Cleary’s Notebook: April’s Cheers & Jeers

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CHEER— New American Flag Raised at Old St. Mary’s Cemetery

The tattered, torn American Flag that flew over Old St. Mary’s Cemetery has been replaced with a new one. We first notified St. Mary’s Rectory about the flag approximately two years ago, and were directed to contact the curator of the New St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, which we did. CNBNews alerted them last month, and this time we were successful.

CHEER—Emergency Alert System Installed at Johnson Blvd. Jogging Track

An emergency alert system has been installed at the Johnson Blvd. Jogging Track. Kudos to the Gloucester City mayor and council for approving the purchase and the installation of the equipment.

CHEER-Firefighters Battle Massive Brush Fire in National Park

On Saturday morning, April 11, the Gloucester County Emergency Management issued an alert about an extremely large brush fire burning in National Park near the Sunoco Refinery property. Smoke plumes were reported as far south and east as Glassboro and Washington Twp. The smoke could be seen as far as the Walt Whitman Bridge. Thank you to all of the firemen and emergency personnel involved in fighting the fire.

CHEER—Gloucester City Marks America’s 250th Anniversary

The City of Gloucester has decorated the Municipal Building, 512 Monmouth Street, for the country’s 250th Anniversary. The decorations look very nice.

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Rowan Women’s Lacrosse to Host NCAA Championship First and Second Round

The Rowan women’s lacrosse team has received an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship and will host the First and Second Round on May 9 and 10 at the Rowan Soccer and Lacrosse Complex.

Scranton will face St. Mary’s (MD) in the First Round on Saturday at 3 p.m. with the winner advancing to meet Rowan in the Second Round on Sunday at 3 p.m.

In the top half of Rowan’s bracket, top-ranked Middlebury is hosting WestConn and St. John Fisher with the Second Round winners playing in the Regionals on May 16.

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Congressman Van Drew Slams Big Oil for Profiting While Americans Pay More at the Pump

Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families.

“These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and simple,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What is happening in the Middle East is being used as an excuse to maximize profits while hardworking Americans are stuck paying absurd prices. We have strong production here in the United States. We have supply. Prices should not be this high without companies doing everything they can to bring some relief to the people. These are American companies, and they should act like it. Put the American people and our own economy first. We can and should do better.”

HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews to Lower Multifamily Development Costs

HUD announced updates to environmental review requirements for multifamily housing, removing outdated provisions that have increased costs and complexity for lenders and developers. These changes, issued through HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) via a Mortgagee Letter, revise the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide to streamline outdated and burdensome requirements for lenders and developers seeking FHA-insured financing.

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Atlantic City’s Soar & Shore Airshow Returns

Get ready to kick off summer with a bang! The Soar & Shore Airshow Presented by Visit Atlantic City returns May 29–31, filling the skies above the beach and Boardwalk with high-flying thrills, jaw-dropping stunts, and family-friendly fun for all ages. Whether you’re a beach chair spotter or adrenaline junkie, this coastal spectacle is the must-see event of the season.

HOME COUNTRY: Doc hadn’t even finished loading his coffee with fake sugar

Doc hadn’t even finished loading his coffee with fake sugar before Steve piped up.

“I think it’s disgusting and weird and unnatural and it should be outlawed!” the tall cowboy said, coming to rest at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop.

“Aw Steve,” said Doc, “the coffee isn’t that bad.”

“Coffee? Nay, I say unto you, Doc. It ain’t the coffee … it’s them Academy Awards on the television. You see them? All them good-looking women Scotch-taping themselves into those dresses so they almost stay on? Those weird guys they’re with who only shave on Tuesdays?”

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DNREC to Hold First Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease

DNREC will hold the first community meeting about the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Baldcypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. For anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting, a virtual option is available.

Philadelphia Police Crime Report

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several separate incidents that occurred across the city over the last 24 hours, including two shootings and a chaotic series of hit-and-run collisions involving a stolen utility truck.

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Get Connected with Your Government

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Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting Town Hall Meetings monthly, creating another level of access and opportunity. The next Town Hall Meeting will be Friday, May15th in Merchantville. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. The next Caucus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May19th, and the Monthly Commissioner Meeting will be held on Thursday, May21st. These meetings are held to help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.