Last summer, Mayor William James invited citizens to participate on a steering committee to plan for the coming light rail line. The committee met in July 2009, and began monthly meetings in January. Below are highlights of some of the topics the committee has discussed.

Rail Route

The proposed light rail will run through Gloucester City (GC) along the Conrail Right of Way (ROW), one block east, and parallel to Broadway. While some portions of the light rail might run on the existing Conrail freight tracks, most often it will run on new tracks dedicated to the light rail line. It is not yet determined how many new tracks will be laid in GC.

There was some consideration given by the committee to have the light rail line run down King Street in order to support future the City’s desired development plans there. Per the DRPA, the development costs for such a route were prohibitively expensive.

Train Station Location

According to the DRPA, the Gloucester City station is expected to function primarily as a walk-up

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am writing this letter to our friends and neighbors in Gloucester City. The Gloucester City Tree & Beautification Committee will be constructing their first public community garden in the city. The start date for preparation of the grounds, located at the northwest corner of Market and Atlantic Streets, is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:00am.

In addition prior to the start of preparation of the garden the Gloucester City Tree & Beautification Committee will hold a short Arbor Day celebration. This year for the second year in a row Gloucester City was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. Please come out and support this great cause of improving of tree canopy and urban environment.

Sincerely,

John P. Schmidt, Chairman

Gloucester City Tree & Beautification Committee

Christina is the beloved and cherished daughter of Angel L. Rodriguez. Loving sister of Angel L. Jr, Christopher R., John W. and Taylor. Beloved granddaughter of the late Eladio and late Modesta, the late Gilberto and Romona. Loving daughter of Melissa Cunningham and granddaughter of John and Pat Cunningham. Dear step-sister of Stephanie. A special kiss from Aunt Shar and Tracy. Also survived by many loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Christina was a First Grade Student at Cold Springs School in Gloucester City. She was full of life, loved the time spent with her brothers and sister and enjoyed Dora the Explorer.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Saturday morning from 9 AM to 12 noon at the New Life Christian Fellowship Church: 301 Colonial Ave. Woodbury, NJ. Funeral Service will begin at 12 noon in the church. At the request of the family, cremation will be private. There will be no viewing at the funeral home and no evening viewing.

Portions of the article on Huffington Post website:

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