NOTE: Happy to report today, Friday, the Gloucester City Highway Department removed the snow from the sidewalks shown above. They also made an effort to remove some of the snow from the sidewalks surrounding Martins Lake.

caption by Bill Cleary

The City of Gloucester City is responsible for clearing the snow from the sidewalks that surround City playgrounds. The photo taken today shows the sidewalks at the Lane and Thompson Avenue playground is still unsafe to walk on. What was once just powder snow is now a sheet of ice. This intersection is used by children as a school bus stop. The children are forced to walk in the street since the City\’s sidewalk is too slippery.

Likewise with the sidewalks that surround Martin Lake playground located at Baynes and Johnson Blvd. Also used by kids going back and forth to the high school.

The City ordinance requires residents and business owners to remove snow from in front of their property 24 hours after the snow stops falling. Why doesn\’t that same law pertain to our local government?

A sprinkle of salt and some sand and a few strong men with shovels could clear these two sidewalks at Lane and Thompson in 30 minutes or less. The Martin Lake area may take longer since it is surrounded by five streets. 

I don\’t understand why maintaining the sidewalks around park and playgrounds after a snow storm is such a problem each year in Gloucester City. Other communities do it why can\’t the City of Gloucester City.

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Brooklawn Shopping Center, February 4, 2009-I\’m having some fun with this photo. Can you suggest a better caption?

Suggestions so far……

• Raise your wing if you favor flying south…

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DOELLING,George R. Of Williamstown, on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Age 69 years. Born in Maple Shade, raised in Gloucester City and Pennsauken, George has lived in Williamstown for 41 years. George was a truck driver for Mobil Oil in Paulsboro for 30 years. George was a member and past president of SOVAC Petroleum Union, secretary and treasurer of the Shikaris Rifle & Pistol Club in Sweetwater, a 4th Degree Member of the C.J. Archbishop Damiano Assembly and was a former vice president and coach for Monroe Twp. Little League. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Zirpoli) for 46 years. Devoted father of Michael Doelling, Matthew (Francy) Doelling and Stephen (fiancee Antonia) Doelling. Loving grandfather of Madison. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 6:00-8:00 PM at the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown and Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM at St. Lucy\’s R.C. Church, 250 S. Rt. 73, Blue Anchor. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Development, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106 www.mskcc.org. Condolences and memories may be shared online @ www.bell-hennessy.com www.bell-hennessy.com

By Chris Concannon

Bellmawr Mayor Frank Filipek Sr. commended the Borough’s recycling program at last week’s Borough Council meeting.

He thanked residents for \”knowing how to recycle properly,\” meaning everyone is aware what to recycle and what not to, adding the act of separating reduces the amount of trash, which, in turn, helps to hold down taxes.

Councilwoman Regina Piontkowski said Bellmawr received a $12,652.36 from the Camden County Board of Freeholders for the town’s recycling efforts.

The check was presented by Freeholder Jeffrey Nash during the January Freeholder Meeting, held at the Community Centre before the Council meeting.

Filipek also said the Landfill Redevelopment Project is doing well, and that the first buildings should be going up by 2010.

Bellmawr also received a second check from the Freeholders — $50,719 for the Community Development Block Program — presented by Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez.

In committee reports, Councilman Peter Di Giambattista stated that the Borough budget must be submitted by March 18.

Councilman Lou Di Angelo said the Recreation Centre is closed for the winter.

Also, the 2009 Borough calendars should go out by the week of February 2.

He said here will be a meeting for all organizations wishing to utilize Borough facilities in 2009.

In other business, all resolutions on the agenda were unanimously approved.

CATEGORY BELLMAWR

The NJDEP\’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will be holding its annual trout stocking public meeting at the Pequest Trout Hatchery on February 14 at 10:00 a.m. This important meeting provides an excellent opportunity for anglers to ask questions, voice their opinions, and give suggestions regarding New Jersey\’s trout stocking program.

\”The Iron Lady\” at Proprietor\’s Park (King Street, Gloucester City) doesn\’t seem to mind today\’s chilling temperature or the snow. Four to eight inches of the white stuff fell overnight in the South Jersey Philadelphia area . Schools were open although most started two hours late.

Weather forecast for overnight calls for temperatures to dip to the teens going up to a high of 25 on Thursday.

Photo on the right shows the Proprietor\’s park gazebo,with the Walt Whitman Bridge and Gloucester Towne apartment complex in the background. Click on photo to enlarge.

If you have a snow photo to share send it to [email protected]

~Bill Cleary

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The City of Gloucester City has settled the condemnation case with Amspec Chemical Corporation concerning the value of the 22-acre parcel between the Delaware River and Water Street.

The settlement, reached as a jury was about to be selected, valued the property at $5 million as of December 15, 2005, the date on which the City had taken possession of the land.

The City had previously deposited $1.68 million with the court, and will now pay Amspec an additional $550,000.

The remaining balance of approximately $2.77 million will be held until the property’s environmental issues are resolved. The property must be cleaned up at Amspec’s cost.

The issue for trial was the value of the property. The City had obtained an appraisal valuing the property at $1.6 million as an industrial use.

Amspec’s appraisal valued the land at $11.3 million as a residential use. In 2005 the City’s tax assessment valued the property at approximately $7 million.

The settlement is a compromise of the parties’ respective positions, recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments and the inherent risk of a jury trial.

\”At the end of this, the City will have 22 acres on the river, cleaned up and ready for development\” Mayor William James said. \”This has been a long process, and we are still years away from completion, but this is a big step forward.\”

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Memories of Gloucester City: Broadway School. Near as we can figure it was the 1947-48 school year.

The Students in the front row (Safety Patrol) include: left, unknown; center, Ed Huff and right, Janet Britton.

Back row: left, Principal and first-grade techer Mrs. Maloney and PTA President, Mrs. Helen L. Brown.

submitted by Harry Brown

If you have a photo of ole Gloucester City to share…send it to [email protected]

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