CNBNews Digital Archives: Gloucester City Officials Meet With Developers

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Gloucester Catholic opened in 1926. (Photo courtesy of the Gloucester City Historical Society)

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)(September 13, 2022)–Throughout the next several weeks, officials in Gloucester City will meet with several builders. One wishes to develop the former Gloucester Catholic Boys building into apartments. Developer number two is interested in the Southport acreage, which, for the most part, has been nothing but a barren plot of ground for over 30 years.

(CNBNews photo credit)The historic Saint Mary’s High School, aka the Gloucester Catholic Boys Annex, Monmouth, and Burlington Streets, opened in the late 1920s. (Photo above)

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Michael Sendler, 58, of Gloucester City

Michael William Sendler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 3rd 2026 at the age of 58.

Mike was a beloved husband of Lisa Sendler, devoted father of Michael, Brandon, and Danielle. Beloved son-in-law of Nick Porro and loving grandfather of Blake and Brody.

Mike was the son of late Anne Sharer (Weidennayar), Robert Sendler and raised by Bud Sharer. Brother of Robert Sendler, Cathy Sendler, and Linda McCleaf.

Mike was born in Atlantic City later relocated to Gloucester City where he graduated from Gloucester High. He met his wife at Dominic’s tavern in Bellmawr, got married, and started a family.

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Joan Gianvito, of Medford, formerly of Brooklawn

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(CNBNews)(May 4, 2026)–Joan G. Gianvito (nee Lane) passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022. Born at Cooper Hospital to John A. and Grace M. Lane, Joan was 79 years old. She was a resident of Medford for the past 47 years and a former resident of Brooklawn, NJ

Beloved wife of 58 years to John R. Gianvito. Loving mother of Todd (Nicole) Gianvito, Lori Coffey and Brian (Donna) Gianvito. Cherished grandmother of Nolan Coffey, Ty Gianvito, Brynn Coffey, Ryan Gianvito, Austin Gianvito and Addison Gianvito.

Joan enjoyed trips to the beach, traveling the country and the world with her husband John, spending time with friends, especially spending time with her grandchildren and of course Johnny Mathis.

A gathering of family and friends will be held this Friday, January 14, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Givnish of Marlton Funeral Home, 398 East Main St., Marlton.
Her funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Entombment was at Park View Cemetery at Kirby’s Mill, 25 Fostertown Rd., Medford.

Memorial donations may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

To share your fondest memories of Joan, please visit www.givnish.com.

CNBNews Digital Archives: You Have a Right to Know

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THE SECRETIVE GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL(Monday, July 20, 2015)—At a recent executive session of the Gloucester City Mayor and Council, City Solicitor Leonard Wood gave an in-depth report on the ongoing negotiations with the NHP Foundation and what they are looking to do with financing the purchase of city-owned property Chatham Square.

CNBNews submitted an OPRA requesting a copy of that report to the council and was told by the custodian of records, Kathy Jentsch, “This matter is currently in the negotiation stage. These materials are in the possession of our attorney for that purpose-attorney-client privilege”.

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CNBNews Digital Archives: Only in America!

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNews)(July 12, 2012)–Whenever there is an election involving a seat in Congress or in the White House, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be a big year for federal grants to be given out. Even though the national debt is $16 trillion and climbing, the “Washington Elite” doesn’t care; after all, it is not their money they are spending.

For example, in May, a list of 25 towns across the United States receiving money to help pay the salaries of firemen or to rehire firemen was released. The funds were awarded through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a program that provides $400 million in grants nationwide for rehiring laid-off firefighters and retaining those whose jobs are in jeopardy due to budget constraints.”

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Gloucester City Spring Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant flushing to begin on May 4 at 7:30 am.

Mary C. Lachalle, 98, of Atco, formerly of Gloucester City

In the loving care of her daughter, Kimberly, Mary passed peacefully at home in Atco on April 28, 2026, at the age of 98. (nee McCann). Longtime resident of Gloucester City.

Loving and devoted wife of 50 years to the late Louis J. Lachalle. Loving mother of Kimberly R. Lachalle and the late Jeffrey L. Lachalle.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment will be private in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to mass.

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Marguerite V. Danaher, 98, of Gloucester City

Marguerite V. Danaher (née Berry), of Gloucester City, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 98, in her home cared for and loved by her children.

Born on July 22, 1927, in Gloucester City, Marguerite was a lifelong resident of the community she loved. She was the devoted daughter of the late John Berry and Cecilia Berry (nee Matthews). Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Danaher, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. A woman of deep faith, Marguerite was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Gloucester City.

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Gloucester City Council to Purchase More Vehicles, Raise Employee Salaries, Introduce Budget

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 26, 2026)(CNBNews)–To better keep you informed, we have made a video of the mayor and council meeting’s agenda for your perusal. Normally, we would have copied and pasted the agenda onto our website, but because Gloucester City posts the documents as a PDF each month, that process is very time‑consuming. The raw video is below this article. To pause a page of the agenda, click on the page you want to read.

The meeting is scheduled for 7 PM, Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Police Administrative Building, 313 Monmouth Street, in the courtroom.

The 37‑page agenda contains several items that stand out. For example, the agenda includes a resolution that will introduce the 2026-27 city budget, but the amount of the budget is not included. Also missing from the resolution is the amount of the local property tax; does it increase? If so by how much. Instead, the resolution states that residents can stop at the municipal building if they want to know that information. There was a time when the entire budget would be published in the local paper. And, not too long ago, the city offered a Friendly budget that was easy to read.

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Gloucester City Little League to Induct Inagural Wall of Fame Class April 24

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ(CNBNews)(April 23, 2026)–The Gloucester City Little League (GCLL) will celebrate a major milestone on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., when it inducts the inaugural class into its newly created Wall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the Johnson Boulevard and Nicholson Road complex and will honor five longtime contributors whose dedication shaped the league and the community it serves.