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A free, ad-free newsletter about the #Glassboro Metropolitan Area, written by a resident.

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As of 2023, the latest year available, Glassboro's crime rates are near historic lows. This includes crimes reported on Rowan's campus.

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Glassboro crime rates near historic lows
As of 2023, the latest year available.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Glassboro has 6 candidates for 3 school board seats. 2 of them responded to our questionnaire. Here's as much info as we could find on them all.

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Your 2025 candidates for Glassboro school board
Here's what few of them have to say.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
22 Rowan students are suing Glassboro over its noise ordinance, alleging it's illegal, unenforceable, & an infringement of their 14A rights.

But, it seems Gboro doesn't actually have an official noise ordinance. Here's a medium dive on a niche topic.

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Glassboro sued over noise enforcement
As always, read before ranting about Rowan.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Another Republican has entered the race for 2 seats on Gboro council, making it a 2v2 contest again.

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Russell Cline enters Glassboro Council race
It's now a 2 v. 2 contest, again.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Letter to the Editor: A Swedesboro resident writes in to oppose a restaurant coming to downtown Glassboro.

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Letter: No Restaurant for the Wicked
Editor’s note: The views expressed in letters to the editor do not reflect the views of The Gaffer or its staff.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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July 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Once again, #Glassboro has a choice of 4 candidates for 2 seats on the Borough Council. We sent them some questions.

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Here are Glassboro's candidates for Borough Council
The 2025 primary and general elections.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This post covers public contractor donations to elected officials in Glassboro & Pitman.

All current Boro Council members & the mayor got campaign contributions from contractors for Gboro’s gov't. This practice is legal in NJ, widespread, & bipartisan.

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Government contractors donate to local electeds
It's legal.
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May 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#Glassboro school district grows for 4th year in a row, now above its pre-Pandemic enrollment.

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Glassboro school district grows for 4th year in a row
Now above pre-Pandemic level.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We now know who's running for #Glassboro council in June & November.

Incumbent Dems Daniele Spence & George Cossabone are up for reelection. They’re challenged by Reps Kristen Dutch & Danielle Mazza-Diventi.

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Party primaries coming in June
Here's who's running for governor and state Assembly
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April 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A Swedesboro resident writes in about paid parking in Glassboro.

Views expressed in letters to the editor do not represent the opinions of The Gaffer, its staff, or the editorial board.

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Letter: Slave Parking
Views expressed in letters to the editor do not represent the opinions of The Gaffer, its staff, or the editorial board.
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April 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
New equipment coming to New Street dog park

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New equipment coming to New Street dog park
Details fuzzy.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Glassboro's mayor and council introduced the new budget of $32.8 million. The municipal property tax rate will rise for the 3rd consecutive year.

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April 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM