Gloucester City: Mayor and Council Working on Graffiti Problem

Gloucester City Mayor William James released the following statement regarding the ongoing graffiti problem in our community. It reads as follows,

\”Yes I am outraged and furious over the graffiti in town and mayor and council have been working with the public works department in an identification of location, photographing for documentation and evidential purposes, removal and monitoring.

\” Furthermore we do have ordinances and state laws that prohibit this type of destructive behavior and are and have been investigating more aggressive ordinances throughout the state as well as doing legal research on some of our own ideas like the prohibition of possession of all devices capable of aiding a person to commit an act of graffiti such as Sharpies, Permanent Markers, and spray paint.

\”We would like to incorporate an age restriction and \”a for no lawful purpose\” clause as well as substantial fines and a parental responsibility clause as well…

\”Thanks to everyone who is staying on top of this issue, it is a serious quality of life concern and Mayor and Council will not leave it unaddressed but instead will aggressively develop a plan to eradicate all graffiti in town the moment it is observed on both public and private properties.\”

Note: The graffiti on the RR Box at Monmouth Street and railroad has been cleaned. The photo of the damaged done to that box by vandals is shown in the link below.~Bill Cleary

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Gloucester City Council Meeting Agenda, Thursday, October 23, 2008

8 PM Thursday, October 23, 2008

City Hall, 313 MONMOUTH STREET

Agenda

1. Call Meeting to Order:

2. Pledge of Allegiance:

3. Roll Call:

4. Open Public Meetings Act Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance 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. Resolutions

R275 Resolution of Condolence – Richard Geiser

R276 Resolution of Condolence – William Brown

R277 Authorizing Refund of Key Deposit for Gloucester City Marina

R278 Authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement Between the Gloucester City Board of Education and the City of Gloucester City

R279 Authorizing Handicapped Parking Spaces: Removing 220 N. King Street

R280 Authorizing Endorsement of Treatment Works Approval Application

6. Ordinances: for first reading this evening with second reading and public hearing to be held on November 20, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

O22 Amending Chapter 87 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City Code of the City of Gloucester City

O23 Regulating Fences

for second reading and public hearing this evening:

O19 Amending Chapter 66A of the Code of Gloucester City Entitled Public Facilities User Fees

7. Old Business/New Business:

a) Bills paid from Sept. 26^th to Oct. 15, 2008 $ 829,331.91

Bills approved on Oct. 23, 2008 $ 375,291.28

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Total amount being approved $ 1,204,623.19

8. Open Forum:

The Governing Body has approved the following rules governing the procedures of the Open (General) Public Forum: Any citizen or taxpayer wishing to address the Governing Body may do so after approaching the rail, stating his or her name and address and being recognized by the chair. Said citizen or taxpayer will then be permitted to address the Governing Body for five minutes. After all persons wishing to address the Governing Body have had the opportunity, persons may approach the rail for a second and final five-minute interval during this session.

9. Adjournment:

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Roman Gajzewski – Wasowicz, Age 62. Of West Deptford Township. Employee of C.W. Brown Company in Mount Royal

GAJZEWSKI – WASOWICZ

Roman

Suddenly, On October 19, 2008. Age 62. Of West Deptford Township. Loving husband of 41 years to Halina Gajzewska – Wasowicz. Beloved father of Ilona Tamous. Roman was born in Poland and lived in West Deptford Township. He worked 23 years at C.W. Brown Company as a factory worker in Mount Royal.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment on Monday 3 pm at Eglington Cemetery: 320 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, NJ 08020. There will be no visitation. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Roman Gajzewski-Wasowicz.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

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Gloucester Catholic & St. Mary\’s Cross Country News

GO PHILLIES-The Gloucester Catholic and St Marys cross country teams, of Gloucester City NJ, got together recently to run over the Ben Franklin Bridge. Both teams wore their phillies gear. Photo provided by Jack Heath.

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Bellmawr Resident/GCHS graduate Greg Burke earning respect | padres.com: News

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A New Jersey native, Burke underwent Tommy John surgery while a sophomore in college and never quite returned to his old form until his fifth year of school.

\”I\’d had a couple of looks in the Drafts — in fact, the Padres were one of the teams looking at me — but I didn\’t get picked, which was a little disheartening,\” he said. \”But I also knew at that point that I was pitching the best I\’d ever pitched.\”

After signing with an independent team 15 minutes from his home of Bellmawr, N.J., he received a midsummer letter from the Padres asking him to come to their next tryout camp.

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Mt. Ephraim Superintendent NJASA Compliance

Mr. Joseph G. Rafferty ,Sr. Mt. Ephraim School District

Complying with NJASA\’s Full Disclosure Initiative

Dear Mt. Ephraim School District – October 21, 2008 – New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) Executive Director Richard G. Bozza, Ed.D announces that Superintendent\’s/School Administrator\’s Joseph G. Rafferty Sr. is complying with the NJASA\’s full disclosure initiative to provide communities with the educational background of school superintendents and school administrators. The NJASA, which represents approximately 1,000 state superintendents and school administrators, initiated the campaign to assure the residents of Mt. Ephraim that their educational leader is qualified to serve as the district\’s Chief Education Officer.

Mr. Joseph G. Rafferty Sr. earned a BA in Sociology and Minor a in Criminal Justice from Cook College Rutgers University, a Master\’s in Educational Leadership from Rider University, and an additional doctoral course work in Educational Leadership at Immaculata University.

The combination of Mr. Joseph G. Rafferty\’s education and experience makes him well suited to move education forward in the Mt. Ephraim School District. As the Chief Education Officer, Mr. Joseph G. Rafferty is responsible for the overall direction of the school district, including the instruction and safety of school children, the upkeep and expansion of facilities, and the recruitment and retention of the best teachers and staff.

For more information on the NJASA, visit http://njasa.net.

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Broadway Redevelopment Committee Picks Up The Pace

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-The Broadway Redevelopment Committee is an ad hoc mayoral committee that has been meeting for the past year to help revitalize the Gloucester City\’s downtown business district.

Members of the committee include: Bob Booth, Albert Countryman, Bill Fisher, Richard Flynn, Mike Hall, Bill Labbree and Dave Stallwood.

Thus far, members of the committee have worked with the city to secure 52 ornamental lights that are currently being installed on Broadway.

Also, the committee has worked with consultant Mark Lohbauer of the JGSC Group to complete a Business Improvement District Feasibility Study for the downtown area from Powell to Middlesex on Broadway and from Atlantic to the railroad tracks on Monmouth.

The committee\’s motto is \”Pick Up the Pace,\” and feedback will always be gratefully received by any member of the committee as they seek to revitalize our downtown business and shopping area and better serve the residents of Gloucester City.

The Broadway Redevelopment Committee\’s met with the public last Wednesday, to discuss the Business Improvement District Feasibility Study.

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CAROL A. SHEAHAN, age 64 of Deptford, formerly of Mt. Ephraim

Farewell Services were held for Carol A. Sheahan (nee Stutzenberg), 64, of Deptford, formerly of Mount Ephraim, who died October 5, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol leaves a legacy of love and devotion to her family and community throughout her life. Born in Camden, Carol was a longtime resident of Mount Ephraim where she served on the Board of Education and was a member of the Mount Ephraim Democratic Club; and proudly served as the first woman President of the Lions Club in Mount Ephraim. Carol was also a member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72 Ladies Auxiliary.

Carol worked as a clerk for the Camden County Board of Elections until her retirement in 1999 after more than 15 years of service.

Away from her work, Carol cherished the time she spent with her family especially her children and grandchildren.

Carol is the beloved wife of 24 years to Robert E. Sheahan. Devoted mother of Margaret \”Peggy\” Gillen (Michael); Michael Spates (Kelli), Douglas Spates (Jessica); Dennis Sheahan (Nancy); Cassandra Dingler (Timothy) and John Sheahan. Grandmother of Mikaila, Andrew, Jordan, Emma, John Paul, Sean, Melinda, Justin, Callie and Alaina. Great grandmother of 3. Her first husband Joseph Spates predeceases Carol.

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Harry Stevens, of Gloucester City, Avid Fisherman, Hunter, loved his Neighbors

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Harry

Suddenly, On October 19, 2008. Age 68. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 46 years to the late Margaret J. \”Peg\” (Nee Chorzelewski). Devoted father of William C. Stevens (Tamara) of Gloucester City and Timothy R. Stevens (Allison Croge) of Bridgeport. Cherished grandfather of Corey D. Stevens, Melissa H. Stevens and Michael Croge. Dear Brother of Clifford Stevens (Janet) of Delaware and Charles Stevens (Dorothy) of Berlin.

Born Vernon Harry Stevens, He was known to all as Harry. He worked for Knox-Gellatin in Camden for over 25 years and then as a Plant Supervisor for AMSPEC in Gloucester City for 15 years. Harry was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved selling his goods at the Berlin Mart on Weekends. He truly loved being part of the Baynes Avenue Neighborhood and loved his neighbors.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Friday, November 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Highland Park Church of God: Baynes Avenue and Market Street, Gloucester City. Memorial Service 7:30 pm in the church officiated by Rev. William Dilks. Cremation is private at the request of the family. Family strongly requests no flowers for the service. Memorial donations are encouraged to Highland Park Church of God: 111 Baynes Avenue, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Please write in memo: Harry Stevens. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Harry Stevens.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142

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Debra Taylor, age 51, of Gloucester City

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Debra P.

on October 18, 2008, (nee Coveleski) of Gloucester City, NJ. Age51 years. Loving companion for many years of Dennis Chapman. Beloved mother of Tracy Taylor, Jeffrey (Jessica) Taylor, Kiesha Spavlik, Tamara Spavlik, William P. Spavlik, Jr. and Debra N. Chapman. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Brandon Mahoney, Aiden Dolson, Jeffrey , Jr., Alyssa and Joseph Taylor, her mother Frances Coveleski, her brother Joseph Coveleski, and sister Frances Nelson.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the ETHERINGTON FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. Catholic Prayer Services will be held 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment to be held at the convenience of the family. www.etheringtonfh.com

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