CNBNEWS Point of View: Bring Community Pride Back to Gloucester City

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UPDATED MAY 10, 2013: The empty property located behind our house that was mentioned three years ago in this article, still looks the same if not worst. This is a recent photo of the garage. Below there is a 2010 photo of the same building.

 

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By Bill Cleary

Urban decay/blight is the process whereby a previously functioning city, or part of a city, falls into disrepair and decrepitude. It may feature deindustrialization, depopulation or changing population, economic restructuring, high local unemployment, fragmented families, political disenfranchisement, crime, and a desolate, inhospitable city landscape. Wikipedia Dictionary

The question comes up time and time again, what has made Gloucester City change from what it used to be? Longtime residents or those who come back to visit will say \”This is not the Gloucester City I remember growing up.\”

One reason this has occurred is a result of the housing problems that plaques the City. There are too many rentals to begin with, nearly 1900 properties. On East Thompson Ave, for an example, 50 percent of the homes between Lane and Harley Avenues are rentals. Some of which are duplexes and triplexes.


It is hard to get to know your neighbor if every few months someone new is moving into the home next door to you. Most renters are very nice people, but there are some who could care less about our city since they are only passing through. Thus they lack a connection to the community. They come and go like gypsies in the night.

The same with many of the landlords who own properties here, they live in another

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Welcome Home from Afghanistan Lt. Richard Janofsky

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Bear Hunter Education Seminar Information

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Hunting and Fishing: Deer Plan On PA Website, PA Goose Season Sept. 1, Yellowstone Bear Attack

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Face of Defense: Marine Recalls Top-Tier Soccer Career

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Brooklawn wins 24th state Legion title

By CELESTE E. WHITTAKER • Courier-Post Staff • July 30, 2010

The Brookers won their 24th Senior American Legion state championship by smacking 18 hits, playing solid defense and defeating Gibbsboro 15-5 Thursday night at Mercer County Park. Brooklawn\’s last state championship was in 2001, the same year the Brookers last won the national World Series. One night after downing Gibbsboro 9-5 to force Thursday\’s winner-take-all scenario in the double-elimination tournament, Brooklawn used a three-run third inning and a four-run fourth to take command. With the win, Brooklawn moves onto the Mid-Atlantic Regional in West Lawn, Pa., while runner-up Gibbsboro plays in the Northeast Regional in Middletown, Conn.

via www.courierpostonline.com

related: Breaking News Brooklawn Wins State Title

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Gene C. Costa, of Runnemede; formerly of Glassboro, Area Entrepreneur

\"Costa_Gene_IMG\" Gene C. Costa, age 81, of Runnemede, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on July 28th, 2010 surrounded by his loving family and caring friends after a long and courageous battle with emphysema/COPD. Survived by his Beloved and Devoted companion of 25 years, Jo Ann (Wrysec), adoring stepfather to Stephanie and Todd Cerminaro, and father of Denise C. Durkin (Tom), and Dr. Richard C. Costa. Predeceased by his former wife, Nancy A. (Van Doren) Costa, Brother Ralph Costa, Sister Eleanor Sullivan, Sister-In-Laws Mary Jane O’Donnell, Bobi Ryan, Jeri Benson, Sheila Ryan, and cherished Grandson David S. Durkin. Much loved grandfather to Pamela A. Durkin, Jennifer L. Aiken (Andy), Lauren M. DeLucas (Dennis), Richard Costa Jr., Philip Costa, Athena Kokoronis, Giavonna Emma, Nicklas Gene, and Ava Jo Cerminaro. Great Grandfather of Shawn Durkin and Emily Durkin. Dear brother of Robert Costa (Rosetta) of South Carolina, Sister-In-Law Mary Jane D’Ancona (Frank D’Ancona), and Sister-In-Laws Peggy Ryan and Angie Cerminaro. Adored by many nieces, nephews, and treasured friends.

Gene was born and raised in Glassboro, NJ, and graduated from Glassboro High School’s Class of 1947. As a young man, he worked at his father’s Esso Gas Station. His passion for the business world along with his love of automobiles, led him to become the owner of Costa Motor Sales. Some of his many business ventures included the creation of the first \”South Jersey Message Center\” service system in South Jersey; the Glassboro Answering Service and the Woodbury Answering Service. Throughout his life he was employed at many Dealerships throughout the entire South Jersey area. Even after his retirement in 1991, his insatiable desire to work, led him to continue on in the Car Business. He was currently owner of Gene Costa Distributors, \”Hub Cap People.\” Gene was an avid gardener, and always took pride in his landscaping accomplishments. He loved watching TV, playing cards, and was a true Philadelphia Sports Fan. He thoroughly enjoyed playing the \”One-Armed Bandit\” at any nearby casino! Throughout his battle, he never complained and his sense of humor was always evident and appreciated by all who touched his life. \”How’s work?\” was a familiar greeting to all! He will truly be missed! At the request of the family, funeral services will be private.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his celebration luncheon on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Masso’s, 210 South Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Gene’s memory to COPD Foundation: 2937 SW 27th Ave, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133 or to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation: 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713. Please write in memo: Gene C. Costa. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Gene C. Costa. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

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Marie E. Vitola, of Gloucester City…she loved to cook, she loved her family, she loved her church

\"rosary\" Age 88. (nee Angellilli) of Gloucester City, July 29,2010 was called home to our Heavenly Father. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Samuel L. Vitola, devoted daughter of Anthony Angellilli,and Grace Malena. Devoted, beloved and loving mother of Carl (Eileen), Anthony (Salli), Samuel (Pauline) and Vincent. She was the loving grandmother to Anthony, Mario, Laura, Vincent , Jeremiah, Joshua and Daniel. Dear sister of Margaret Monti, Grace Gilbert, Anthony Angellilli, Veronica Ragan, Ralph Angellilli, and the late Carmen Angellilli. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Marie\’s passion was making her family happy as well as anyone who entered her home. She welcomed everyone with hospitality, pleasant conversation and always had good food to offer. Marie loved to cook. She would cook for an army and everyone would leave her happy home content and with a care package. She was a devout Catholic and said her rosary multiple times a day. She prayed for everyone, and her prayers were always answered. One of her weekly highlights was receiving Holy Communion from Sister Mary and Eucharistic Minister Charles Reed. She was always found by her family watching the Mass, praying and singing the hymns. Mom was such a good person and an inspiration to everyone. She never had a negative attitude; she was always mindful of being positive in every aspect of life. She will always be missed and remembered by everyone she touched. As mom would always say to us, we say to you and everyone,\”God Bless You in Jesus\’ Name.\”

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday morning from 8:30 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street), Gloucester City. Marie’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street. Gloucester City. Interment and Rite of Committal Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. No Evening Viewing. The family requests memorial donations to Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in the memo: Marie E. Vitola. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Marie E. Vitola. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

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Francis P. \”Frank\” Arno, of Absecon, Bartender at Crab Trap in Somers Point

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Christie Administration Announces Nearly $16 Million in State Funds For 25 Vocational School District Facilities Projects

Trenton, NJ – The Christie administration today announced that six vocational school districts are eligible for nearly $16 million in state funds toward the cost of 25 capital maintenance and construction projects.

\”Vocational schools need ample facilities to continue providing innovative and high-quality job training programs,\” Governor Chris Christie said. \”The state grants we are providing to vocational districts will allow critical projects to move forward and give New Jerseyans the necessary tools to find a quality and meaningful job.\”

The 25 eligible projects are estimated to cost approximately $30 million in state and local funds. The state grants represent at least 40 percent of eligible costs for projects in the vocational districts. The grants are contingent on approval of the remaining share of costs from district budgets or school bonds sold by county governments.

Camden County Vocational School will receive $7,040,831 for roof renovations while nearby Burlington County VoTech got $520,969 for restroom renovations. The remaining monies went to vocational schools in Cumberland, Essex and Sussex counties.

Facilities grants for vocational school district projects are approved by the Department of Education(DOE) in fixed annual allocations based on a prioritization process that considers critical needs, such as health, safety, handicapped accessibility, renewal of existing buildings and improvements to vocational instructional space to meet industry certification standards. Types of construction include capital maintenance, renovation, expansion and new facilities.

DOE determines which school projects receive grant funds from the Schools Development Authority. The full list of school districts, eligible projects and available funding can be found on DOE’s Web site at: www.nj.gov/education/facilities/projectapplication/rod/apvoc.pdf.

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