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Mayor's Monthly Message - FEBRUARY 2026

As we move through February, there are still seven weeks of winter ahead. This means we must remain prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Snow is not the only concern—high winds can cause significant damage, and freezing rain poses serious risks. Please ensure your household has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to stay safe during these events.

This month’s message is especially important for you as taxpayers and residents. Transparency is the cornerstone of good government, and you deserve to understand how decisions made at the State level impact local municipalities.

Our administration and Township Council are diligently addressing several major issues:

1. Rising State Health Benefit Costs
Over the past three years, State Health Benefit premiums have increased dramatically, reaching a point of near unsustainability. This year alone, premiums will rise by 36.5% overall, resulting in an additional $1.6 million in costs to the Township. Years ago, municipalities were strongly encouraged by the State to participate in this health plan. Today, these rate hikes are placing an extraordinary burden on local budgets.

2. Affordable Housing Mandates
State laws and court decisions are imposing housing requirements that significantly affect local planning. These mandates are not optional—they are legally binding and supersede local ordinances. As a result, we anticipate more housing developments in the future, which will impact policing, infrastructure, and school enrollment. Our administration has been working for years to manage these obligations, but it is important for residents to understand the long-term implications.

These are just two of the many State-mandated issues we are navigating. Please know that your Township Council, supported by experienced professionals, is committed to addressing these challenges responsibly and keeping you informed every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued trust and engagement. Stay safe, stay prepared, and as always, we will keep you updated as developments occur.

9/1/2020 - September 2020 - Monthly Message

Mayor Paul Medany’s Monthly Message - September 2020

It is September, 2020. It has been an interesting and challenging summer. We are slowly getting back to our routines and the world has certainly changed. School openings are extremely difficult for many families. Numerous industries and the jobs they create are still struggling. Covid19 is still with us.

Keep in mind everything we write and put out is subject to change almost daily. We have made it this far, we will continue to figure our way out of this.

Deptford Township Council has been hard at work throughout the summer. We are doing everything we can to keep our employees and residents safe and healthy by creating protocols to follow. The township building is open and we ask you must wear a face covering in the building. We have installed barriers at every desk to protect you and our employees. The building is undergoing major renovations so if you visit you will see construction moving forward.

Let’s take a look at the positives. On the business front, as we write this, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters are all opening up in restricted capacities. The Deptford Mall is open and the anchor stores are open. There are several new businesses coming to the Deptford Mall. Dicks Sporting Goods is now open as one of the new mall Anchors. Round One entertainment will open in October with an arcade, bowling, billiards and also food and beverages.

Please shop and dine locally. Use our restaurants for take-outs. They are open for outside and inside dining with restrictions. They can use our support.

Municipal projects are moving forward all to improve our community. Road repaving, playground renovations, building renovations, park improvements are all to enhance our community. Your municipal finances are holding stable due to the foresight of Township Council. We develop our budgets keeping in mind unforeseen circumstances can arise and this was certainly one of them.

Our newsletter just arrived in mailboxes, it was late getting here but please look through it for useful information about our community. Communication is the most important tool your elected leaders have and we pride ourselves on getting information out to you on all local issues.

Keep wearing your face coverings, stay physically apart, wash your hands, use hand sanitizers and make sure to cough in your sleeve. All of these tasks are keeping the disease from spreading. Here in Deptford you all have done a fantastic job of stopping the spread and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

We hope to see you soon. Even though events have been canceled, we will start them up as soon as its safe by following the CDC guidelines. Be well, be safe, stay healthy and keep up the great work.

Hello September and Hello Autumn! - Veranda Pensacola

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