Also, I noticed that the Pennant East is officially up for sale. The asking price is $499,000, which includes the property and building… but not the alcohol license. I have no word on if the license is available as a separate purchase.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Linda Kelly today urged consumers to shop carefully for gym and health club memberships and to fully understand their rights regarding membership contracts.
\”The start of a new year often inspires consumers to shop for health clubs as they explore ways to improve their general fitness,\” Kelly said. \”Joining a gym can be a positive experience, but it is important for consumers to fully understand their rights and carefully evaluate contracts before they make an expensive long-term commitment.\”
Kelly explained that consumers have specific rights and protections under the Pennsylvania Health Club Act.
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Mayor William James and City Council members expressed their appreciation to the City employees, department heads and volunteers, who all worked together for the good of the city, during last week’s Reorganization meeting.
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Deacon Frank Crosson of St. Mary’s Church.
\”We appreciate the honor to open this meeting,\” he said after stating that Monsignor Curran was in Ireland.
Crosson asked for blessings on the Council during the coming year, which he thought might be a very stressful year due mostly due to the present economy.
The mayor said the deacon is also a retired police officer, and works for the Attorney General’s office.
There were no new members to be sworn in this year and the meeting proceeded with resolutions and a list of appointments. No one in the sparse audience addressed council in the Open Forum portion.
Most of the appointments remained the same, such as: John B. Kearney as City Solicitor, Edward Vernick as City Engineer, Paul Dougherty as Prosecutor, Charles Wigginton as Public Defender and Environmental Resolutions, Inc. as City Planner.
Also appointed were: Brett Wiltsey, Dilworth Paxson, LLP, as Counsel to the Tax Office; Christine O’Hearn as Labor Secretary; T&M Associates & Consulting Engineers as Special Projects Engineers; RT Environmental Services, Inc. as Environmental Engineer; and Parker Mc-Cay, P.A. as Bond Counsel.
Jack Lipsett was appointed as City Administrator, and Bob Booth and William Labbree were appointed as directors of the Enterprise Zone Corporation for the City.
The Gloucester City News and the Courier-Post were designated as the official newspapers.
There were a total of 38 resolutions and appointments that were all approved by City Council.
Louisa Llewellyn was appointed as an Alternate #2 member on the Gloucester City Historic Commission, with a term expiring in December 2012. There is still one vacant seat on the Commission.
Members of the Planning Board include: Jack Murphy, Adrianne Parent, Nicholas Marchese, Elana King and Steve Martorano.
Joanne Gurick and Barbara Moody were named to the Library Board of Trustees.
The text of Mayor James’ 2012 address starts on the front page of this edition.
In it he said: \”Gloucester City is not alone in these difficult economic times and your elected officials are not sitting back and feeling sorry for themselves or crying to the state for bailouts. Instead we are remaining positive.\”
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\”Oh, I really liked it,\” she replied, \”especially the tight pants and all the big muscles, but I just couldn\’t understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents.\”
Dumbfounded, her boyfriend asked, \”What do you mean?\”
\”Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of the game, all they kept screaming was… \’Get the quarterback! Get the quarterback!\’ I\’m like…Helloooooo? It\’s only 25 cents!!!!\”
On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Camden County Boathouse, I was honored to nominate twenty-four outstanding young men and women to the Nation\’s military service academies. The courage and dedication to service exemplified by these young people is unmatched. These individuals have excelled in every facet of their academic, athletic and community responsibilities and have earned the right to this prestigious designation. As a result, they will go on to represent the First Congressional District and their country with pride and excellence.
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During last week’s Mount Ephraim Commissioners meeting, Andrew Gilmore announced that resident Brandon Libby will be on the game show \”Jeopardy\” on Thursday, January 12.
Commissioner Gilmore said this is the first time someone from Mount Ephraim will be on the show, and it will be exciting to see the outcome.
In other news, Mayor Joseph Wolk thanked the Fire Department and Celebration Committee, along with everyone else who participated in the Christmas Parade last month.
The Police Department reported 26 adult arrests in December. Some of the offenses include five for burglary, four for DUI and four for disorderly conduct. There was one juvenile arrest for shoplifting.
Calls received last month included nine for burglary, eight for criminal mischief, 13 for harassment and 21 motor vehicle accidents. Also, officers issued 149 motor vehicle summons, 27 of which were for moving violations.
Last month the Fire Department received 45 calls for the month, including 14 calls for mutual aid, eight motor vehicle accidents and six investigations.
In 2011 the Department responded to 442 fire assignments and logged just under 39,000 volunteer man hours.
Commissioner Bruce Greenwald said the Public Works Department kept busy last month responding to 10 sewer calls and repairing pot holes, among other tasks, all the while avoiding safety incidents and violations.
As the colder weather is now here, Commissioner
Greenwald reminded residents to park on the odd side of the street during and after snowfall if off street parking is not available.
This will allow easier access for snow removal and emergency vehicles, he said.
Mayor Wolk said work has begun on the 2012 municipal budget.
The next Commissioners meeting will be Thursday, February 2, at 8 p.m. in Borough Hall.
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Philadelphians shows true colors in support of our troops
Even without the Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia in 2011 (it returns in 2012 and 2013), the Sports Congress and our regional partners took the opportunity to honor the brave men and women of our military. On December 9, area residents were asked to donate items for care packages to be sent to troops overseas during the first-ever Operation Gratitude Day, presented by AT&T, Lincoln Financial Group and Lockheed Martin.
With service personnel and volunteers on location at 11 different collection stations, a tremendous turnout delivered more than 1,400
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Even without the Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia in 2011 (it returns in 2012 and 2013), the Sports Congress and our regional partners took the opportunity to honor the brave men and women of our military. On December 9, area residents were asked to donate items for care packages to be sent to troops overseas during the first-ever Operation Gratitude Day, presented by AT&T, Lincoln Financial Group and Lockheed Martin.