🌱 Will Westville voters get a direct say on the $2B rail line?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Westville voters get a direct say on the $2B rail line?
• Why is a Westville court case central to Gloucester’s corruption questions?

Also on today's calendar: Soul Holiday, A tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, Philly Soul, Prince, The Whispers, Motown, 80s Funk .

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 43, low: 25.
• Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Controversial $2B N.J. rail project moving forward despite residents saying ‘no' (nj.com subscription) — Westville residents may soon be asked to weigh in on the proposed $2 billion Glassboro‑Camden light rail, as opponents plan petition drives to force a local referendum. The project, backed by state leaders, is moving ahead with property acquisitions and bridge work despite several nearby towns passing resolutions or referendums against it. Supporters tout regional growth and transit access, while critics question cost, noise, and ridership.
   

• Gloucester prosecutor can't find time to meet with official who wants to talk corruption (newjerseyglobe.com) — Westville figures into a growing controversy as its municipal court judge manages a key case involving a top Gloucester County official, while the county prosecutor delays meeting a commissioner who wants to discuss alleged improprieties. The story raises questions about political influence, prosecutorial priorities, and how swiftly local authorities respond when officials seek to report potential corruption. Residents may see continued scrutiny of county leadership and court proceedings.
   

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Sunday December 21

• Soul Holiday, A tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, Philly Soul, Prince, The Whispers, Motown, 80s Funk
  City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Basketball: B/Middle School
  West Deptford Middle School
  4:00 pm
• Indoor Track: V
  Cherokee High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: B/JV
  West Deptford High School
  4:00 pm
• Promise Boys' & Girls Basketball vs. Williamstown (H)
  Camden's Promise Charter School District , 820 Lois Ave , Camden
  4:00 pm
• Sterling Girls JV Basketball @ Audubon
  Audubon High School , 350 Edgewood Ave , Audubon
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: B/V
  West Deptford High School
  5:30 pm
• Academy Winter Concert
  Camden's Promise Charter School District , 250 Federal St , Camden
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Wrestling: Middle School
  Collingswood High School
  5:30 pm
• Wrestling: JV
  Collingswood High School
  6:00 pm
• Just Stories: Holiday Story Time
  West Deptford Free Public Library , 611 Academy Ave , West Deptford
  6:00 pm
• HPC Meeting
  Woodbury, NJ Calendar , 33 DELAWARE ST , Woodbury
  6:15 pm
• Come-A-Stitchin’ 2025
  Marie Fleche Memorial Library , 49 S. White Horse Pike , Berlin
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Westville. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Mount Ephraim. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

• Build the Skills That Help Your Students Succeed With These Ready-To-Go Short Lessons (weareteachers.com)
• Can't-miss girls basketball games for Dec. 15-21 (nj.com)

Camden

• Former NYPD officer sentenced to 10 years for road rage shooting in New Jersey (abc7ny.com)
• NJEDA and CoreWeave Announce Creation of $20M AI Hub Fund to Support Innovative Startups (njeda.gov)
• Statement from Commissioners Jeffrey Nash and Jennifer Fleisher (camdencounty.com)

Haddonfield

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