By Bill Cleary

 

A four year legal battle between the City of Gloucester City and former Mayor Robert Gorman has concluded. Mayor and City Council were informed at the July 17^th caucus meeting that a decision ruling against Gorman was decided by the NJ Government Records Council (GRC) at their June meeting.

 

The documents involve with the case number 100 pages or more. As for the cost to taxpayers in legal fees over the four year period it is not known. Frank Robertson, Gloucester City Financial Officer said on Monday (July 28^th ), \”it would take a long time to research all the bills for the past 48 months to find how much was spent by the City on this particular legal case\”.

 

Normally the City would have been represented by Paul Kain, City Administrator, who is the custodian of public records. However, because he is related to Gorman, his sister is married to Kain; the City was represented by former Solicitor James Maley, of the Parker McCay Law Firm.

In 2004 Gorman was stopped by Officer William Johnson for a traffic violation. His tag light was out. Gorman felt he was being harassed by the police department. At the time the Chief of Police was William Johnson, father of Officer Johnson, and the Deputy Chief was William James. The fine on the ticket was $42 with no points which Gorman paid. The same year Gorman, who is the son of the late Assemblyman Gorman, resigned as Mayor and moved to Morristown.

Wednesday, July 30th Gorman via Email wrote,

• Bill, The request for the tape related to my attempts to get emergency response vehicles in non-emergent cases to slow down and also to clarify the city\’s pursuit policies. While Mayor numerous citizens complained about their speed and numerous articles were written in the Gloucester City News. At the time, I figured the easiest way to make a point about their speed was to get a copy of a video tape from one of the vehicles. Thus, I requested a copy of such both as a Mayor and as a private citizen. I was denied such in both roles and decided to put in an OPRA request similar to the Gloucester City News recent actions relating to a specific e-mail.

• As I said then and I will say again, police officers and firefighters risk their lives every day for the citizens and this is in no way an attempt to put into question their heroic actions.

After reading the transcript several times this reporter was unable to find any reference by Gorman to obtain a copy of the video tape for the reasons he stated above. Gorman was asked to provide that page or pages in the transcript that refer to that issue. As of this writing nothing has been submitted by the former mayor.

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BERGENFIELD — Just like so many of their home runs, there was no doubt about this one.

Powered by 17 hits, including four home runs, Bordentown rolled to the state championship by defeating Pe quannock 14-3 in the title game last night at Hickey Memorial Field. In addition to the offensive onslaught, Zack Gakeler\’s pitching was lights-out as the confi dent lefty scattered four hits while striking out six and walking two in the game halted after four innings due to the 10-run rule.

RENSHAW

Louis G.

 

On July 27, 2008. Age 70. Of Millville. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 49 years to Ethel Renshaw (nee Mears). Beloved father of Jason and Jeff Renshaw. Loving grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Chalie and Abraham Renshaw. Devoted uncle of Kevin Renshaw. Louis was born and raised in Gloucester City. Louis proudly served our country in the United States Navy.

Following his military service, Louis was self-employed as a contractor. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed wildlife. Known as \”Buckshot\” aka \”Worldwide\”, Louis enjoyed the time he spent conversing on his CB radio.

At the request of the family, funeral services will be help privately. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Louis G. Renshaw. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Phone: 856-456-1142. www.mccannhealey.com

Link: CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post.

Other games

Elsewhere, Brooklawn Post 72, was knocked out of the District Tournament on Monday loosing to Flemington Post 139 by a score of 9-2 at Teener Field in Union. Brooklawn\’s other lost was against Union Catholic on Monday, by the same score 9-2. With a 24-0 regular season record, some had picked this year\’s Brooklawn team to win it all.

Haddon Heights remained unbeaten in District 8 play in Wildwood when it handed Southern Cape its first loss 9-0 in a late Monday contest.

Tyler Smith hurled a five-hitter over the eight innings he worked. He had 12 strikeouts and gave up four hits.

Brandon Winkler had a three-run double for the winners and Mike McElhatton added three singles.

Gibbsboro stayed unbeaten in District 4 at Community Park in North Brunswick when it scored nine runs in the final two innings in posting a 17-6 win over Wharton.

WENICK

Dale

 

On July 23, 2008. Age 56. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Haddon Heights and Philadelphia, PA. Loving and devoted husband of Christine Wenick. Beloved friend of Steven Wentzel of Gloucester City. Dale was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived in Philadelphia before moving to Haddon Heights. He moved to Gloucester City recently. Dale had a real passion for Computers. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his graveside service on Friday 12:30 pm at Crescent Burial Park, Pennsauken. There will be no services at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Dale Wenick. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Phone: 856-456-1142

 

 

At the recent final combined Zone meeting for Lions of District 16C, Region 2, Bellmawr Lions Club presented activities and the Region Chairperson\’s Appreciation Award was presented to club president David Duncan and Secretary Theresa String by Min Elders, region chairperson.

Pictured, from left are Zone Chairperson 2 Bob Kleinot, President David Duncan, Gerry Downing, Chuck Sauter, Steve Sauter, Barbara Duncan, John Bollinger, Secretary Theresa String, Regina Pointkowski, Charles Kennedy and Region Chairperson Min Elders. Missing from the photo are Gloria Rowan and Jim Tomasello.