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Letter to the Editor: Gloucester County freeholder Democrats tout farmland plan they bashed

Mar 14, 2012 Comments Off admin

To the Editor: I find it ironic that, in a recent article (“Gloucester County wineries become significant economic driver”), Freeholder Heather Simmons had nothing but great things to say about our area wineries. She went on about the rich culture and the impact these wineries have on Gloucester County tourism and job growth. In another recent article, ...

Interested in being a candidate?

Mar 13, 2012 Comments Off admin

Are you interested in being a candidate for the Republicans this November? At the County level, we are looking for candidates for the following positions: Freeholder (two seats are up) Surrogate Clerk Sheriff Use the form below or email us your resume to wfey@gloucogop.com on or before Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Thank you. Mayor George Shivery Chairman, Candidate Selection Committee CANDIDATE FORM [contact-form-7 id="401" ...

Governor Christie Pointing State in Right Direction

Mar 13, 2012 Comments Off admin

Check out the following story from today's Star Ledger regarding the first poll in ten years that shows a majority of voters believe the state is heading in the right direction. Thank you Governor Christie! Poll: For first time in 10 years, majority of N.J. voters feel state is heading in right direction TRENTON — A majority ...

Letter to the Editor: Bad luck for Gloucester County GOP freeholders on photos?

Mar 8, 2012 Comments Off admin

To the Editor: I just received the latest Gloucester County newsletter in the mail. There are five photographs showing various freeholders in action. What bad luck! The two Republican freeholders, Larry Wallace and Vince Nestore, didn’t seem to be at any of the events. Or, if they were, such as at a swearing-in, the right and left ...

Gloucester County’s 2012 budget introduced with tax/spending cuts

Mar 7, 2012 Comments Off admin

By: carly Romalino / Gloucester County Times The Gloucester County Freeholder Board will introduce a $198.7 million operating budget tonight that comes in millions of dollars lower than last year and could promise a lower tax rate for most taxpayers, county officials said Tuesday. But ongoing tax appeals related to Sunoco’s West Deptford refinery site could impact how low the yet-to-be-struck ...

Rowan University students discuss Republican candidates on Super Tuesday

Mar 7, 2012 Comments Off admin

GLASSBORO — In honor of Super Tuesday, Rowan University students who attended the New Hampshire primary in January held a panel discussion concerning their impressions of the Republican candidates and their campaigns. Led by political science professor Bruce Caswell and James Uzcategui-Gaymon, assistant provost for diversity, the students reflected on their experiences at various speeches, meet-and-greets and fundraising events. “I liked ...

N.J. towns must take best health insurance deal

Mar 4, 2012 Comments Off admin

By: Gloucester County Times Editorial Board Your town could be wasting your money on health benefits, according to a state comptroller’s report. Your county, too. Statewide, local governments in New Jersey could save more than $100 million a year, the report issued last week said, by joining the State Health Benefits Plan rather than purchasing other health insurance ...

GCREC Endorses Senator Kyrillos

Mar 4, 2012 Comments Off admin

State Senator Joseph Kyrillos Headlines Gloucester County GOP Victory Dinner Party leaders will announce endorsement for U.S. Senate at the event For Immediate Release Contact: Chairman Bill Fey Woodbury, February 28, 2012 – Senator Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) will be the Keynote Speaker at the Gloucester County Republican Party’s annual fundraiser tonight at Botto’s Italian Restaurant in Swedesboro, where party ...

Paulsboro student’s art to be featured in New York City show

Feb 27, 2012 Comments Off admin

By: Gina Bittner Gloucester County Times PAULSBORO — Emily Craig, 16, is on the way to achieving her dream of being a professional artist. On March 3, the Paulsboro High School junior’s city skyline-inspired painting “Dreamers” will be one of 500 featured in a Times Square slide show in New York City. “I think it would feel amazing when ...

Gov’s Budget Receives Mixed Reviews

Feb 22, 2012 Comments Off admin

By: Carly Romalino Gloucester County Times A “truly balanced” balanced budget, income tax cut, pension fund payments and education funding boosts were among the promises Gov. Chris Christie delivered during his annual budget address Tuesday. But the devil will be in the details, according to Democrats, Republicans and others keeping a keen eye on how the Republican governor ...