With the expansion of Rowan University and residential areas, Mayor Wallace acknowledges that public safety is an ongoing area of focus. He says, “Rowan is growing at an exponential rate, and we’re bringing in more families and more residential into the borough.That being said,we have been extremely successful up to this point in managing this growth, and our safety record here in the borough is hard to rival.” COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE Glassboro takes pride in its community-oriented events and initiatives such as the Main Street Music and Arts Festival, created in collaboration with Rowan University students.Varrell recalls,“Last year, a group of seniors came to us, and they wanted to host the festival. It was a great opportunity to involve the students, highlighting bands and musicians from different genres and age groups. We found it to be very successful.” Other popular events include Restaurant Week, which celebrates the borough’s diverse dining scene, and seasonal festivals like the Labor Day Car Show, Craft Beer Fest, and the Borough in Lights holiday celebration, featuring a 30-foot Christmas tree.“We are very proud that we work with our community to grow and put the unity in community,”Varrell asserts. In 2024, Glassboro received federal funding through Congressman Norcross to support the senior center’s transportation needs. A $1 million grant was allocated for an electric bus and charging station, in line with the borough’s Green Energy Initiative. Additionally, federal funds for a gasoline-powered 141 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 GLASSBORO, NJ
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