The Bellmawr Board of Education workshop is being held tonight, Wednesday, June 18th at 7pm at Bell Oaks.

The agenda includes but not limited to the following:

Board members will be interviewing and appointing a new board member at the workshop this evening.

Also I heard that some parents were planning on attending the meeting to voice their concerns over eliminating the Algebra class from the 6th Grade schedules.

Note: Only part of the agreement appears below.

WHEREAS, said the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Brooklawn, duly elected pursuant to statute, after a careful survey, have concluded that the residents of Brooklawn will best be served; and 

WHEREAS, by negotiations previously had between the Board and the Borough, the terms and provisions hereafter set forth were determined and agreed thereto; and

WHEREAS, the Borough and the Board intend by virtue of this document to set forth the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the proper and respective public officials were authorized to execute this Interlocal Services Agreement pursuant to Resolutioins of their respective public entities, attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. PURPOSE

 The Borough agrees to lease to the Board the following premises under the following terms and conditions:

A. The playground and ballfield adjacent to the school. The Board will replace any existing equipment as needed and will be free to add equipment at their cost. The playground shall otherwise be maintained by the Borough;

B. The Community Center. The Board shall have semi-exclusive use of the Community Center from September 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009. The Board shall appoint three members to a committee and the Borough shall appoint three (3) members to a committee, which shall be known as the Utilization Committee, which shall oversee the use of the Community Center. All current groups using the Community Center will have continued use. All others wishing to use the Center shall apply to the Utilization Committee. All utilities, maintenance, and upkeep of the Community Center shall be the responsibility of the Borough;

C. The Borough Court room/Council room. The Board shall have semi-exclusive use and occupancy of the premises during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, when the Board is not scheduled for use by the Borough, subject to scheduling as determined by the Utilization Committee. In addition, the Board shall have use of the space two (2) times per month to conduct their caucus meeting and their action meeting from approximately 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

 

2. TERM

The term of this Agreement shall be July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

3. ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS

 The Board, in consideration of the leased premises subject to this Agreement, will pay the Borough the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). This amount shall be payed as follows:

A. Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) on or before September 30, 2008 from the proceeds of the balance of the construction funds from the SEC, scheduled to be received by the Board on or before that date;

B. Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) on or before December 22, 2008.

On Thursday, June 19 the Brooklawn Board of Education will hold its June meeting at 7:00 PM. At this meeting School Board President Bruce Darrow will introduce to the Board an Inter Local Service agreement between the Board of Education and the Borough of Brooklawn.

The Board of Education in April gave Board President Bruce Darrow the authority to negotiate with the Borough of Brooklawn an agreement in which the local Board would give the Borough of Brooklawn $100,000 for services to be provided.

The Board\’s decision to work out this agreement of $100,000 will help reduce the Tax Burden on the community.

Board President Bruce Darrow stated \”that our Board has gone nearly 10 years without ANY tax increase to our residents and with this agreement we have again showed yet another way to the taxpayers we are intent on providing an exceptional education in a safe and friendly learning environment without any reduction in our staff while helping the Borough reduce their tax increase.\”

In April the Board of Education approached the Borough of Brooklawn in hopes of reducing the Borough\’s budget deficit. This agreement if approved by the Board should reduce any tax intended tax increase by the Borough of Brooklawn.

After several months of negotiations between both parties the final draft is ready for the Board of Education’s approval.

SEE AGREEMENT

Funeral services were held for Thomas P. Dippold, 30, of Delair, NJ, who passed away on June 7, 2008.

He was the beloved son of Thomas M. and Debra (nee Young) Dippold and dear brother of Christopher and Kevin Dippold and Shannon Sanchez.

Funeral services were private at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City.

 A Funeral Mass was held at Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr, for Dominick F. Veneziani, 84, of Bellmawr, who died June 8, 2008.

Dominick was a Navy Vet of WWII. He was a member of Pipefitters Union Local #322.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna. Devoted father of Marie Needham (Larry), Theresa Dougherty (Dan) and Julia Shallcross (Dale). Loving grandfather of Larry, Jr., Michele Needham (Matt DiLissio), Christina Needham, Daniel Dougherty, III (Chrissy), Erica and Melissa Shallcross. Great grandfather of Zoey Dougherty. Dear brother of Antoinette Lacatena (Frank), Michael Veneziani (Antoinette) and the late Jake Veneziani. Brother-in-law of Sandy Veneziani.

Interment was in New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

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The diocese is moving forward with the high school, its first in the county, at the same time a shift in the region\’s Catholic population has led it to close nine elementary schools and make plans to merge 66 parishes.

The new school will be located on Route 77 across from the county 4-H Fairgrounds. It will replace Gloucester Catholic High School, a 78-year-old institution in Gloucester City, a Camden County dock town.

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By Charles Reed

NEWS Correspondent

Sunday June 7 in Proprietors Park on the Gloucester waterfront was a time for remembrance, reverence, fun, eats and games.

The celebration was highlighted by Mass and Eucharist under the gazebo and surrounding lawns.

The principal celebrant was Monsignor Curran assisted by Father Goyete and Deacon Crosson.

The 160^th Anniversary Mass was attended by approximately 300 people.

The first Mass in St. Mary\’s Parish was celebrated way back in January of 1848 when Bishop Kendrick of Philadelphia assigned the Rev. Edward Waldron to be pastor of the first Catholic Parish in South Jersey.

Services were conducted in a Mill block house at the corner of King and Hudson Streets. It was not long before larger facilities were needed and moved to the School Hall for a short time and then to Washington Hall on N. King Street.

The cornerstone of the first St. Mary\’s Church was laid in September of 1848 at the present location of St. Mary Grammar School.

The new church had a seating capacity of 400 and was used until the completion of the present St. Mary\’s Church on Monmouth Street at Atlantic Street in December of 1889.

Back 160 years ago the Catholics in Gloucester had to make their way across the river to Philadelphia to attend Mass, now we can worship in our own beautiful church here at home

After Mass was celebrated, everyone was welcome to attend the barbeque picnic in the park put on by the parishioners of the parish.

Barbequed chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings were served without limit.

The dessert table was well stocked with all kinds of goodies.

Soft pretzels and water ice was enjoyed by all. To burn off the calories the kids played ball and threw Frisbees.

 

The Bellmawr Scholarship is proud to announce that the following Bellmawr students have each been awarded a $250 scholarship towards the college of their choosing.

They are Shawn Washart, Glenn Schulz, Jiger Patel, Sean O\’Donnell, Hinnah Aslam, Robert Fowler Jr., Ricky Amin, Michael Malason, Diana Ballinger, Stephen Paul, Ashley Parker, Britney Yocum, Edward P. DiMattesa, Danielle Aldridge, Christopher Kelly and Brittany Magnin.

Congratulations Class of 2008, \”You have made Bellmawr proud!\” from the Bellmawr Scholarship Committee: Ron Henry, chairman; Mary DiMattesa, treasurer; Regina Piontkowski, secretary; and Superintendent of Schools.

Funeral services were held for James T. Strahan, Jr., 84, of Bellmawr, who passed away on June 11, 2008.

Beloved husband of Ella E. (nee Matusiak). Missed by seven days, he was and would have been married for 59 years.

Also survived by son James T. Strahan III (Donna) of Turnersville and son Joseph Strahan, not only his son but devoted caretaker of his father. His beloved grandchildren, Christine Strassberger (Tom) and David Strahan and his friend Mellisa and great grandchildren, Lily and Tyler Strassberger. His sister Edith Doerrmann (Henry) and their son Steven, of Haddon Hts., sister Janet West (Al) and their daughter Nancy (Paul). Brother-in-law Joseph Matusiak, his friend Jane Johnson and his sons Joseph Matusiak of Turnersville and John Matusiak (Lisa) and their son Tyler of Cape May.

He was a life member and Past Commander of the Bellmawr VFW Post #7410 and member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72. He also leaves behind many devoted friends who were always there to help in Jim\’s care. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Battle of Bulge.

On October 18, 1997 he received a plaque and medal from France to all veterans who participated in the liberation of France during WWII. Jim also received the Camden County Military Service Medal.

Interment at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

Joe and Lori Kenney do not just talk about making Gloucester City better.

In fact, they have made a significant investment in the City, and in Gloucester Plumbing, with the opening May 1 of the brand new, beautiful \”Bath Designs etc.\” showroom at 520 S. Broadway.

\”It is a full-line bath showroom,\” said Joe Kenney, adding that it features complete bathrooms and \”plumbing-related kitchen products.\”

The new showroom is magnificent, and bathrooms featuring Kohler products take up the right side of the store.

Kenney said he sold his previous showroom at 327 S. Broadway to the Philadelphia Pretzel Factory, and that the Gloucester Plumbing store at 337 S. Broadway is still open.

The new showroom at the Brooklawn entrance to Gloucester City is 2,200 feet, and the entire building is 8,500 square feet. The company also owns the warehouse to the right of the showroom.

\”This is an investment in the City on our part, and an investment for us for the future of the company,\” he said. \”Hopefully, the investment will help the City grow, along with the store.\”