Court Order entered in Gloucester City OPMA/OPRA Case filed by Schmidt and Walters

by Bill Cleary

CNBNEWS.NET-The Camden County Superior Court on May 2 issued an order on the Schmidt et al v. City of $\"Ladyjustice\"$ Gloucester City lawsuit filed on March 17 by Oxford, New Jersey attorney Walter M. Luers on behalf of plaintiffs John P. Schmidt and Michael E. Walters, both of Gloucester City. In addition to the City, the lawsuit named the Gloucester City Board of Education, the City\’s Housing Authority as well as City Clerk Kathy Jentsch, Board of Education Business Administrator Margaret McDonnell and Housing Authority Records Custodian Sue McElhatton as defendants.

Schmidt is a college student studying political science and Walters is a former City fireman who is disabled. Schmidt recently ran for a seat on the City School Board but lost. Walters ran unsuccessfully for council last November. Both individuals are unflinching critics of Mayor William James and his administration.

They alleged in their lawsuit that Gloucester City, its housing authority and school board committed several violations of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and the common law right of access to government records.

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What did NJ get for $1 billion? About 5,000 fewer jobs. :: New Jersey Policy Perspective

$\"Garage$ Since the beginning of 2010, New Jersey has awarded more than $1 billion in tax subsidies as part of a strategy aimed at jump-starting the state’s economy and putting tens of thousands of people back to work.

Even as Governor Christie pleaded poverty to make deep cuts to essential services like education and health care, the state doled out tax credits and grants to corporations and developers in New Jersey at an unprecedented rate.

Incentives for economic investment were necessary, it was argued, to create a more business-friendly climate that would generate good jobs for New Jerseyans.

Sadly, it hasn’t worked. Not even a little bit.

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Raven 3 Helps Camden Restore Its Healthy Eating Options

with the Camden Children\’s Garden

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Camden, NJ – AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is working with Camden Children\’s Garden to supply the citizens of Camden with urban gardens and education on healthy eating in order to help them move away from being a \”food desert\”. Together, Camden Children\’s Garden and NCCC will hold family festivals at the children\’s garden as well as maintain and develop urban gardens around the city. Jasmine Thomas states, \”I love gardening and I\’m so glad we are able to provide for a community in need of fresh veggies.\” AmeriCorps members also will be helping the Garden Club to cultivate over 100 community gardens throughout the City of Camden and will assist in building the 40+ gardens on the waiting list to be created in 2011. For this round, AmeriCorps Raven 3 will be assisting in sprucing up the Children\’s Garden for the Spring Festival Season and helping to prepare for the 6th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser on June 16th, 2011, 6pm-9pm (more below).

AmeriCorps NCCC team, Raven 3, is based in Perry Point Maryland, but reins in volunteers from all around the country. Led by Leeann Sudol, Raven 3, is very excited to learn about horticulture and to put their knowledge to good use for the city of Camden.

The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. AmeriCorps NCCC members have a strong desire to make positive impacts in neighborhoods and change the face of communities using hands-on team projects. Since its first members pledged to get things done for America 17 years ago, AmeriCorps NCCC has built an impressive record of accomplishments in both Washington D.C. and around the nation.

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Studio Centre, now Norritown Centre, divides ownership – timesherald.com

By CARL ROTENBERG
Times Herald Staff

Charles Gallub, (photo) the principal of Develcom of Bellmawr, N.J., requested approval $\"Unknown-5\"$ of the new ownership plan Tuesday so that a financial \”closing\” for a $10 million HUD 108 loan guaranteed by Montgomery County and a $5 million HUD 108 loan guaranteed by Norristown for the USM renovation project can be completed on May 13.

In December 2010, council had rejected a similar plan to divide the property into six units in a 4-to-3 vote. At that time, council members Mila Hayes, Cathy Lawrence, Marlon Millner and William Procyson voted against the plan. Council members Gary Simpson, Linda Christian and Council President William Caldwell voted for the ownership division.

At the Tuesday night council meeting, Gallub announced that the Studio Centre had been renamed \”Norristown Centre,\” Forrest said.

read via timesherald.com

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Camden County Weekly News released May 5

$\"Pine$ Visit the Camden County Golf Academy
It’s more affordable to practice as a family this Mother’s Day weekend. Parents who buy one basket of balls for the driving range can purchase a basket for their child at half price. While you are there, check out all the changes. \”There is now a Pro Shop with hats, shirts and other items, and tables indoors and out where you can enjoy a quick bite,\” said Cappelli. \”Look for more coupons and community programs for kids and seniors, and a frequent visitor punch card that will give golfers two free baskets with the purchase of eight.\” The Camden County Golf Academy is located at 8001 South Route 130 in Pennsauken. It is open daily from 10:00 to 9:00 PM. For more information, visit www.camdencounty.com

Win Lunch at Benihana in this Week’s Contest
Treat your friends to lunch. One (1) winner will win an $80.00 gift certificate towards lunch for up to eight people at Benihana\’s at 5255 Marlton Pike in Pennsauken. Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice and dice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma of sizzling shrimp, lobster and savory vegetables. Or visit their sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine. To enter, visit www.camdencounty.com

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Fluke Season Opens Today May 7

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding saltwater anglers that $\"22fishanimated\"$ the opening of summer flounder (fluke) season is this Saturday, May 7. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin signed the new regulations April 29.

The season runs from May 7 until September 25 with a limit of 8 fish at a minimum of 18 inches in length. This is positive news for anglers: the season is more than a month and half longer than last year when the limit was 6 fish.

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Patricia A. Ambrosius, of Bellmawr; GCHS Alumni Class of \’57; Owned Office Outfitters

$\"333800\"$ Surrounded by her loving family, on May 3, 2011. Age 72. (nee Hennessey) Of Bellmawr. Devoted wife of 53 years to Gus Ambrosius. Loving mother of Pam Springer (Jeff), Gus Ambrosius (Carol), Tim Ambrosius (Terri) and Lori Brown (Dave). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Loving sister of Geri Hennessey and Jack Hennessey (Joan). Dear sister-in-law of Jim Ambrosius (Pat) and Barry Ambrosius (Michelle). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Patricia was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1957 and was active in the school sorority. She and her husband Gus owned and operated Office Outfitters. Patricia was a longtime parishioner of Annunciation BVM Church. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:45 AM at St. Joachim Parish: Annunciation of B.V.M. Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM in the church. Inurnment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Joachim Parish: at the above church address. In the memo please write: Patricia A. Ambrosius. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Patricia A. Ambrosius. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. PH: 856-456-1142.

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