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.

SOME GOOD NEWS FOR GLOUCESTER CITY FIREMEN

BY CLEARY’S NOTEBOOK NEWS

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 14, 2011)-Asked about those remarks, Gloucester City Fire Chief Brian Hagan said no more firemen will be laid off. According to the Chief there is a chance that some of those let go in December will be rehired. 

Chief Hagan released the following statement on Monday (March 14) afternoon. 

“I have spoken to the Fire Officers and Union Leaders pertaining to the BLS Units and the transition of such, and what our responsibilities will be. I will address each shift regarding these issues to explain the information to them and address their concerns.

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