Mayor Joann Gattinelli highlights the beginning of the community garden, the grand opening of new business and announces Fourth of July celebrations
Community garden grand opening
On Saturday, April 1, I was happy to attend the grand opening of our community garden in Washington Lake Park for the new season. Despite the chill in the air, it was a great morning spent with the enthusiastic gardeners. All 18 plots have been leased, but if you are still interested in a plot, please apply so you may be put on a waiting list. I look forward to tending to my garden as well as seeing which herbs, flowers and produce other gardeners are cultivating. I would like to thank our Environmental Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee for making the garden possible. We are thrilled with the enthusiastic response from the gardeners. There are going to be more Environmental Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee events and activities coming soon, so stay tuned.
EarthWise Pet grand opening
Another event I attended on April 1 was the grand opening of EarthWise Pet, located at 245 Fries Mill Road in Turnersville. I was so glad to welcome yet another wonderful business to our town. EarthWise Pet uses all natural products when grooming pets. They have a spacious self-wash shower area for pets, providing ample space for what can be a messy task. My own puppy, Beau, was lucky enough to visit EarthWise Pet and I could tell he enjoyed the pet-friendly atmosphere. I am sure I can speak for anyone who cares for animals when I say that a top priority is making sure our animals feel comfortable. The employees at EarthWise Pet are generous and accommodating. They were giving nail clips for pets at the event to raise funds to provide pet oxygen masks for the Washington Township Fire Department firetrucks. Another admirable initiative they spearhead is teaming with pet rescues and no-kill shelters to find animals a forever home. I am very happy to welcome this new business to our town and I wish it much success.
Fourth of July Parade
I am pleased to announce that Washington Township’s Fourth of July Parade is back! There will be floats, music, marching groups and custom and antique vehicles on display in our parade. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. in the 11/12 parking lot of Washington Township High School. There will also be our spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. I would like to thank the Washington Township Parade Committee for all of its continued time and effort spent putting this event together. I’m looking forward to enjoying this event in celebration of our community on Independence Day. There will be more information posted on our website and social media accounts as we approach the parade.
Joann Gattinelli is the mayor of Washington Township. She can be reached at mayorgattinelli@twp.washington.nj.us.
