Library Director Elizabeth Egan, one of five City officials to give presentations during the meeting, told board members that the space and location of the present library are inadequate.

\”When I came to the directorship of the Gloucester City Library in 1989, we were serving 42,000 people a year. In the last three years we have averaged 83,582 people,\” she said.

Alternate Board Member Elena King challenged the need for a bigger library, suggesting the library might instead invest in an Amazon Kindle and purchase e-books to save space.

When asked about the best location for a future library, Egan said that the former Coast Guard building on the Delaware River waterfront would be an ideal place.

By Sara Martino

Gloucester City News

Mayor William James and Gloucester City Council approved the transfer of the plenary, retail consumption license during last week’s meeting.

The license was transferred from the Auld Dubliner at 157 S. Burlington Street to Louis J. Faragasso Jr., and the mayor wished the new owners good luck.

Faragasso said he is looking forward to serving the customers, plans to make definite improvements, and hopes to open by late November.

James asked Farragasso to tell the story of how he decided to come into the City and establish his business here.

\”It was through the need to follow a detour through the City, and my friend and I thought this would be a great place for a business,\” he said.

A renewal of alcohol beverages consumption and a club license was granted to Pat and Jack’s Tavern at 129 Atlantic St.

Captain Bob Bevan and son, Gregg fished the Delaware Bay on Friday, Nov. 5^th. A little rough Bob said (white caps, did you say?) Capt. And son headed out about 9:30 a.m., waited, waited, waited and finally at about 2:30 p.m. they had their first \”run off\”. While Gregg was anxious to net the \”Big Fish\”, Capt. Bob said wait a little more until the fish tires itself and then we’ll net it. BINGO! What a catch. And 20 minutes later, another \”run off\” and another BIG STRIPER! Banner day, Captain! Thanks Dad! 

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