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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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How involved should the Town of Hammonton be in Kessler's problems? Article published Jul 12, 2006 Town, Kessler officials discuss finances By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Town officials were meeting Tuesday with Kessler Hospital administrators in...

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Article posted for your comments Article published Jul 12, 2006 Mayor, St. Joe put heads together on Capella Field By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Football may return to Capella Field this year. The town and Diocese of Camden are in the early stages of e...

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Has everyone noticed that any of the controversial information is not forwarded to Mr. Falcone or Mr. Bertino until right before the meeting. There is no time for them to do any research or find out from the public their feelings on these issues. The latest issue is the sale of the 11th street propertie...

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	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	869	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	902	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	928	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	593	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	613	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	768	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	532	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	542	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	586	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	794	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	811	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	644	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	574	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	785	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	582	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	624	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	618	03:23 PM Jul 21, 2006 by Anonymous
	Kessler Hospital (Preview) How involved should the Town of Hammonton be in Kessler's problems? Article published Jul 12, 2006 Town, Kessler officials discuss finances By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Town officials were meeting Tuesday with Kessler Hospital administrators in...	1	723	03:20 PM Jul 21, 2006 by Anonymous
	Middle School Fields (Preview) Article posted for your comments Article published Jul 12, 2006 Mayor, St. Joe put heads together on Capella Field By BEN MERITT Staff Writer bmeritt@thehammontonnews.com HAMMONTON -- Football may return to Capella Field this year. The town and Diocese of Camden are in the early stages of e...	0	920	11:17 AM Jul 14, 2006 by Admin
	NOT A UNITED COUNCIL (Preview) Has everyone noticed that any of the controversial information is not forwarded to Mr. Falcone or Mr. Bertino until right before the meeting. There is no time for them to do any research or find out from the public their feelings on these issues. The latest issue is the sale of the 11th street propertie...	0	542	09:45 AM Jun 28, 2006 by Admin
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