Catch up on the biggest stories in Palmyra this week.
Palmyra’s police officers were honored at Monday’s council meeting, and locals are relaying to fight cancer. Catch up on everything from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
Palmyra police honored at council meeting for going ‘over and above’ the call of duty
Palmyra’s borough council meeting centered around safety, with Police Chief Scott Pearlman acknowledging and thanking Palmyra’s officers for their service. Pearlman did so as a part of the police department awards ceremony during the Monday, May 15 meeting. The awards ceremony corresponded with National Police Week, which was May 15 to May 21. Pearlman said the awards started in 2006 and have become an annual event during police week.
Residents from New Jersey’s River Towns will rally in the fight against cancer June 3
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising activity in 27 countries and more than 5,000 communities. The relay is a fundraiser where participants create teams, and members take turns walking around a designated path to symbolize a cancer patient’s journey, with one member from each team walking the track at all times. The day of a relay is a festival atmosphere with participants walking the track, raffling off prizes and holding celebratory games. The opening ceremony is a celebration for all affected by cancer, but individual laps for survivors and caregivers will honor those who have battled cancer as well as the individuals who have cared for them.
Palmyra rolled out the red carpet
The Palmyra High School Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Palmyra Education Association featured a screening of Classroom Close-Up showcasing Palmyra High School. The red carpet premiere took place on Wednesday, May 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Palmyra Community Center.
