HAMMONTON BLOG

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HAMMONTON FIRST FINALLY FILES FINAL ELECTION REPORTS REQUIRED BY LAW. REPORTS WERE DUE 11/27/06, HAMMONTON FIRST FILED THEIR REPORT ON 1/29/07. BELOW ARE THE FINAL AMOUNTS SPENT BY PARTY FROM HIGHEST TO LOWEST. HAMMONTON FIRST - $47,825.40 DEMOCRATS - $14,659.48 REPUBLICANS - $13,534.11

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The following was found on another blog: They started digging in the wrong spot. While digging tostart the foundation of the new town hall, it was discovered by a town official that the hole had been dug in the wrong place. The hole was quickly filled back in to cover up the mistake and everything is bein...

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http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1170740353131650.xml&coll=1

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The Hammonton Democrats challenge both the Republicans and Hammonton 1st to involve all 3 parties in Hammonton in the government process. On January 1st there will be many committee and board assignments made by Mayor and council. Let's end the trend of nepotism and cronyism and support equal repr...

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ON JANUARY 1ST AFTER THE REPUBLICAN COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SWORN IN, THEY CAN MAKE A MOTION TO DROP ALL CHARGES AGAINST POLICE CHIEF FRANK INGEMI. ONCE SECONDED THE COUNCIL WILL BE ABLE TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE. AFTER DISCUSSION IT WILL BE BROUGHT TO A VOTE. DURING THAT VOTE MAYOR DIDONATO AND ROCKY COLASURD...

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A PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL WAS INTRODUCED ON FRIDAY 1/26 AT 8 PM. IT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR TODAY (1/29).http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bills/A0500/1_I1.PDF

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The council did approve an ordinance on first reading to purchase a second automated trash collection truck. The measure was approved by a 6-to-1 vote, with Colasurdo casting the lone vote against. DiDonato said the purchase of a second automated truck would allow the town to go to a four-day week co...

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An appellate court decision released Thursday gives the state Department of Community Affairs six months to devise a new plan for municipalities to fulfill their court-ordered mandates for affordable housing. Affordable housing advocates, who challenged the constitutionality of the Counci...

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WITH THE AWARD OF THE BID ON 12/27 THE TOWN HALL PROJECT IS ALREADY OVER BUDGET. ACCORDING TO THE SPENDING REPORT RECEIVED FROM THE CLERK'S OFFICE, AS OF 12/27 SPENDING TO DATE ON THE PROJECT IS $533,403.33. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID AWARDED ON 12/27 IS $5,450,000. ADDING THESE TWO FIGURES TOGETHER T...

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12/4 Mayor DiDonato holds his first "Chat with the Mayor" meeting in Town Council chambers. The main topic of discussion was the plight of Kessler hospital. While there were a lot of prestaged and spontaneous testimonials to the hospital, there were no real answers to the problems Kessler faces. We...

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The School's deficit has finally been investigated by the auditor. Numerous points of mismanagement have been called out. The School Board is led by President Lorretta Rehmann, whose firm was on of the largest campaign contibutors to the Republicans last year a...

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The Hammonton Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will hold a forum to discuss the proposed State Building at 11th and Egg Harbor Road. Visit http://www.hammontonnj.us/site/ for more information. Let's discuss the pros and cons so they can be presented at the forum.

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A notice appeared on Christmas morning in the legal classified ad section of the Atlantic City Press announcing an emergency meeting of the Hammonton Town Council to award the bid for the construction of the new Town Hall and to hold a groundbreaking ceremony. If this is an open government "For the pe...

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The recent statements made by Councilman Rocky Colasurdo will now bring the KKK to the Town of Hammonton "while wearing the traditional white KKK robes". Read the two stories concerning this in the Hammonton News and the Atlantic City Press. We want to hear your comments on this issue.

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What went on in the Republican meeting last night? The Republican blog (http://www.myhammonton.com/blog) seems to be eliminating all mention of the meeting. The Republicans did not advertize the meeting at all on the blog. What went on? Why was any notice the...

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Garden State Color Labs has received business from the Town. The company is owned by Republican councilperson Jimmy Bertino. Should a councilperson do business with the same town he serves? This seems to be very unethical. In addition, Bertino received another $6...

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THE HAMMONTON DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES DID NOT AND WILL NOT INTERVIEW WITH THE HAMMONTON GAZETTE. WE REFUSE TO BE INTIMIDATED AND COERCED INTO A BIASED INTERVIEW WHICH WILL HIDE THE TRUTH FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAMMONTON. WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE! THE HAMMONTON DEMOCRATS ARE NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO...

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The Notice to Contractors for the Town Hall Project has been advertised. The plans and specifications for the project will be available on Novemebr 21. Bids will be opened on Thursday, December 21st at 2pm. Click here to see the bid advertisement. Remington & Vernick Engineers have already s...

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Hammonton News story 10/18 Click here to read. The following story appears in the Press of Atlantic City 10/17. What are your thoughts about this story? By MICHAEL CLARK Staff Writer, (609) 272-7204 (Published: October 17, 2006) HAMMONTON — Town officials are seeking the dismissal of P...

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TAXPAYERS SEND IT, TOWN COUNCIL SPENDS IT Town Council has raided the surplus of the water and sewer departments. We need this surplus to fund infrastructure improvements as they are needed. Right now we need major upgrades to our water supply. Now guess where that money will have to come from...add...

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A Message from Jose' Diaz- Candidate for Town Council 2006 Today, I saw further proof that Town Council really isn't about Open Government. They refused to really concern themselves with the Will of the People. I addressed council and stated that out of the 5 councilpersons who voted (Rock...

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On Wednesday 9/20 the Environmental Protection Agency and the NJ Department of Health came to Hammonton to begin an investigstion into the improper removal of asbestos at the Historic Town Hall site. The moving of the building set for Friday 9/22 will now have to be delayed. Click here for the story....

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In the lowest bidder's proposal for the Construction Manager/Clerk of the Works position, Remington & Vernick Engineers voiced their concerns that this building project is not going to be able to be completed at the proposed price. See their Report Click here. This firm specializes in provid...

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During our recent encounter with Tropical Depression Ernesto, the Town experienced expenses that didn't have to happen. The original plans for the reconstruction of Packard Street that were put together by Adams, Rehmann & Heggan engineers included the removal of several trees alon...

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At the recent Town Council meeting, Town Council proposed instituting a fee of $35 to landlords for each of the units they rent. We of the Democratic Party do not understand the neccessity for this fee. Before the current Council took office in January, everything needed to enforce our laws, enforce...

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I would like to thank everyone for a great Pasta Dinner on Sunday. It was wonderful to see everyone out to show their support. Thanks to all the hard working volunteers who made it a very successful day! Tom Santone

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The following is a Letter to the Editor, set to appear in the 8/2 Hammonton News, written by Town Council Candidate Tom Santone. Thomas Santone 434 Peach Street Hammonton, NJ 08037 July 30, 2006 Letter to the Editor I am writing this letter to...

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This Council has only been in office for 8 months and already they have spent $1,750,000 of the Town's surplus that they denied we even had. Are they destroying our future to make themselves look good now? Will we have the money we will need for future projects? Or is this all about the 3 seats on Council t...

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The latest rumblings going around town is that Town Council is pushing the Hawks and the Little League out of Hammonton Lake Park. Is this a move to force the use of the middle school properties in an attempt to justify their spending $1.5 million to purchase land the taxpayers already own?

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Does anyone know who owns these properties that the town will use for parking? Article published Jul 12, 2006 MainStreet weighs options to increase town parking By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Town officials hope to improve the marketability of the dow...

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	Hammonton First files election report two months late (Preview) HAMMONTON FIRST FINALLY FILES FINAL ELECTION REPORTS REQUIRED BY LAW. REPORTS WERE DUE 11/27/06, HAMMONTON FIRST FILED THEIR REPORT ON 1/29/07. BELOW ARE THE FINAL AMOUNTS SPENT BY PARTY FROM HIGHEST TO LOWEST. HAMMONTON FIRST - $47,825.40 DEMOCRATS - $14,659.48 REPUBLICANS - $13,534.11	34	720	05:35 PM Feb 11, 2007 by Anonymous
	Did they start digging in the wrong spot for the new Town Hall? (Preview) The following was found on another blog: They started digging in the wrong spot. While digging tostart the foundation of the new town hall, it was discovered by a town official that the hole had been dug in the wrong place. The hole was quickly filled back in to cover up the mistake and everything is bein...	12	555	05:32 PM Feb 11, 2007 by Anonymous
	Corzine throws in towel on formula for school funds (Preview) http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1170740353131650.xml&coll=1	7	508	02:15 PM Feb 11, 2007 by Anonymous
	Dems Challenge Council (Preview) The Hammonton Democrats challenge both the Republicans and Hammonton 1st to involve all 3 parties in Hammonton in the government process. On January 1st there will be many committee and board assignments made by Mayor and council. Let's end the trend of nepotism and cronyism and support equal repr...	31	736	12:06 PM Feb 11, 2007 by Admin
	Republicans can end all actions against the Chief. (Preview) ON JANUARY 1ST AFTER THE REPUBLICAN COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SWORN IN, THEY CAN MAKE A MOTION TO DROP ALL CHARGES AGAINST POLICE CHIEF FRANK INGEMI. ONCE SECONDED THE COUNCIL WILL BE ABLE TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE. AFTER DISCUSSION IT WILL BE BROUGHT TO A VOTE. DURING THAT VOTE MAYOR DIDONATO AND ROCKY COLASURD...	6	512	12:03 PM Feb 11, 2007 by Anonymous
	Is property tax relief on it's way? UPDATE 2/7 (Preview) A PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL WAS INTRODUCED ON FRIDAY 1/26 AT 8 PM. IT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR TODAY (1/29).http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bills/A0500/1_I1.PDF	32	811	10:31 AM Feb 11, 2007 by Anonymous
	Ordinance for second "toter" trash truck passes first reading (Preview) The council did approve an ordinance on first reading to purchase a second automated trash collection truck. The measure was approved by a 6-to-1 vote, with Colasurdo casting the lone vote against. DiDonato said the purchase of a second automated truck would allow the town to go to a four-day week co...	35	801	10:02 AM Feb 3, 2007 by Anonymous
	Affordable housing mandates on hold (Preview) An appellate court decision released Thursday gives the state Department of Community Affairs six months to devise a new plan for municipalities to fulfill their court-ordered mandates for affordable housing. Affordable housing advocates, who challenged the constitutionality of the Counci...	14	513	08:04 PM Jan 31, 2007 by Anonymous
	Town Hall Project already over budget. (Preview) WITH THE AWARD OF THE BID ON 12/27 THE TOWN HALL PROJECT IS ALREADY OVER BUDGET. ACCORDING TO THE SPENDING REPORT RECEIVED FROM THE CLERK'S OFFICE, AS OF 12/27 SPENDING TO DATE ON THE PROJECT IS $533,403.33. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID AWARDED ON 12/27 IS $5,450,000. ADDING THESE TWO FIGURES TOGETHER T...	28	776	07:13 PM Jan 31, 2007 by Anonymous
	Mayor's chat , nothing new about hospital (Preview) 12/4 Mayor DiDonato holds his first "Chat with the Mayor" meeting in Town Council chambers. The main topic of discussion was the plight of Kessler hospital. While there were a lot of prestaged and spontaneous testimonials to the hospital, there were no real answers to the problems Kessler faces. We...	37	737	10:20 PM Jan 28, 2007 by Anonymous
	School Deficit Balloons (Preview) The School's deficit has finally been investigated by the auditor. Numerous points of mismanagement have been called out. The School Board is led by President Lorretta Rehmann, whose firm was on of the largest campaign contibutors to the Republicans last year a...	35	898	05:46 PM Jan 26, 2007 by Anonymous
	Hammonton Chamber of Commerce to host forum on State Building Proposal (Preview) The Hammonton Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will hold a forum to discuss the proposed State Building at 11th and Egg Harbor Road. Visit http://www.hammontonnj.us/site/ for more information. Let's discuss the pros and cons so they can be presented at the forum.	26	803	10:33 PM Jan 24, 2007 by Anonymous
	Town Council holds emergency meeting to award bids (Preview) A notice appeared on Christmas morning in the legal classified ad section of the Atlantic City Press announcing an emergency meeting of the Hammonton Town Council to award the bid for the construction of the new Town Hall and to hold a groundbreaking ceremony. If this is an open government "For the pe...	11	523	09:47 PM Jan 23, 2007 by Anonymous
	Actions by Councilman Colasurdo brings KKK to Hammonton (Preview) The recent statements made by Councilman Rocky Colasurdo will now bring the KKK to the Town of Hammonton "while wearing the traditional white KKK robes". Read the two stories concerning this in the Hammonton News and the Atlantic City Press. We want to hear your comments on this issue.	25	836	09:51 AM Jan 11, 2007 by Admin
	Republican Inner Circle Meets (Preview) What went on in the Republican meeting last night? The Republican blog (http://www.myhammonton.com/blog) seems to be eliminating all mention of the meeting. The Republicans did not advertize the meeting at all on the blog. What went on? Why was any notice the...	18	873	05:55 PM Jan 10, 2007 by Anonymous
	Bertino receives Town Business (Preview) Garden State Color Labs has received business from the Town. The company is owned by Republican councilperson Jimmy Bertino. Should a councilperson do business with the same town he serves? This seems to be very unethical. In addition, Bertino received another $6...	26	891	07:30 PM Jan 9, 2007 by Anonymous
	Dems turn down Gazette interview. (Preview) THE HAMMONTON DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES DID NOT AND WILL NOT INTERVIEW WITH THE HAMMONTON GAZETTE. WE REFUSE TO BE INTIMIDATED AND COERCED INTO A BIASED INTERVIEW WHICH WILL HIDE THE TRUTH FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAMMONTON. WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE! THE HAMMONTON DEMOCRATS ARE NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO...	7	558	08:11 AM Jan 1, 2007 by Anonymous
	Town Hall Project set to go to bid. (Preview) The Notice to Contractors for the Town Hall Project has been advertised. The plans and specifications for the project will be available on Novemebr 21. Bids will be opened on Thursday, December 21st at 2pm. Click here to see the bid advertisement. Remington & Vernick Engineers have already s...	7	578	07:55 AM Nov 28, 2006 by Anonymous
	Hammonton 1st Mayor and Councilman seek to remove police chief (Preview) Hammonton News story 10/18 Click here to read. The following story appears in the Press of Atlantic City 10/17. What are your thoughts about this story? By MICHAEL CLARK Staff Writer, (609) 272-7204 (Published: October 17, 2006) HAMMONTON — Town officials are seeking the dismissal of P...	5	733	05:35 AM Oct 26, 2006 by Anonymous
	Additional Taxes (Preview) TAXPAYERS SEND IT, TOWN COUNCIL SPENDS IT Town Council has raided the surplus of the water and sewer departments. We need this surplus to fund infrastructure improvements as they are needed. Right now we need major upgrades to our water supply. Now guess where that money will have to come from...add...	2	493	09:30 AM Oct 14, 2006 by Anonymous
	Closed Government (Preview) A Message from Jose' Diaz- Candidate for Town Council 2006 Today, I saw further proof that Town Council really isn't about Open Government. They refused to really concern themselves with the Will of the People. I addressed council and stated that out of the 5 councilpersons who voted (Rock...	3	505	09:04 PM Oct 6, 2006 by Anonymous
	Asbestos removal under investigation (Preview) On Wednesday 9/20 the Environmental Protection Agency and the NJ Department of Health came to Hammonton to begin an investigstion into the improper removal of asbestos at the Historic Town Hall site. The moving of the building set for Friday 9/22 will now have to be delayed. Click here for the story....	4	547	03:15 PM Sep 27, 2006 by Anonymous
	Professional Firm says Town Hall will be over Budget (Preview) In the lowest bidder's proposal for the Construction Manager/Clerk of the Works position, Remington & Vernick Engineers voiced their concerns that this building project is not going to be able to be completed at the proposed price. See their Report Click here. This firm specializes in provid...	11	755	12:01 AM Sep 23, 2006 by Anonymous
	Micro-management by Council costs Town more money (Preview) During our recent encounter with Tropical Depression Ernesto, the Town experienced expenses that didn't have to happen. The original plans for the reconstruction of Packard Street that were put together by Adams, Rehmann & Heggan engineers included the removal of several trees alon...	9	761	05:40 AM Sep 22, 2006 by Anonymous
	Renter's Fee (Preview) At the recent Town Council meeting, Town Council proposed instituting a fee of $35 to landlords for each of the units they rent. We of the Democratic Party do not understand the neccessity for this fee. Before the current Council took office in January, everything needed to enforce our laws, enforce...	5	600	07:01 PM Sep 19, 2006 by Anonymous
	Thanks for a Successful Pasta Dinner!!! (Preview) I would like to thank everyone for a great Pasta Dinner on Sunday. It was wonderful to see everyone out to show their support. Thanks to all the hard working volunteers who made it a very successful day! Tom Santone	1	535	11:27 PM Sep 1, 2006 by Anonymous
	Police and Fire Budget cuts unacceptable (Preview) The following is a Letter to the Editor, set to appear in the 8/2 Hammonton News, written by Town Council Candidate Tom Santone. Thomas Santone 434 Peach Street Hammonton, NJ 08037 July 30, 2006 Letter to the Editor I am writing this letter to...	9	741	11:25 AM Jul 31, 2006 by Anonymous
	The Surplus we don't have! (Preview) This Council has only been in office for 8 months and already they have spent $1,750,000 of the Town's surplus that they denied we even had. Are they destroying our future to make themselves look good now? Will we have the money we will need for future projects? Or is this all about the 3 seats on Council t...	0	544	11:25 AM Jul 25, 2006 by Admin
	Hammonton Hawks (Preview) The latest rumblings going around town is that Town Council is pushing the Hawks and the Little League out of Hammonton Lake Park. Is this a move to force the use of the middle school properties in an attempt to justify their spending $1.5 million to purchase land the taxpayers already own?	1	586	11:21 AM Jul 24, 2006 by Anonymous
	Downtown parking (Preview) Does anyone know who owns these properties that the town will use for parking? Article published Jul 12, 2006 MainStreet weighs options to increase town parking By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Town officials hope to improve the marketability of the dow...	1	570	03:23 PM Jul 21, 2006 by Anonymous
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