Love Lindenwold

06/03/2026

for Lindenwold this week explores why it seems that kids don't spend much time outside anymore.





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We often blame screens for why kids don’t spend time outside anymore. But there’s another possibility worth considering: many communities no longer make independent childhood realistic.

Parents notice traffic speeds, long distances, missing sidewalks, and places where there’s nowhere comfortable to stop or gather. In many places, there are no “eyes on the street,” meaning trusted neighbors, familiar faces, or simply friendly people spending time outside.

So even short trips start requiring an adult with a vehicle.

A friend’s house becomes something that has to be scheduled in advance, getting to school requires a ride, and hanging out somewhere often means spending money.

Over time, childhood becomes increasingly indoors, supervised, and isolated.

Kids tend to use places that feel safe, connected, and welcoming to them. When those conditions disappear, outdoor life disappears with them.

What would it look like to build neighborhoods where parents felt comfortable giving kids a little freedom again?

06/02/2026

for Lindenwold this week is: Today is the Primary Election.

If you haven't already, please make a plan to vote sometime today. Polls are open until 8p.

Registered Democrats can only vote for Democrats and registered Republicans can only vote for Republicans.

If you are registered independent or unaffiliated, you can declare your registration at the polling site.

If you run into any issues, please ask to fill out a provisional ballot and call the Voter Protection Hotline at 1-833-NJVOTES.

See link in the comments for more info on who's running in Lindenwold.

06/01/2026

for Lindenwold this week is: the progress at the new fire station.

Roof trusses are in the air and being set.

Current completion projected: Nov 1st.

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05/27/2026

for LIndenwold this week is: Boring but important!

Did you miss the last Council Meeting where the 2026 Municipal Budget was presented?

Here are the slides from that presentation. If you have any questions, please reach out to CFO, Dawn Thompson, at 856-783-2121 or [email protected]




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05/26/2026

for Lindenwold this week is: a new tenant for the old preschool.

ICYMI: the building, owned by the church, that most recently served as the Lindenwold Preschool, is now in the process of temporarily becoming the Clementon Preschool.




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05/22/2026

for Lindenwold this week is: the P-RSL Lindenwold Station.

Probably early 1950s.

Source: Haddonfield United




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05/20/2026

for Lindenwold this week is: all about the 2026 Primary Election.

There are four Democrat candidates running for two open Council seats.

Linda Hess and Jermaine Jackson are running under Re-elect Proven Democratic Leadership.

Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Alfonso Penna are running under Lindenwold Democrats Working For You.

We understand that some recent actions and posts may be confusing to voters. To help clarify, incumbents Linda Hess and Jermaine Jackson are part of the Roach team. Challengers Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Alfonso Penna are part of the Ray Morrisey and Odessa Patton team.

Please plan to vote in the 2026 Primary. Return mail in ballots as soon as possible. Early in-person voting begins on May 26, and Election Day is Tuesday, June 2nd.

Candidates: feel free to add your relevant campaign materials in the comments section of this post.




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05/18/2026

for Lindenwold this week is: beautifying our community, one area at a time.

Love Lindenwold volunteers were happy to help spruce up a flower bed for the Carlton Rouh Veterans Center and pick up trash in Lindentowne.

First, sticking with patriotic perennials, we planted Blue Salivia and red and white Dianthus. There's more to come. This was just the start.

Then, neighbors, friends and kindred spirits came together to clean up trash in one of our communities that also serves as a watershed to Linden Lake/Cooper River.

Thank you to everyone who helped






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05/15/2026

for Lindenwold this week is Fantastic! Why?

Because we're cleaning up our community, one neighborhood at a time!

On National River Clean Up day we will be picking up trash along the watershed at the back of Lindentowne.

Join us tomorrow morning to meet some of your neighbors and help beautify your neighborhood!

All supplies provided. Light refreshments served.





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PS: Want us to host a Clean Up event in your neighborhood? Reach out.