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Cleary’s Notebook News

**Gloucester City Councilman Ed Cilurso and the present Democratic Mayor Dayl Baile**

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ-The City ranks 17th among the state’s 20 towns with the highest property taxes. With 566 cities and towns in New Jersey, that’s not a distinction poor Gloucester City residents can keep affording. In past years, Gloucester City ranked among the top 30 cities with the highest property taxes.

The total cost for the 143 employees in 2026 is $15,015,348.

Half of this year’s $30 million spending plan went towards funding employee salaries, health insurance, and pensions. There are 113 full-time employees represented by four labor unions. And 30 part-time employees; seven of those include the governing body.

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Overnight Incidents

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers were flagged down near Frankford Avenue and Covent Street by the operator of a white Hyundai, who reported that a 17-year-old male was suffering from a gunshot wound.

Officers located the victim in the rear passenger seat of the vehicle. He had been shot once in the right hip and was transported by police to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation determined that the shooting occurred on the 8000 block of Frankford Avenue. The scene was secured and the Shooting Investigations Group was notified.

The offender was described as a Black male with a dark complexion, medium build and beard. He was wearing a white baseball cap with a blue brim, a blue-and-green jacket with a blue star on the back, green pants and white sneakers.

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Grand Opening of Pickleball Courts in Mt. Ephraim

Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. joined Mount Ephraim Mayor Susan Carney and Assemblyman Bill Moen to celebrate the grand opening of new pickleball courts in Mount Ephraim, a project supported by more than $50,000 in funding through the Camden County Open Space Grant. This project is the first phase of a multi-phase process to create a pocket park at this site, located behind the Borough’s Department of Public Works facility.

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Election Day is Almost Here-Make Your Plan to Vote

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and I want to make sure everyone in South Jersey has the information they need to cast their ballot. Whether you plan to vote early or head to the polls on Election Day, here is what you need to know:

Vote Early in Person

Early voting is already underway and continues through Sunday, November 1. Registered voters can cast their ballots at any designated early voting location in their county.

Early voting hours are:

Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Click here to find an early voting location.

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Margaret “Marge” Kasprzak, 90, of Collingswood

On October 27, 2026, peacefully at home in Collingswood, NJ surrounded by her loving family. Marge was 90 years old.

Beloved wife of 61 years to Stanley T. Kasprzak. Loving mother of Susan (John) Bonder. Devoted grandmother of Ashley (Samuel) Shapiro and John (Lauren) Bonder, Jr. Cherished gigi to Emory Shapiro.

Marge enjoyed her career working as a bookkeeper for several law firms in center city, Philadelphia, PA.

She was a strong, beautiful God loving woman who was a friend to all she met. She would fill the room with love and laughter. Her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to the beach, taking tram car rides, going out to eat and having dessert was always a priority. A day out to Boscovs, lunch and a quick trip to Wegmans was just an average day that she would enjoy. She was so devoted to her family and was the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother and gigi .

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Philadelphia Police Investigations

The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be shared as they become available.

Cargo Theft Investigation

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., a cargo theft was reported at 52XX Devereaux Avenue. Preliminary information indicates that unknown offenders cut the rear padlock of a trailer and removed five pallets of beef valued at approximately $10,000. The driver, who was sleeping inside the truck’s cab, awoke at approximately 4:00 a.m. and observed individuals at the location. The driver captured cellphone video of the offenders’ vehicles, described as a dark gray Nissan sedan and two dark-colored SUVs. The investigation remains ongoing with Northeast Detectives.

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NJ Landmarks to Light the World in Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness

Hard Rock Atlantic City, New Jersey State House, and Ben Franklin Bridge Among New Jersey Sites Participating in Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal Program.

(October 28, 2026) — Some of New Jersey’s most well-known landmarks, including the Hard Rock Atlantic City, New Jersey State House, and Ben Franklin Bridge, will shine teal on November 2 as part of Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) annual Light the World in Teal Alzheimer’s awareness campaign. They will join more than 1,750 sites worldwide in raising awareness and showing support for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s in what is believed to be the world’s largest-ever organized collective light-up for a single cause. Teal is AFA’s Alzheimer’s awareness color.

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Mantua Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor

Woodbury, NJ – Michael Brown, 46, of Mantua, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison today by the Honorable Michael Silvanio for aggravated sexual assault of a minor, pursuant to a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: Brown admitted to having intercourse with a victim between the ages of 13 and 16 on multiple occasions at his Mantua home. He stated that he had supervisory power over the victim at the time of these assaults, as the victim was staying overnight at the home and that it was his legal duty to take care of them.

Brown pled guilty in June to one count of first-degree aggravated sexual assault of a minor. He was sentenced today to 10 years in state prison, of which he must serve 85% before becoming eligible for parole. Upon release he will be subject to lifetime parole supervision, must register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, must have no contact with the victim, and will be barred from any involvement in youth sports.

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Free Microtransit Service for Seniors, Disabled Residents

The Camden County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with NJ TRANSIT, Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS) and Gloucester County, will introduce a free transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities in Camden and Gloucester counties.

The CG Hopper, an on-demand shared-ride service operated by Via, will provide convenient, accessible transportation throughout the designated service area. The service will also connect riders to NJ TRANSIT services, expanding access to the broader transit network and providing more transportation options.

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital’s NICU Babies Are ‘No Tricks, All Treats’ This Halloween

While most costumed Halloween characters tend to be spooky, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital’s tiniest patients are proving that there are no tricks, only treats, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Staff dressed the babies in adorable Halloween-themed outfits and presented commemorative keepsakes to their families.

This annual tradition provides parents and caregivers a welcome moment of joy, normalcy and celebration during a stressful and challenging time. It reflects the compassion and support NICU teams provide while creating cherished memories that last long after the infants go home.