The Hammonton Gazette 02/03/16 Edition | Page 5

Woolson now zoning board solicitor WEATHER Page 4 • Wednesday, February 3, 2016 • The Hammonton Gazette ZONING, from Page 1 man before the board selected their leader for 2016. Prior to appointments being made, Gribbin said some kind words about former zoning board solicitor and current town council solicitor Michael Malinksy. “He [Malinksy] wanted me to relay to all of the board members that is was his honor and privilege to serve as solicitor of the zoning board over the last several years. as i spoke on behalf of the planning board, i now do so on behalf of the zoning board when saying that Mr. Malinksky was an excellent solicitor and the town will benefit with his service as town solicitor now,” Gribbin said. Prior to adjourning from the meeting, Messina addressed the board about a letter they recently received. “We received a letter from the allen Littlefield family for our donation to them at the loss of allen. allen was a great guy, and he really did a lot for our board. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him,” Messina said. this is not Woolson’s first time serving as the zoning board solicitor. He previously held the position from 1998-2002. following his time with the zoning board, he acted as solicitor for the planning board in a stretch that lasted from 2003-2006. His primary duties as zoning board solicitor include the reviewing of all applications, making sure that they are legally in compliance and determining exactly what sort of variance the applicant is seeking. “in that time period with the zoning board, there was a lot of substantial kinds of variances and developments that were proposed. We approved the Victory Bible Church on egg Harbor road. We also approved the Spanish Pentecostal Church. We approved St. anthony’s Parish hall addition. there was a lot that was approved that really turned into positive things for the town of Hammonton,” Woolson said. He is thrilled to be back in the position and believes that his role as solicitor is important to the town’s continued development. “i like to see the right things getting done in Hammonton. that the people who want to do good development projects are in compliance with the law. i know in the past that the zoning board has been very effective with doing that, and Arrest for a burglary by Gabe Donio Gazette Staff Writer HaMMONtON—a burglary was reported on the 700 block of Bellevue avenue at 11 p.m. on January 18, Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said. “there were some electronics stolen,” Salvatore said. an investigation led to the arrest of William McBride Jr., 33, of Hammonton, who was charged with burglary and theft, Salvatore said. McBride was lodged in the atlantic County Jail in lieu of payment of $35,000 full cash bail set by Hammonton Municipal Court Judge frank raso, Salvatore said. Salvatore said Officer Sean Grasso was the arresting officer. Md. woman charged with DWI by Gabe Donio Gazette Staff Writer HaMMONtON—Laceigh zawierucha, 32, of Salisbury, Md., was arrested and charged with reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and driving while under the influence of alcohol (DWi), Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said. the arrest took place on 12th St &VWB