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By CNBNews Staff

 

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CHEER—I would like to extend congratulations to Mayor Dayl Baile and the council members of Gloucester City, including George Berglund, James Johnson, Nancy Baus, Sam Budesa, Robert Page, and Derek Timm. They have made efforts to ensure that the residents they serve will not lose their title of living in the city with the highest property taxes in the state. It is noteworthy that Gloucester City has held this distinction since 2018 and is one of only 30 communities out of 565 in NJ that can boast of this honor. We are fortunate to have such committed and dedicated leaders. signed William E. Cleary Sr., editor of CNBNews

 

JEER—Many residents in Gloucester City received their 2023-24 tax bill last week. As usual taxes in Gloucester City increased some as high as $1000 plus. AND, many of those residents are people living on fixed incomes. Sadly, the people who were celebrating that the NJ ANCHOR check was coming in October will have to use that money to pay their local property taxes. Often we think of government programs and benefits as “free”, but the only way government can give something is to take it from someone like you and I. 

Sincerely, William E. Cleary Sr. editor of CNBNews

 

 

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JEER—Have you noticed that some teenagers and adults are riding gas and electric bikes and scooters without wearing safety helmets in Gloucester City, NJ and other parts of the state? It's concerning to see young kids on these electric bikes going 25 miles an hour or more without helmets, especially since they often ride on the streets. Additionally, if you're walking on the sidewalks, it's difficult to hear these vehicles approaching from behind. Is it possible that there is a law requiring helmets, but it's not being enforced for some reason? Sincerely, Bob Stein.

 

CHEER—Longhorn in Deptford for displaying police and fire sleeve patches, one of which is Gloucester City's Police Department. Signed Dorothy Philbin

 

JEER—Thanks to the Washington Political Elite we are paying more for gas, more for food, more for medicine, more for heating and cooling our homes. If you live in Gloucester City and are on a fix income you are asking yourself; do I pay my taxes, pay my utility bills, or buy food. 

(CNN) -- While administrations come and go, and power in Congress teeters between political parties, one thing remains constant in the lives of Washington, D.C.'s, elite: the power lunch.  Between noon and 2 p.m., brokers meet to clinch deals, with the emphasis more on power than on lunch. Just steps from Capitol Hill, Charlie Palmer is one of the places to see and be seen at lunchtime. Depending on the week, the modern American steakhouse serves between 70 and 80 congressmen and between 20 and 30 senators. From current Chalie Palmer Lunch menu-petit filet (6oz) $42, NY Strip (80z) $34, prime hanger steak(10oz) $40, Ora king salmon (6oz) $36, Atlantic halibut (60z) $36, half roasted chicken $28

Signed 80 Year Old Man Needs A Job

 

 

Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany - The Streets of Pompeii The Streets of Pompeii were paved during Roman times with large polygonal blocks of stone. They are bordered by curbs and pedestrian walkways. On most streets there are raised stones at regular intervals that pedestrians used to cross the streets when water flooded them.

 

CHEER—Ancient Roman's built Roll DFSK roadsthat lasted more than 2, 000 years. Roman roads were of several kinds, ranging from small local roads to broad, long-distance highways built to connect cities, major towns and military bases. These major roads were often stone-paved and metaled, cambered for drainage, and were flanked by footpaths, bridleways and drainage ditches. Signed Spartacus A.K.A. Michael Douglas

 

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JEER- And yet the City of Gloucester City can’t build a road(s) to last a full year. Example Barnard Street residents continue to wait for their street to be repaved.  Last month when the two new potholes were discovered a resident told CNBNews, (paraphrase) "The condition of the street is extremely poor, to the extent that the residents are unable to open their windows due to the dirt and dust that constantly blows around. Additionally, driving on the street has become increasingly difficult. There have been numerous rainstorms that have caused flooding to reach the top of the curbs. If this situation occurred in the private sector, the individuals responsible would be replaced with new ones. However, in this case, the matter is being handled by politicians and career public employees who seem to have little concern for my neighbors and me." Signed William E. Cleary Sr., CNBNews editor

 

 

CHEER-Recently a young man stopped traffic on Collings Road, near Knights Park to carry a turtle to safety. Thank you for your kindness.Signed The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

 

 

 

JEER- Harvard University which has a $53 billion tax-free endowment is now helping their students qualify for food stamps. The rich get richer.In the not two distant future there will only be two classes of people, the rich and the poor…Signed Goodbye Middle Class

 

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CHEER-Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 team who won its 31st New Jersey State Legion Baseball Title and the Mid-Atlantic Regional title advancing to the ALWS in Shelby, NC. The team was one game away from the finals before their adventure for the Championship trophy was cut short by League, Texashe Brooklawn squad consist of a number of players from Gloucester Catholic who won the NJSIAA state Non-Public B champion. This was Brooklawn’s 17th appearance in the World Series and the first since 2015. Brooklawn Legion Post 72 baseball team won its 31st New Jersey State Baseball Title, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional title advancing to the ALWS in Shelby, NC. The team was one game away from the finals before their adventure for the Championship trophy was cut short by League, Texas. Signed The Great Bambino

 

 

JEER-The Gloucester City Dollar Tree does not have even one Handicapped Parking spot, which is in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Signed —Jack The Rat Where Are You?

 

 

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JEER-Upon entering Gloucester City Proprietors Park marina, you may notice a collection of historic paintings adorning the concrete wall that separates the marina parking lot from an asphalt plant. Unfortunately, these paintings are often obscured by trees that have been placed directly in front of them. It is unclear whether the trees were present before the paintings, but it is clear that this issue has persisted for some time. It is surprising that the City administration has not addressed this problem, especially given that Gloucester City is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year. One of the paintings depicts Betsy Ross Griscom sewing the American flag, purportedly in Gcity. It would be an opportune time to rectify this situation. After all these years like this it makes one wonder does anyone really care about if you can see the paintings?  Signed Unfortunately the obvious answer it NO!

 

 

EDITOR'S NOTE: Thank you to everyone who contributed to this month's column. We will start working on the upcoming right away. As such if you have a cheer or a jeer send it to [email protected]

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