Measure prohibits cooking whole animals in parks
At the most recent meeting of the Washington Township Council, Mayor Joann Gattinelli honored June’s Employee of the Month, Andy Hoglen.
Hoglen, who was unable to attend the meeting, was recognized for his work in the construction office.
“There was an issue last month with some fees that were owed in the construction office,” Gattinelli explained. “There was a situation, and Andy went above and beyond to secure the office. We want to recognize him for his quick thinking.”
Next, Gattinelli announced the winner of the town’s Little Miss and Mister Fourth of July — Julianna Jannetti and Benjamin DiPietro. To keep with the spirit, she gave the winner of the Fourth of July T-Shirt contest winner, Alyssa DiFrancesco, a plaque as well.
At the last meeting, an ordinance was introduced concerning “the health, safety and welfare of the Township and its residents in regards to the cooking of whole animals in the Township parks and park areas.” The ordinance which prohibits park patrons from cooking whole animals such pigs or lambs in park areas, was adopted on second reading on June 27. Residents are encouraged to use the grills for pre-packaged meats in park areas.
Council introduced three ordinances that will be up for adoption at the July 25 meeting. The first is a five-year tax abatement for Turnersville Kia. The second is to adopt a redevelopment plan for the Washington Square redevelopment zone. Per the agenda, “It is expected to provide convenience stores with gasoline fuel center, with limited indoor and outdoor seating permitted use within Area I of the redevelopment zone.”
The final ordinance will “permit the Township of Washington to expend funds for various capital projects for 2018.”
Residents can attend the meeting on July 25 to discuss these ordinances in the public portion.
In other news:
- The Open Space and Recreation plan update is completed and is available to view on the township website, the clerk’s office and in the library. There will be a presentation for the planning board on July 10.
- Jocelyn Sawyer of the Gloucester County Food and Water Watch addressed the council in reference to stopping the use of fossil fuels by 2035.
- The next council meeting is on July 25 at 7 p.m.
