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Council Meeting
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Willingboro Senior Center Director Retires After 33 Years; New Manager Appointed, Nine Hired in May
The Human Resources department announced the retirement of Miss Reva Foster, Director of the Senior Center since 1993, effective June 1st, 2026. Mrs. Foster is recognized for her advocacy for older adults and for growing the senior service program into a state-recognized resource. The township will celebrate her retirement on June 26th at the JFK Center. Miss Adrien King, a township resident, has been identified as the new Senior Center Manager and will begin on July 6th, 2026. In May, the township hired nine new employees, including three part-time crossing guards, three part-time recreation employees, one part-time EMT, and two full-time firefighters. The department is also supporting the recruitment for summer camp and aquatics staff.
Willingboro Considers Reducing Abatement Compliance Period from 10 to 5 Days for Minor Violations
Ordinance number 19 aims to amend Chapter 272-121 of the township code to reduce the compliance period for township abatements from 10 days to 5 days. This change is intended to expedite the process for addressing violations such as grass and trash issues. The current 10-day period is considered too lenient, often leading to prolonged non-compliance. The reduction to 5 days aims to initiate corrective actions sooner, though it will not affect longer abatement periods for major maintenance issues (30 days).
Residents Voice Concerns Over Council Conduct, Contract Adherence, Budget Priorities, and Service Delivery
A resident expressed strong dissatisfaction with the council's conduct, particularly the mayor's perceived dismissiveness towards public questions and arguments. The resident felt that council members were being treated as unintelligent and that there was an attempt to circumvent or hide information, citing the handling of Mr. Ducket's contract as an example. The resident urged the council to adhere strictly to contracts and to conduct themselves with integrity. Another resident questioned the rationale behind planting flowers on medians instead of addressing upkeep and also raised concerns about subsidies for retired employees' medical insurance and the dispersal of BCAP funds. A third resident praised the trash contract transition and asked if the basketball hoops ordinance could be revisited, while also inquiring about the timing of snow and ice removal charges and potential exemptions due to delays. This resident also asked Councilman Anderson if he planned to step down.
Willingboro Public Works Department Tackles Potholes, Street Sweeping, and Beautification Efforts
The Department of Public Works has been actively involved in township beautification and maintenance. Street sweeping has been completed on major roads including Martin Luther King Drive, Garfield Drive, Charleston Road, JFK Way, and Sunset Vans Skyver. They repaired 84 potholes, inspected 160 catch basins, cleaned 139 catch basins, collected 95 cubic yards of street sweeping debris, gathered 393 bags of trash from parks and streets, and recycled approximately 2.9 tons of metal. Beautification efforts include planting flowers and applying compost to the Veterans Parkway center islands. Preventative HVAC maintenance and facility repairs are also ongoing at the Kennedy Center and other locations.
Council Debate Over Performing Arts Center Contract Payments and Scope of Services
Councilwoman Peron raised concerns about Ordinance 2026-17 and the associated contract with Ducket Entertainment Group LLC. She questioned the $454,000 paid to Ducket Entertainment since 2024 for theater management and jazz festival services, especially since the performing arts center was not yet open. She argued that the contract's scope did not align with building the theater and questioned what services were received for the payments. Mr. Harris explained that Ducket was instrumental in overseeing the theater's construction and saving the township money by ensuring appropriate materials were used, and that payments covered not only his management fee but also deposits for artists, which were later reimbursed. Mr. Ducket also appeared to clarify his role in the construction oversight and artist booking, emphasizing his company's extensive experience and the transparent nature of their operations.
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