Council heard a presentation from Fire Code Inspector Carl Thomas regarding a new rapid key entry box system that will be available for installation at the school, community center and local businesses for the cost of the box.

A lockbox with the entry key would be placed near the front entrance or another convenient place that would allow easy access to a burning building by the emergency personnel.

\”This system will make it easier and faster for firemen to enter a building, especially if there is a fire in the middle of the night, and may eliminate broken doors and windows to allow access,\” Thomas said.

The keys to the boxes, with serial numbers for Brooklawn only, would be held by the Fire Department, and also kept in a Borough safe. The keys can be used to re-set the building’s alarm system.

Council amended the Fire Prevention Code ordinance on first reading that will allow

Well the \”closed more than open\” gas station has gotten freshly painted, and the pumps are bearing the logo of its newest tenant. The much loved BP Oil is opening up soon! With the leak in the gulf finally plugged, will you be making the new BP Oil a regular stop? Now remember, most of these stations are owned by independent business people who have nothing to do with polluting the gulf. Comments, your thoughts.

In the past, sponsors have helped fund such activities as Brooklawn Bees and Ladybug Basketball Programs, Girl Scouts, Gloucester Mustang Football and Carmen Palmiero Basketball Programs, Alice Costello School Eighth Grade Class Trips and Scholarships, Brooklawn American Legion Baseball and many others.

We need your help and are asking for a $25 contribution to be a \”Team Sponsor.\” Have a team named for your business to be seen and heard by more than 140 Wiffleball Players and 500 fans and supporters from surrounding communities. We also encourage you to attend, to meet sponsors, residents and \”Friends of Brooklawn.\”

Please help by donating now for Brooklawn Youth Activities. Make check payable to: Wiffleball Reunion, 229 Nansen Ave., Brooklawn, NJ, 08030.

Bruce Darrow, Brooklawn