This year Gloucester Day is Saturday September 26th 2026 at Proprietors Park.
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Tips & Snippets: Trash Blockade, Flood, Sign Sez, Brooklawn Celebrates, No Power Again
Written By Cleary’s Notebook News Staff
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TRASH BLOCKS SIDEWALK—Why would those responsible for blocking the sidewalk with trash think that this was acceptable? A week ago, on Monday, Sweetie and I were walking on South Broadway towards Brooklawn. We tried to get past the blockade of trash in the photo, but it was impossible. We were left with no other choice but to risk our lives and walk onto nearby Broadway. Fortunately, traffic was light. One has to wonder about the people who piled the trash on the sidewalk that way. Surely they had to see that they were blocking the pathway for pedestrians. Unfortunately, as we travel through our City we have come upon more incidents of people who have no consideration for their neighbors. Their grass needs to be cut, their trash cans are placed in their front yard, and derelict cars with no license plates or registration stickers are parked on their property.
Photo courtesy of Gloucester City Historical Society.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–Following a heavy summer rainstorm, youngsters played in the contaminated water that overflowed from the sewers, flooding Market Street and nearby Broadway. Residents in that neighborhood told Cleary’s Notebook News that they saw feces floating on top of the water. The exact date of the photo is not known.
RAW SEWERAGE BACKS UP INTO HOMES IN CAMDEN AND GLOUCESTER CITIES-The Courier Post reported recently that it would cost over $400 million to fix the flooding in Camden City and Gloucester City. In the meantime, raw sewage will continue to back up into homes and flows down city streets. The untreated wastewater spills into watersheds and seeps into popular recreation spots like Cooper River, which is regularly used by rowing teams but is too dirty to swim in. In Gloucester City the raw sewerage can be seen flowing into the Delaware River even on sunny days.
A heavy rainstorm on July 6, 2026, dumped almost four inches of rain in an hour and caused Camden County’s sewer system to back up, causing floods and over 150 calls for emergency help, officials said.
Videos posted online showed flood waters breaching storefronts and basements.
Camden County says it now has a plan to fix the longstanding issue, but it’s going to take more than a decade to complete and a huge sum of money to pull off. The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), a government agency located in South Camden, is responsible for wastewater treatment and regional sewage management. Since the 1970s, Camden County residents have paid that agency millions of dollars to fix the sewerage problem and flooding. When it was first proposed, the CCMUA was going to build its wastewater treatment plant in Gloucester City, where the Holt Marine Terminal is today. READ MORE
Continue reading “Tips & Snippets: Trash Blockade, Flood, Sign Sez, Brooklawn Celebrates, No Power Again”James “Jim” DiAmore, Longtime Pharmacist, and Friend to Many
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BROOKLAWN, NJ (July 19, 2026)(CNBNews)— James “Jim” DiAmore, age 77, longtime pharmacist and friend to generations of residents, passed away on July 15, 2026, following a long illness. Jim was a unique personality — blunt, direct, and sometimes misunderstood by those who didn’t know him well. But beneath that gruff exterior was a man defined by generosity, loyalty, and quiet compassion.
A Life of Service to His Community
Jim devoted decades of service to the Brooklawn Fire Department, often driving the ambulance and responding to emergency calls late at night. He supported local police, youth sports teams, and was frequently the first to offer financial help to Brooklawn and Gloucester City residents who had fallen on hard times. He didn’t talk about the good he did; he simply did it.
Continue reading “James “Jim” DiAmore, Longtime Pharmacist, and Friend to Many”Owner Faces Possible Foreclosure For Not Maintaining 637 Division St.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 18, 2026)(CNBNews)—Because Rodger Pierce, owner of 637 Division Street is not maintaining his property, there is a possibility that it will be up for foreclosure at the end of this year, on December 31. Pierce is a disabled veteran, and he pays no property taxes according to Gloucester City Tax Collector James V. Davis.
In June 2025, Pierce was charged $480 by the City for fees, fines, and services performed on the property. Since the debt is still outstanding, he is being charged 18 percent per annum by Gloucester City. Open and due balances are subject to Tax Sale. According to the tax office, properties placed in Tax Sale may lead to possible foreclosure.
Continue reading “Owner Faces Possible Foreclosure For Not Maintaining 637 Division St.”Epiphany’s Block Party
Come enjoy our FREE water slide, moonbounce, carnival games, face painting, drinks popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and walking tacos! Not to mention of course our celebration of all our kids form summer camp and a dance competition for kids and adults.
As well as help us raise money with our DUNK tank, other 50/50’s and enjoy Mr. Softee as well as other Food Trucks if the snacks aren’t enough.
July 31 at 5 p.m., 400 Monmouth St., Gloucester City
Lundy’s Prison Sentence Postponed, The Reason Unknown
Dr’s Office Building For Sale:
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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 14, 2026)-The former doctor office of Edward Lundy has been placed on the market. Lundy pleaded guilty in April to illegal distribution of opioids. After the court proceedings, law enforcement announced that he would be sentenced in May.
Clearys’ Notebook has contacted the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), trying to find out why Lundy’s sentence has been postponed. Our most recent contact with those departments was last week. Neither the AG’s office nor the FBI has returned our phone calls or answered our emails.
Continue reading “Lundy’s Prison Sentence Postponed, The Reason Unknown”Gloucester Firefighter Shines in HYROX Contest
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (June 20, 2026)–Gloucester City Firefighter Jack Driscoll participated in a HYROX contest held recently in Stockholm, Sweden. Jack is a Gloucester City native who graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School. He placed second in the World Wide contest in the Overall and Age Group.
Afterwards, Driscoll said, “I went all in on the sport this year and had some big goals written down before the season started. I wanted to win a pro race and won five. I wanted to make it to the start line of an Elite 15 race and made it to two, one in solo and one in doubles. I wanted to podium at Worlds, and pulled a hard-fought 2nd out of the best of the best.
“Thank you to my family and friends for all the support this year, especially my girlfriend Erika Tvedten I couldn’t do it without you all. And thank you to all the people who have cheered me on at races and online all year! Time to build better for next year.”
Good Samaritans Rescue Crash Victim
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PHILADELPHIA PA (July13, 2026)--On Friday, July 11, 2026, a man traveling on Kelly Drive suddenly veered off the road and crashed into the Schuylkill River. The river runs parallel to Kelly Drive.
According to NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle, the man experienced a medical emergency and plunged his red car into the Schuylkill River along the 2200 block of Kelly Drive. Bystanders, including a former national rower and a college coach, jumped into the water to rescue the trapped man before the vehicle fully submerged. [1, 2]
Continue reading “Good Samaritans Rescue Crash Victim”Save the Date: September 26 is Gloucester Day
Neighbors and visitors alike enjoy this festive gathering that kicks off the fall season with music, food, games, and the unmistakable spirit of Gloucester City. Gloucester Day turns Proprietors Park into a warm, welcoming celebration where families, friends, and newcomers can spend an easy afternoon together and savor the start of autumn along the waterfront. Want to vend for this event? Register here
Eileen A. Koontz, 66, Gloucester City
In the loving care of her family, Eileen passed peacefully on July 1, 2026, at home in Gloucester City, at the age of 66.
Born in Camden, NJ to the late Edward P. Ryan, Sr. and Lorraine A. Ryan (nee Costello). Eileen was raised in Fairview and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School, class of 1978.
Loving wife of 31 years to James M. Koontz. Loving mother of Kelly Loebell (Ted). Beloved grandmother of Ayden, Emma and Evan. Loving sister of Edward Ryan (Susan), Robert Ryan (Kathleen) and Susan DeMaria (John). Beloved sister-in-law of Robert Koontz (Barbara). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephew sand cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday morning, July 8 th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service at 12 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private.
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