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Willingboro Township Celebrates New Inclusive Playground at Broido Park with Ribbon-Cutting Event*
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Terrance Hinton
Willingboro, NJ — In an exciting and community-focused gathering, Willingboro Township officials joined local residents to cut the ribbon at the brand-new inclusive playground at Broido Park, marking a significant milestone for the community. Designed to cater to children and adults of all abilities, the playground brings accessible, engaging recreation to everyone in the area.
The event was attended by prominent local figures, including Mayor Kaya McIntosh, Deputy Mayor Nat Anderson, Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone, Councilwoman Samantha Whitfield, Township Manager Dwayne Harris, as well as Dionne Bolden, Director of Willingboro’s Department of Recreation and Parks, and Assistant Kendall Brunson.
Members of the Fire Department, often referred to as "Willingboro’s Bravest," joined in the celebration by putting the playground equipment to the test, enjoying the swings, slides, and other features. Their enthusiastic participation showed the community that the new park is indeed built for all.
In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the event included family-friendly activities, such as face-painting, food, and gifts for the children, making it a memorable day for the whole community.
“It is a beautiful day for Willingboro to have our very first inclusion park,” said Mayor McIntosh, "and I am so proud that we were able to do this. This is an initiative that started years ago, and is now coming to fruition."
The Township hopes this inclusive addition to Broido Park will become a beloved destination, fostering connections and ensuring everyone has access to outdoor recreation.
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Upon Us Once Again
It’s about that time of year again to change those clocks! This Sunday at 2 a.m. daylight savings time will once again end.
Did you know that 7 to 10 Americans actually prefer not to go back and forth switching time? Many have argued that it makes no sense to do so and that our clocks should just be left alone. Others believe there are some benefits in keeping with daylight savings time.
Nevertheless, the tradition will continue this year and on Sunday morning we are all expected to turn our clocks back one hour.
At least we will enjoy the benefit of reclaiming that one hour of time we lost last Spring, although we will likely still look forward to hitting the snooze button come Monday.
What do you think about the future of daylight savings time? Will we continue switching the clocks for years to come? Or will it eventually become a thing of the past? I guess only time will tell.
Terrance Hinton - BoroTV