Category: CONSUMER NEWS

COLORFUL MURALS PAY HOMAGE TO PAST AND PRESENT BRIDGE WORKERS

New Murals Craft a Better Transportation Experience for Pedestrians, Motorists

Two new murals, which adorn the walls of the 5th Street Vehicular and Pedestrian Tunnels located beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge, were unveiled during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

The public was invited to see the artwork up close during the event, which was held at 5th and Race Streets in downtown Philadelphia.

“The Delaware River Port Authority has a strong commitment to building community and supporting community initiatives. The development and installation of these murals helps to strengthen that commitment,” said DRPA CEO John Hanson during the ceremony.

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5 Cases of Ocean County Measles Outbreak

The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that 5 additional cases of measles — a highly contagious disease — have been confirmed in Ocean County.  This brings the total to 11 confirmed cases. These individuals could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County on November 1.

Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:

The Department is working in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individuals were infectious. For a comprehensive list of exposures identified to date related to this outbreak, please visit the Department’s measles page.

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Gloucester County Caregivers Honored

(Deptford, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) — Gloucester County Senior Services hosted the annual Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon at Auletto Caterers in Deptford. Freeholder Heather Simmons gave the welcome remarks at the event.

The annual Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon is held in recognition of those who spend their time taking care of others.

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger, “It is our honor thank and support our caregivers. Along with recognizing them for their work with this annual luncheon, Gloucester County offers the Caregiver Support Program, providing support and assistance to caregivers and helping them in access services to help them with the important work they do.”

Services include assistance to grandparents raising grandchildren, information, assistance and guidance to navigate through the system of available in-home support services for the caregiver’s loved ones, access to supplemental services to ease the strain on the caregiver, individual counseling and support, and a monthly Support Group.

For information about the Caregiver Support Program please call (856) 686-8338 or email: bvaldez@co.gloucester.nj.us.

SAINT MARY’S JUNIOR GUILD, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ

By Tom Bowe

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ–Monsignor Edward Lucitt (Big Ed) pastor of Saint Mary’s Parish, Gloucester City, was the driving force behind the St. Marys Men’s Guild, which was started probably by Msgr. Brick during the depression. Both priests were similar in nature, great heart, passionate, and when something went wrong, they took no prisoners.

Big Ed was my first basketball and football coach in grammar school.

The men of the Guild made fishcakes on the first floor and delivered them and other food to the citizens of Gloucester City during those awful years of the depression.. During the war years, while I was in grammar school (St. Mary’s), all the fellows were in the service, and the Men’s Guild evolved into the Junior Guild. It also kept a lot of young guys out of trouble by giving them a place to hang out.. Not to mention that Big Ed also kept an eye on us and the building..

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PolitickerNJ.com Names George Norcross the Most Powerful, Coming In at Number 3

On December 3, 2012, PolitickerNJ.com unveiled its esteemed list of the 100 most influential figures in New Jersey politics, and it’s exciting to see South Jersey’s own George Norcross recognized at an impressive Number 3! This list, which has been a staple since its inception in March 2000, highlights the impactful insiders impacting politics and governance in the Garden State—ranging from policymakers and party leaders to fundraisers and lobbyists—while intentionally excluding elected officials and judges.

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Highland Park School To Be Closed

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (MARCH 2011)(CNBNEWS)The rumors about the Highland Park School, Park Avenue and Highland Blvd., being closed are true, according to Gloucester City School Supt. Paul Spaventa. The gossip about this school have been circulating throughout the City since March. Why a formal announcement about the closing to the residents of the community was never released is unknown.

On Thursday (April 21) Spaventa said  “Highland Park School will be closing but the Program for Success and Adult Night School will remain intact. Exact arrangements for accommodations of the programs are taking place and not finalized.”

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Kathleen (nee Woodworth) Sisco, GCHS Alum, Class of 1963

Kathleen M. Sisco (nee Woodworth) ….On July 12, 2007 went Home to Heaven one day after her 62 Birthday of Gloucester City. Formerly of Bellmawr. Loving daughter of the late Sarah \”Sadie\” Woodworth (nee Wall). Beloved mother of Jill R. Ruggieri and husband John of Bellmawr and Ted F. Sisco and his wife Loretta of Westville. Cherished mom-mom of Jack and Jason Ruggieri. Dear Sister of Stan Woodworth and his wife Beverly of Moorestown.

Kathleen was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and was a 1963 Graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. She lived many years in Bellmawr and worked as a claims processor at CIGNA Insurance in Voorhees until 1993. Kathleen was very devoted to her family and had many wonderful friendships throughout her entire life.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday Evening from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday morning from 9 am to 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with her mother, Sarah in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

Family requests memorial donations in Kathleen\’s memory to Saint Mary\’s Catholic School: Tuition Fund: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Kathleen M. Sisco.

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.

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