Lenco's web-site specifically says they will assist with the paperwork to procure a HS grant for the cost of the vehicle. Check it out!!!

Please post your Real name and stop MAKING people live in Fear

Well said. Yes, we have a proactive Police Dept. and I'm very grateful for what they do.
Can you imagine, God forbid, something happened to one of they nay sayers family members and we didn't have one? WOW, they would be ramped with comments about how irresponsible the Twp. is, why didn't we have one. You see where I'm going with this. At the end of the day, how much is your kids or family members life worth.
I hope and pray the thing sits and dry rots, because we never would need it.
Keep up the good work GTPD, and buy all the so called toys you need. Spend the drug money you confiscate.
Keep up the good work Mayor and Council in supporting our GTPD and giving them the tools they need to do their job.
There is always some knucklehead who think they know more that the Administration , must have their head in the sand when they are not playing radical politics. Forge on G.T. and don't bother stopping by their houses, remember. They don't need one.

Hey FAKE ONE ...........Listen Up stop assuming what PEOPLE will think . See that your PROBLEM you ASSUME to much and you know what they say about assuming .....Now you BETTER watch your tongue about people family don't want to get your FAKE rear in Trouble now do we ,,,PS keep on Dancing DAN tghis song for u http://youtu.be/JLYC7ltxOrk

what about the one we ALREADY have at our disposal from our COUNTY SWAT team? and do you people realize they bring this toy in when the crime has already been committed? Id much rather they hire MORE FULL TIME cops and arm them better.

"True leaders prepare". Can't argue with that except in GT we have corrupt political hacks, bullies and thugs. The mayor and his puppet council would have the good citizens of GT believe that we live in a war zone like Camden or Newark when justifying this overpriced toy. But on the other hand the say it is a great place to live, work and play. Well which is it? The political thugs crawl out of the woodwork and testify on behalf of their masters. They even tell the good citizens who disagree with mayor and council to move if they don't like it here. That's real nice Mr. Mayer, why don't you stop stealing from the people and live a more moral and honest life. And to the hacks who troll this board, you are sad and pathetic. Get a life and maybe you should move so that we can have a great place to live, work and play.

Susan Greene: You should feel very secure knowing that we now have 2 of these things!

Just move """"""'REALLY""""""' HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FAKE one we can't we LOST TONS of money on OUR houses NUTBAG and with your GREAT JOB GT raising the taxs BY THOUSANDS of dollars since 2006 with everyone losing JOBS and the ECOMMONY going in the tank YOU KIND of made a LOT of hard working folks stuck here and CHASE all the bussiness AWAY ...... You sound like a 2 year old if you """don't like it move"""""""' ......SMH ,,,,,,,,Just don't understand How FAKE ones like you . Live with yourself .....GROW up Bully ...hahahaha NO wait keep on acting the way you do you make me LAUGH ..

Great Job GT your right again. Same old complainers who God forbid if you agree with anything the Twp. does you get told your a fake one, a political hack or threatened "You better watch your tongue". Really Darren, and your the" King Tongue flapper" in Twp. See you cross the line when you tell people what they should say or not say, especially when you threaten them. Me, I think your laughable, you don't scare me, I don't bow down to bullies, I have a right to a opinion just like you.
Dave's Stache just accused the Mayor of stealing, prove it , corruption, prove it. You and your Political wannabes have been screaming this for 3 years under the brilliant leadership of some groupies who are so smart they can even get a petition certified. Why? They Cheated. LMAO
Doug, Your comment about a terrorist cell meeting here twice a month and then a lol behind it, really, what is wrong with you? Why in this day and age would you even consider saying something like that? Because your a moron? Must be , no one makes those kind of comments,that may just be your trip wire to GITMO making a statement like that. Take Darren with you, he has allot of experience shoveling out the s--t.

Susan Greene , I love people like you ..........PS AM i GETTING TO YOU AND IF SO guess what , I'm doing my Job in the gRace of God cause people like you need to be told .......Just care , I do u

I'll chime in on this one...thank him for the recycle can? Really? That recycle can landed my street on the cover of Ghetto Magazine....what a joke...hey, will our new armored vehicle be black with a pink roof? Lol...

I have nothing against recycling. I just have a problem with spending all that money on those special trucks when it the old trucks that pick my recyclables up every week.Thats a great example of the wonderful spending methods of GT.

The term is "well organized militia", HUMMMM. OMG, the Reserves!!!!!

Better to have and not need then need and not have. I look forward to only seeing this used on GT Day and the Christmas parade. That would give most of us the assurance that we live in a safe community that is able to protect its residence when it has too. If that truck never runs up a mile on its odometer this would be money well spent as it would prove what we all already know, the best defense is an offense. Just ask anyone that believes they should own a gun, why they think they should own a gun, protection. After all, the statement More guns, equals less crime isn't just "quite possible," it's a fact, has merit here. I would bet those dead cops in California wished they were driving in this vehicle when they were shot at.

The cops in California did have a recovery vehicle just like this. Didn't save one life. It is a RECOVERY tank. It has no purpose but to give false hope and sense of security. It is in really bad taste to stand on the graves of police officers to advance a political agenda. But what would you expect from the corrupt politicians and minions in Gloucester Township. Kickbacks, low show, no show jobs, fake disabilities. All paid for by the good citizens of Gloucester Township.

California brought in their armoured vehicle, thtye used it to approach the cabin and insert the incidiary device into the cabin that started the fire. These things come equiped with a batter ram on the front. The batter ram can be fitted with a spear device that punctures into the inside of a structure. once that is done, they can dispence high quantities of chemical agent hopefully just tear gas.

Enjoy the video http://youtu.be/_RFH7C3vkK4. I can't believe you brought up Bush and Chency , Let's bring it closer to home Sybil Please and let's talk about all the DEMS PAC around this town and our Elected peeps that run them ......SMH .....Can't believe you Brought up Bush ...SMH .....Let's move Foward PLEASE and BUILD THE FEILD OF DREAMS this year and make Better Tomorrows FOR ALL .......Just care , I do

Thank You Charles. Sybil? "I would bet those dead cops in California wished they were driving in this vehicle when they were shot at." Really unfair statement! How about the 2 innocent lady citizens who found themselves under overhwheling fire by the Police who were trying to KILL them without any warning just because they were driving a pick-up truck? One lady hit in the back, fortunetley they were not killed! LAPD apologized, said was JUST a mistake!! Take a look at that story before making such self-rightous judgmental statements!! Find another way!!

If the unthinkable ever happens in GT lets hope the tank just happens to be in the area.

This issue is not maybe, this thing is done. They have the bid from LENCO. My concern at this point is they could have obtained this thing through Homeland Security like most other states. NO, spend money, don't apply for a GRANT. LENCO even helps you obtain the grant, says so right on their web-site. Wave a wand....grant wishes!!!!

Good question. Do you know the name of that company or where it is located? The bid notice for the ARV was published in the Courier and, I believe, on the township website.

Paul bids don't go out they come in. As far as who was able to bid? Obviously anyone and obviously it was open to everyone and well publicized as a company from Michigan turned in a bid. But the local dreary drones that try and blame everything on one local guy will still try and say it was rigged. It's sad to see how inept the Republican Party has become under Tom Booth as county chairman. Booth allowing Polidoro and this bunch of knuckleheads to carry on like they do shows just how weak he is, it's a travisty that Fernando Powers was not made County Chairman at least he had integrity.

Hey Win it is also the JOB of OUR government to go get the best deal and not pass off the work to there friends

Oh Sybil if only you understood how the real world works instead of driving the BBQ truck you would know that in many cases a government or corporation will proactively contact potential bidders to let them know about an opportunity. While it is true in many cases GT can passively sit back and wait for bids to come in I doubt a company in MA was checking our website.

Mr. Smith had a very valid question in asking how many vendors we contacted. If my fellow minions in Municipal Hall had any competience they should have reached to every tank -- err I mean rescue vehicle manufacturer -- to ensure we got the best vehicle for the best price. But according to you and the rest of the hacks who are not allowed to question, we apparently did not do anything so only one company bid.

Or who is freinds with who would be a better question

I guessed it, LENCO submitted the only bid. As far as I can tell on the "inter-webs", they are the only Company making these things. There could be other Companies but they are not making the vehickle everyone wants, only LENCO. BTW, rumor has it LENCO was a Company started by Blackwater after they were thrown out of Iraq! Don't quote me on that one, have not been able to verify that little piece of news. If it is true, that would explain why the feds. are shoveling money out of Homeland Security to finace purchases on these things. The feds. will pander to thier hommies or war contractors.

Debbie, if what you are saying is true then it just makes us all wonder how any other company could have bid if no other company exists. It also explains why people like Darren, Beth (what you really think I don’t know), stashes minion, like to complain but refuse to complain using the company name that won the bid since they have tremendous ties to the war monger George Bush (take your pick which one or both) and Dick (Halliburton) Cheney. Maybe you’re right if they created this company and are the only ones building this vehicle, we probably are spending too much. That said I'd still rather line Bush and Cheney’s pockets and be safe then not have the vehicle and be vulnerable.

The $250,000 figure was an estimate. Camden County paid about $290,000 for its ARV.

So in the END taxpayers of GT paid 290,000 on one ARV and $277,986 ON ANOTHER ONE ..............SMH .....Hey FAKE Crew can someone tell me who is Dave Valentine is

Be good boys.........

Can you say political hack, get over yourself. People see you for what you really are and are wise to the scam. Handing out hot dogs and burgers from your little chuck wagon is little comfort to people who are burdened by the cost of your master's corruption and greed. Maybe the new tank can pull the grill around come election time.

What do you think is happening,,,,, We NEED more people to stand up in Front of council and call them out on their wrongs and have our questions answer........Just care , I do

Kenny maybe your should run for mayor..... The people spoke last election. Call Dave he is a good guy......just ask all the residents that voted for him.........Get your camera ready to take photos of the new arv..........

Complaining? Typical clueless political hack. The people aren't complaining they are stating their opinions but you and the corrupt mayor and council that you work for miss that point. Just like good little minions, find those who are not going along blindly and criticize and ridicule them. Seems to be the way of the mayor and council. They don't care about people or community only being re-elected in order to continue stealing as much from the public ad possible. And if you think this is angry, you've seen nothing yet. You and your hacks are ruining this town with your greed and corruption. Unlike you, a political hack, many others work hard for the living you and your masters enjoy.

Hacks hate facts

We need some Sheep dogs to chase this wolf Pack away

I think you have it wrong it seems to me the board picked the mayor they run whats going on. I don't think the mayor can run around the block.

Really? So the mayor and council don't care about the opinions of the citizens of our great town, good to know. And if this were really nonsense as you refer to it, you and the other political hacks wouldn't be here saying so. Seems that dear leader and his minions have been exposed. Corrupt, amoral, political hacks and puppets.

Yes, and this to shall pass the ARV will be here, the Twp. will move again in another positive direction as it has done for the past 3 years. The Radicals will come on Patch and have their doomsday theory's, call names,and continue to cost our Twp. and others across the S.J. region unnecessary spending. What I mean by that is some folks are unaware that their is a lil ole game that they play. Get a hack lawyer who is tied to their radical party, you know the ones who cry "Right the Wrong"!! People have the "Right to be Informed"!! and they inundate small towns with bare minimum staff with OPRA requests. When the clerks can't get the huge number of requests done in 7 days, Yep, they sue the Town, tie them up in court and from what I'm hearing, making big bucks doing it on the taxpayers. They have the nerve to say our leadership is stealing as much from the public as they can, isn't that your comment Stash's Minion? Or is it Johnny Boy?
They come to Council outraged, picking fights, screaming about the injustices. Are they giving my friend Darren a dime for his trouble? Probably not, maybe a cup of coffee at DD once in awhile. ,but they sure have him doing the dirty work don't they. I tried to warn him, but nooo, to late, he drank their Kool-Aid.
So, this being said, to all the SJ Citizens Cronies and friends, right back at ya, you bunch of hypocrites, you really do suck in the Political Arena, but Thanks for the entertainment anyway.

I think Susan Greene got a secert Crush on me .........

This is for you and all the minions. Be sure to wash your hands when done. http://www.youtube.com/embed/P33KxKeRnxo?autoplay=1

WoW you must get some good drugs out of Cooper or your wife has a no show job there..GMAB I would not go to cooper for a band aid . It's funny how that Puppet and MIS- use of FUND congressman ANDREWS funnels all the FED money thru COOPER ......SMH .....Get a clue this song for u http://youtu.be/wv-34w8kGPM

I don't believe there is corruption in the purchase of the ARV, just really poor judgement. They were not even aware they could apply for grant money from Homeland Security to purchase this thing!! Yet, they were prepared to just tell me they are no funds available. Really? Not accordinf to the LENCO web-site. Is Voorhees buying thier ARV with municiple $$ or did they apply for govt. grant.

Dennis. Hated try most powerful check the list of nj 100 most powerful people he is in the top three. By the way I didn't see anyone with the first name of Dennis in the top 100. Stop hating

your point??
done deal and people are in prison...

Pete is that Road pave right cause our aint .......Just care , Vote out dave I will

Yes it is, if you are part of the political elite. If you have a low show/no show job, if you are scamming a fake disability, if you are related to someone in power, if you are a corrupt Norcrat, if you are a political hack, if you are a politically connected firm with a municipal contract and if you are just lacking ant moral fiber. So there, we agree on that.

Susan Greene , I am a married man with a wonderful wife and two awesome boys . So sorry to say this but you act like you know me or you are in love with me ...."''REALLY """ cause if you knew me you will understand I really DON'T trust none of you people you kind of make me sick .Now if you been HAWKING me like it sames to be you are doing . You would understand I tend to listen to no one . I go off and see with my own TWO eyes and what" I" feel is WRONG in this town . Now since I went to my first council meeting in this town with an ISSUE . I saw with my own 2 eyes how this GOVERNMENT is ran in this TOWNship and it's way out of CONTROL . NOW CAN SOMEONE GET ME A TISSUE . How DARE your MAYOR call anyone a LAIR and then get school that the Phones today store all calls .........SMH .....Then each DAY as I go on my daily bussines hitting pot holes and making sure I fellow the 3 second rule before I turn on RED . I got to thinking how come our GOVERNMENT is run by a bunch of THUGS and wannbees not having a clue .This Township is going down a path of GREED and I just don't like it one bite and I like how you preach that this town is understaff and then say it's GREAT that we wasted 277,000 on a parde piece ..SMHA....Now your Bi-polar is showing STRONG you don't know what to do with me ........First you Attack and then you acting like you are coming to my aid .....Susan Greene you Fake one get some help Please ........and I'M saying this cause I care , Do you ,,,,State the truth

Susan, do you really mean to come across as condecending as you sound? You should really be embarrassed and apologize to Darren. He is after all an adult. Are You?

Susan Greene kind of Acts like a New Freeholder

Mutual Aid, Charles maybe you need to understand what tat means seems like 4 years on council and you still fail to grasp the simple concept of "Mutual".

I find it disturbing that there is always references made that maybe Charles, Sybil and others are lurkers that are actually members of Council? If that is found to be true would that not be a violation of ethics? Not to mention as a resident here honestly wanting to contact with other residents who might share mutual concerns, I would find such behavior extremely disrepectful and unbecoming of a public servant. Would any of this be true? I am asking and expecting an honest answer!

Lou, You can and should voice your concerns about county roads to your local Freeholders office. Freeholder Ian Leonard would handle road repair projects nd yesm I would beleive Chews would be considered a county road. Having said that, I do recongize that for some reason, County roads within GT are in especially bad condition and I am not sure why. The same roads are in much better shape once you leave GT. Interesting....

Lou: You are absolutely correct. GT MUA to be correct, should be in constant contact w/the Freeholder office to ensure the County is aware of what needs to be done with our township roads. It would be part of there job to foster teamwork, collaboration and effective communications. All very important qualities for successful leadership and management. Neither the MUA or Council should suggest or refer you or I to the County but have an answer for us upfront. There my friend lies the overall problem!

Bingo!
They have that communication problem despite the fact that those groups are all cogs in the same machine.

Debbie Shinn ..............Thank you again you don't understand you have yourself a new Friend .........

No Wait I want to be the Leader of your Fan Club ...Common SENSE answer to Common Sense Question thank you so much Debbie ....Now to OUR GOVERNMENT LEADERS please do ANSWER this simple QUESTION ..........WHY DO YOU FEEL IN YOUR HEART that we should buy and APC and Not have a Field of Dreams PUT down for the KIDS this year and if I ASK THIS QUESTION AT the NEXT council Meeting can I get an ANSWER without SOMEONE attacking me CAUSE YOU KNOW MY SAYING ........Just care , I do

watch this people .......We can START changing we just NEED to be LEAD the right way . Watch this and understand this is WAY and How I get my Passion http://youtu.be/ciYk-UwqFKA Just care Peeps and Remmeber WE are ALL someone ....Get the Field Down DAVE show us something to BELIEVE in