The Borough of Elmer has a total area of 0.91 square miles and is located in the eastern side of Salem County. The name comes from a former judge and Congressman (serving from 1843-1845) Lucius Elmer who helped obtain the post office there.
Affectionately known by locals as “The Small Town with a Big Heart,” Elmer offers a welcoming, walkable downtown nestled amidst Salem County’s vast farmlands. Originally growing around a bustling late-19th-century train depot, the borough maintains an authentic, historic charm. It stands today as a tight-knit community where neighbors know each other and civic pride is always on display.
The borough’s identity was forged as a vital stop on the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, serving as the primary transit point for local agricultural goods.
The area was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1893, from portions of Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township, based on the results of a referendum several days prior. The borough quickly evolved into a self-sufficient center of commerce and community.
Main Street serves as the community’s anchor, featuring local shops and eateries that have served generations of families. From local parades to quiet afternoons in the borough park, the quaint borough captures the timeless essence of small-town New Jersey.
Elmer News and Articles
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Bartee breaks barrier, leads Schalick overruns Pennsville to close on division title
Junior QB becomes Cougars’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 2022 after big night PITTSGROVE — It was the most eventful night so far this year in a season full of eventful nights at Cougar Field. DezYon Purnell scored on a 65-yard run with the first snap of the game, Kenny Bartee had a career rushing night to…
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Bartee punishes Penns Grove, makes something out of nothing twice, helps Schalick stay unbeaten
Kenny Bartee turns two broken plays into touchdowns as the 7-0 Cougars shut out a Penns Grove team missing its top back. PITTSGROVE — Believe it or not, given the way he takes over a game these days, Kenny Bartee didn’t like playing football when he was little. He wasn’t ashamed to admit he cried…
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Big shot propels Woodstown past Schalick in county field hockey showdown
WOODSTOWN – Lux Holmes couldn’t say she was surprised by the first question in her post-game interview. Woodstown had just scored a huge TCC Diamond Division win over archrival Schalick 3-1 with Holmes scoring the final goal, but instead of being asked about the impact of the game all the inquisitor wanted to know was the…
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Purnell returns with a vengeance, helps Schalick reclaim Hars-Lake Trophy
BRIDGETON — All Dez Purnell could do was watch last week’s game from his living room on somebody’s Facebook Live. And he cried. He wanted to be out there with his teammates more than anyone could know, but the officials ruled him out of bounds. At that moment the Schalick senior running back/linebacker decided when he…
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Cougars in right place, right time to take down Woodstown
PITTSGROVE — Joe Mannella is constantly reminding his Schalick soccer players the value of collecting rebounds. Be in the right place at the right time enough times, the 300-win coach tells them, and the goals will come. While long free kicks, even longer upfield runs to beat a defender one-on-one and headers off corner kicks are…
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Schalick sends message in SJ Group 1 girls soccer, blanks Woodstown
By Brian TortellaSpecial to The News of Salem CountyWOODSTOWN — After graduating a talented senior class that accounted for nearly half of the team’s scoring last season, it would be understandable if Will Kemp didn’t know what to expect this season from a young squad featuring several new faces. However, it didn’t take the Schalick…
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Freshman leads Woodstown girls to fourth straight win
MONDAY’S SCORES GIRLS SOCCER Woodstown 7, Audubon 1 Millville 6, Pennsville 1 Pitman 6, Salem Tech 0 BOYS SOCCER Audubon 1, Woodstown 0 Salem Tech 1, Paulsboro 0 FIELD HOCKEY Salem 2, Clayton 1 GIRLS TENNIS Schalick 5, Penns Grove 0 VOLLEYBALL Timber Creek at Salem Tech COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Atlantic Cape 3, Salem CC 0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-6) Woodstown…
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This week’s Salem County sports schedule – Sept. 21-26
MONDAY, SEPT. 21 BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS TENNIS Schalick at Kingsway VOLLEYBALL COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 (Power points cutoff for girls tennis) FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 VOLLEYBALL WJFL FOOTBALL FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL FRIDAY, SEPT.…
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Schalick scores late to stun Salem
PITTSGROVE — There was no doubt in Schalick coach Kevin Leamy’s mind he was going for two — and the win — when Salem opened the door. The players all wanted to go for 2 right away after the Cougars scored with 12 seconds left Friday night, but Leamy has a strong-legged, reliable kicker who could…
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Freshman keeper stops two PK’s in Penns Grove win over Pennsville Boys Soccer
Rookie Keeper Ruben Torres Saenz shuts out Pennsville in statement win for PG CARNEYS POINT – Mano Massari had a big problem. His all-star goalie had graduated, leaving a big hole on the back line of his Penns Grove defense. He was just about resigned to promoting last year’s backup who had never played in…
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Woodstown football milestone noted, plus day’s scores, highlights
WOODSTOWN – While everyone involved in Friday night’s Schalick-Woodstown football game was – rightfully so – focused on recognizing the 25th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, another more celebratory milestone slipped under the radar. The game was No. 1,000 in the storied history of Woodstown football, according to a recently published list of all-time New…
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This week’s sports schedule – Sept. 14-19
MONDAY, SEPT. 14 FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS TENNIS VOLLEYBALL WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 FOOTBALL FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS VOLLEYBALL COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 FOOTBALL BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER…
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Salem CC starts strong, leads, but can’t finish off Nassau CC
PITTSGROVE – The game started off with great promise, but it ultimately devolved into a frustrating lesson of what it’s like to be a startup junior college football program where everything, including learning how to win, is a work in progress. Salem CC enjoyed its first ever lead early in Saturday’s game, but by the end…
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Schalick blanks Woodstown for first shutout since 2004
WOODSTOWN – For the first two weeks of the season much of the love being thrown at the Schalick football team has been directed towards the offense. The defense hadn’t been playing badly. Quite the contrary. It’s just been overshadowed by some of the prodigious offensive numbers. Make room for the defense, boys. Coming through. The…
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Salem CC ready for Game 2 after busy open week
Mighty Oaks host Nassau CC at Schalick HS Saturday CARNEYS POINT – Everyone knows the adage: A team makes its greatest improvement from Game 1 to Game 2. Salem CC football coach Jay Accorsi is hoping that’s the case with his new team as it has spent the last two week trying to make that…