Displaced Texan

I can’t say I disagree with you.

Thanks, I’m going to keep this in the townships/mayors vision until it is resolved.

Steve McBride

They kill that dirtbag yet?

That’s all, folks!

Activity!! Capt. McBride of the Stratford PD stopped by the property a little while ago. He was gathering information on the abandoned vehicles on the property. He told me he has NEVER had to seize a vehicle before, so this is a learning process for him. Fair enough. He gonna learn TODAY! He asked me to send him all the pics I have of the property, and the vehicles. I also sent him the link to NJ MVS with the procedure to seize abandoned vehicles on private property. I’m a helper!! He also had some encouraging things to say about the townships action plans. Apparently this is gaining MORE traction. Also, he noted that more neighbors have jumped in on this property, and several others like it in Stratford.

Ha!! Me too! Why is it funny...because I’m old?!

I believe you are correct.

Thank you, Peel...the OPRA info is GOLD! I appreciate your advice, and the solid advice from you other folks too (and yes, even a few funny smartass comments from the peanut gallery)! My goal in being a ‘raging pitbull’ is to not only improve my neighborhood (I have self serving reasons...I want to sell my house in the next 2 years and move back home), but we want to do things to improve the community. Not just the block...the whole community. Just because it’s the right thing to do. I hear a lot of people bitch about things in the township...and I hear the phrase (that drives me nuts)..”somebody should DO something about this..”. This pisses me off. That ‘somebody’ should be YOU. I think, in many cases, people ARE motivated to actually get off their asses and DO something, but they don’t know how, or they don’t know the proper channels or avenues to take to get the ball rolling. Well...I don’t know HOW either (none of us are born with the knowledge how to do these things)...we just did a few basic internet searches, made some phone calls, asked some questions, pushed a few people’s buttons. We are learning as we go.. Our goal is to share what worked, and what didn’t work with our neighbors and other community members, so that this can continue. I WANT people to be empowered to take charge of this community, to make this little town what it has the potential to be. We have a LOT of people talking..we have a LOT of people fired up like we are...and I want to continue to motivate the people to pressure the township to make positive changes in the way things are run. So..my morning rambling is done... Thank you ALL for the help and support you have given me so far, and for the help I know you will continue to give us. You are all very much appreciated. I look forward to continued progress, (I’m still pushing) and further tidbits of helpful information! I’ll be keeping y’all updated!

YOU are the BESTEST, Peel!! Thank you!!

Maybe. However there are several WaWa’s spaced similar, and Royal Farms is smart enough to locate on opposite sides of the WHP from WaWa...makes it more convenient for the traffic going the opposite way.

Tim Hortons is approved and supposedly a done deal. I’ll believe it when I buy my coffee there. Supposedly the Royal Farms is a ‘go’ too...awaiting some legal paperwork. I’ll believe it when I get my fried chicken there.

I think I earned a little sippin whiskey. Makers Mark Cask Strength. Neat. And a cigar, too.

The meeting went well. I actually didn’t expect the floor to be opened up to the residents at this meeting...but I took the floor and spoke off the cuff. I was polite and professional. I spoke of my concerns about the property, and apparently opened a LOT of eyes to the town council. They were in disbelief that there is still an active electric line to the house. Personally, I can’t see HOW they didn’t notice the condition of the property before... After the meeting, both the mayor and the town clerk (who’s ass I chewed and spit out the other day), spoke with me, and she updated me about what the township is doing. She said that the county health inspector visited the property and the township (yep, cause I called them). The township boarded up the broken window. Positive. They have called AC Electric for immediate termination of electric service to the house. Should happen this week. Positive. They have asked the contractors who maintain the grass for costs to remove all debris from the back yard. Positive. They have contacted MVS for procedures to remove the abandoned vehicles. I found out through a basic internet search that the town can seize the vehicles, but has to auction the vehicles at public auction. They (supposedly) are taking steps to do this. Positive. The town solicitor has contacted the attorney for the bank taking possession of the house to inquire about timeline to auction, or otherwise dispose of this property. Somewhat positive. Town clerk assured me she will personally follow up with me about all these action issues within a week. Positive. She also tells me that the code enforcement officer has been instructed to pay the property a visit. I told her I’d like a list of the code infractions he writes. She said that may not be possible to give me, but would find out. Mostly positive. We shall see if they follow up, but overall, I see this as a win. I will NOT quit hammering on them, until this is resolved. I’m a stubborn redneck. A funny story..... There was a FB live feed of the meeting, being filmed by someone I am faintly acquainted with via the Stratford Republican Club, She knows of my crusade, and knows I’m pretty fired up about it. When I stood up and gave my name and address, you hear her exclaim on the video, “ oh boy...here we go” !! Mrs Tex didn’t go to the meeting, but she watched the FB live feed, and told me about it when I came home! LMFAO!!!

I’m going to be firm, but polite. This old redneck knows how to play the game. There will be jabs thrown......but subtle...at first.

Township meeting tonight. I’m going. This isn’t going to be pleasant for the mayor and the town council.

I may resort to that!!

I just heard that our mayor doesn’t ‘do’ email..... In this day and age??!!!! We DONT use stone tablets and chisels. I have the feeling he doesn’t want to go on record for saying anything.....

Stratford Fire Chief drive by the house...I thought it was going to be positive...but he didn’t even slow down.

Hahaha!! That can be done!

This morning I called CC Fire Inspector. I had a nice discussion with him. He told me, because the property is a single family home, that they do not have much stroke in the matter. He referred me to the NJ Div. of Fire Safety. I spoke to the Fire inspector, and he not only made sure the complaint was logged into the system, but he called the inspector for the area (who covers Camden and Burlington county). Said someone should be out there in a day or so. He was also concerned that a property abandoned for 10+ years and falling apart has not been addressed by Stratford Fire. Told me after he gets a report from his inspector, he would be talking to both the township office, and Stratford Fire. I very well may piss off a LOT of people at the township! Just what I need to get people moving. Still, ZERO contact from the mayor.

Google translate will allow you to use your phone camera to scan the document.

I work for a Japanese company and often use Google Translate on documents they send us.

Maybe I’ll have to make campaign buttons and distribute them to everyone....