Defendant New Hope Property, LLC, of Bellmawr, Camden County, has agreed to a judgment of $10 million to settle allegations its company, New Hope Modifications, took money up front from customers in return for promised mortgage rescue help – a prohibited business in New Jersey. In addition, New Hope is permanently barred under the settlement from selling debt adjustment, loan modification or foreclosure relief services in New Jersey.

Brian Mammoccio, identified as a registered agent of New Hope in New Jersey, agreed to a $1.2 million judgment to settle allegations against him. Mammoccio, of Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, has also consented to the revocation of his mortgage solicitor’s registration, and has agreed to never again apply for any license, registration or authority from the state Department of Banking. Donna Fisher, also identified as a registered agent of New Hope, must pay the state $250,000 and has consented to revocation of both her individual lender’s license and her mortgage solicitor’s registration. Fisher, also of Mullica Hill, has agreed to never again apply for any licensure from the Department of Banking.

\”This is an important outcome, one that should send a clear message to anyone who may be tempted to seek profit in the financial misery of others during these tough times,\” said Attorney General Dow. \”We are committed to identifying and investigating this type of fraud, and we will take appropriate action

Dear friend to all. Nan was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church. She worked 21 years at Gloucester High School cafeteria. Nan was a member of the Mary Ethel Costello PTA. A resident of Gloucester Towne for many years, where Nan held the title of \”Wii Bowling Champion.\”

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday morning from 7:30 to 11:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. At the request of the family, cremation and inurnment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr will be private. There will be no evening viewing. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly requests memorial donations to the Gloucester City Lions Club: c/o 315 Orlando Ave. Gloucester City, NJ 08030 or Alexa Nawrocki Pediatric Cancer Foundation: P.O. Box 628 Marlton, NJ 08053. Please write in the memo: Nanette M. Levins.

\”So many animals, so many ways to be kind.\” That’s the theme of this year’s Be Kind to Animals Week, an annual event started by the American Humane Association in 1915 to encourage compassion toward animals. This week, CCAS will celebrate by hosting two

To aid in this effort, the Metro Diner on Route 130 in Brooklawn will donate 10 percent of all proceeds May 3 and 4 to Brian Smith, who is now in rehabilitating from his illness and is not eligible for disability.

Also, this week the owners put a donation jar near the cashier to collect donations until May 4.

\”All money will go directly toward paying Brian’s health care bills,\” the owners said.

Brian Smith was raised in Washington Township. He attended school there, and at St. Augustine’s Prep in Richmond.

Currently, he lives in Woodbury. His parents, Frank and Mary Jane Smith, are residents of Williamstown.

In 1995, Brian had enlisted in U.S Army Infantry. He did his basic training at Fort Benning, GA, and then was

photo by Bill

Photo of The Welsbach Factory, located at King and Essex Streets, Gloucester City. The company manufactured gas mantles. (click to enlarge)

Originally published on CNB December 14, 2009

ONLY IN NJ:The Gravy Train Continues to Roll for Select Groups of Public Employees

Retiring Gloucester City Employees share in benefit payouts ranging from from $500 to $100,000…Firemen and Police receive the most

By Bill Cleary

Although Gloucester City was not cited in the report 19 retiring employees in that community received payouts for sick leave and vacation time that totaled nearly $500,000 in the past five years. Retiring police and firemen received the highest payouts. A complete list of the payouts appear below.

photo by Bill

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-(April 27, 2010)The fish are biting at Martin’s Lake, Johnson Blvd. and Baynes Avenue. So get your fishing gear, a little snack, a lawn chair and head on over.

JCAA’s 16th Annual 2010 Fluke Tournament Getting Bigger and Better Again 120 Port Prizes & 10 Ports

by Phil Celmer

(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association May 2010 Newsletter)

Mark your calendar for June 12th (fishing) and June 18th (ceremony). This year’s tournament promises to be once again the best fun filled tournament on the east coast and in Jersey Coast’s 26 year history. We have super port prizes – 120 of them, and a fun time for you and your crew while you help JCAA maintain its ability to fight for your fishing rights. This tournament, in its sixteenth year, is one of the largest fishing events in the country.

The Jersey Coast Fluke Tournament is a unique concept that will have ten ports with