Tips and Snippets: Graffiti, Professional Posts up for grabs, Term Limits for Politicians, New Business Arrives
Saturday, October 18, 2008
GLOUCESTER CITY-Bill Waters who has been writing about the
graffiti problem in Gloucester City is
continuing his crusade to bring it to the forefront so that the City launches
an all out campaign to clean up these eyesores.
Bill writes, “The "artwork" on the RR
control box at Monmouth Street 
has been recently expanded--now filling
the entire "canvas" and was not included
in the photos that I gave to you last month; and the red
"Eat Me" directly across from the mayor's residence is a recent
add-on.
“I find it amazing that the epicenter for graffiti in our town seems
to be the mayor's intersection. Especially considering he's an
ex-policeman, this shows the boldness of the perpetrators and the pervasiveness
of the problem.
“I voted for the mayor, and I think overall he's doing a very commendable
job. But he's got to get outraged about this problem and understand
how the decline of a neighborhood starts with litter and unremoved
graffiti. Just look at Fairview.”
The photo of the same RR box on the left at Monmouth and the railroad was taken six weeks ago...
The City of Gloucester City is soliciting statements of
qualifications for applicants for the appointment of the following professional
positions. Proposals will be accepted up
until 3 PM on October 22. Listed are the positions along with the names of the
individual or firm that presently holds the position.
City Administrator Paul Kain, Attorney John Kearney Esq., Engineer
Craig Remington, Prosecutor Paul
Doherty, Auditor Bowman and Bowman, Bond Counsel Parker and McCay Law Firm.
Planning Board Attorney Anthony Cospa, Planning Board Engineer CES, Planning
Board Planner Larry Waetzmer, Board Of Health Attorney Mike Bonner, Public Defender Charles Wigginton Esq.,
Grants Application & Management
Consultant Triad Associates.
Several sources in the know said the contract for one of
these individuals will not be renewed. But we will have to wait until January when the new contracts are announced before we find out the name of that person.
To read the complete requirements for the positions Click Link
The trial of former State Senator Wayne Bryant is winding down. The defense was directed to have their
witnesses ready by this coming Monday. The
Star Ledger (www.nj.com) reported on (October 16) a witness for the prosecution
said between
2002 and 2006, Bryant was paid approximately $250,000 for his position with the
Gloucester County Board of Social Services. He was also eligible for credits toward his state pension, as well as
medical and dental coverage.
Prosecutors
allege that Bryant fraudulently inflated his pension with the county position
from 2002 to 2006, and his anticipated annual payments grew from $28,000 to
$81,268. Bryant, a Democrat, was a representative for Camden and Gloucester
Counties. After being indicted he decided not to seek reelection. His pension
has been frozen until a verdict is handed down.
The
only way to stop political corruption is to limit the terms of office both on
the state and federal level. Wishful thinking I know but that is the answer to this
ongoing problem. These individuals are shameless and a disgrace to the office
they hold. Keep taking until you get caught is the mantra for some these politicians
both Republican and Democrat.
New Businesses Open in Gloucester City-The Auld Dubliner, 157 S. Burlington Street, Gloucester City held it’s Grand Opening on Thursday. What a fantastic job the owners did on the building both outside and inside.
Two months ago the City welcomed The Pretzel Factory, Broadway and Division Street. And we can't forget to mention the improvement the new Gloucester City Plumbing Supply building has made to the south entrance of the City.
If you drive by 4th and Jersey Avenue where the old Sports Corner
once stood construction has begun on a proposed new restaurant.
And
if you are interested in buying a bar/restaurant in Gloucester City there are
several up for sale. For example, the owners of the bar at 301 Essex Street are
asking $499,900 according to TREND the real estate listing service. Also
Cheerleaders, Rt. 130 and Reading Avenue asking price, a whopping $1.9 million,
the Red Mill, 509 S. Broadway, $165,000, and 500 Jersey Avenue, $280,000. All
include a liquor license.
For more for sale listings of commercial properties in Gloucester City go to this link: http://www.cityofgloucester.org/realestate.php
~ Bill Cleary
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