Mayor's Message
Mayor's Monthly Message - MARCH 2026
On behalf of myself and Council Members, we would like to thank our Public Works Department for their exceptional efforts during the recent winter storms. Successfully plowing over 550 streets is no small feat. Their commitment to maintaining our community’s safety and accessibility during challenging conditions is commendable. We thank them for their hard work and resilience.
As we wait for the arrival of spring on March 20th, don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 8th—it's time to spring forward! This seasonal change also serves as a perfect reminder to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Ensuring these safety devices are working is crucial for your home’s safety.
In celebration of "Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Day," we invite our students to dive into the whimsical world of books! Whether you're a young child or simply young at heart, remember that every page turns opens a door to adventure. As Dr. Seuss reminds us, “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child!” Our Public Library is the heart of our community, where we come together to learn, discover, create, and connect. Let’s make reading a joyful experience for everyone and grab a book, find a cozy nook, and let the adventures begin!
With youth sports preparing for April Opening Day, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers, who without them there would be no youth sports programs. Everything Council does is based on our community, so think about becoming a volunteer as a coach or joining the Earth Day Cleanup in April, be part of a neighborhood watch, we are always in need of volunteers.
We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our great events and stay safe, be healthy.
March 10 Family Movie Night in our Performing Arts Center/Theater, with Kpop Demon Hunter starting at 5:45 until 8:00 p.m. (Bring your blankets and chairs, we will supply the rest).
March 11th Senior Bingo at 12 Noon at Community Center
March 28th Easter egg Hunt at 9:00a.m. at the Community Center
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our families and friends!
9/22/2020 - September 2020 - Monthly Message
Mayor Paul Medany’s Monthly Message - September 2020
It is September, 2020. It has been an interesting and challenging summer. We are slowly getting back to our routines and the world has certainly changed. School openings are extremely difficult for many families. Numerous industries and the jobs they create are still struggling. Covid19 is still with us.
Keep in mind everything we write and put out is subject to change almost daily. We have made it this far, we will continue to figure our way out of this.
Deptford Township Council has been hard at work throughout the summer. We are doing everything we can to keep our employees and residents safe and healthy by creating protocols to follow. The township building is open and we ask you must wear a face-covering in the building. We have installed barriers at every desk to protect you and our employees. The building is undergoing major renovations so if you visit you will see construction moving forward.
Let’s take a look at the positives. On the business front, as we write this, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters are all opening up in restricted capacities. The Deptford Mall is open and the anchor stores are open. There are several new businesses coming to the Deptford Mall. Dicks Sporting Goods is now open as one of the new mall Anchors. Round One entertainment will open in October with an arcade, bowling, billiards and also food and beverages.
Please shop and dine locally. Use our restaurants for take-outs. They are open for outside and inside dining with restrictions. They can use our support.
Municipal projects are moving forward all to improve our community. Road repaving, playground renovations, building renovations, park improvements are all to enhance our community. Your municipal finances are holding stable due to the foresight of Township Council. We develop our budgets keeping in mind unforeseen circumstances can arise and this was certainly one of them.
Our newsletter just arrived in mailboxes, it was late getting here but please look through it for useful information about our community. Communication is the most important tool your elected leaders have and we pride ourselves on getting information out to you on all local issues.
Keep wearing your face coverings, stay physically apart, wash your hands, use hand sanitizers and make sure to cough in your sleeve. All of these tasks are keeping the disease from spreading. Here in Deptford you all have done a fantastic job of stopping the spread and we thank you for your patience and understanding.
We hope to see you soon. Even though events have been canceled, we will start them up as soon as its safe by following the CDC guidelines. Be well, be safe, stay healthy and keep up the great work.
