avenue in Swedesboro), and
at the Walter Hill, Stratton, and Clifford Schools. Locke Avenue Park also has
baseball fields and soccer fields, and a jogging/walking path. Lake Park
includes a nature trail along Lake Narraticon, and fresh-water fishing (with
the appropriate state license).
Q: Where is the Fire
Department?
A: The Woolwich Fire Department
operates fire trucks and various rescue equipment. The main fire station is
located where Auburn Road and Kings Highway meet in Swedesboro. This fire
department is shared and jointly funded by Woolwich and Swedesboro. Volunteers
staff the fire department, so if you would like to join or would just like
check out the equipment, stop by the fire station.
Q: How can I get more
involved in the community?
A: A growing community like
Woolwich has endless opportunities for its residents to get involved and
improve our Township. The organizers of youth sports teams are always looking
for volunteers to assist in special events and coaching. The area Scouting
programs are also always ready to accept more help. The Fire Department is always
on the lookout for dedicated volunteers.
If you would like to get more
involved politically, please attend a Woolwich Township Republican Club meeting
and meet the leaders of your community on an informal basis. Send an email for more information.
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