The present system limits the chance of finding qualified residents who have an interest in serving in City government to run for office. The Wards system makes it even more difficult, as the candidate must live in that Ward to be able to serve in our form of government. 

 Earlier this year Mayor William James appointed an Advisory Committee to study the issue and make recommendations to change it. Besides the Mayor, the committee consisted of former Gloucester City mayor Robert Bevan, former Gloucester City mayor Walt Jost, Board of Education president Louisa Llewelyn, former Gloucester City police chief Ted Howarth, former Democrat Club president Bowie Johnson, Dale Baile, City Republican chairman Wil Levins, Jerry Murphy, Jean McLaughlin.

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Chief Sam Cilurso 3440 arrived & reported a 1 car accident, a vehicle into a pole with the pole down on the highway. 

The 60lb Gloucester Mustangs win the Turkey Bowl in dramatic fashion as Jamison Gorman breaks a 7-7 tie with less than a minute to play to clinch the win 13-7. The Mustangs thank Logan Twp. For coming up to play us for a good cause. (proceeds of concession stand and 50-50’s went to Michael Battersby- a local boy who was recently seriously injured.)

The 125lb Mustangs also were victorious as their high octane offense had the scoreboard busy at Gloucester High’s John A. Lynch Field. The Gloucester Boys outgunned a nice Haddon Heights Garnett team 41-20 and advanced to Round #2 of the SJIYFA playoffs. The 125’s face the #1 seed Haddonfield Saturday Nov 20^th at 4:00 at Haddonfield High School.\”

The Center for Responsive Politics Press release

Alcoholic beverages to which caffeine has been added as a separate ingredient have raised health concerns at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as in other federal, state, and local agencies.

On Nov. 17, 2010, FDA announced that it had sent warning letters to four companies that make malt versions of these beverages, advising them that the caffeine included as a separate ingredient is an \”unsafe food additive.\”

These warning letters were not directed at alcoholic beverages that only contain caffeine as a natural constituent of one or more of their ingredients, such as a coffee flavoring.

A Troubling Mix

According to data and expert opinion, caffeine can mask sensory cues that people may rely on to determine how intoxicated they are. This means that individuals drinking these beverages may consume more alcohol—and become more intoxicated—than they realize. At the same time, caffeine does not change blood alcohol content levels, and thus does not reduce the risk of harms associated with drinking alcohol. 

Studies suggest that drinking caffeine and alcohol together may lead to hazardous and life-threatening behaviors. For example, serious concerns are raised about whether the combination of alcohol and caffeine is associated with an increased risk of alcohol-related consequences, including alcohol poisoning, sexual assault, and riding with a driver who is under the influence of alcohol.

The Combined Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Board is currently writing a new Gloucester City Master Plan. A Master Plan is supposed to reflect the community’s vision and long-term interests. A Master Plan outlines problems and proposes solutions for healthy, viable, and desired growth. Such an endeavor should keep citizens informed about the process and involve them in the solutions; after all, it is our city. Master Plans and zoning laws were invented to protect the quality of life in our neighborhoods, to protect our property values, and to make sure we have a voice. Right now, even though they have the best intentions, the P&Z Board is preparing a document that will have a lasting impact for Gloucester City. The P&Z Board intends to inform the citizens about the outcome when those discussions are over. That is unfortunate, as the best reform efforts have citizens at the table. Ignoring citizens wastes valuable problem solving resources.

Cox and Ruff responded to Mr. Toomey’s home and, using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), re-started his heart function.  Then, they took him to a local hospital.

A very thankful Toomey was at the meeting for the presentation. Well-known to residents, he is a retired Bellmawr Sewer Director.

EMS Supervisor Chuck Hannum said this was one of three cardiac saves within the past year, which is unheard of in the EMS community. He said Bellmawr EMS’s response time has improved by 9 percent.

In other news, a thank you card was read from the Barrett family to the Bellmawr EMS for assisting their family on September 11.

By Lois Staas

Gloucester City News

\”There is no end to this road,\” thought Miss Christine Hartnett as she traveled on the NJ
turnpike August 10, 1955, in 102 degree weather after her arrival in the United States.

This was quite a change for someone originally from a small rural town of single lane dirt road in County Cork, Ireland.

Born on December 22 to Mary and Joseph Hartnett, the second of three children – Maurice, Christine, and Bridie—Miss Hartnett was on her way to stay with her uncle in America and continue her education.

In just three years Miss Hartnett would enter the convent of the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Rosary at their motherhouse in Newburgh, NY, as Sr. John Kathleen, O. P.

Gloucester City knows her as our very own Sr. Christine Hartnett.

Sister was baptized, received her first Holy Communion, and Confirmation at St. Catherine’s Church, Ballynoe, County Cork, Ireland. Her education began at Ballynoe National School, also in County Cork.

\”Pennsylvania’s deer season has a dramatic and beneficial effect on the Commonwealth, as it provides hunters a chance to put venison in the freezer and stimulates a multi-million dollar economic surge that local businesses rely on,\” Roe said. \”In addition to being a rich part of our state’s heritage, deer season also is the most important method that the Game Commission has to manage Pennsylvania’s whitetails. The efforts of hunters are far-reaching, and they help