South Jersey Observer
The Borough of Bellmawr has uploaded the minutes from the March 15 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting and for the March 22 Bellmawr Business Alliance meeting. From the Business Alliance meeting, excerpts from the minutes indicate the following topics were discussed: The digital sign at the corner of Black Horse Pike and Browning Road is […]
Following an Executive Session at its April 12 meeting, the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) voted to affirm the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIBs) as reported. The BOE also voted to approve the sidebar agreement with the GCEA (Gloucester City Education Association) regarding sick leave subject to approval of the GCEA under the […]
During its April 11 meeting, Mt. Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) discussed the contract renewal terms for School Superintendent, Leslie Koller. Board member Carl Ingram stated that Ms. Koller chose not to go into Executive Session to discuss the terms of her contract so the discussion was held in public. Of the contract Ingram stated: […]
During its March 17 Executive Session, the Bellmawr Borough Council voted to approve the lawsuit filed against them by John Paff for violations of the Open Public Meetings Act. One of the mandates of the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-13 as it pertains to closed or Executive Sessions is that the governing body is limited to […]
On April 9, Councilman David Spector posted on his David Spector for Council Facebook page: “Bellmawr could and should be a leader in E-Government, also called Open Government, like Utah. Increasing transparency and easy access to information and services is key to reducing taxes and allowing our excellent Borough employees to do their jobs efficiently.” […]
(*Article was originally posted on April 1, 2016 and has been updated updated twice.) *Article updated on April 6, 2016 to include the updated bill list, which was provided on April 5. South Jersey Observer redacted the address on page 3 as it relates to the Comcast bill in the amount of $113.88. When contacted […]
Earlier today, Bellmawr Girl Scout Troops 30215 and 30082 in collaboration with Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey, Warrior Watch Riders, the West Deptford and Thorofare Fire Departments participated in a Welcome Home Celebration for Sgt. Jena Clifford and Spc. James Simmermon at the West Deptford Riverwinds Community Center. The Girl Scouts coordinated efforts with Dave Silver […]
Bellmawr Borough Council has agreed to settle the lawsuit that was filed against them in February, 2016 for alleged violations of the Open Public Meetings Act. John Paff, a well-known open government advocate, filed the pro se lawsuit. The basis of Paff’s lawsuit was that Bellmawr Borough Council has failed or refused to record minutes of […]
In the online document section of the Borough of Bellmawr’s website, agendas and minutes from the Zoning and Planning Boards for January and February, 2016 have been uploaded. As for the Planning Board, below are their minutes/agendas: Planning Board Minutes January 2016 Planning Board February 2016 Planning Board Mar. 2016 As for the Zoning […]
During the March 14, 2016 Mt. Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Principal Mike Hunter recognized students from Mary Bray School and Raymond Kershaw School for their participation in the district’s music programs. Because March is designated as Music in our Schools Month® or MIOSM®, Mt. Ephraim School District students were honored for their […]