South Jersey Observer
At Thursday’s meeting, Bellmawr Council is looking to pass an Ordinance that will prohibit parking or extended standing in “school drop off zones” at all three of the district’s schools. According to the Ordinance, this will be in effect during arrival and dismissal times while the schools are in session between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Zones […]
The Bellmawr Zoning Board unanimously voted to approve, with conditions, the site plan for the new Royal Farms that will take shape at the old Walgreens on the corner of Browning Road and Black Horse Pike. Tuesday night’s meeting lasted for over two hours and the Board heard testimony from several witnesses. Highlights from the […]
At its May meeting, Bellmawr Council approved the hiring of several Borough employees “as per attached” on its monthly agenda. After the meeting, SJO asked Borough Clerk, Chuck Sauter, for that list and he provided it. In order to ascertain additional information about the Borough’s hiring process, SJO submitted an OPRA request to the Borough of […]
Due to underlying issues involving Brooklawn’s volunteer ambulance service, Bellmawr EMS has been providing emergency medical services to its neighboring town since June 6. Brooklawn’s ambulance issue was the subject of a recent article by CNBNews.net. Because Bellmawr’s EMS is involved, SJO contacted the Borough of Bellmawr to find out the specifics of the EMS […]
At its June 23, 2016 meeting, Bellmawr Council approved the renewal of all of the Borough’s liquor licenses, including the one for Johnnie’s Liquors. Last week at the caucus meeting, Council discussed tabling the renewal saying they were frustrated and wanted to show unity. Councilman Paul Sandrock said, “It’s bad timing that a liquor license […]
Ongoing work is being performed to improve several of the Borough’s parks, Councilman Jim D’Angelo said at the May 26 council meeting. In his report, D’Angelo noted that, with the assistance of the Public Works Department, the walking track around the Sixth Avenue playground has been completely resurfaced. Portions of the fencing surrounding the Rec […]
Bellmawr Council approved a list of new hires at its May 26, 2016 Council meeting. Resolution #05:120-16 authorized the acceptance of new hires for the Borough of Bellmawr “as per attached.” Because the list was not attached to the agenda, SJO requested a copy of this list from Borough Clerk Chuck Sauter after the meeting and […]
Today, the Borough of Bellmawr uploaded some additional information concerning Bellmawr’s 2016 Budget. Additional information is below: 2016 Adopted Budget 2016 Explanation of Tax Rate *Article updated to indicate that the average house in Bellmawr is assessed at $168,832 and the local tax increase for the average home is $50.65. The monthly council meeting […]
During the April 19 Bellmawr Zoning Board meeting, the Board voted to approve the new sign at the Liquor Mart. In March, the applicant, Sudip Patel, came before the Zoning Board seeking to replace the current illuminated broken sign with the addition of a blinking sign 48″X24″. At that meeting, the Zoning Board members questioned […]
The Bellmawr Planning Board voted to approve the Site Plan for 100 Essex Avenue, LLC. The building will be used as office space.