By Lois Staas
NEWS Correspondent
Bellmawr’s Mayor and Council meeting began with the
awarding of plaques for the best decorated houses in the town’s 17th annual contest.
Prior to presenting the awards, Council President Louis P. DiAngelo said, \”Every year we send out Santa’s Helpers to see which houses fall into the category of best decorated house.\”
The winners were the following:
District 1 – Nolan Family, 47 Brown Avenue; District 2 – Howard-Reed Family,128 Worthington Avenue; District 3 – Judd Family,127 Kennedy Boulevard; District 4 – Gillis Family,16 Aspen Place;District 5 – Glaquinto Family,16 Aspen Place; District 6 – DiCiano Family,935 Center Avenue; District 7 – Bosurgi Family,121 Davon Avenue.
All of Mayor and Council congratulated the award winners.
Councilman Stephen Sauter summed up the commentary by saying, \”Thanking you to all the residents of Bellmawr who decorated houses.\”
Councilman DiAngelo noted the success of the Christmas in Bellmawr Sleigh Rides during the evenings of December 8, 9, and 10.
\”I would like to personally thank all borough employees for all of their hard work and thank the Mayor for his hard work,\” DiAngelo said.
\”Over 4,000 came through the park in three nights,\” Mayor Filipek added.
Councilwoman Regina F. Pointkowski stated, \”The Mayor knows. He was making the hot chocolate.\”
No one came forward for the public portion of the meeting.
Mayor Filipek expressed the wishes for all of council, \”From our Bellmawr family to all citizens, have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please drive carefully. If you drink, don’t drive.\”
\”We will continue to work for the citizens of Bellmawr as always.\”
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