Sometimes it\’s time to pay the piper. And sometimes that piper is the federal government. And sometimes the piper wants more than $1 billion. Soon.
Because of the high jobless rate and past fiscal irresponsibility, 30 states have collectively had to borrow more than $40 billion from the federal government just to keep unemployment insurance checks in the mail. A provision in the stimulus bill made those loans interest-free for an extended grace period.
But no more. Efforts to include an extension of the grace period in Obama\’s tax cut extension enacted at the end of last year failed, and the first batch of 14 states will have to start paying interest before the end of this year. Given that state budgets need to be hammered out in advance, that means state legislatures will soon face tough choices as they come back in session.
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Vince received his degree in Urban Planning from Rutgers University in Camden. He utilized his entrepreneurial skills in residential development for over 25 years to provide affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families. Some of his accomplishments include Ferry Station in Camden, The Mill Houses in Gloucester City, Hidden Pond 1 & 2 in Barrington, Kingsway Station in Mount Ephraim and Gateway Village in Somerdale. In his work, Vince received the HUD Gold Community Builders Award and the Governors Award in Excellence. He dedicated his time with the Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels. Vince loved the times he spent traveling with his family, had a passion for music and enjoyed running.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 PM and again on Thursday morning from 9 to 11 AM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:30 AM at Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church: 4th Avenue at Kings Highway, Haddon Heights. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in memory of Vincent T. Cangelosi to support Pancreatic Cancer Research atwww.pancan.org or Samaritan Hospice at www.samaritanhospice.org. Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME. PH: 856-456-1142
SHAWN C. LYNCH, AGE 52, FORMERLY OF GLOUCESTER CITY
On January 12, 2011. Age 52. Of Loris, SC. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving Husband of Sandra (nee Snelson). Loving father of Nicole (Ryan) Bumarch and Joshua Lynch. Loving son of Charles and Jane Lynch. Dear brother of Earl Lynch, Dawn Lynch and Patrick Lynch. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Saturday January 22, from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Westville United Methodist Church: Broadway and Center Street, Westville. Methodist Service will begin at 12 noon in the church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Shawn C. Lynch Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy:
under online obituaries of Shawn C. Lynch. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
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Last year the county announced its civilian employees, including public works, parks and recreation, health department, clerical staff and others, would be furloughed 14 days but that number was later reduced to four.
Cappelli said the county entered the year with an approximately $41 million shortfall. Because of a 2 percent cap on property tax increases, Cappelli said the county could at most only make up $17 million of the deficit through a tax increase. Cappelli said it hasn\’t been definitively decided whether that will occur.
Karl Walko, president of Camden County Council No. 10, said Friday that his membership, which was also furloughed last year, fears the furloughs will ultimately lead to layoffs, whether it\’s this year or next. In that case, Walko said it would be better for the county to lay workers off now rather than dragging out the process.
Devlin has spearheaded efforts by the Camden City Garden Club (CCGC) over the past 26 years to create and support approximately 90 food-producing community gardens in Camden‘s urban neighborhoods. More than 60 of these gardens have been established in the last two years, to help give residents of this impoverished city access to fresh, nutritious and affordable produce in an area that has been designated as a ―food desert.‖
The statistics for Camden have long been grim. It is frequently described as the poorest small city in the country – and among the most dangerous. Most families live below the poverty level, half of its residents are under 20 years old, and 60 percent of its young people don‘t graduate from high school.
According to a new study by the University of Pennsylvania, the city now has another, more positive, designation: Based on population, Camden is home to perhaps the fastest growing community gardens in the country.
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In a recent letter to the Gloucester City News, I had asked for some information why City residents have to move their cars for an hour for no apparent reason, and so far no one has been able to give me a logical answer.
One of the newest answers was, \”It’s just the way it has always been,\” which to me is not very logical. I have two cars I park in locations where there is \”No Parking\” on Thursdays and Fridays from 8 to 9 a.m.
So, on Thursday, I moved my car and not only did the sweeper come by, but it came past twice in the same hour. On Friday, I moved my car and the sweeper never came by.
There were several other cars illegally parked for the whole hour, and none of those cars received a ticket.
Why does my car get a parking ticket, and these other cars do not? I am beginning to feel as though I am being singled out. On a regular basis, I see other cars, including vehicles from local businesses, parking where they want without getting parking tickets.
Several months ago I had been told by a City detective that I could not park my motorcycle on the sidewalk, but a local business has motorcycles parked on its sidewalk up to six times a week without tickets being issued.
Are they someone special, or do I have to own a business to earn these special parking privileges? It needs to be understood that this letter, previous or future letters, are in no way meant to demean or start a conflict with the local police. I feel they do a fine job, and are underpaid for the work they do!
Can anyone help answer my questions, as I am truly baffled by these \”No Parking\” issues in our City? I am not the only person in Gloucester City with these problems, and I would like to hear from others. Now is your chance to sound off.
Joseph M. Pine, Gloucester City
Note from Bill-
Dear Mr. Pine
Over the years I have written about this topic several times. What I found was the No Parking ordinance has nothing to do with the sweeper. It is because the City is making over $100,000 annually from this \” tax\” which they label as a No Parking violation. In fact I would bet that figure is even higher today.
I never did find out if this \”parking tax\” is making enough money to pay for the salaries of two full- time sweeper employees plus benefits and the salary for a part-time parking official (meter maid). Add in the cost and maintenance of the equipment to that total.
Many people have complained about this \”parking tax\” but it doesn\’t seem to faze mayor and council, as this law has been on the books for ages..
The City even goes after police officers who violate the law.
What is even more upsetting, this \”tax\” is only for residents who live on the poor side of Gloucester City.
You will find very few streets, if any at all, with a No Parking sign located in the Cypress Gardens section, Meadowbrook, Park Manor, etc. area. When was the last time you saw the sweeper on Oriental Avenue? Thus people who live on the other side of Route 130 do not have to worry about being cited with a parking ticket. Nor do they have to worry about moving their cars once a week. Nor do they have to worry about paying this \”extra tax\” that the majority of residents in Gloucester City are burden with ….and I agree it is not fair!
~Bill Cleary
PS: Using the search engine at the top right hand column put in the words city parking tickets and will see the articles.
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