COTTER

Edward G. 

 

On January 17, 2011. Of Blackwood. Survived by his loving wife, 7 loving children, 11 loving grandchildren, 2 cherished great grandchildren and predeceased by his 2 children. Edward served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a mason and homebuilder.

At Edward’s request, funeral services will be private. Donations are requested in Edward’s memory to the American Cancer Society: 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please write in memo: Edward G. Cotter. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

By Chris Concannon

Gloucester City News

Bellmawr’s annual Reorganization Meeting January 6 could have been easily mistaken for an episode of \”Entourage,\” as the Borough courtroom was filled to standing-room capacity.

Borough Solicitor Robert Messick legally swore in both Mayor Frank R. Filipek Sr. and Councilwoman Regina Piontkowski before the meeting.

Then, Cub Scout Pack 185 posted the United States’ colors and Ashley Matousek followed with the singing of the National Anthem and \”America the Beautiful\” to open the meeting.

Matousek was 1^st Runner-Up in the 2010-11 Miss Bellmawr Pageant.

The meeting continued with the ceremonial swearing-in of both Filipek and Piontkowski by Father Carmel Polidano of St. Rita/Mary, Mother of the Church Parish.

Piontkowski’s Oath of Office featured a massive showing of public support, as her entire family entourage was in attendance, all of which wearing red T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase \”I Love Regina.\”

David M. Duncan was officially sworn-in as a Councilman, shedding his \”interim\” tag which followed the passing of the late Councilman Peter A. Di Giambattista Sr..

State Senate President Steven M. Sweeney (D-3) administered the Oath of Office for Duncan, and swore in John Bollinger as Council President.

 

By Sara Martino

Gloucester City News

Theresa Branella was sworn into the office of Mayor of Brooklawn by State Senator Donald Norcross (D-5) during the Borough Council re-organization meeting January 3.

 

Mayor Branella, with her mother and brother by her side, received a standing ovation following the ceremony.

 

\”We are a small town with beautiful residents,\” Mayor Branella said. \”It is a big task to govern. This is our community and I appreciate all the people. ‘Mayor’ is all of us.\”

 

Rosemarie Boulden, Greg Gilbert and Michael Mevoli were sworn into their office as members of Borough Council. 

The first order of business was to elect a Council President, and Greg Gilbert was chosen unanimously.

 

Press Release:

 

On Monday, January 17, 2011 Saint Mary School students went to school in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King to make soup! This is a day of service for SMS. The faculty, parents, students, and alumni helped prepare homemade chicken noodle soup and goodie bags of rolls, cookies, and mints. The students and the chaperones then got on busses and delivered the soup and goodies to senior citizens in our community and to the police and fire departments that serve us everyday!

 

The students were able to spend time talking with our great seniors. The students also went to The New Visions Homeless Day Shelter in Camden and delivered over 200 homemade chicken noodle soup containers. This is one more example of our great Catholic School here in Gloucester City.

 

St. Mary School is always committed to academic excellence but another goal of ours is encouraging the children to recognize their role in helping to support the community. 

 

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Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer and Council extend their sincerest thanks to all of our residents and businesses who contributed toys for our \”Toys for Tots\” program:

Gloucester Township residents, Gloucester Township Police Department,
Employees of Gloucester Township Public Works, Gloucester Township Administration Employees, Gloucester Township Elementary School, Timber Creek Regional High School, Gloucester Township Youth Lacrosse, Highland Highschool Interact, Target of Gloucester Township, Bruce Associates Incorporated Realtors, Honeywell, Valleybrook Country Club, Blackwood Starbucks, Trump National Philadelphia Golf Club, Franklin Square Village, Blackwood VFW Post 7927.

Thank you again for making this year\’s program a huge success!

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Welcome, residents, visitors, organizations, and businesses, to Gloucester Township\’s new website! We hope you will enjoy the new features on our site which includes a search bar, newsletter, a photo gallery, an interactive calendar, and more. If you have any questions about our website, or cannot find information, please do not hesitate to call (856) 374-3514 and a member of my staff will be glad to assist you.

—Mayor David R. Mayer

 

 

 

Gloucester Township, NJ is a 24 square mile sprawling suburban community situated in Camden County, within the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. Only about 8 miles east of Philadelphia and 50 miles west of Atlantic City. Gloucester Township is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Southern New Jersey with a population approaching seventy thousand residents. It is well served by the North/South Freeway, the Black Horse Pike, and numerous well-maintained County and Municipal roads. Gloucester Township provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, youth and health services, and community development activities.

The municipal complex is located at 1261 Chews Landing Road. (Directions)

The mailing address is P.O. Box 8, Blackwood, NJ, 08012. 

Municipal Building Office Hours 
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am–5:45 pm