Councilman Daniel Spencer said there are some exceptions, such as the difference between a 3.5 percent \”Cap\” on the appropriations side and a 2 percent \”Cap\” on the levy side, and would have to go on the ballot for approval if the levy side exceeds the \”Cap.\”

According to the ordinance, the municipality shall limit any increase in the budget to 2 percent unless authorized to increase it to 3.5 percent over the previous year’s final appropriations.

The 3.5 percent increase in the budget, amounting to $211.573.42 in excess otherwise permitted by the \”Cap\” law, is advisable and necessary in the interest in promoting the safety and welfare of the citizens, Council members said.

Henderson was selected by the New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NJAIAW) for her outstanding achievements in athletics and contributions to women’s sports in New Jersey. She was one of three honorees at the event that included Ilene Cohen, Athletic Director, Ocean County

Today is January 28, and while the snow was removed from this area, the ice was not. The sidewalk was like an ice-skating rink.

This is not just the \”three corner park\”, it is also a school bus stop. Children need to walk on this sidewalk to reach their bus. Last week when it snowed, the handicapped ramp was a sheet of ice and my son fell trying to get on the bus. 

I called the Public Works Department and was told it was the Board of Education’s responsibility, the B.O.E. says it is the Public Works, etc. I called the City Administrator and he said he is fairly new and doesn’t know whose responsibility it is. 

I called the Mayor and sadly I am still waiting for him to call me back. I called Councilman Spencer and he said he would take care of it. 

I am not sure whose responsibility it is but it certainly isn’t mine, yet twice I have salted this area. Once with my own salt and again today (with help of a few other parents) with the half bag of salt the Public Works insisted I take for salting the day my son fell. 

Today we parents had to form a chain to help the children down the curb to get onto their bus. This is not fair to the children or the homeowners of this city who get a citation or fine for not clearing their sidewalks. 

Please, someone, take responsibility for the safety of our children and clear this sidewalk during the inclement weather. 

Sometimes their only alternative is to walk in the middle of the street and chance getting his by a car.

Kelly Deluca, Gloucester City

Ewing, NJ…Each time The College of New Jersey softball team takes the field this spring they will be showing their support towards breast cancer research.

The Lions are participating in Pink Hair for Hope, an organization that raises money for breast cancer research. TCNJ players each made a personal donation with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Foundation and also dyed a portion of their hair pink with that the coloring lasting the entire season.

\”This fundraiser means a lot to us. As young females, I don\’t think there is a better foundation out there for us to support and as athletes, I couldn\’t think of a better way to truly make a statement on our campus,\” noted junior outfielder Rebecca Florczyk.

The Lions open the season with their annual spring trip to Florida with the first game set for Sunday, March 6 taking on Elizabethtown College. TCNJ’s home opener is Thursday, March 17 hosting playing Moravian College in a doubleheader in Lions’ Park. First pitch is 3 p.m.