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At the Independence Day Festival on Sunday July 3, 2017 the Environmental Commission distributed three boxes of peaches to Buena Vista township residents donated by Muzzarelli Farms as well as a produce basket and gift certificate raffled off to participants.

Another produce basket was raffled off donated by Bertuzzi’s market. Another contributor Levari’s farm market donated A large variety of plants and herbs for any resident to take Home.

Also, two projects the environmental commission is working on: one is the revitalization of the trail located in Michael Debbi Park in Richland and the second is the creation of a 3, 2 and one-mile trails that will be located behind the Collings Lake Elementary School. These trails are scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2018.

Written by: Environmental Committee Chairman John Williams

Great things are happening in Buena Vista Township! Local business, The Missing Piece Puzzle Company will be providing a puzzle as a clue for an episode in the new season of the TV Series Elementary!

The clue will be view in episode 5 on prime-time television. This is a huge accomplishment and level of recognition that Buena Vista Township could not be more proud of.

Tune in for episode 5 scheduled to air during the new season in early fall on CBS.

The Buena Historical Society would like to invite you to an Ice Cream and Bluegrass Gospel Music at the Historic Friendship Church, located at Weymouth Road and Friendship Road, Landisville, on Sunday, August 6th at 3:00pm.

This will be an afternoon filled with old fashioned fun, with toe tapping and inspirational music, and lots of ice cream. Free

Any questions please call 856-697-1967 or 609-636-7504.

The Buena Historical Society would like to invite you to the Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society Open House, located at 108 S. Seventh Street, Vineland on Saturday, August 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

There will be games, vendors, food, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations, music and fun for all visitors of all ages.  Free parking nearby.  Author Michael Gabriele who wrote “The History of Diners in New Jersey” will be on hand to sign copies of his book and give a presentation about Jersey folks’ love of diners.

Brick Pavers can still be ordered at the Buena Vista Township Mayor’s Office to be part of the walkway around “The Tree Monument” in Saw Mill Park. Pavers are available for purchase. Details can also be found on our website at www.buenavistanj.com.

The new Comar ID Center opened in Buena Vista Township were the executive offices use to be located on Comar Place. The center will be used to create production selections including product container design, label design, and packaging for their clients nationwide. Township Committee along with Township Administrator Kenia Nunez and Township Clerk Lisa Titlon toured the facility on Friday, June 30, 2017.

Longtime Chief Robert J. Gibney retires after 50 Years of active service with the Dorothy Volunteer Fire & EMS Company. He was honored at Buena Vista Township Television night by Township Committee and Mayor Chuck Chiarello.

Cheryl Chiarello stands by the Veteran’s Memorial located on the front lawn at the Township Hall on Monday, May 29th. Cheryl’s great uncle William DeRosa who served in the army and lost his life in WWII at a prisoner of war facility called Camp Tokyo is listed on the monument.

The Buena Girls Softball Team and Coach Pamela Pickett of the Buena Regional High School were honored at BVT Television Night for reaching her 600 Career Wins as well as Coach of the Year. Her team was honored for winning the South Jersey Title this year. All are pictured above with Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly.

Coach Mary Dunlap of Newtonville, was recognized at BVT’s Television Night for her outstanding abilities. As the Coach of the Egg Harbor Township Girls Softball Team. The team won the state title in 2017 and Coach Dunlap was named Coach of the Year in 2016 and has continued to maintain an extraordinary team and record. Buena Vista is proud to be the home of such an amazing woman and coach.

Pictured above are Committeeman John Williams with Buena Regional High School’s THREE Valedictorians: Olga Koturlash, Daniel Dormanen and Lynda Franceschini. The three were honored at BVT’s Television Night and also rode in the Independence Day parade as the Grand Marshals.

Jennifer Laurrell – Klotz pictured above being sworn into her position as Alternate IV on the Buena Vista Township Planning and Zoning Board.

Kristie Knapp has taken over the position of Mayor Chuck Chiarello’s Administrative Secretary at the Township Hall. Pictured above, she is seen at this year’s 29th Annual Independence Day Festival helping to coordinate the event as the Mayor’s Liaison.

On Monday, July 10, 2017 Collings Lakes Fire Department suddenly lost a long-time member of their department. The passing of Chief Edwin R. Jones was a shock to not only to the department, but to Buena Vista Township.

Chief Jones was a member of the Collings Lakes Fire Department for 40 years as well as an employee of New Jersey State Forest Fire Services where he worked as a maintenance mechanic. Ed was presently serving at Collings Lakes Fire Department as Deputy Chief, but has previously held the position of Chief and Commissioner.

He was a member of N.J. State Fireman’s Relief Association, the N.J. State Exempt Fireman’s Association, and the N.J. State Fire Chief’s Parade Judges Association. Ed or “Jonesy” as many of his friends and family members called him was much more than a Firefighter.

Aside from being an all-around “community man”, he was a husband and above all, a father. Ed’s son Andrew was the light of his life and made him proud every day with each breath he took. Not a day went by that Ed didn’t mention his son multiple times in multiple lights.

Ed’s second family, the Collings Lakes Fire Department will certainly miss that half grin, half smirk walking across the street gripping the radio to respond to a call. They will miss his laughter, his wise cracks and above all, his kindness and brotherhood.

His good advice, his positive spirits and his guidance will keep the men and women of CLFD safe day in and day out on the job. Buena Vista Township extends our condolences to his family, friends and the Collings Lakes Fire Department.

Article by Kristie Knapp
Mayor’s Administrative Secretary and Member of CLFD