Motor vehicle accident intersection of Klemm Avenue and Johnson Blvd., Gloucester City.
Time around 5 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2009
Photos by Anthony Saban
www.PhillyFireNews.com
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The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Council-Manager government.
The council consists of 5, 7, or 9 members elected by the public. One of the councilors — chosen either by at-large election or by a vote among the councilors — serves as the mayor, who is merely the head of council and has no special privileges such as veto power. The council hires a manager, who serves as the chief executive and administrative official. The manager prepares the budget, appoints and removes department heads, and attends council meetings, but does not have a vote.
As in all Faulkner Act municipalities, citizens in the Council-Manager system enjoy the right of initiative and referendum, meaning that proposed ordinances can be introduced directly by the people without action by the local governing body. This right is exercised by preparing a conforming petition signed by 10% of the registered voters who turned out in the last general election in an odd-numbered year. Once the petition is submitted, the local governing body can vote to pass the requested ordinance, and if they refuse, it is then submitted directly to the voters.
New Jersey Municipal Government
Traditional forms
Modern Forms
Mayor-Council
Council-Manager
Nonstandard Forms
Changing Form of Municipal Government
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By Albert J. Countryman Jr.
The Camden Diocese almost closed St. Mary School in Gloucester City for the 2010 school year, ironically after the school, the oldest in the diocese, just celebrated its 150th anniversary.
However, a strong push by concerned parishioners and Pastor Msgr. James Curran, St. Mary School will remain open to teach students for hopefully another 150 years.
\”St. Mary School will stay in Gloucester City as St. Mary School,\” Principal Gail Corey told the crowd of more than 100 parents during a special meeting last week at St. Mary Church. \”This decision was based on a lot of resistance the Bishop (Joseph Gal-ante) was receiving.\”
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It is obvious that some people have way too much time on their hands.
Terry Callen, Gloucester City
published in the Gloucester City News
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Caucus Meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City
Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:00 P.M.
313 Monmouth Street
1. Call to Order:
2. Pledge of Allegiance:
3. Roll Call:
4. Sunshine Law: This meeting is being held in conformance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, otherwise known as the \”Sunshine Law\”. It has been legally noticed in accordance with the law and copies have been given to those requesting the same.
5. Public Comment Period: The Governing Body, in accordance with P.L. 2002, c. 80, have adopted the following guidelines relative to the Public Comment Period (PCP) at Caucus, Worksession, Special and Emergency Meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City: The PCP shall occur at the beginning of each meeting; it shall be no longer than one half-hour in length; every person wishing to speak may do so once during the period for no longer than five minutes. No changes have been made for the PCP of the regular monthly meetings.
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May 18, 2009
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection\’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (Division) and Fish and Game Council recently proposed tentative 2009-10 migratory bird hunting season dates.
The Division and Fish and Game Council are responsible for adopting migratory bird seasons within the frameworks prescribed in the Code of Federal Regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (Service).
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By Bill Cleary
What a surprising development. Opposing Primary candidates of the present Gloucester City Mayor and Council submitted a petition today (Tuesday) to the City Clerk requesting a referendum be placed on the ballot to change the present form of government to a Council-Manager form of municipal government. The petition contained 260 signatures.
Besides those signatures the names of Maggie Gorman-Kain, Shawn Green, Noreen Renzi, Wil Levins , Walt Jost, and William Dilks appeared at the bottom of the petition. Gorman-Kain, Green, Renzi are running in the June Democratic Primary election opposing incumbents Councilmen Nick Marchese (2nd Ward), Jay Brophy (3rd Ward) and Dan Spencer who is backed by the Democrat Club for First Ward council seat. Levins , is the 2nd Ward Independent councilman candidate, Jost is a former City Republican Mayor, and Dilks is the former city school board solicitor. Political Donnybrook on the Horizon
Their Press Release reads as follows,
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Amanda L. Greene and Lauren Ross would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to everyone who supported and came out for the beef and beer fundraiser. The proceeds will help make their opportunity possible to play for the USA International Field Hockey Team in Barbados this summer.
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There is a very important Primary Election on June 2.
I have lived in this town for 30 years and never met a person more dedicated to the citizens of Gloucester.
Nick and the entire Mayor Bill James team have been quick to help out whenever needed, with either the numerous committees on which Nick serves or on a one-on-one basis.
He and fellow First Ward Councilman Bruce Parry have labored to get a fountain in our lake, and to also have it named and recognized as one of the lakes in Gloucester City. Together they have worked tirelessly to turn Chatham Square apartments into the new Meadowbrook Run Town Homes. Now we have plans establish a new Meadowbrook Run community.
Nick has also given our community a voice and strong representation on the Beazer homes project to make sure every home owner is satisfied with their beautiful new home. So, this is why I am asking my new friends and neighbors to join me in supporting Nick Marchese and the entire Column 3 team on June 2.
Let’s have this team finish what they started!
Adam Baker, Gloucester City
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By Chris Concannon
NEWS Correspondent
Both new and returning Bellmawr Board of Education Members were sworn in, during the recent annual Reorganization Meeting at Bell Oaks School.
Jeff Brickner began a full, three-year term, after completing the unexpired term he had just served.
Jamie Casey returned to begin another three-year term, and Tracy Shinkarow was sworn in to complete the balance of the term vacated by the passing of the late Betty Sheppard.
Shinkarow has served on the Board before, having been appointed by the Camden County Schools Superintendent.
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