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Hammonton TV holds interview with Political Party Leaders
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Local website Hammonton TV held an interview with leaders from all three Hammonton Political Parties. Click here to view the interview and then be sure to come back here to discuss on Hammonton Blue Blog. -- Edited by Admin at 23:05, 2008-08-07
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Stockton spending plenty of money elsewhere, but current proposal gives them a free ride in Hammonton.
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In an article in the 7/26 Atlantic City Press, Stockton College is spending $2 million dollars to expand it's real estate holdings. In a Press Release from the President's office, the college is currently in the middle of numerous construction projects. The following is a summary of some of the addi...
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Town Council, School Board and Stockton to hold a joint meeting
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The three entities involved in the recent proposal to bring a Stockton satellite campus to Hammonton are working to hold a joint meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public and the members of these three groups of the proposal. An email was sent to the Board of Education from Mayor DiDo...
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Board of Education approves two contracts for administrators.
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We would like to commend the Hammonton Board of Education for continuing the trend started by the previous Board of limiting the buyouts at the end of district contracts. Anyone who follows the news has heard of the recent buyout of a retiring superintendent in Keansburg, NJ who received a buyout for...
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Hammonton Town Hall project already over budget
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AND IT'S NOT DONE YET!!!! The Vine has received a copy of expenditures attributed to the construction of the new town hall. Click here to see the breakdown. The report shows that the total spending reported so far is $6.5 million dollars and there are more bills to pay, including the site work and cons...
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Hammonton Democrats Back Cost-Effective Stockton Compromise
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The Hammonton Democratic Club has issued its position on the question of Stockton coming to Hammonton. Sam Mento, President of the Hammonton Democrats, stated,The Hammonton Democrats take their role of recommending policy to local government seriously. The issue of bringing Stockton to Hamm...
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Hammonton Democrats Welcome Congressional and Freeholder Candidates to the Red, White and Blueberry Festival
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This years Democratic Ticket showed a strong presence at the Red, White and Blueberry Festival. David Kurkowski, Alisa Cooper and Jim Schroeder joined local Council Candidates Anthony Falcone, Jim MacLane and Michael Perrotta at the festival. Kurkowski is the Democratic Candidate for the 2nd...
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Democrats award prizes; reveal plans for town
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Article published Jun 18, 2008 Hammonton News The Hammonton Democratic Club announced at its club meeting on June 10 the three winners of the club-sponsored raffle held recently at the St. Anthony's of Padua Church barbecue. The winners were Kyle Cantz, Penny Nicola and Francine Putney. Each winn...
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Hammonton Democrats Rise Above Party Politics; Commit to Citizen-based Policy
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The Hammonton Democratic Club has announced the formation of seven non-partisan Community Policy Committees. These committees are intended to formulate policies based on the ideas of citizens. In discussing the purpose of the policy committees, Club President Sam Mento stated, This is majo...
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Local Democratic club member published in "The Hill"
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Local Democratic club member Joe Ingemi was published in the 6/24/08 edition of The Hill. The Hill is known among those who influence policy as a "must read" in print and online. It signals the important issues of the moment. In an environment filled with political agendas, The Hill stand...
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Anthony Falcone joins Democratic Ticket
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The Hammonton Democratic Party has announced that Russ Rodjinske will not be running as a Democratic candidate for Town Council. Club President Sam Mento said: Due to the death of his sister and the subsequent need to care for his elderly mother, Russ (Rodjinske) will be unable to be a candidate on...
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The Importance of a Civil Debate
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Freedom of Speech is a cherished liberty embedded in our First Amendment. It is the obligation of every candidate and official to not just protect this right but also to promote it. However, we also must encourage citizens to exercise this right with discretion. Therefore, on behalf of Hammonton...
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Hammonton First announces their candidates for Town council
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At a meeting held this past Sunday evening, Hammonton First announced the following candidates for Town Council: Sam Rodio Jeanne Sparacino-Lewis Tom Gribbon -- Edited by Admin at 20:22, 2008-06-04
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Letter from Democratic Candidate Mike Perrotta
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As many of this papers readers know, the Hammonton Democrats have honored me with a place on their 2008 ticket. I wanted take this opportunity to discuss why I want to be part of the Promise of the Future as our ticket has been so aptly named. Over the past several weeks, Russ Rodjinske and Jim MacLane s...
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Hammonton Democrats host "Meet the Candidates" wine and cheese event.
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Unity, experience and commitment were on display as the Hammonton Democrats officially unveiled their 2008 Promise of the Future campaign last Wednesday at the Womens Civic Club. The Hammonton Democratic Party hosted a Wine and Cheese Reception to provide the public the opportunity the meet th...
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Council candidate Jim Mac Lane addresses council and writes Letter to the Editor concerning Hammonton Airport
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I spoke at the most recent Town Council Meeting about the need to make the Airport Committee a permanent committee. As a Democratic Candidate for Council, I thought I would elaborate on why the Hammonton Democrats feel this action is vital and have made it part of the 2008 Promise of the Future Platfo...
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Letter from Democratic Candidate Jim Mac Lane
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I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about my candidacy for Town Council. First, of all I want tell my wife and four children how much I appreciate their love and sacrifice as I re-enter the arena of public service. I also I want tell my running mates, Russ Rodjinske and Michael Perrotta, how hono...
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Town Council Suspends Lance Schiernbeck
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After a discussion in closed session, Hammonton Town Council voted to suspend the Superintendent of Highways, Lance Schiernbeck. Alledgedly Mr. Schiernbeck made some purchases for the Town without first receiving a purchase order from the Clerk's office. As this story unfolds it will be intere...
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Letter from Democratic candidate Russ Rodjinske
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As many of your readers know, the Hammonton Democratic Club has chosen me to be a part of their 2008 Campaign Team. I truly am truly grateful for this opportunity to be a candidate for Town Council. I also am excited to run with such dedicated individuals as my team mates, Michael Perrotta and Jim MacLa...
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Democratic "Wine and Cheese" Reception Features Guest Speaker
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Hammonton- The Hammonton Democratic Club has released the following statement: For Hammonton to fulfill the Promise of the Future, we must restore open government to the town, exercise fiscal responsibility and practice consistent management principles. Russ Rodjinske, Michael Perrotta...
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Rent Control Board to be abolished
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Hammonton News Article published Apr 23, 2008 Town council is approaching the rent control issue in the wrong way Hammonton Town Council on Monday is expected to authorize a plan that would start phasing out the community's rent-control policy. Its motivation, however, appears misguided. The mu...
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School Board Election Results
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Congratulations to the 3 incumbent School Board members who were re-elected to another 3 year term. Also, the budget was approved by voters by a 2-1 margin. Results: Joe Giralo 940 Stephen DiDonato 886 Johanna Johnson 827 Thomas Costa 333 Budget: Yes ...
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Chief Ingemi want to takes Officers out of schools
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Article published Apr 16, 2008 Chief wants out of schools By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Citing a continuing lack of manpower, Hammonton Police Chief Frank Ingemi last week announced intentions to pull two officers out of service from two public schools he...
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Chief Ingemi want to takes Officers out of schools
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Article published Apr 16, 2008 Chief wants out of schools By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Citing a continuing lack of manpower, Hammonton Police Chief Frank Ingemi last week announced intentions to pull two officers out of service from two public schools he...
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Hammonton Democrats announce Council Candidates
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Hammonton- The Hammonton Democratic Club has issued the following statement,Over the past several months, we have seen the rebirth of the Hammonton Democratic Party. This New Democratic Party has spoken truth to power on numerous occasions. We have successfully advocated for Hammontons enr...
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Hammonton Democrats call for fiscal responsibility
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In promoting our platform of open, limited government, fiscal responsibility and experienced management, the Hammonton Democrats feel that it is necessary to discuss fiscal responsibility. With a federal budget deficit and a draconian state budget, the Hammonton Democrats would like to sha...
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Hammonton Back on Gypsy Moth Spray List!!!!!
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It took a little begging and pleading but the Republicans on Council were able to convince the NJ Department of Agriculture to put us back on the list of municipalities who will participate in the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. Many calls were made and since a lot of the planes will be flying out of Ham...
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Only 4 School Districts in the State spend less than Hammonton on their students
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The NJ Department of Education today released the 2008 Comparitive Spending guide. This report compares all of the school districts in the state and their spending ranks. Each district is classified by Operating type and school size and then grouped together to provide a more equal comparison in t...
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Shade Tree Commission to be abolished
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Listed on the agenda for the 3/17 meeting is an Ordinance that eliminates the Shade Tree Commission. What is even more surprising is that no one on the Shade Tree commission was even given a hint that this would happen. This decision was apparently made by Mayor & Council without input from the com...
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Town to stop leaf pickup
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On the agenda for the 3/17 council meeting is an Ordinance amending the trash pickup ordinance for our town. One of the most notable changes is the addition of the words "bagged in bio-degradable bags" in the section referring to leaves. Most of the residents in our town, except for those l...
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