William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor This week, Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr., a prominent political figure in Camden County, strongly opposed two rulings of the United States Supreme Court. One concerned a homeless issue in an Oregon community, and the other pertaining to the Court's decision on the immunity of Presidents of the United States. I am seeking more information on Commissioner Cappelli Jr.'s track record in addressing homelessness during his 21 years in office. I distinctly recall instances where homeless encampments in Camden City were forcibly removed, and I'm interested in hearing about the specific initiatives and programs aimed at assisting the homeless population in Camden County . He stated that the County has made progress but gave no details. Additionally, I am curious about the financial resources allocated by Camden County to provide shelter for undocumented immigrants who have arrived in the region during... Read more →

By CNBNews Staff Jean Has Officially Checked Out CHEER - After 43 years of dedicated service, Jean, a long-time employee of the Audubon Acme, has retired. "Jean, you have touched the lives of many South Jersey residents in so many ways over those four-plus decades. You comforted many customers when a family member was sick or died. And you always had a kind word for anyone who celebrated a special occasion. All of us will miss your warm smile and your cheerful conversations. Speaking on behalf of those individuals, thank you for being you. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. Hugs from The Clearys, Tusseys, Woods families, and your Many Friends" CHEER--Mike Shannon (Bellmawr, NJ/Triton Regional) of Rowan is one of 10 student-athletes to be named to the 2024 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Baseball Team, as recognized by the area's Sports Information Directors. The team is selected by votes from 30 four-year institutions... Read more →

"Wake up, America! We are being invaded." ~CNBNews Border Patrol agents inspect a potential landing spot for illegal immigrants along the Rio Grande River in Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Jun 21, 2024 (The Center Square) – More than 12 million people have illegally crossed the border into the U.S. since 2021, data obtained and analyzed by The Center Square show. That includes the more than 241,000 apprehensions of illegal border crossers in May. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, the total number who’ve illegally entered the U.S. nationwide in fiscal 2024 through May is more than 2.2 million. The majority of illegal border crossers are overwhelmingly single adults. In fiscal 2024 through May, they totaled over 1.35 million. CBP’s fiscal year goes from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Under the current administration, each fiscal year breaks a new... Read more →

Andy Rooney was one in a million. At the end of '60 Minutes' he usually had Andy Rooney his own 10-minute segment that, unbelievably, was never censored by CBS. He's probably the only one who could have gotten away with this. Andy Rooney once said . . . “I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers. The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America. Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens....Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door. Guns do not make you a killer. I think killing makes you a killer. You can kill someone with a baseball bat or a car, but no one is trying... Read more →

UPDATED 6/17/24 William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNEWS ANYONE DOWN THERE? --A few weeks ago Peyton found this uncovered manhole on Walnut Avenue in Gloucester City. The Public Works Department had placed a marker over it, but someone removed it. 700 BLOCK OF CHERRY STREET BECOMES DUMP SITE—For decades this area was just a vacant lot. But last year, the property was converted into a storage yard for industrial equipment, and a dumping site for old bricks and weeds. Residential homes are located in the same block. Why the Gloucester City Housing Office, along with the mayor and council, would allow this to happen is bewildering. NEW POLICE CARS--The Gloucester City police department recently acquired four new SUVs at a cost of over $100,000. CNBNEWS has asked Brian Morrell, the police chief, and the part-time city administrator, to disclose the number of vehicles used by the department and the age... Read more →

PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP, NJ (June 9, 2024)(CNBNews)--Several fights Saturday night among a large crowd of teenagers and young adults resulted in the early closure of the Township's annual Summer Kickoff Event. Similar mob fights between teens and adults have occurred recently in Gloucester City and Gloucester Township. Camden County authorities have not said the disturbances were connected in any way. There have also been similar brawls at New Jersey shore towns. READ: CNBNEWS REPORT HERE In a prepared statement, Pennsauken Police Chief James Olivio said, On Saturday, June 8, 2024, the Township of Pennsauken hosted the annual Summer Kickoff event at the Soccer Complex. During the event, multiple large crowds started to form outside of the community members who were trying to enjoy this event. These crowds started to become unruly, which prompted the event to be shut down before the situation deteriorated further. Police Officers throughout Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Veterans Park, 1261 Chews Landing Road, Gloucester Township, NJ photo by Anthony Bellano GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNEWS)(JUNE 2, 2024)--Last night in Gloucester Township, hundreds of kids and young adults invaded Veterans Park where the annual Gloucester Township Day Event was being held. The Gloucester Township Police stated in a press release that while families were enjoying and awaiting the drone light show, officers working security at the event began to notice an influx of juveniles and young adults being dropped off at the event. Crowds of young people began congregating in large groups in the area of the basketball courts. This crowd of juveniles and young adults was estimated to be approximately 500 people. Around 8:40 p.m., large groups started fighting and running recklessly through the crowd. Officers quickly responded and made two arrests for disorderly conduct. The crowd remained hostile and disorderly. Due... Read more →

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square 2 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush-money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election. Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records for disguising hush money payments to an adult actress as legal costs ahead of the 2016 election. Under New York state law, falsifying business records in the first degree is a Class E felony that carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. Judge Juan Merchan has yet to set a date for sentencing. A jail or prison sentence could have implications for the 2024 rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden. A jail or prison sentence could have implications for the 2024 rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden. After the verdict was announced, a defiant Trump... Read more →

CNBNews photo credit JEER--Approximately two years ago, the driver of a heavy-duty truck lost control of the vehicle and landed on the sidewalk in front of the CEDAR GROVE Cemetery on Market Street. When we first inquired about the delay in fixing the walk, we were told they were waiting on the insurance. Twenty-four months is long enough; fix the problem now. CNBNews photo credit JEER--The City of Gloucester City has received almost a million dollars to revamp the Johnson Blvd Jogging Park. However, despite the funding, the only visible changes have been the installation of new asphalt and the planting of 25 free trees. It's unacceptable that the dilapidated pavilion remains standing, and the conflicting signs at the park entrance regarding pet policies need to be addressed. If those in charge can't manage to take care of the little things, it's no wonder our increasing debt leads to higher... Read more →

CNBNews contacted Kevin D. Walsh, the Acting State Comptroller in September 2023. We asked Mr. Walsh if some actions taken in 2023 and 2024 by the mayor, council, and the upper echelon of the police department were legal. The following month, the CNBNews Editor, William E. Cleary Sr., was cited for theft and trespassing at Cold Springs Elementary School. The two charges were never proven. Was it just a coincidence? Most likely. But we will never know. Related: JUSTICE FOR ALL, NOT JUST FOR SOME Posted by the New Jersey Comptroller on - 05/21/2024 TRENTON—Key policies and processes that were put in place to address and prevent discriminatory policing by New Jersey State Police (NJSP) have been “largely performative,” and oversight has been ineffective for years, the Office of the State Comptroller finds. The NJSP spent ten years under federal supervision, due to allegations of racial profiling on state highways.... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin and William E. Cleary Sr. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 18, 2024)(CNBNews)-In the August 24, 2023 edition of the Courier Post, there was a large article about upscale apartments to be built at Freedom Pier. However, nine months later, little activity was observed. I wondered if this is another of the many construction projects planned for the waterfront that have fallen through over nearly 40 years. Many of them were announced right before an election. Once the election was over, the plans were put on the shelf to gather dust. Not too long ago, ClearysNoteBook listed the many failed projects to refresh the public's memory. One of the biggest blunders was the 2004-05 plan known as Gloucester Vista. A month before the 2005 city election, a bus tour of the area sponsored by the incumbents up for election was offered to voters, showing where the new homes and marina... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews The two videos posted here first appeared on Twitter first. Hollywood Actor James Woods published both of them, one on April 26 and the other on April 27. There is no mention of where these attacks occurred or what caused the women and men to act so violently. Actor James Woods Woods did write, “White woman pummeled by a mob of black males. But, of course, it’s not a hate crime.” However, further research revealed that the video with the male teenagers occurred in March 2023 at a mall in San Fransico. Some of the attackers in the Woods clip spoke Spanish. The second video is similar, but instead of teen males beating a white woman, that video depicts a group of black women viciously beating a white woman. It appears that this incident occurred in a school. As you watch these videos, several... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 21, 2024)(CNBNews)--The mayor and council of Gloucester City are planning to purchase the former PNC Bank property located at 500 Monmouth Street. They are expected to approve a $550,000 bond ordinance to fund the purchase during Monday night's (April 22) council meeting. The bond will have a term of 20 years. The PNC office in Gloucester City ceased its operations several months ago. The building has served as a bank for over 75 years. The council is also expected to approve on second reading the police department's salary schedule for patrolmen and officers. The PBA union has been working without a contract since 2022. The new salary schedule starts in 2022 and runs until 2026. Beginning in 2022, the starting salary begins at a low of $54,563 for a recruit to a high of $153,965 for a captain in 2026.... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews photo provided At dawn on Wednesday, April 17, several armed officers raided a home in the unit block of East Thompson Avenue, Gloucester City. A young man was removed from the home in handcuffs. Below, residents tell CNBNews what they saw that morning. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (APRIL 21, 2024)--Early on the morning of Wednesday, April 17, the quiet Riverview Heights neighborhood in Gloucester City was disturbed by a loud banging noise. As the sun rose in the east, residents peeked out of their closed blinds to see a large group of armed men dressed in riot gear with helmets carrying semi-automatic weapons. Their vehicles were parked in various directions on East Thompson Avenue between Harley Avenue and Burdsall Avenue. As people continued to watch the commotion, they saw a high school student being led out of a house on East Thompson Avenue in handcuffs.... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews For 115 years one member or other of my family has lived in Gloucester City. I am sad, in one way, to have left my hometown behind but I felt it was a necessity. I recently went through my yearbook and didn't see anyone I graduated with still in Gloucester City. Many have moved to Florida and are happy; happy enough to encourage classmates to move there with them. Gloucester City has always been a one-party city - that being Democratic. On January 2, 1933, the newly hired employees were listed in the Courier Post. Not only were the names listed but also the political party to which they were registered. Not surprisingly, they were all Democrats. That included my father who became a fireman the day before. Many years later, long after my father's death, my mother told me that I had to vote Democrat,... Read more →

UPDATED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNews)--I underwent a medical procedure at Cooper University Hospital in Camden City in early January. Wheeled into the operating room I was administered sedation, and the next thing I remember, I was waking up in the recovery room. Once the sedation wore off, I was released. While waiting in the hallway for someone to push my wheelchair to valet parking downstairs, my wife Connie handed me my wedding ring. She had been holding it since jewelry was prohibited in the room during the surgery. As she hands me the ring, it slips out of my hand and falls to the floor, rolling down the hallway and out of sight. I got up to look for it, but a nurse warned me to get back in the wheelchair to avoid falling. I explained the situation, and several medical staff our wedding... Read more →

CNBNews is currently working on the "Cheer and Jeer" column for APRIL. It is also known as "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." If there is anyone or anything you believe deserves recognition for either a positive or negative reason, now is the perfect opportunity to share your thoughts. CNBNews graphic file Send your remarks to [email protected] Everyone can participate. You need not be from Gloucester City. We also welcome comments from people living in neighboring communities or any state in the USA. DEADLINE IS, APRIL 14, 2024. WE appreciate your help. William E. Cleary Sr Editor Read more →

Recently, William E. Cleary Sr. CNBNews Editor and Publisher, and his son, William E. Cleary Jr., had to endure such a stressful situation due to false charges brought against them by the Gloucester City Police Department. Over several months they were summoned to court six times to answered charges of trespassing and theft that were never proven. Not knowning how many more times they would have to appear in court they pleaded guilty to a plea agreeement and each had to pay a $500 fine. It is even more disheartening to know that some of the people responsible for this are none other than the judge and the prosecutor who were supposed to uphold justice in Gloucester City. Those responsible not only harmed the reputation of the Cleary family but also undermined the integrity of the court system. And their actions reflected poorly on the community of Gloucester City. The... Read more →

"Never pick a fight with people who buy ink by the barrel." ~Mark Twain UPDATED/CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor As some of you may already know, my son and I were charged with trespassing on the Cold Springs School property and accused of stealing a small child's bench last October. The bench in question was actually broken and discarded in a trash pile next to a dumpster. If I had managed to fix it successfully, I would have given it to one of my great-grandchildren. On October 10, a video of the two of us behind the Cold Springs school placing the bench in my car appeared on the City Police Department's Facebook page. The caption that was published with the video implied that the two of us were thieves. It read, "The GCPD is investigating a robbery from Cold Springs School; if you recognize the individuals... Read more →

JEER—According to salary.com, the average salary for a Chief of Police in New Jersey is $131,100, with a typical range between $123,800 and $139,100. However, here in Gloucester City, the police chief is paid a salary between $125,000 and $240,000, but for some strange reason, the exact amount of this employee's compensation is not listed. This is a secret being kept from the taxpayers by their elected leaders, and it's unacceptable that such information is not disclosed. Once again, the residents are kept in the dark, and they are the ones paying the chief's salary. Shame on Mayor Baile and his six "YES Puppets" (Baus, Berglund, Cilurso, Johnson, Page, Timm)who continually vote to raise property taxes. Since 2018, Baile and his Puppets have been responsible for Gcity being listed in the Top 30 communities with the highest taxes in NJ. It's high time that taxpayers demanded transparency and accountability from... Read more →

UPDATE: BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY PARKING RESTRICTIONS GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 20, 2024)(CNBNews)--On Thursday, March 21st, parking along the east side of King St., from Market St. to Jersey Ave, will be prohibited from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Highway Department will post “No Parking” signs along King St. on Tuesday, March 19th. UPDATE--On Thursday, March 21st, there will be no parking along the east side of King St, from Market St. to Jersey Ave. The parking restrictions will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Highway Department will post “No Parking” signs along King St. on Tuesday, March 19th. ++++ CORRECTION: It has been brought to our attention that the ship will be ballasted with 2,000 TONS of water (about 500,000 gallons) to level her enough to enter the dry dock. R'lyeh Imaging from Philadelphia, USA - USS New Jersey William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews CAMDEN CITY,... Read more →

This article was first published in November 2013 By JOHN REYNOLDS Diary of a Madman Browsing the web the other day, checking up on the goings-on around town on my favorite local website, I was saddened to learn that after October 31, 2013, Bill Cleary will stop publishing new content to his site, ClearysNoteBook. The only independently run, small-town news source in South Jersey is shutting down. His site's been running since 2006 when he launched ClearysNoteBook onto the Internet after spending almost 40 years in the newspaper business in Gloucester City. Bill must be past retirement age, so I wasn't surprised he's finally taking a break. Running a one-man newspaper shop consumes a lot of time and energy, even for a young guy. He was nearing retirement when he started his site, which is amazing, considering the learning curve involved in going from print to digital publishing. And he... Read more →

The Board of Directors of the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists issues the following statement in response to today’s announcement that A4045 was pulled from consideration: We are glad that common sense and a commitment to government transparency prevailed in the Legislature on this day. We commend Speaker Coughlin for acknowledging how an open and transparent government is not only important for journalists, but a cross section of New Jerseyans who rely on OPRA requests in their individual or collective situations. The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists is ready and willing to meet with Sen. Sarlo, Asm. Danielsen, and others to share concerns and to work with them on the bill. Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews CAMDEN CITY, NJ (March 11, 2024)(CNBNews)--Today's headlines should sound familiar to many, if not most, people of Gloucester City: "Firefighter equipment malfunctioned during a blaze in Camden, delaying efforts to rescue a person who died." There is no good news here but one might think that ONLY one person died in Camden, needlessly, where 20 years ago Gloucester City lost three little girls and three firemen, again needlessly. "The dwelling fire broke out on Newton Avenue. Several people escaped and told Engine Company Eight (firemen) the first-arriving unit - that a resident was trapped on the second floor. "Firefighters confined and extinguished the second-floor fire. But mechanical issues with their apparatus caused their hose to go limp several times, forcing personnel to retreat to the safety of the stairs, according to the Camden Fire Unions."* Another truck arrived and provided water, allowing Engine Company Eight (firemen)... Read more →

Join SPJ for Sunshine Week starting Sunday! Explore the Sunshine Week website for all things freedom of information related. See what the Freedom of Information Act is and why it matters and learn more about our right to know. Follow #SunshineWeek or @SunshineWeek for open government columns, op-eds, cartoons or graphics. SPJ will be posting special columns from the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee on SPJ.org. Plus, use the toolkit with sample posts and graphics. This is a time to share why freedom of information is so important, whether you're a journalist or not. SPJ will also be hosting events all week long! If you have FOI event happening during Sunshine Week, please add it to SPJ’s events calendar. Make sure to register for these SPJ events happening during Sunshine Week: A Sunshine Week Discussion with Laura Mollo, the 'FOIA Lady' at 7:30 p.m. EDT Monday — Join SPJ New... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 27, 2024)(CNBNEWS)--The Gloucester City Republican Committee has announced its slate of council candidates for the November 5, 2024 election. The list includes: Anthony Kates Ward 1 Patti Kropp Ward 2 Sandy Reed Ward 3 James Muller Council At-Large Third Ward candidate Sandy Reed gave the following reasons for seeking office. 1. We have a housing issue in our town. Over 70% of the properties are rentals, and most of those landlords don't reside in Gloucester City or nearby. 2. We need to start cleaning up our town. Stop crimes before they happen and prosecute the criminals to the fullest extent of the law. The people of this community are sick and tired of hearing we lock them up, but the judge lets them go before the ink is dry. Bring back community service punishments. 3. I want to capitalize on Gloucester City’s early American History to... Read more →

At the 2018 parade, Monsignor Hodge entertained the crowd in front of St. Mary's Church with his version of the Mummers Strut. In the background on the left is Bishop Guilfoyle. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 24, 2024)(CNBNews)--The Gloucester City Shamrock Celebration is Friday evening, March 1, starting at 6 PM. Guest of Honor, parade's Grand Marshall, Rev. Monsignor Bill Hodge, the founder of the event and the former pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Gloucester City. He has since retired from that position. The parade is on Sunday, March 3, starting at 1 PM. ========================== RELATED photos of the 2018 Saint Mary's Irish Parade photos of the 2019 Gloucester City Irish Parade ADVERTISING SPACE DONATED BY CNBNews +++++++++++ The video was made possible through the courtesy of the Philadelphia Captain. Come Sail with The Philly Captain as he takes you to the Gloucester City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade... Read more →

updated Cleary's Trial Postponed...Once Again! William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews editor “Are you sure you want to become a reporter? If you are looking for a job that will make you renowned, you have chosen the wrong field." ~George F. Cleary Sr. Gloucester City News & Camden County Record publisher / Editor Emeritus GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 11, 2024)—As you know, on October 10, my son and I were charged by the Cold Springs School Resource Officer Brian Green with stealing a child’s bench, which we thought was trash. It had been lying on the asphalt behind the school with other trash for several weeks. When we learned it wasn’t trash, we contacted the police and spoke with Officer Bennett. Shortly after explaining our mistake, we returned the bench to the school. We were also charged with trespassing for walking around the school grounds on a weekend. Our most... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor CNBNews photo FEBRUARY 10, 2024 Related: Broken Windows WHO WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS? Angad S. Guglani, the owner of the former Coffee Corner property, kept repeating that question as Peyton and I stood there staring at the graffiti sprayed in white paint on his building. Guglaini said he recently spent Angad S. Guglani $30,000 on fixing up the outside of the building, located at the corner of South Broadway and Market Street. He planned to spend another $30,000 on paving the parking lot that adjoined the building. Guglani’s business, Cooper Square Acquisitions, is a real estate investing firm from Cherry Hill. He said his company spent thousands of dollars on improvements to two other properties in Gloucester City. One is located at 14 S. Broadway, and the other is at 14 N. Broadway. Years ago, 14 S. Broadway was a medical office... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 6, 2024)(CNBNews)--The other day, we had a hawk perched on the deck railing in our backyard. Based on the information we found on the Bird Feeder Hub website https://birdfeederhub.com/hawks-in-new-jersey/, we believe it is a Red-tailed hawk. The Red-tailed hawks are the most common hawk found on the North American continent, living year-round in almost every state, including New Jersey. Their population increases even more during the winter, when birds that have spent their summer in Canada come down to join the others in the U.S. Red-tailed hawks are most active during the day or early morning and are commonly seen soaring looking for prey with their amazing vision or perched along the roadside on telephone poles. Their diet is mainly small to medium-sized mammals like mice, rats, rabbits, and squirrels. MOTHER NATURE IS AMAZING- It's truly fascinating to see how... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 31, 2024)--On January 25, after being notified by a Barnard Street resident of his efforts to have a trash dumpster removed from his neighborhood, CNBNews published photos of the dangerous and unsightly dumpster. The photos (shown below) appeared in our Blog's Cheers and Jeers column and were published on our two Facebook and Twitter pages. On Monday, January 29, the dumpster was removed. CNBNews photos JEER: In early December, a construction crew irresponsibly left a trash bin on wheels in front of 4 Barnard Ave. This careless act has caused severe traffic issues and hazardous situations for passersby. Despite repeated complaints to the police by the concerned neighbors, the overloaded bin remains there, spilling over with garbage and debris, making Barnard Avenue look like a slum area. It is unacceptable that the owner of the building and the department heads... Read more →

COMPILED BY CNBNEWS William E. Cleary Sr. Editor GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 25, 2024) (CNBNews photos)--Since December 4, 2023, a dumpster filled to the brim with trash has been left on Barnard Avenue. Despite residents' efforts to contact the police department, the issue remains unresolved. One resident said, "This is unacceptable! The owner of the building and the city department heads responsible for enforcing housing laws must take immediate action to remove the dumpster and clean up the area. It is their duty to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. We demand that they fulfill this responsibility without further delay." JEER: In early December, a construction crew irresponsibly left a trash bin on wheels in front of 4 Barnard Ave. This careless act has caused severe traffic issues and hazardous situations for passersby. Despite repeated complaints to the police by the concerned neighbors, the overloaded bin remains there,... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews A few days ago Clearysnotebook printed a column about the number of out-of-town landlords and the effect these owners and their properties have on the city. There were addresses provided by the city's Custodian of Records. Many of the landlords' names were redacted with a big black line hiding the owners' names. The redaction is amusing if you have any computer skills at all. Property owners, city employees and salaries, city retirees and pension amount, even Postal Service employees are paid with your tax dollars and you have the right to know. CNBNews graphic file Datauniverse.com* is where you will find all this information. The data site also provides the average property value ($107,898) and the average property tax ($5,025) for Gloucester City. The average property value looks about right but there is something that just doesn't feel right about the average property tax. If you... Read more →

COMPILED BY CNBNEWS JEER: Don't look for fewer taxes in New Jersey. You drive from Exit 3 on the NJ Turnpike 5.5 miles to Pennsauken, and you go through eight communities that have their own police departments. They justify their existence by writing moving violation tickets. Most states have consolidated community law enforcement with county police forces, saving huge amounts of money without threatening public safety. Why can't good old New Jersey do this? Politics is the cause. Public unions control our elected officials. Nobody is looking out for your hard-earned tax dollars. Leaving New Jersey! CHEER: To the end of our two-year snow drought. It was wonderful to see the children outside playing in the snow this week. CHEER: To all the good citizens out there who helped their neighbors during and after the snowstorm - shoveling sidewalks, checking on seniors, helping out without being asked- your acts of... Read more →

UPDATED: 1/22/24 William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews CNBNEWS SPORTS (January 19, 2024)--Robert "Dece" Dacierno Sr., a prominent athlete and a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School's Class of 1963, was inducted into the Hotstovers South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame in November. The organization's 63rd Awards Banquet and 34th South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford. The other inductees are Dan Baker, Darren Ford, Robert “Tookie” Johnson, Ryan Kulik, Bob Seddon, and Sam Tropiano. Robert Dacierno, second from right standing with the other members of this year's South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame class. (photo courtesy of Rutgers-Camden). The following is from the HotStovers banquet booklet: Dacierno earned three varsity letters playing third base for Rams Coach Joe Gallagher. He was named Hot Stovers Player of the Year in his senior year, batting .551 with 27 hits in 49 at-bats, hitting... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Representatives of CC Prosecutors Office and Gcity Police Meet with Residents at Pats Select Pizza photo provided GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --On Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Gloucester City Police Department collaborated with the community to enjoy some delicious pizza and have a great time together. The event was held at Pat's Select Pizza in Gloucester City. It was an amazing opportunity for residents to hang out with the members of both departments, get to know them better, and build long-lasting relationships. This event was a vital step towards fostering sustainable partnerships between law enforcement and the community, which is essential to creating a safer and more peaceful environment. The Prosecutor's Office and the City Police Department would like to extend a huge shoutout to Pat's Select Pizza for hosting this unforgettable event! photo provided +++++ GHS Student Kayla... Read more →

SJI and Captona Announce the Construction of one of the Largest Food Waste-to-RNG Facilities in the US FOLSOM, NJ, (CNBNews)--SJI remains committed to investing in projects to advance the clean energy and decarbonization goals of New Jersey and our region. SJI, Captona, and RNG Energy Solutions today announce their partnership to construct one of the largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in the United States. The Linden Renewable Energy (LRE) Project, based in Linden, NJ will convert organic waste into pipeline-quality RNG that can be used for a variety of applications to displace fossil fuels. First-ever opportunity for Elizabethtown Gas customers to receive RNG. This marks SJI’s first non-utility led anaerobic digester project that will directly connect its utility customers with a New Jersey-based RNG producer. Elizabethtown Gas, one of SJI’s primary utility subsidiaries, will blend the RNG from the Project into its existing natural gas distribution system. The... Read more →

Stay safe by learning to identify and avoid them.   In impersonation scams, a scammer reaches out to you pretending to be someone you trust to get sensitive information like social security numbers, bank information, or Amazon account details. Scammers change tactics quickly making them hard to detect. Scam Trend: Email attachment scams Scammers send emails posing as Amazon and include pdf attachments stating that your account will be suspended or on hold. These attachments prompt you to click on a fraudulent link to “update your account.” These links lure you to provide personal information such as payment information or account login credentials. Please do not click on any links or provide your information without authenticating the email or verifying the link. Visit the Message Center which displays a log of authentic communications sent from Amazon. Prime membership scams These are unexpected calls/texts/emails that refer to a costly membership fee... Read more →

Clinton named in unsealed Epstein court documents By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square Jan 3, 2024 Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s close associate and partner, denied Clinton ever visited Epstein’s private Caribbean Island. Former President Bill Clinton speaks during election campaign rally for Governor Kathy Hochul at BKLYN Studios in New York on November 5, 2022. lev radin | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – Former President Bill Clinton is among several high-profile names identified in nearly 1,000 pages of unsealed court documents stemming from a defamation lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein. The documents released out of the Southern District Court of New York Wednesday evening, were filed by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s close associate and partner. The documents reveal a damning relationship between Clinton and Epstein. In a shocking deposition, Johanna Sjoberg, recruited to work as a “massage therapist” for the accused pedophile, said Epstein claimed, “Clinton... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews “I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, But still, I can do something; And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” by Edwin Osgood Grover ======== courtesy of Fox News Nation It's understandable that people may feel powerless when it comes to changing the members of their city council or school board. However, the residents of a Michigan community were facing high property and school taxes, which left them feeling frustrated and helpless. They decided to take action and voted out the entire governing body. They made a brave move and changed the locks on the offices as a sign of their determination to bring about change. It's admirable to see people standing up for what they believe in, and we hope that their voices are heard. Communities across... Read more →

CNBNews Editor’s Note: Over 200 service members and retired veterans signed an open letter seeking accountability over the alleged harm caused by the Department of Defense’s (DOD) implementation of the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The open letter, published on Jan. 1, is directed to the American people but names specific senior military leaders who the signers claim enabled lawlessness and betrayed the Constitution. Some of the leaders specifically named in the letter include former and current joint chiefs of staff, service academy commandants, service inspectors general, and service surgeon generals, according to the Epoch Times. The signatories state, “In the coming years, thousands within our network will run for Congress and seek appointments to executive branch offices, while those of us still serving on active duty will continue to put fulfilling our oaths ahead of striving for rank or position. The letter in its entirety appears below. +++++++++++ “Our Constitution... Read more →

CNBNEWS NOTE--In the past few weeks, we have been featuring a daily quote from various people on the banner at the top of our page. These quotes may inspire you or bring a smile to your face. Today, we have shared a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt. We have previously posted remarks from Mark Twain, Bruce Lee, Voltaire, Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield, and Johnny Carson. If you have a quote that you think would be a great addition to our collection, please feel free to share it with us at [email protected]. Read more →

By Christian Wade | The Center Square contributor Dec 18, 2023 Monkey Business Images | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to tighten laws around young people who drink alcohol or use cannabis in public. A proposal, which was narrowly approved along party lines by the state Assembly's Judiciary Committee, would repeal a law that bars criminal penalties and parental notification for underage drinkers and pot smokers. If approved, the measure would authorize police to issue $100 fines and summonses to people under 21 who consume alcohol in public, and a written notification to a parent or guardian will be required for a person under 18. Before advancing the bill, lawmakers amended it to remove language that would have allowed police to stop and search underage youth they spot with alcoholic beverages. The changes come as Jersey Shore mayors complain to state lawmakers about rowdy, underage... Read more →

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Dec 19, 2023 Included in the 1000s of illegal immigrants crossing into the USA on a daily basis are unaccompanied Mexican children headed to the State of New Jersey. According to The Center Square, New Jersey received the seventh greatest number of unaccompanied children. (photo courtesy of The Washington Examiner) (The Center Square) – New Jersey received the seventh greatest number of unaccompanied alien children, primarily arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border of 31,323 since fiscal 2015. The greatest numbers have consistently been sent to the most populous states of Texas, California and Florida. In fiscal 2015, the federal government began reporting UAC data through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), which is responsible for their care. ORR is housed within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service's Office of the Administration for Children & Families. In fiscal 2023, New Jersey received... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews NJSpotlight News announced on December 12, 2023, the results of the 2023 school year standardized testing. This year's results were also compared to last year (2022) and 2019, the last year before COVID. Gloucester City's results were embarrassing. High School - no results reported for 11th grade ELA (English Language Arts) or Math. Of the 160 students who took the Science test, only 10.7% scored passing or proficient in 2023. In 2022, 16.0% scored passing or proficient; in 2019, it was 4.5%. The good news is that about 2.5 times as many of our students scored well, but if the 11th grade scored 4.5%, there is no way to go but up. Middle School - the 142 8th-grade students almost scored well in ELA. There were 60.6% who scored passing or proficient in 2023. This is an improvement over last year (2022) when the number was... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Columnist There are two No Parking Handicap signs in front of the CVS Store located on South Broadway. According to CNBNews columnist Dorothy Philbin, a few months ago on Labor Day, a Gloucester City Police SUV was parked in a way that blocked the handicapped parking spots, as well as prevented an elderly man from exiting his car. This image of the site was obtained from Google Street View. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 11, 2023)--On Labor Day, I went to the CVS on South Broadway but couldn't park in either of the two handicapped parking spots. There was a police SUV parked caddy-corner blocking the handicap parking spots and blocking an elderly man from exiting his car. I noticed that the SUV was marked "SCHOOL RESOURCE." This was Labor Day, the school year had not started yet so there was no reason for this man to... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Columnist Trace Gallagher, a Fox News anchor, presented a story on December 5, 2023, in which the reporter presented evidence that our (America) students' math scores are now the lowest ever. It has been known for years that our students' English/Reading scores have been declining. Yet, we in New Jersey continue to pay extremely high school taxes. What are we getting for those tax dollars? CNBNews graphic file The state mandates much of the curriculum based on political ideologies. Here's an idea. Let's teach our students to read before we teach them pornography. Senator John Kennedy (R - LA) read aloud, in the Senate Chambers, from a lower elementary-level book mandated by the state of California. The television stations had to "beep" two out of three words to get passed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. Finally, another senator asked him to stop reading but he... Read more →

"The man was so strong he broke the handcuffs in half," ~said One Neighbor William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ -December 1, 2023--Around 9:30 PM Thursday this reporter was sitting in the back room of our house writing an article about an upcoming trial. The room was quiet, but I heard a muffled sound coming from the direction of nearby North Harley Avenue, which is the street behind us. My best friend, Peyton was lying on the floor in front of me snoring. Suddenly, she jumped up and ran towards our back patio door; undoubtedly, she heard the same sound I did. Once the door was opened, she bolted down the steps towards our fence, barking. In the distance, more clearly now that I am outside, I hear someone yelling, "Help me!" "Help me!" I couldn't see anyone. I yell back several times. "Where are you?" This... Read more →

Gloucestercitynews.net/CNBNews comment rules, subject to change. We no longer accept comments with an anonymous name. No further comments will be published with just a first name or with a made up name. Your submitted remark must contain your full name and a working email address. If you believe in what you wrote you should be willing to back it up with your full name. We feel that people, who in the past were able to hide behind a computer screen, won’t be so embolden to viciously attack an opposing point of view now that their name is public. This should also improve the debate on a controversial topic. If we need further information we need to be able to contact you. In some cases we will ask for you to provide the source of your remarks. If we reach out and the email address is phony your remark will be... Read more →

RELATED CATEGORY MISSING PERSON (Camden City, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing adult from Bergen Square. Taron Parker, 33, has been reported missing from his home on the 600 block of Cherry Street. He is described as a black male, 5’2”, 155 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black and royal blue hoodie and black jeans. He is known to frequent the Walter Rand Transportation Center, the Broadway Corridor and the White Horse Pike corridor. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042. Read more →