Chosen to complete the unexpired term of the late Peter Dee Sr., Duncan will also run for the same seat on Council on November 2.

Councilwoman Regina Piontkowski, previously set to retire as her current term expires in January 2011, will also run again to keep the Council seat she has had for several years.

Following the swearing-in, winners of the annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest were announced, by Bellmawr Fire Department (Station 32) Chief Jim Burleigh, along with Ralph Jones. Savings bonds and certificates were presented to the following Bellmawr schools students:

Ethel M. Burke Elementary School — Jake Commander, Special Education; Jacob Knowles, Special Education: Kaylee Osario, kindergarten; Riki Patel, 1^st grade; Kaila Corgliano, 2^nd grade; Regine Palconit, 3^rd grade; Amanda Morales, 4^th grade.

On October 31, 2010, of Chesilhurst, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford E. Schemelia Sr. and dear friend of Jim Johnson. Loving mother of Clifford E., Jr.(Patty), Lawrence E. (Ruth) and David Schemelia (Theresa). Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Theresa, Darlene, Mary, Greg and the late Charles and Glenn.

 John H. Best, Bellmawr Purple Eagle Coach 

The same is true in Bellmawr, although Republicans did not put up a slate in either municipality.

Local voters will have the following choices:

GLOUCESTER CITY

Incumbent Democratic Mayor William James will be challenged for a four-year term by Independent Nicholas Schultz, under the slogan \”Save Our City.\” Schultz is a paid Gloucester City fireman, one of the 8 firemen scheduled to be laid off because of a budget deficit

In Ward 1, incumbent Democrat Councilman John Hutchinson is being challenged for one, three-year seat on City Council by Independent David Townsend (\”Greater Gloucester City\”) and Independent Michael Walters (\”Putting People First\”).

Democratic Councilman Bruce Parry (Ward 2) and Councilwoman Kellie Ferrie (Ward 3) are both running unopposed for two, three-year seats on City Council.

BELLMAWR

Incumbent Democratic Mayor Frank Filipek is being challenged for a four-year term by Independent Donald J. Bowers.

Democrat Councilwoman Regina Piontkowski and Councilman David Duncan are running for two, three-year seats on Borough Council, and are being challenged by Independent Daniel M. Capoblanco Jr.

BROOKLAWN

Running unopposed for a four-year term as Mayor is Democrat Theresa M. Branella.

Running unopposed for two, three-year seats on Borough Council are Democrats Greg Gilbert and Rosemarie Boulden.

Democrat Michael F. Mevoli is being challenged by Republican Earl Foster for an unexpired term on Borough Council.

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