“After several fun-filled years of Summer Fest, this year will be the best yet,” said Mayor John Wallace. “Residents and visitors alike are invited to hear live music, indulge in unique food, and relax with a cold beverage or participate in interactive experiences for all ages in the exceptional setting of our beautiful Town Square.”
Read MoreThe Glassboro Memorial Day parade is an over 100- year tradition and a patriotic event that honors those who have fallen in battle.
Read More“Glassboro is proud to be home to one of the best holiday events in Gloucester County,” said Glassboro Mayor John E. Wallace III, who will lead the countdown. “The tree lighting is classic Glassboro, and we are thrilled to have an incredible night planned for the residents and guests. It’s the highlight of my season to greet everyone following the lighting and wish them a wonderful holiday season.”
Read More“We are excited to partner with the Housing Authority and Pennrose in creating these beautiful, high quality, affordable homes,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “We intend to continue development of housing throughout Glassboro and partner with other developers looking to build smart, modern housing options.”
Read More“Autumn is an exciting time of year in Glassboro. We host new experiences and events focusing on family-friendly entertainment.” Said Councilwoman Anna Miller. “It’s that time of year for university students and residents to come together to enjoy some of the best seasonal events that South Jersey has to offer.”
Read More“This is a very special year for the Borough as the Annual Italian Festival resumes after much anticipation. Our festival is like no other and celebrates a large part of our community. We are delighted to once again join residents and visitors in this annual tradition of amazing food, great music, and Italian Heritage,” said Councilwoman Anna Miller. “This year's festival will offer a full spectrum of events and activities for all ages; Italian food, wine competition, carnival games, artisan vendors, and a full schedule of authentic Italian performances by local favorites as well as new entertainers.”
Read More“The Borough is proud to be such an integral part of South Jersey’s car culture and continuing to host this must-attend event,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “The grand scale of our car show signifies the importance of showcasing automotive history in a family-friendly atmosphere. We are excited to host this event and the sense of community that events like this bring to Downtown Glassboro”
Read MoreTo commemorate our rich history of glass blowing, on July 17, 2021, 5-10 PM, we will host the “Borough of Glass Festival Art Walk and Night Market.” This art festival and market will be marked by artists selling and performing demonstrations of their unique crafts.
Read More“The Borough is delighted to collaborate with residents and local artists on this outdoor mural project,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “In addition to creating a beautiful work of art for visitors to our downtown, it celebrates the history and diversity of Glassboro with the local community through art.”
Read MoreJoin us for our annual Summer Fest! Enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, food trucks, and local craft beer Thursdays 5-9 pm from June 3 to July 29, 2021, in Glassboro Town Square.
Read MoreThe Glassboro Memorial Day parade is an over 100- year tradition and a patriotic event that honors those who have fallen in battle.
Read More“This mural is about bringing our residents together and celebrating Glassboro’s history,” said Councilwoman Anna Miller. “I am excited that we can be a part of history by being able to paint it ourselves. It represents diversity and inclusion and the fact that our town has always been full of amazing people.”
Read More“The community told us they would like to create an inclusive place where residents can grow fresh produce and flowers as well as an open space to meet, share, connect and learn about food and gardening,” Said Glassboro Councilwoman, Anna Miller. “Our Community Garden provides opportunities for residents to develop deep connections to food, to understand where it comes from, and to appreciate the resources that go into growing and producing it.”
Read More“The Borough is delighted to collaborate with residents and local artists on this outdoor mural project,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “In addition to creating a beautiful work of art for visitors to our downtown, it celebrates the history and diversity of Glassboro with the local community through art.”
Read More“Through these NPP grants we are able to review applications from our business community quickly," said Mayor John E. Wallace III. “We have worked closely with the DCA to update the grant application process to be more transparent, easy to understand, and equitable. Our small business sector has been hit incredibly hard by the pandemic and we are proud to offer these hyperlocal grants to help them keep fighting to survive and be part of the Borough’s recovery."
Read MoreThe mural will be located on the north-facing wall of the Town Square restroom pavilion located at 1 West High Street, Glassboro, NJ. Public programming is being planned and will include community feedback sessions and community paint days. Please visit our Facebook Creative Glassboro https://www.facebook.com/ creativeglassboro/ to stay up to date on announcements for these events.
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“We wanted to create a sustainable stimulus program in a way that could make an immediate impact for our residents and businesses and be a basis for a long term program,” said Mayor John E. Wallace III. “The partnership and sponsor contributions helped to establish the initial $30,000 in a gift card matching fund, so card buyers can enjoy many of their favorite retailers, restaurants, services, and entertainment on an easy-to-use gift card. This is huge for the residents and the businesses of Glassboro.”
Read More“There is no better way to usher in the holidays than to join us here in Downtown Glassboro,” said Glassboro Mayor John E. Wallace III, who will lead the countdown. “The tree lighting is classic Glassboro, and each year the crowd, including a lot of regional visitors, grows larger. It’s such a delight to greet everyone following the lighting and wish them a wonderful holiday season.”
Read More“Autumn is great for capturing what Glassboro events are all about. This time of year we create new experiences and events for even the youngest residents.” Said Council President George Cossabone, Sr. “It’s that time of year university students and residents to come together and enjoy some of the best family-friendly events that South Jersey has to offer.”
Read More“We are very excited to see these new tennis courts. It is a pleasure to work with the Board of Education to meet the recreational needs of students and residents. I’m excited to see the Bulldogs host their first home matches in a very long time.” Said Councilwoman Daniele Brida Spence. “Tennis courts are a part of the high school athletic program and are in high demand after hours by our community recreational players. Many of this year’s initiatives are aimed at promoting the health and wellness of our residents and tennis is a lifelong sport for its enthusiasts. We are thrilled to restore the tennis courts for our community.”
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