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

Committeeman John Armato Receives Four Chaplains Award

On Saturday, May 6, 2017 Township Committeeman John Armato received the prestigious Four Chaplains Award at the First Baptist Church in Richland. The award which is given by the Chapel of the Four Chaplains, a post of retired former Marines that make the award each year. They are presented to citizens who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty to help their community. John Armato received the “Humanitarian Award” for his exceptional work with the Richland Fire Company, Buena Vista Township and his efforts to promote drug awareness.

150th Birthday Celebration Promoted on Lite 92.1

Recently to promote Buena Vista Township’s 150^th Sesquicentennial Birthday and 3^rd Annual Richland Village Festival Committeeman Steve Martinelli and Mayor Chuck Chiarello did two live one hour broadcasts on different Saturdays in May. The broadcasts originated from WVLT FM 92.1 Lite in Vineland. During the first show held on May 6^th local car buff and radio host Ben Notaro joined Martinelli and Chiarello. They talked about the festival and took phone calls. On Saturday, May 20^th Martinelli and Chiarello were joined by Committeeman John Armato and Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly to further promote the event.

Tree Monument Brick Pavers Still Available

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.

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Richland Kitchen Open for Business

The Richland Kitchen recently opened on Route 40 in the Richland Village area of the Township. They serve 3 meals a day and are open every day but Mondays. The food is good and the prices are reasonable and you should give this new local eating establishment a try. Stop in and see Chef Tim!

On May 27, 2017 as part of the 3^rd Annual Richland Village Festival, the official dedication of “The Tree Monument” was held at 12 noon with a crowd of over 200 in attendance. “The Tree Monument” can be viewed daily in Saw Mill Park on US Route 40 in Richland Village.

“The Tree Monument” depicts almost 40 different carvings that show the past and modern history of what we call home, Buena Vista Township.

It was dedicated in time for the 150^th Birthday of Buena Vista Township. A self-guided tour brochure can be found on our Township website at www.buenavistanj.com, you can print the brochure or stop by the Township Hall to obtain a copy.

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It is well worth the tour to learn about your townships history and to see “The Most Unusual Tree in the State of New Jersey”.