On our site you will see many new classes listed including Pet First Aid as well as Baby Sitter Certification. 

For all of you who have resident and non-resident Carry permits as well as active and retired police we are hosting an awsome seminar. Please see below for more information. 

This four hour seminar explores the court decisions which impact the rights and responsibilities of qualified current and retired LEOs under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (commonly known as \”H.R. 218\” or \”LEOSA\”). Attendees will reduce their off-duty risk of being arrested and their on-duty risk for civil liability by learning who can carry, what firearms can be carried, when firearms can be carried, where they can and cannot be carried, why they may be carried, and how firearms must be carried under LEOSA. This seminar is a must for all current and retired LEOs.

On February 22, a new law on guns in national parks takes effect. The law repeals a National Park Service rule that has long prohibited Americans from lawfully possessing firearms in national parks for self-defense.

The new law, passed last spring by an overwhelming bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate, will allow people to possess, carry and transport firearms in national parks, in accordance with state law.

However, many details remain to be worked out. Reports indicate that National Park Service officials are debating issues such as the definition of \”federal facilities,\” where firearms will remain prohibited under a different federal law.

Officials said the cause of the five alarm fire is suspicious in origin.

\”The fire is being investigated,\” the mayor said.

Council approved a resolution in connection with the City’s Southport Redevelopment Project, Phase 1.

Surrounded by his family, Lewis was sworn in by Public Safety Director John Bollinger, with Chief William Walsh watching.

All Council members and Mayor Frank Filipek Sr., congratulated Mr. Lewis.

Borough Clerk Chuck Sauter read \”Thank You\” notes from recent food basket recipients, along with a note from Bellmawr School Superintendent Annette Castiglione thanking the Borough for their assistance with snow removal, following the December 19, 2009, 23-inch blizzard.

Under committee reports, Bollinger thanked the Borough workers involved in the massive snow removal.

Council President Peter Di Giambattista stated the 2010 budget being worked on is austere, but fair.

Councilman Jim D’Angelo said all eight recent water main breaks have been repaired.

Councilman Steve Sauter said the Building and Lands Department is doing well.

Councilman Lou Di Angelo congratulated the Bellmawr Board of Educ-ation, on their award during School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.

Also, he discussed the ongoing shared services with the Highway Depart-ment, and said there will be meeting soon to discuss the ball field assignments for the 2010 seasons.

Councilwoman Regina Pi-ontkowski congratulated John Lewis’ family.

Filipek told Lewis he would be an asset to the Police Department and the Borough.

As for this year’s budget, he said it would not be as bad as other towns. He also discussed the continuing redevelopment project.

During the public forum, School Board President Jody Mangus said the Board appreciated the assistance the Borough has rendered, adding they are thrilled with the help.

Pastor Vincent Kovlak of Bellmawr Baptist Church thanked the Borough for all of its services to residents.

All business on the evening’s agenda was unanimously approved, with the following of note:

Piontkowski read a proclamation declaring January 2010 as School Board Recognition Month, and presented the proclamation to Mangus and Board members Jeff Brickner, Carla Salas and Mike Williams.