by Barbara S. Rothschild

Brooklawn Superintendent John Kellmayer agreed. Alice Costello School has been accepting Choice students since Brooklawn joined its pilot program 10 years ago. 

\”Districts didn\’t really have time this year to prepare,\” he said. \”Next year will be their learning curve, as they decide whether they are going to aggressively go out and recruit students.\”

Kellmayer, whose Choice students mostly come from neighboring Camden and Gloucester City, said the draw for Choice schools isn\’t more computers or a specific program, but something more basic.

\”Most parents are looking for a safe and orderly environment. They want to know, \”Can you teach my child to read?\’ \”

In September, the state Legislature passed the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program Act of 2010. It updates and modifies the…

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By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

Mount Ephraim Borough received a gracious letter from a 2^nd Avenue resident thanking Supervisor Ken Jones and an employee of the Public Works Department for their assistance.

The letter was read, and praised, during the recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

Last month a large tree limb had broken away from a tree on the resident’s property, yet remained dangerously suspended by other branches.  It was unknown as to when the limb might fall.

The homeowner, Carl Ingram, contacted the Public Works Department regarding the limb.

Ken Jones and an employee left their lunch break to take a look at the tree and then called the borough’s tree service to have the loose limb removed.