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On June 27, 2017 Woodbury's Afro-American History Project organization unveiled a plaque, directly outside of Inspira Medical Center, to identify the former site of the Red Bank Avenue Burial Ground for People of Color.
Pictured left to right: Former Councilwoman Gwen Brown, Former Woodbury High School's Principal Denise Dunham, Councilman Ted Johnson, Afro-American History Project Director Gloria Holmes and Curator, Blockson Collection, Temple University Diane Turner, Ph.D.
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Your Weekly Newsletter To Find Out What's Going on In and Around Woodbury
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CITY HALL IS CLOSED Monday, February 20 In observance of Presidents' Day
TRASH SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017:
THERE WILL BE NO YARD DEBRIS PICK UP.
TRASH ROUTES WILL REMAIN THE SAME FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
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| Woodbury's Fire Department - Great Job!
At the February 14, 2017 Council Meeting in City Hall, Mayor Jess Floyd presented, Brent Stanley, Josh Gartner and Randy Ballinger with certificates to acknowledge the efforts they displayed while responding to a call on January 19, 2017 at 513 Lafayette Avenue.
Brent, Josh and Randy assisted the Gloucester County Basic Life Support
Unit and helped to save the life of one of
the residents at the fire scene.
On behalf of the residents, business owners and Council members, Mayor Floyd thanked the members of Woodbury's Fire Department
for an outstanding and commendable job.
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Woodbury celebrates Black History Month
On Friday, June 27, 2014 Woodbury's Afro-American History Project organization, headed by local resident Gloria Holmes, unveiled a plaque to identify the former site of the Red Bank Avenue Burial Grounds for People of Color.
The ceremony was dedicated to the following men of color who served in the Civil War:
- John Andrews of Company D/Regiment 29 - USCT
- Alexander Bailey of Company A/Regiment 43 - USCT
- Alex Cook - US Navy
- John Coy of Company F/Regiment 11 - USCT
- Charles Gibson of Company D/Regiment 29 - USCT
- Joseph Gibson of Company B/Regiment - US Colored Volunteer Infantry
- John Handy of Company F/Regiment 22 - USCT
- Isaac J. Hill of Company D/Regiment29 - USCT
- John Lewis of Company I/Regiment 22 - NJ Volunteer
- Eben Money of Company B/Regiment 24 - USCT.
In addition, William Fisher Dickerson (1844 - 1870), the 13th bishop of the African Methodist Episcopalian Church is also buried at this site, locate directly outside of the Inspira parking garage on Route 45.
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Woodbury Public Schools-Preschool Enrollment
Woodbury City Public Schools is holding an enrollment drive for its free, preschool program. If you live in Woodbury and have a preschool-aged child from 2 years old to 4 years old, please contact Preschool Family Liaison Ms. Xiomara Lowery at xlowery@woodburysch.com, call 856-853-0125 ext. 139, or complete the form here and send in to any of our schools.
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TAKE Note:
LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm
All Write -Writers Group
Every Saturday from 11 am - 12 pm/2nd Floor Gallery
Narcotics Anonymous
WOODBURY'S PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Celebrate with the Dolls - Saturday, February 18 at 11 am
Young and old alike will enjoy this collection of iconic African American fashion dolls. Join collector Cheryl Davis as she speaks about collecting, fashion and more in honor of Black History Month. Have a favorite or rare doll of your own? Bring it to share with the group. Free & open to the public
YMCA
The Gloucester County YMCA has several FREE programs available for community members.
- TEEN CENTER - GRADES 6 - 12 Monday through Friday from 3 - 6 pm at the YMCA and Kimble Memorial United Methodist Church, 19 S. Broad Street.
- ACHIEVERS, A college readiness initiative for middle and high school students, designed to help gain leadership and life skills. Grades 5 - 12. the program runs from now until May 31, 2017 on Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesdays from 6 - 7 :30 pm in the YMCA Studio.
ROADRUNNERS CLUB OF WOODBURY
The Roadrunners Club of Woodbury meets at Woodbury Creek Park every Thursday night at 6:30 pm for a Fun Run.
INSPIRA Junior Volunteer Program @ Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
Applications are being accepted now through February 28, 2017 for next summer's Junior Volunteer Program at Inspira Woodbury. Applications can be picked up at the Guest Services Department or in the Volunteer Services Department.
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 to 17 at the start of the program in late June. If you have any questions please call Maryanne Basileo, x42084 or Volunteer Services Department, x42034.
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AROUND OUR TOWN
Congratulations to Lee Weatherby, owner of Caterer's Corner Deli,
for 35 years of doing business in Woodbury!
Woodbury Old-City Restoration Committee's Storefront Grant Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Woodbury Old-City Restoration Committee ("WORC") mission is to protect existing historical structures within the City of Woodbury by actively restoring endangered landmarks and structures. The Downtown WORCs Project aims to assist the City of Woodbury's downtown revitalization efforts by improving the aesthetic appeal of existing structures, by restoring their history and character. WORC has designed this program to assist both, the exterior restoration of historic structures, and beautification of those buildings which complement our beloved district.
ELIGIBILITY: Owners of properties and/or owners of businesses in the blocks of South Broad Street between Red Bank Avenue and Carpenter Street with a requirement of retail and/or office frontage or access on Broad Street itself.
SCOPE: The renovations are intended to be historically significant to the City of Woodbury. Renovations may include the exterior of each property including but not limited to paint, trim, windows, roofing, awning, signage, lighting, surface materials. WORC will provide research assistance and custom design services to achieve a desired plan that is both agreeable to applicant and the WORC Board of Trustees.
Visit Downtown Woodbury
Tiki Tiki Board Games
Open Board Game Night
All ages, free to play
Every Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 6 - 9 pm
Every Saturday from 12 - 3 pm
El Manantial
Miriachi & Karaoke
Every Friday and Sunday nights starting at 5 pm
Sketch Club Players of Woodbury Present:
The Music Man
February 13- 18, 2017
@ the RCGC Fine Arts Center, Sewell, NJ
Tickets: $25/$20 Seniors
For more information visit:
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SHOP WOODBURY
Shop Woodbury is a shop local campaign to encourage residents and visitors to shop in the City of Woodbury. Shop Woodbury cards are available throughout the town. Cards and receipts are collected on a monthly basis and a $50 gift card is awarded to the person who spends the most amount of money in Woodbury in a one month period of time. Call 856-845-1300 x143 for more information.
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City of Woodbury, 33 Delaware Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096
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