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The Hammonton Democrats have been meeting, strategizing, and recruiting for this years campaign. This year the citizens of Hammonton will be electing a Mayor and three council members. The deadline for filing for this years election is April 6. As we draw closer to that date, the Democrats will ann...

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Democrats plan to run former RepublicansPosted in News on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 at 3:13 pm | The county Democrats are running two former Republicans for state Assembly in the eighth district. A high-ranking Democratic official confirmed that the party plans to run Debbie Sarcone and William B...

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By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 (Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009) HAMMONTON - AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's satellite emergency department, Kessler Campus, is only a week and a half old, but one doctor says it is already better than its predecessor. "It's night and day,...

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Dear Editor: The purpose of the letter is to comment on the proposed Hammonton Farmers Market. We understand the need to attract potential customers to down-town establishments. However, the fundamental problem is that a Farmers Market will actually hurt Hammonton businesses. Hammonton a...

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(Published: Thursday, March 12, 2009) 11:23 a.m. Update - Kessler Memorial Hospital closed Thursday morning as an acute care hospital - just days after it appeared to have a buyer. The hospital's board of directors terminated the agreement signed Friday for cardiovascular surgeon B. Reddy Dando...

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A blogger on the MyHammonton website pulled this from the town council meeting minutes: Former Octagon Oil Town Parking Lot Site Remediation (11-01060): As you are aware, the last quarter of monitoring well test results for the Vine Street, Town Hall parking lot and former Octagon Oil Gas Station...

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Projected 2009-10 State School Aid Excluding Debt Service, Pre-School Aid, Extraordinary Aid, and Charter School Aid District: HAMMONTON TOWN County: ATLANTICState Aid 2008-09: $12,684,967 Equalization Aid: $11,168,234 Education Adequacy Aid: $0 Choice Aid: $0 Transportation Aid: $566...

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By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 (Published: Friday, March 06, 2009) Kessler Memorial Hospital failed to produce paychecks for employees today and has asked Hammonton officials for a $200,000 loan to help meet payroll. Hospital representatives said they have a letter of intent from DBR H...

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***UPDATE*** The Emergency room is open and being run by Atlanticare. It was announced at the Chamber of Commerce meeting that the Kessler has mad an official announcement that it will be closing. Will update as more info becomes available By ROB SPAHR (Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2009) 8:45 p....

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Article published Mar 4, 2009 Kessler names new CEO as fight to stay open continues By BEN MERITT Staff Writer HAMMONTON -- Will-iam B. Kessler Hospital has a new chief executive officer. Michael Sandnes, who served as director of health care practice for the Philadelphia-based Executive Soundin...

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By BEN MERITT Staff Writer - Hammonton News HAMMONTON -- The election of Michael Torrissi Jr. as the new Hammonton Republican Club president represents a changing of the guard for the local GOP. "I felt the need to step forward to make some changes that were long overdue," said Torrissi, 3...

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21 towns sue Atlantic City over Trump tax settlement By MICHAEL CLARK Staff Writer, 609-272-7204 (Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009) Nearly every municipality in Atlantic County filed a joint lawsuit against Atlantic City earlier this month accusing city legislators of improperly app...

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Atlantic City Press By ROB SPAHR (Published: Friday, February 20, 2009) A decision on Kessler Memorial Hospital's survival could be days away, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Rossi. He hopes another institution will invest in the financially troubled hospital before it runs out of mon...

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A LETTER FROM THE NEW HAMMONTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB PRESIDENT I am humbled and honored to have been elected president of the Hammonton Democratic Club. For more than 50 years, the Hammonton Democratic Club has produced some of the finest public servants this community has ever seen: Vince DeMarco, Ral...

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Here is another money saving opportunity that our town should try and take advantage of to save the taxpayers money. 3M Traffic Safety Systems is launching the 3M Sign Grant Program, a new program designed to significantly reduce road sign replacement costs to local and state governments to meet th...

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The following article appeared in this week's Gazette: More vandalism at soccer fieldsSecond act of vandalism at Seventh Street park by Gabe Donio, Gazette Staff Writer HAMMONTONDamage was done by vehicles to several fence posts and soccer fields at the Seventh Street Recreation Area, Hammon...

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Unitarian Universalists utilize green technology in Galloway church Unitarian Universalists utilize green technology in Galloway By EMILY PREVITI Staff Writer, 609-272-7221 (Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2009) GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - An underground steeple? The geothermal HVAC system at...

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Article published Feb 4, 2009 Hammonton Dems call on council, school board to make 'green' improvements s By BEN MERITT Staff Writer HAMMONTON -- Going green can help taxpayers save a little green. That's what the Hammonton Democratic Club said in a statement Friday when it urged Town Council and th...

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Article published Feb 4, 2009 Torrissi expected to be named new GOP chair By BEN MERITT Staff Writer HAMMONTON -- The Hammonton Regular Republican Club on Tuesday night was expected to name Michael Torrissi Jr. as its new chairman. Torrissi would succeed Frank DiMatteo, who has served as the party'...

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Below is the final part of the School District report card that shows the totals of spending in catergories and compares our district to the State averages. Our district spends less in every category except one and we still provide a quality education to our students. Per Pupil ExpendituresTwo cal...

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Press Staff Reports (Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2009) VINELANDThis citys electric company is planning to develop a large solar energy generating station in the city capable of serving 500 homes by the end of this year. At a press conference today, Vineland Municipal Electric Utility offic...

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Almost every day we read in the paper about other municipalities implementing green projects that help the environment and save the taxpayers money. The Hammonton Democrats have made statements before that our town should have included this technology in building the town hall and we should go ba...

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The story from the Hammonton Gazette last week: Town signs $1M recycling dealWill provide new blue toters to residents by Julie Fink, Gazette Staff Writer HAMMONTONDuring its regular meeting on December 22, the Hammonton Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing a five-year...

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I have been hearing from many people and I looked at my own water bill, it more than doubled!!!!! I have not changed my water use at all, but my bill skyrocketed. Before we draw any conclusions, we would like to know how many people this has happened to.

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The Jan 16th deadline for raising $5 million in funds to keep Kessler open is approaching fast. Here is a report by Channel 6 Action News. -- Edited by Admin at 21:26, 2008-12-31

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Kessler Hospital fails to raise $5 million, turns focus to mergers By ERIC SCOTT CAMPBELL Staff Writer, 609-272-7227 (Published: Monday, January 05, 2009) 11:55 a.m. Update - HAMMONTON William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital wont be able to raise $5 million in community contributions, but it will s...

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Hammonton First now enjoys a 6-1 majority on Town council. Plans have already started on delivering on the campaign pledge of no new taxes. Departments have already been told their budgets will be reduced, employees have been made aware that layoffs are coming. What do you think should be done to kee...

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There is a report that fire trucks were at the town hall this morning. Will pass on more info as it comes to light. Apparently the heating system for the building backfired. -- Edited by Admin at 19:52, 2008-12-28

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Last week the editor-in-chief of the Gazette wrote a very long opinion on how the school board and the town should put off spending any money on making the elementary school safe and a better environment for our children to learn in. Her argument was based on the tough economic times, increasing unem...

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Not a very large turnout, but voters have approved the bond referendum authorizing the repair and renovations to the Warren E. Sooy elementary school. More information will follow soon. Update: Yes 748 No 432 See district breakdown at by clicking here -- Edited by Admin at 21:59, 2008-12-09

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	Hammonton Democrats close to announcing this years candidates-UPDATE 3/31- (Preview) The Hammonton Democrats have been meeting, strategizing, and recruiting for this years campaign. This year the citizens of Hammonton will be electing a Mayor and three council members. The deadline for filing for this years election is April 6. As we draw closer to that date, the Democrats will ann...	22	2307	12:49 AM Apr 2, 2009 by Anonymous
	Burlington County sees Republicans switch parties to run as Democrats (Preview) Democrats plan to run former RepublicansPosted in News on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 at 3:13 pm \| The county Democrats are running two former Republicans for state Assembly in the eighth district. A high-ranking Democratic official confirmed that the party plans to run Debbie Sarcone and William B...	11	824	08:13 AM Mar 27, 2009 by Admin
	Doctor says E.R. being run better than with Kessler (Preview) By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 (Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009) HAMMONTON - AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's satellite emergency department, Kessler Campus, is only a week and a half old, but one doctor says it is already better than its predecessor. "It's night and day,...	11	874	01:20 AM Mar 27, 2009 by Anonymous
	Proposed Farmer's Market will hurt hometown businesses. (Preview) Dear Editor: The purpose of the letter is to comment on the proposed Hammonton Farmers Market. We understand the need to attract potential customers to down-town establishments. However, the fundamental problem is that a Farmers Market will actually hurt Hammonton businesses. Hammonton a...	12	1917	08:17 PM Mar 19, 2009 by Anonymous
	**Kessler Memorial Hospital closes** (Preview) (Published: Thursday, March 12, 2009) 11:23 a.m. Update - Kessler Memorial Hospital closed Thursday morning as an acute care hospital - just days after it appeared to have a buyer. The hospital's board of directors terminated the agreement signed Friday for cardiovascular surgeon B. Reddy Dando...	17	6771	09:44 AM Mar 18, 2009 by Anonymous
	Town Parking Lot site contaminated (Preview) A blogger on the MyHammonton website pulled this from the town council meeting minutes: Former Octagon Oil Town Parking Lot Site Remediation (11-01060): As you are aware, the last quarter of monitoring well test results for the Vine Street, Town Hall parking lot and former Octagon Oil Gas Station...	1	441	08:13 PM Mar 16, 2009 by Anonymous
	Hammonton School District receives 5% bump in State aid, federal stimulus could add more (Preview) Projected 2009-10 State School Aid Excluding Debt Service, Pre-School Aid, Extraordinary Aid, and Charter School Aid District: HAMMONTON TOWN County: ATLANTICState Aid 2008-09: $12,684,967 Equalization Aid: $11,168,234 Education Adequacy Aid: $0 Choice Aid: $0 Transportation Aid: $566...	2	5555	05:10 PM Mar 15, 2009 by Anonymous
	Kessler Hospital misses payroll; gets bridge loan from Town of Hammonton (Preview) By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 (Published: Friday, March 06, 2009) Kessler Memorial Hospital failed to produce paychecks for employees today and has asked Hammonton officials for a $200,000 loan to help meet payroll. Hospital representatives said they have a letter of intent from DBR H...	26	1560	10:15 PM Mar 11, 2009 by Admin
	KESSLER SALE APPARENTLY FAILED; $300,000 DEPOSIT NEVER SENTUPDATE 3/12 12 Noon (Preview) *UPDATE* The Emergency room is open and being run by Atlanticare. It was announced at the Chamber of Commerce meeting that the Kessler has mad an official announcement that it will be closing. Will update as more info becomes available By ROB SPAHR (Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2009) 8:45 p....	0	432	08:57 PM Mar 11, 2009 by Admin
	Kessler CEO who predicted a deal in 2 weeks resigns, New CEO appointed (Preview) Article published Mar 4, 2009 Kessler names new CEO as fight to stay open continues By BEN MERITT Staff Writer HAMMONTON -- Will-iam B. Kessler Hospital has a new chief executive officer. Michael Sandnes, who served as director of health care practice for the Philadelphia-based Executive Soundin...	3	482	02:03 PM Mar 5, 2009 by Anonymous
	Torrissi named GOP president (Preview) By BEN MERITT Staff Writer - Hammonton News HAMMONTON -- The election of Michael Torrissi Jr. as the new Hammonton Republican Club president represents a changing of the guard for the local GOP. "I felt the need to step forward to make some changes that were long overdue," said Torrissi, 3...	6	688	01:24 AM Feb 27, 2009 by Anonymous
	Hammonton hopes to reap the benefits from other town's hard work (Preview) 21 towns sue Atlantic City over Trump tax settlement By MICHAEL CLARK Staff Writer, 609-272-7204 (Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009) Nearly every municipality in Atlantic County filed a joint lawsuit against Atlantic City earlier this month accusing city legislators of improperly app...	7	1287	01:22 AM Feb 27, 2009 by Anonymous
	Kessler CEO predicts new deal within two weeks (Preview) Atlantic City Press By ROB SPAHR (Published: Friday, February 20, 2009) A decision on Kessler Memorial Hospital's survival could be days away, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Rossi. He hopes another institution will invest in the financially troubled hospital before it runs out of mon...	0	410	07:12 PM Feb 20, 2009 by Admin
	Words from the new Hammonton Democratic Club President (Preview) A LETTER FROM THE NEW HAMMONTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB PRESIDENT I am humbled and honored to have been elected president of the Hammonton Democratic Club. For more than 50 years, the Hammonton Democratic Club has produced some of the finest public servants this community has ever seen: Vince DeMarco, Ral...	0	467	08:34 AM Feb 18, 2009 by Admin
	3M Sign Grant Program, a tax saving program (Preview) *Here is another money saving opportunity that our town should try and take advantage of to save the taxpayers money.* 3M Traffic Safety Systems is launching the 3M Sign Grant Program, a new program designed to significantly reduce road sign replacement costs to local and state governments to meet th...	7	681	08:41 AM Feb 16, 2009 by Admin
	Vandals hurting ALL of Hammonton (Preview) The following article appeared in this week's Gazette: More vandalism at soccer fieldsSecond act of vandalism at Seventh Street park by Gabe Donio, Gazette Staff Writer HAMMONTONDamage was done by vehicles to several fence posts and soccer fields at the Seventh Street Recreation Area, Hammon...	0	437	08:21 AM Feb 16, 2009 by Admin
	Another "green" success story! (Preview) Unitarian Universalists utilize green technology in Galloway church Unitarian Universalists utilize green technology in Galloway By EMILY PREVITI Staff Writer, 609-272-7221 (Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2009) GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - An underground steeple? The geothermal HVAC system at...	2	689	07:00 PM Feb 12, 2009 by Admin
	Hammonton Dems promote bi-partisan solutions (Preview) Article published Feb 4, 2009 Hammonton Dems call on council, school board to make 'green' improvements s By BEN MERITT Staff Writer HAMMONTON -- Going green can help taxpayers save a little green. That's what the Hammonton Democratic Club said in a statement Friday when it urged Town Council and th...	6	460	08:46 PM Feb 4, 2009 by Admin
	Congratulations to our friends in the GOP (Preview) Article published Feb 4, 2009 Torrissi expected to be named new GOP chair By BEN MERITT Staff Writer HAMMONTON -- The Hammonton Regular Republican Club on Tuesday night was expected to name Michael Torrissi Jr. as its new chairman. Torrissi would succeed Frank DiMatteo, who has served as the party'...	1	436	07:08 PM Feb 4, 2009 by Anonymous
	School Report Cards released. (Preview) Below is the final part of the School District report card that shows the totals of spending in catergories and compares our district to the State averages. Our district spends less in every category except one and we still provide a quality education to our students. Per Pupil ExpendituresTwo cal...	0	386	01:01 PM Feb 4, 2009 by Admin
	Vineland Electric plans solar generating station (Preview) Press Staff Reports (Published: Tuesday, February 03, 2009) VINELANDThis citys electric company is planning to develop a large solar energy generating station in the city capable of serving 500 homes by the end of this year. At a press conference today, Vineland Municipal Electric Utility offic...	0	424	08:48 PM Feb 3, 2009 by Admin
	Hammonton needs to become serious about green technology *UPDATED 1/22/09* (Preview) Almost every day we read in the paper about other municipalities implementing green projects that help the environment and save the taxpayers money. The Hammonton Democrats have made statements before that our town should have included this technology in building the town hall and we should go ba...	13	838	08:30 PM Jan 28, 2009 by Anonymous
	Either Hammonton First finally gets it or we've been had (Preview) The story from the Hammonton Gazette last week: Town signs $1M recycling dealWill provide new blue toters to residents by Julie Fink, Gazette Staff Writer HAMMONTONDuring its regular meeting on December 22, the Hammonton Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing a five-year...	5	647	09:39 PM Jan 15, 2009 by Admin
	Has anyone looked at their water bills??? (Preview) I have been hearing from many people and I looked at my own water bill, it more than doubled!!!!! I have not changed my water use at all, but my bill skyrocketed. Before we draw any conclusions, we would like to know how many people this has happened to.	4	512	09:21 PM Jan 15, 2009 by Anonymous
	Deadline looms for Kessler (Preview) The Jan 16th deadline for raising $5 million in funds to keep Kessler open is approaching fast. Here is a report by Channel 6 Action News. -- Edited by Admin at 21:26, 2008-12-31	12	560	12:03 PM Jan 12, 2009 by Anonymous
	Kessler fails to raise $5 million, will return all loans recieved, now looking at mergers. (Preview) Kessler Hospital fails to raise $5 million, turns focus to mergers By ERIC SCOTT CAMPBELL Staff Writer, 609-272-7227 (Published: Monday, January 05, 2009) 11:55 a.m. Update - HAMMONTON William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital wont be able to raise $5 million in community contributions, but it will s...	14	967	11:59 AM Jan 12, 2009 by Anonymous
	What cuts would you make to Hammonton's budget? (Preview) Hammonton First now enjoys a 6-1 majority on Town council. Plans have already started on delivering on the campaign pledge of no new taxes. Departments have already been told their budgets will be reduced, employees have been made aware that layoffs are coming. What do you think should be done to kee...	1	453	10:37 AM Jan 8, 2009 by Anonymous
	Fire Trucks respond to Town Hall (Preview) There is a report that fire trucks were at the town hall this morning. Will pass on more info as it comes to light. Apparently the heating system for the building backfired. -- Edited by Admin at 19:52, 2008-12-28	3	452	02:08 PM Dec 30, 2008 by Anonymous
	It appears the editor of the Gazette is a hypocrite (Preview) Last week the editor-in-chief of the Gazette wrote a very long opinion on how the school board and the town should put off spending any money on making the elementary school safe and a better environment for our children to learn in. Her argument was based on the tough economic times, increasing unem...	3	494	11:45 AM Dec 15, 2008 by Anonymous
	School Bond referendum passes by a wide margin! (Preview) Not a very large turnout, but voters have approved the bond referendum authorizing the repair and renovations to the Warren E. Sooy elementary school. More information will follow soon. Update: Yes 748 No 432 See district breakdown at by clicking here -- Edited by Admin at 21:59, 2008-12-09	6	1355	09:25 AM Dec 13, 2008 by Anonymous
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