Burkhardt Breaks Dad’s Record

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GHS 400-MEET RECORD BROKEN–Steven Burkhardt, (inset) a senior at Gloucester High School, a star student- athlete at the school broke the outdoor track program’s 400-meet record during the Fast-Times meet at Cherokee High recently. That two decade plus record was held by his father former City Police Lt. Steve Burkhardt, and GHS alum. The lieutenant retired from the department last year.

According to Sun Papers, Burkhardt has already cemented his own Lions’ legacy, following a historic 2021-’22 football season in which he led the state with 33 rushing touchdowns while racking up 2,034 rushing yards, good for the second most in the state. Those touchdowns tied the single-season school record, and helped lead the program to its first playoff victory since 2014 with a 21-14 victory over New Egypt in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 sectional playoffs. read more

Help Stop Bird Flu-Remove Your Bird Feeder

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has warned poultry owners to be alert for signs of Avian Influenzq -the-bird flu, appearing in their flocks. It can infect chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and a variety of other birds, including migratory waterfowl and pet birds such as parrots. Just like in the human flu season, each year there is a flu season affecting different birds in varying ways. NJ.com has reported that experts say the bird feeder and bird bath in your yard should be removed. They say bird feeders and baths that encourage birds to congregate in your backyard allow the virus to spread.

The risk of people catching the bird flu is low, with no cases reported in humans, according to officials.

Your bird feeder is helping spread it. If you really care about them you’ll take away your bird feeders until the all clear is given.

ONE OF THE LARGEST SHOPRITE STORES COMING TO WOOLWICH

With a store (see rendering above) slated to open in March 2023, Zallie-Somerset currently owns and operates 11 ShopRite Supermarkets, 10 in South Jersey, and one in Philadelphia, according to the company’s website.

Zallie-Somerset Inc. will begin construction on the newest and one of the largest ShopRite stores in New Jersey’s Gloucester County in the next few weeks. The future store, located at the corner of Center Square Road and Auburn Road in an area of high population growth, will measure more than 75,000 square feet. Westville based general contractor Lynmar Builders, and Blackwood, based refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting provider Cold Technology have teamed with Zallie-Somerset to build and equip the new store.

Besides the Woolwich Township project, Zaillie-Somerset Inc. is planning a complete renovation of its store in Glassboro. Tentative plans call for a Grand Reopening in November at ShopRite of Glassboro. And, the Wine Shop that has been within the ShopRite of West Berlin is expanding to the former Hallmark store.

PROPERTY TAXES-Gloucester City in the Top 30 with the Highest; Brooklawn in the Top 30 with the Lowest

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The Top 30 Communities in New Jersey with the Highest Property Taxes

NJ Advance Media released an article recently regarding the 30 communities in the state of New Jersey with the highest property tax rate. Keep in mind that there are 565 towns/cities in the entire state. So to be listed in the top 30, in this case, is not something to brag about.

Residents living in any of those 30 communities should call their mayor and city council/commissioners and demand they explain why they are paying more in taxes than 500 plus other communities in this state.

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OUR BEST FRIEND ERICA IS WAITING FOR US AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Erica Cleary, a beautiful yellow Labrador Retriever who resided in Gloucester City, NJ, most of her life, died Thursday night, May 14, 2015, from complications of old age. She was 13. In human years, she would be 91.

Erica began her life as a Seeing Eye puppy in Moorstown, NJ. She was in training when she broke her toe at the doggy playground. She spent 14 months with her toe in a cast. When the time came for her to take the final test, she was unable to pass it and was placed up for adoption at the age of two.

Connie and I had tried for over two years to adopt a retired Seeing Eye dog. Tired of waiting, we had gotten a black lab named Lacey during that time. The day we got the call that Erica was available we were so excited. During the 90-minute ride to Morristown, we were very anxious, not knowing what to expect. When we arrived in the town we were surprised to see how many people were walking the streets with seeing eye dogs. We learned later that those dogs were in training. The Academy, located in a wooded area, consists of a number of single-story buildings. It is nestled away a mile or so from the Mooristown.

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A MAN TO BE REMEMBERED

TO: William E. Cleary, Sr.

Dear Bill,

I was sad to read that you are saying goodbye to something that has become an essential part of Gloucester City. Reading your articles, opinions, and other important news over the years, it is evident that you encompass everything good about your profession as a journalist. Your knowledge, honesty, and dedication through the years kept us in tune with and educated about what was going on in the city. Your comments about what you investigated and questioned may not have been approved by some politicians, but how they handled the situation made you that much more of a “champion” of our First Amendment rights.

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What’s Going On ; New Road Cutting Through Cemetery

By CLEARY’S NOTEBOOK NEWS

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 14, 2011)—WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE NEW AMBULANCE SERVICE? A city firefighter, who wished to remain anonymous, was asked if anyone from the James Administration has talked to them about Lourdes Health Systems taking over the city ambulance service. The city awarded a three-year contract to Lourdes in February.

The firefighter said, “Absolutely nothing has been said. We have no idea where they will be stationed, who they will report to, or how our operations will be affected. We don’t know if this means more layoffs or if they will keep the remaining guys on to keep the company full. Even if we don’t lay off any more guys, we still don’t comply with the 2-in-2-out federal regulations. They will tell you we do, but they don’t consider the whole picture in terms of each guy’s roles and responsibilities. We’ve been at 5 for a long time, same as 7/4/02, and we know how that turned out. It was hard enough managing with 7 guys at times, but we managed. Our volunteer ranks have decreased, and some volunteers aren’t responding at all (not knocking them). So our backup, which usually took 6-10 minutes, is now anyone’s guess as to how long it will take. Collingswood’s response depends on their staffing, which was cut. Mt Ephraim asked to be taken off automatic aid. Westville and Bellmawr sometimes don’t respond. Then there’s the mess involving Lipsett and Chief Hoffman from Washington Twp., which probably helped convince the mayor and council to proceed with layoffs and the privatization of the ambulance. So our guys come in every day just waiting for the other shoe to drop, so to speak. Mark my words, this mess is going to lead to someone getting hurt or killed—it’s inevitable.

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Dooley’s Bar Comes Tumbling Down; Cost to the taxpayer $34,400, Demolition; $425,000 to Purchase It

(JANUARY 31, 2007)The empty tavern/restaurant, owned by Gerald F. Dooley Inc., at the corner of Broadway and Cumberland Street , City, has been demolished. Hired to do the work was Franchi Demolition & Excavating, Inc., from Camden, the low bidder, at a cost of $34,400. The city purchased the building in October for $425,000. The intricate details of the purchase were never released to the public.

Supposedly, it is to be the future home of Reel Fish Seafood, now located in Bellmawr.

Newly elected Mayor William James was asked today if he knows anything about the transaction. He said that, as of yet, he hasn’t looked at the arrangements made by former Mayor Kilcourse. And added there have been so many issues that this (Dooley transaction) wasn’t at the top of the list.