Day: January 8, 2020

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner, State of NJ-DOT Elected IBTTA Second Vice-President

WASHINGTON, DC

–  The

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)

is pleased to announce that

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti

, Commissioner,

State of New Jersey Department of Transportation

, will serve as the association’s Second Vice-President. IBTTA is

the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve tolling.

Gutierrez-Scaccetti was elected Second Vice-President by the membership during IBTTA’s 87

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Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Nova Scotia, Canada, this past September. The meeting brought together more than 800 transportation leaders from 23 countries to discuss innovative technologies, policies, funding options and business practices to provide greater mobility for drivers.

“IBTTA is pleased that Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner, State of New Jersey Department of Transportation will serve as our Second Vice President this year. Diane will bring her bold leadership and vision to our association and industry,” said

Patrick D. Jones

, Executive Director and CEO of IBTTA. “In New Jersey and around the world, tolling is providing greater mobility options for millions of customers. Diane’s extensive work in transportation comes at a critical time when communities and nations worldwide are looking at new ways to fund and finance vital transportation infrastructure.”

“I am thrilled and honored that my fellow IBTTA members have entrusted me with this leadership position,” said Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “My involvement as a member of the Board of Directors for IBTTA has allowed me to engage with members across the U.S. and around the world. I look forward to using my experience to address the many challenges and opportunities facing the transportation industry as well as learning from others and applying solutions and best practices that we can use here in New Jersey.”

A native of New Jersey, Gutierrez-Scaccetti is a transportation professional with more than 30 years in the industry, and 36 years in government service. She possesses extensive executive, operational, and planning knowledge. Most recently, the Commissioner served as the Executive Director and CEO at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, a part of the Florida Department of Transportation. Under her leadership, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise managed more than 460 centerline miles and a 5-year capital program in excess of $6 billion, supported by $1 billion in revenues.

Anna Green of Gloucester City, age 78

Gloucester City – On January 6, 2020. Age 78. (nee DiCresenzo). Loving and devoted wife of 43 years to Walter E. Green. Loving mother of David E. Green. Beloved sister of Julio DiCresenzo (Joan), Mary Weigner, Frances Shone, Emma Malin (Elwood) and JoAnne Piontkowski (Robert). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday morning, January 13

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, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, at the above church address. Please memo, Anna Green.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.comunder the obituary of Anna Green. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

Bill Raroha, Vietnam War Army Veteran; Building Contractor; Audubon High Alum; Outdoorsman

The funny thing about the heart is a soft heart is a strong heart. Bill was a “sweet” heart. William G. Raroha was poignant, sensitive and thoughtful. He was just a big kid who loved spending time outdoors fishing and hunting. On Wednesday

January 1st, 2020 we all started something new. After 74 years, Bill had finished his life’s chores and headed out to sea. Along with his fishin’ pole he headed out to the ole fishin’ hole where every day is fishing for him.

Bill was born in Camden and spent his formative years in Audubon Park. He had graduated from Audubon High School, class of 1963 and had contributed to the manpower of our great nation, upholding the ideals of our American freedoms during Vietnam as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge Bill made a career in siding and windows. He worked for John Jefferies and for himself for a number of years. Mr. Raroha finished his career at Fox-Co Roofing & Siding in Maple Shade.

Bill was an active participant and member of the Oaklyn VFP Post 4463 and the Oaklyn American Legion Post 84. At home, Bill tried his hand at taxidermy and worked restoring old houses. Bill had an uncanny eye for color pallets and an insatiable sweet tooth, especially for M&M’s and the Reese’s peanut butter cups.

Mr. Raroha will fondly be remembered as a loving and softhearted husband, father and friend. He is the widower of his first wife Ethel Colston Neuffer and is the loving husband of Diana (nee Brown) Raroha. He is the father of Eric & his wife Diane Raroha, Bill & his wife Tiffany Raroha, David & his wife Marianne Raroha, Susan & her husband Richard Nicolella, Tina & her husband John Risley, Beth Heal & her fiance Jimmy and Karen Warner (Chris). He is the proud grandfather of Jake & Josh Raroha, Cole & Chloe Raroha, Grace & Abbey Raroha, TJ (Brie) Nicolella, Isabelle Nicolella, Madison Accardi (John), Jacqui Accardi, Tyler and Kira Correll, Lauren and Robert Warner. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by his brothers; Duane (Denise), Steve Raroha and many other close family members, nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to gather with the Raroha family to laugh at fishing stories, enjoy some sweets and share our heartfelt memories of Bill on Saturday morning between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 400 White Horse Pike Oaklyn where a remembrance ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm. In honor of those who have sacrificed. In tribute to those who have fallen and in gratitude to those now serving, the United States Army will offer a military commemoration, immediately following, at the Camden County Veterans Cemetery 1640 Haddon Ave. Camden.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Redeemer Home Care 1801 Rt. 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210

www.holyredeemer.com

or To the Oaklyn VFW Post 4463 5 Manor Ave. Oaklyn, NJ 08107. To share a heartfelt memory, please visit

www.crerancelebration.com

#crerancelebration #heartfelt

TIPS AND SNIPPETS: Thief Strikes Local Car Dealerships; LGBTQ Curriculum Arrives at 12 Schools

UPDATED:

Lt. Steve Burkhardt, spokesman for the Gloucester City Police Department, said \”Both cases are still under investigation and no charges have been signed at this time.\”

by CNBNewsnet

TRUCK THIEF BUSY IN GLOUCESTER CITY

—A brazen pickup truck thief that struck two different car dealerships in Gloucester City was the focus of a recent

Fox29 report.

One of the thefts occurred January 2, 2020 after 7PM at CW Clarke\’s Auto, located on US Route 130 south near the Gloucester City/Brooklawn border and the other was a week or so before at Gormley\’s Auto, US Route 130 and Klemm Avenue, also in Gloucester City.

There was a Haddon Township gas station robbed at Route 130 and Nicholson Road shortly after the truck was stolen from Clarke\’s.  Police have not confirmed a connection between the theft and robbery according to

Fox29.

CW Clarke owner Jeff Mauro told FOX 29, \”You hear about people taking cars when the business is closed at night or in front of someone\’s house but never when you\’re actually open for business.\” He says someone drove off with a new car as the shop owners were right across the street.

Bob Nage,

of Gormley\’s said the guy who stole the truck from his lot \”actually came in under the guise of buying it. He wanted to look at it and wanted the keys. \”The suspect got in the 2016 black Ram truck and drove straight off the lot,\” Nage said.

(READ MORE)

CNBNews contacted the police for an update on the incidents. As of this posting we have not received a response.

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THE LGBTQ CURRICULUM IS HERE

—Twelve schools in New Jersey will begin teaching the state\’s mandated LGBTQ inclusive curriculum this month according to nj1015.com

Gov. Phil Murphy

signed into law nearly a year ago

a measure that requires school districts to include instruction and materials that \”accurately portray political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.\”

The law went into effect immediately but will apply to the 2020-2021 school year for the curriculum of middle and high schools.

The schools teaching the pilot program through June of this year include:

Asbury Park:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Hackensack:

Bergen Arts and Science Charter Middle School

Haddon Heights:

Haddon Heights Junior-Senior High School

Highland Park:

Highland Park School

Millburn:

Millburn Middle School

Morristown:

Unity Charter School

Newark:

Newark Arts High School

Rumson:

Forrestdale School

Somers Point

: Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

Tuckerton:

Pinelands Regional Junior High School

Several schools not in the pilot program will still have access to the lesson plans but will not have a curriculum coach or professional development training. Those schools were not named.

Read More:

These 12 schools will be first in NJ to teach LGBTQ curriculum

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