County Updates
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Keep up-to-date on upcoming events and meetings, as well as your latest news headlines.
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Rabies Advisory – Rabid Raccoon in Clayton Borough
(Clayton Borough, NJ) – Residents in the vicinity of 115 Madison Ave, Clayton Borough should be aware that a raccoon tested positive March 15, 2023. There was one human exposed. Read on... -
Gloucester County Announces Start of Route 322 and Fries Mill Road Intersection Improvement Project
The County of Gloucester has contracted R.E. Pierson Construction Co. to complete intersection improvements to Glassboro Rd. (US Rt 322) and Fries Mill Rd (CR 655), announced Commissioner Deputy Director Heather Simmons. Read on... -
SNAP Minimum Benefits will expire in February
Beginning March 2023, all households eligible for the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive a minimum $50 monthly benefit following the end of federal SNAP emergency allotments in February. Read on... -
GCAS feline friends looking for a forever home
The Gloucester County Animal Shelter is searching for forever homes for senior cats, Ralph and Abbott. Read on... -
Gloucester County announces two new funding opportunities for local organizations
Gloucester County Commissioner Deputy Director Heather Simmons has announced two new recovery grant opportunities available to Gloucester County municipalities, non-profits and local businesses. Read on... -
Clyde, GCAS longest resident, needs a forever home
The Gloucester County Animal Shelter’s longest resident, Clyde, is in search of his forever home! Read on... -
Dates announced for 2023 Free Rabies Clinics
(Clayton, NJ) The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners announced the dates for the 2023 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic offered to residents’ pets taking place from January to April. Read on... -
Explore your green thumb with Gloucester County Home Gardening School
The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners and the Gloucester County Certified Gardeners have announced their 2023 Home Gardening School line-up. Read on... -
Gloucester County’s Shady Lane Nursing Home named one of US News’ Best Nursing Homes
The Gloucester County Shady Lane Nursing Home received a top rating from US News in Short Term Rehabilitation (3/3) and Long-Term Care (3/3) landing them on the list of Best Nursing Homes in 2022-2023. Read on... -
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Historical human remains found at Red Bank Battlefield
The skeletal remains of as many as eleven individuals have been discovered in a mass grave at Red Bank Battlefield in Gloucester County. Read on... -
Disability Employment Job Fair and Resource Event scheduled for July 28
(Sewell, NJ) –On Thursday, July 28, the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners will sponsor the annual Disability Employment Job Fair and Resource Event from 9 a.m. to noon at Rowan College of South Jersey’s Gymnasium (1400 Tanyard Rd., Sewell). Read on... -
Gloucester County launches the Gloucester County Community Outreach Team
Gloucester County is launching a new initiative, the Gloucester County Community Outreach Team. This will allow us to conduct a door-to-door outreach to help provide information and resources to Gloucester County residents. Read on... -
Camden and Gloucester Counties launch SJ Film Office Cooperative
(Paulsboro, NJ)—Director Lou Cappelli Jr. of Camden County and Deputy Director Heather Simmons of Gloucester County joined industry leaders Monday to launch South Jersey’s first joint film office. Read on... -
Best of Gloucester County voting now through July 29
(Gloucester County, NJ)—With more than 100 business categories to choose from, Gloucester County residents can vote for their favorite diner, pharmacy, food store, fitness center and more as part of this year’s Best of Gloucester County contest. Read on... -
Gloucester County Animal Shelter adoption hours expanded
(Clayton, NJ)—The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners is expanding adoption hours at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter beginning Monday, January 31. Read on... -
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