\”Welcome to Gloucester City\” signs are being placed at all the entrances to Gloucester City. The first sign went up today (July 18) at the Rt. 42 and Market Street off ramp. In all seven signs will be erected by the contractor hired to do the job, Astro Outdoor Advertising of Glassboro. The cost for each is $1,759 for a total of $12,313. The background of the sign is blue gradient and it is outlined in gold and white. The posts are made out of PVC, the material used is 1 inch thick high density urethane, and the display is made out of ΒΌ inch thick aluminum composite backer panel. The sign is mounted to 4 inch x 4 inch x 6 foot decorative PVC posts; pressure treated core/below grade. Each sign measure 45 inches wide x 67 inches high. The signs are maintenance free.
Mayor Bill James, right and Councilman Nick Marchese said other signs are being funded by various local businesses and maintained by local organizations. This particular sign was funded and sponsored by the Gloucester City Urban Enterprise Zone and is being maintained by the Gloucester City Rotary.
\”We are very happy to say this program will not cost taxpayers a penny\”, said the Mayor. Marchese added that all the old signs that are presently at Market Street and Route 130 will be taken down. \”And only one of the new signs will be allowed at that entrance way to the City. \”
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