\”It has come to my attention that the City of Gloucester City is in talks with the City of Camden, for Gloucester City to take over the fire protection of the Fairview section of Camden. How is it that we have no money, but spend it on whatever little projects we want done, are looking into privatizing the ambulance, Norcross connection. We are gonna be hard pressed to handle our own jobs in Gloucester City and now they want us to take on more with less. 

\” Also, who is paying for Howard Clarks\’ salary now that there is no more UEZ? Everything seems to be about the Fire Department but nothing on how our mayor and city council are spending taxpayer money like its their own. Please look into everything. I am going to try and use whatever resources I have again as long as every story is not lopsided.\”

City Solicitor John Kearney was asked to respond to Sanderson’s inquiries. As to the first question, Kearney said, \”There are no discussions with Camden City concerning anything. 

Regarding the question about the City’s UEZ Director, Kearney said, \”The long saga of Howard Clark and his salary has ended with the City paying half and the UEZ paying half. This was after full payment had been approved by the UEZ in Trenton. Somebody changed their mind and we almost had a situation where the City would have to pay the whole salary. No-one knows what will happen in 2011. Howard does valuable work for the City and his loss would likely slow efforts to get new businesses into town, increasing the ratable base and slowing the growth of property taxes.\”

Clark is paid an annual salary of $70,000.

 Kearney was asked to respond to some questions that have been submitted by other people in the last week.

CNB: In your experience have you ever dealt with a town that has so many rumors circulating on a continual basis?

Kearney: In 20 years of doing municipal work I have never seen a town with so many rumors. 

CNB: Are the unions in Gloucester City harder to deal with then in other communities?

Kearney:  I expect selfish behavior but this departure from reality is troublesome. One would hope for a recognition of the troubled times and a desire to work together to save jobs. That has not happened here.

CNB : The union members of the City Police Department have been working without a contract since 2008. What is happening with those negotiations?

Kearney: We are in arbitration and final briefs are due in January. 

CNB: How much has arbitration with the PBA cost the taxpayers so far?

Kearney: Approximately $10,000. Remember each day with the arbitrator costs $1200 per day, divided between the parties.

This is the facility you have all been waiting for and we are now offering all
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Saturday 12/18/2010
9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Gun For Hire Tactical *Pistol, Level 1 – $225

2007 Photo of the Delaware River, taken at Proprietors Park in Gloucester City looking towards Holts Cargo Pier and the Walt Whitman Bridge

(photo credit CNBNews.net)

The workers also entered and took over a Wawa supermarket, dramatizing the union’s call for a boycott of Del Monte, a major supplier of fresh fruit to supermarket chains around the U.S. Wawa is a major seller of Del Monte fruit in the Delaware Valley area. Fresh Del Monte Produce is not affiliated with Del Monte Foods Co., which sells packaged food products.

Support actions on the National Day of Action also took place as far away as Galveston, Texas, and Coral Gables, Fla. Denver City Councilmember Paul Lopez met a union delegation outside city hall in 28-degree weather and stated: \”It’s a cold day and a cold night, but this is an action of solidarity. We are here because what Del Monte is doing is undermining the fundamental pillars of the work force in America. They are taking us back to the 1920s.\” (ilwu46.com, Dec. 4)

Take a Middle of the Day Lunch Break with a True Hero.

Specialist Michael Rogers of A Company STB 1st Brigade, 1St Armored Division is returning after a year deployment to Kirkuk Iraq where he served in Military Intelligence. 

21 Years of age, soft spoken and a big heart, he is a dedicated and decorated Soldier with a steep family history of Service in the Armed forces. 

Currently home based at Fort Bliss Texas he calls Pennsauken his home. 

Michael enlisted in the Army with a little help from the Fire Chief.

Please Join the Yellow Ribbon Club, WWR, Pennsauken Police, Fire and EMS, and Family and Friends in providing this hero a welcome home he will never forget. 

Please come out to welcome home Specialist Daniel Marquez from serving in Iraq.

This was Specialist Marquez’s 2nd tour in Iraq

He is now 24 years old and has been in the Army since graduating Gloucester City High School where he played football

His wife is Moana with son Jason and Daughter Neyla

Specialist Marquez is a rank of E-4 and is a tank diesel mechanic

He will be deploying to Afghanistan in 2011

Friends, Family, The Warriors Watch, The Yellow Ribbon Club, The Gloucester City Police Department, and The Gloucester City Fire Department, along with Gloucester City, will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.

Hope to see you there.

Welcome Home Cpl. Brendan Gillen, of Tabernacle

Please come out to welcome home Cpl. Brendan Gillen from serving in Afghanistan.

He grew up in Medford Lakes and is a graduate of Shawnee High School where he played football and lacrosse

Cpl. Gillen is a Sniper for the Marines. He joined the Marine Corp in May 2007

He attended Boot Camp at Paris Island in North Carolina and joined the India Company 3/12.

His wife, Ellen is active in the U.S. Navy. Her rank is Petty Officer Third Class HM3. Ellen joined the Navy in 2005 where she received a medal in marksmanship. She was stationed at Marian Base Camp Pendleton in California in 2006 and works in the Naval Hospital.

In May of 2008, Cpl. Gillen was deployed to The Middle East in support of the war on terrorism

In May of 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 12 Marines, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines and just returned from his tour recently.

Friends, Family, The Warriors Watch, The Yellow Ribbon Club, The New Jersey State Police, The Medford Farms Fire Company, and The Tabernacle Rescue Squad, along with The Township of Tabernacle will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.

Hope to see you there.

Please come out to welcome home Cpl. Ryan Radwanski from serving in Afghanistan.

Cpl. Ryan Radwanski and his wife Julia will be stopping at Dunkin\’ Donuts on 1059 Route 202 N., Unit 9, Branchburg, NJ 08876 for coffee around 1 PM Sunday afternoon. They will then be escorted in Welcome Home Fashion to 104 Catherine Lane where we hope you can join us.

Cpl Radwanski is 20 years old and serves in The Marine Corps. Cpl Radwanski is the son of Jill and Paull Radwanski and is married to Julia. 

Ryan’s Brother Eric also proudly serves in the Marine Corps and is currently deployed in Afghanistan. Ryan has two sisters; Kim and Amy, both in high school

Ryan graduated from Bridgewater Raritan High School in 2008 with honors and received his Varsity letter all four years for Wrestling.

Ryan earned an Eagle Scout award in 2008 for Boy Scout Troop 84 Somerville

He enlisted in Marines Oct 2008 and graduated Parris Island Dec 2008 where he received a meritorious promotion upon graduation as a result of his Eagle Scout status causing him to graduate as Private First Class.

Ryan received a second meritorious promotion earning the rank of Lance Corporal while serving in Recruiter’s Assistance in Dec. 2008

Ryan received the promotion to Corporal – March 2010

Ryan was deployed to Afghanistan April 2010-Nov 2010

Medals & Ribbons:
National Defense M+R
Global War on Terrorism M+R
Afghanistan Campaign Medal M+R
Sea Service R
NATO ISAF Medal M+R
Combat Action Ribbon R

Friends, Family, The Warriors Watch, and The Bridgewater Fire & Police Departments, along with Bridgewater Township will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.

Hope to see you there.

*Media Welcome*