By Lois Staas
NEWS Correspondent
Bellmawr Borough Councilman Louis P. DiAngelo said during last week\’s meeting that the town\’s Youth Program would begin July 7, with registration at the Recreation Center.
Mayor Frank R. Filipek added, \”About 100 14 and 15 year olds are interested, and want to come out and keep busy this summer.\”
Resident Maria Straub thanked the Highway Department for their efficient work in removing old, flood damaged furniture.
Triton Regional High School senior Michael E. Anthony thanked Council for the Community Service Award he received.
On another matter, DiAngelo reminded everyone about the Fourth of July festivities in Bellmawr.
Celebrations will begin with the Baby Parade at 9 a.m. at the Borough Hall. The Bicycle Parade follows at 10 a.m. The Main Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m., starting on the Annunciation School parking lot.
\”The American tradition of parades, cookouts, and fireworks helps us celebrate the summer season, especially our nation\’s birthday on the Fourth of July,\” he said.
\”However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful memory when children and adults are injured while using fireworks. All consumer use of fireworks is illegal in the State of New Jersey. Please be careful and have a fire safe and injury free holiday,\” he said.
In regular business, Bellmawr Council approved a bond ordinance for the reconstruction of Beechwood Place, Elm Place, Pine Terrace, Laurel Place, and Aspen Place streets.
It appropriates the sum of $100,000 and authorizing the issuance of $95,000 for financing, which will be refunded by Community Block Grant.
Also approved upon second reading was a bond ordinance for the purchase and installation of one new emergency generator, appropriating the sum of $45,000. It is fully funded by the Capital Improvement Fund.
Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill #S-1455, which would consolidate the Municipal Tax Assessor, Municipal Tax Collector, Health Services, and Animal Control services.
Council Okayed submitting a grant application with the NJ Department of Transportation for the Bell Road and Browning Road Streetscape project.
A resolution to submit a grant application with the NJ Department of Transportation for the Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction Project was also approved.
Council approved liquor licenses for the following:
Joe Canal\’s of Bellmawr, Johnnies Liquor Store, The Liquor Mart, Bellmawr Lake Catering, Inc., Ten 9 Corporation, Dominic\’s Tavern, Pennant East, and club licenses for Bellmawr Fire and Rescue Squad #1 and Crescent Park VFW Post 9563.
Source Gloucester City News, July 3, 2008
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