HAMMONTON BLOG

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Town employees got a bonus with their checks this week a form to complete to volunteer to take furlough days ! I would imagine the next meeting will consist of how bad off we are from a few months ago when we had a surplus and just got awarded a significant rating from Princeton. I would imagine that we are d...

gravesact · 26

Here are some excerpts from an article in the Wall Street Journal: State, Local Tax Revenues Decline 7% State and local tax revenues fell 7% in the third quarter of 2009 from a year ago, the Census Bureau said in a report underscoring how the economic downturn is stressing government collections. &qu...

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The Press of Atlantic City reports: By LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer | Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 MAYS LANDING -- A previously convicted sex offender will likely serve the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to carjack a young mother and her baby. George Burleigh, 61, of M...

anonymous1 · 8

According to a report on the Atlantic City Press website... "Capital Bank of New Jersey is now about 90 percent toward completing its minimum stock offering as part of its plan to build a new branch in Hammonton." Click here to read story.

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This letter appeared in today's (12/31) Press of Atlantic City. The writer is Joe Ingemi, our recent candidate for Mayor. Even on this one subject he displays the kind of forward thinking and planning Hammonton could have had as it's leader in these tough economic times. State must plan for health ca...

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The Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI) is a measure of the relative risk of walking, adjusted for exposure. It is calculated by dividing the average pedestrian fatality rate (2007-2008), by the percentage of residents walking to work (2000). Metropolitan areas are organized within each state from th...

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With Hammonton's high reliance on state grants and poor cash flow (as evidenced by Town's recent inability fund the snow removal), is a bond downgrade the next shoe to drop on Hammonton's dismal fiscal picture. To read the full story on NJ's municipal bond downgrades, Click Here.

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To the editor: Everywhere I go, people are complaining about the horrible condition of Hammonton's streets after the snow. Almost a week later, some streets are still impassible and it doesn't appear as if any sand or salt was used at all. From my observations, all the school's properties were quick...

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With all of the cutbacks and layoffs that have occurred in our town and especially in the highway department, we were wondering what grade you would give our town council in getting the streets of our town clear for our residents to move around? The roads were not good enough for schools to open on Monda...

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Just the latest on what our elected government is doing that will cost taxpayers dearly... Mistake at the Lake: Over-budget and no County grant funding yet received Hammonton Lake Park (ARH #11-90028):Phase I-Construction:As previously reported the contractor has achieved substantia...

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To: All Committees, Commissions, Board Members, Volunteers, and All Hammontonians, We want to take this time to Thank all Hammontonians for your hard work and dedication over the past 4 years. We truly appreciate everyone getting involved. By you personally getting involved, the past fou...

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Associated Press ( news@nbc40.net ) - 12/11/09 12:26 pm HAMMONTON -- New Jersey and federal law authorities say they've broken up a network that brought marijuana and crystal meth from Mexico to southern New Jersey. By Friday morning, 28 people had been arrested in New Jersey and Ohio. Authorities...

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NOTICE Certificate of Need Application for William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital, Inc. to Discontinue Operations as an Acute Care Hospital The State Health Planning Board (the Board) will be holding a community public hearing concerning a certificate of need application submitted by William B....

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By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer | Posted: Monday, December 7, 2009 HAMMONTON - A school bus driver was hospitalized Monday morning after the bus she was driving struck a tree at the intersection of Central and Valley avenues. According to C. Dan Blachford, the superintendent of the Hammonton School Distr...

Admin · 0

Individuals 6 months through 64 years of age who have been identified by the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as being most at risk for complications from the H1N1 (swine flu) virus may receive an H1N1 injectable flu shot at a public clinic provided by the Atlantic County Division of Public H...

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By ROB SPAHR, 609-272-7283 | Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2009 AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center announced plans today to move its emergency room, wound treatment center and medical imaging operations from the former Kessler Memorial Hospital property to a new facility on Route 30. The reg...

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All across New Jersey, municipal officials are faced with grim cost-cutting choices as they brace for the possibility of unprecedented cuts to state aid by years end, leaving them little room to maneuver. Gov. Jon Corzine said Thursday he might give towns only a portion of a planned December paymen...

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Steve DiDonato has hit the ground running and is very busy putting together his plans for his vision of Hammonton. He is reaching out in many directions for advice and information that will aid him in continuing Hammonton in its growth and goals. He has many appointments to make to the Hammonton commi...

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Vineland-based Capital Bank of New Jersey has announced plans to open branches in Hammonton and Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County. The Hammonton branch will be located on Bellevue Avenue in the former Empire Savings and Loan building that was most recently a mortgage company. Hanrahan said th...

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As required by the Board of Education by-laws, Mayor-elect Steve DiDonato has tendered his resignation from the school board. The resignation becomes effective on November 30th. The board now must appoint someone to take his seat on the board until the next school board election in April when the v...

Admin · 0

It is reported in this weeks Hammonton News that Officer Peter Hagerty has returned to work. He is quoted as saying he feels great and everything is clear. This is great news for the people of Hammonton and we all wish him well and will continue to keep him in our prayers. It is a shame that he and his family...

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Initial results are unofficial until certified by Atlantic County Clerk Initial results do not include absentee or provisional ballots. Go to HammontonDems.com for results

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A relative newcomer to the banking industry is considering opening a branch in downtown Hammonton. Capital Bank based in Vineland, NJ made the announcement in the 11/11 edition of the Hammonton News. Capital Bank was founded in 2007 by a large number of Cumberland County businesses. Now the bank i...

Admin · 0

By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer | Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009Cat Scan technician Kip Bourgeois demonstates a new Cat Scan device Wednesday at AMI AtlantiCare radiology services in Hammonton. Photo by: Michael Ein HAMMONTON - When Kessler Memorial Hospital closed its doors in March and Atlant...

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VETERANS DAYRemembrance to be heldWednesday, November 11th7 PMHammonton Middle School Keynote SpeakerJOE INGEMIWest Point Graduate and U.S.Army Veteran The ceremony organized by Tri-Vets of Hammonton, which includes the local chapters of the American Legion, Disabled American Veter...

Admin · 0

I would like to thank all my friends and family for their support. Although we fell short, I am proud of our hard work and the campaign we ran. The disappointing result was certainly not due to a lack of effort. Even in defeat we can find victories. I have grown as a person and learned so much about the peopl...

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Today's the day! The campaigns are all done. The platforms (or lack of platforms) have all been presented. Now the voters get their say. Polls are open today from 6am till 8 pm. Hammonton Democratic headquarters will be manned all day. Join us this evening when the polls close to get the results. Votin...

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Curcio tried playing dirty politics in ducking the debate Sam Mento had challenged him to and then issuing his own challenge on local radio. His plan backfired when Sam Mento and a large group of his supporters walked into town hall at 7pm ready to go. The surprised faces of Curcio and the few supporter...

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This article appeared in today's Press of Atlantic City Click here to visit their website for the article. By ROB SPAHR, Staff Writer | Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 HAMMONTON - The nine-person race for three open seats on Town Council could drastically change the makeup of the town's govern...

Admin · 0

-- Edited by Admin on Sunday 1st of November 2009 04:31:43 PM

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	Town Council Meeting 01/25 Topics (Preview) Town employees got a bonus with their checks this week a form to complete to volunteer to take furlough days ! I would imagine the next meeting will consist of how bad off we are from a few months ago when we had a surplus and just got awarded a significant rating from Princeton. I would imagine that we are d...	18	693	10:44 PM Jan 25, 2010 by Anonymous
	The new administration certainly has its work cut out for it. (Preview) Here are some excerpts from an article in the Wall Street Journal: State, Local Tax Revenues Decline 7% State and local tax revenues fell 7% in the third quarter of 2009 from a year ago, the Census Bureau said in a report underscoring how the economic downturn is stressing government collections. &qu...	26	819	02:56 PM Jan 24, 2010 by gravesact
	Mullica Township man gets 26 years for attempted carjacking in Hammonton (Preview) The Press of Atlantic City reports: By LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer \| Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 MAYS LANDING -- A previously convicted sex offender will likely serve the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to carjack a young mother and her baby. George Burleigh, 61, of M...	7	591	10:28 AM Jan 20, 2010 by Anonymous
	Capital Bank Branch in Hammonton closer to reality. (Preview) According to a report on the Atlantic City Press website... "Capital Bank of New Jersey is now about 90 percent toward completing its minimum stock offering as part of its plan to build a new branch in Hammonton." Click here to read story.	8	563	10:59 AM Jan 14, 2010 by anonymous1
	Former Mayoral Candidate, Joe Ingemi, demonstrates the thinking needed to guide us through tough times. (Preview) This letter appeared in today's (12/31) Press of Atlantic City. The writer is Joe Ingemi, our recent candidate for Mayor. Even on this one subject he displays the kind of forward thinking and planning Hammonton could have had as it's leader in these tough economic times. State must plan for health ca...	24	728	02:45 PM Jan 13, 2010 by Anonymous
	It's time for Atlantic County Freeholders to look at roads and transportation in our County (Preview) The Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI) is a measure of the relative risk of walking, adjusted for exposure. It is calculated by dividing the average pedestrian fatality rate (2007-2008), by the percentage of residents walking to work (2000). Metropolitan areas are organized within each state from th...	17	564	10:57 PM Jan 12, 2010 by Anonymous
	N.J. Leads Municipal Bond Downgrades as Aid Shrinks, is Hammonton far behind? (Preview) With Hammonton's high reliance on state grants and poor cash flow (as evidenced by Town's recent inability fund the snow removal), is a bond downgrade the next shoe to drop on Hammonton's dismal fiscal picture. To read the full story on NJ's municipal bond downgrades, Click Here.	65	1106	09:08 PM Jan 7, 2010 by Anonymous
	Local resident raises many questions after recent snow. (Preview) To the editor: Everywhere I go, people are complaining about the horrible condition of Hammonton's streets after the snow. Almost a week later, some streets are still impassible and it doesn't appear as if any sand or salt was used at all. From my observations, all the school's properties were quick...	8	511	05:40 PM Dec 30, 2009 by Anonymous
	How has the Town done in clearing YOUR road? (Preview) With all of the cutbacks and layoffs that have occurred in our town and especially in the highway department, we were wondering what grade you would give our town council in getting the streets of our town clear for our residents to move around? The roads were not good enough for schools to open on Monda...	15	746	09:04 AM Dec 28, 2009 by Anonymous
	The Town Council Follies: December 2009 (Preview) Just the latest on what our elected government is doing that will cost taxpayers dearly... Mistake at the Lake: Over-budget and no County grant funding yet received Hammonton Lake Park (ARH #11-90028):Phase I-Construction:As previously reported the contractor has achieved substantia...	12	557	10:29 PM Dec 21, 2009 by Anonymous
	Mayor DiDonato invites ALL Hammontonians to Annata Wine Bar as thanks for the last 4 years (Preview) To: All Committees, Commissions, Board Members, Volunteers, and All Hammontonians, We want to take this time to Thank all Hammontonians for your hard work and dedication over the past 4 years. We truly appreciate everyone getting involved. By you personally getting involved, the past fou...	12	584	09:11 AM Dec 21, 2009 by Anonymous
	NJ AUTHORITIES, FEDS SAY THEY'VE BUSTED DRUG RING, USED HAMMONTON AS DISTRIBUTION POINT (Preview) Associated Press ( news@nbc40.net ) - 12/11/09 12:26 pm HAMMONTON -- New Jersey and federal law authorities say they've broken up a network that brought marijuana and crystal meth from Mexico to southern New Jersey. By Friday morning, 28 people had been arrested in New Jersey and Ohio. Authorities...	39	5201	11:24 AM Dec 17, 2009 by Anonymous
	Kessler to Discontinue Operations as an Acute Care Hospital (Preview) NOTICE Certificate of Need Application for William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital, Inc. to Discontinue Operations as an Acute Care Hospital The State Health Planning Board (the Board) will be holding a community public hearing concerning a certificate of need application submitted by William B....	3	474	06:37 PM Dec 14, 2009 by Anonymous
	Hammonton school bus crashes, no students injured (Preview) By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer \| Posted: Monday, December 7, 2009 HAMMONTON - A school bus driver was hospitalized Monday morning after the bus she was driving struck a tree at the intersection of Central and Valley avenues. According to C. Dan Blachford, the superintendent of the Hammonton School Distr...	6	747	02:18 PM Dec 13, 2009 by Anonymous
	Atlantic County to Hold Next H1N1 Vaccination Clinic on December 13 for All CDC Priority Groups (Preview) Individuals 6 months through 64 years of age who have been identified by the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as being most at risk for complications from the H1N1 (swine flu) virus may receive an H1N1 injectable flu shot at a public clinic provided by the Atlantic County Division of Public H...	0	341	07:51 AM Dec 8, 2009 by Admin
	AtlantiCare announces plans for new facility in Hammonton (Preview) By ROB SPAHR, 609-272-7283 \| Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2009 AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center announced plans today to move its emergency room, wound treatment center and medical imaging operations from the former Kessler Memorial Hospital property to a new facility on Route 30. The reg...	7	628	11:50 AM Dec 7, 2009 by Anonymous
	Will HF keep no new taxes pledge with looming state cuts? (Preview) All across New Jersey, municipal officials are faced with grim cost-cutting choices as they brace for the possibility of unprecedented cuts to state aid by years end, leaving them little room to maneuver. Gov. Jon Corzine said Thursday he might give towns only a portion of a planned December paymen...	10	665	06:57 PM Dec 3, 2009 by Anonymous
	Mayor-elect Steve DiDonato is putting together his team (Preview) Steve DiDonato has hit the ground running and is very busy putting together his plans for his vision of Hammonton. He is reaching out in many directions for advice and information that will aid him in continuing Hammonton in its growth and goals. He has many appointments to make to the Hammonton commi...	9	1000	09:00 AM Nov 30, 2009 by Anonymous
	Capital Bank announces it is coming to Hammonton. (Preview) Vineland-based Capital Bank of New Jersey has announced plans to open branches in Hammonton and Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County. The Hammonton branch will be located on Bellevue Avenue in the former Empire Savings and Loan building that was most recently a mortgage company. Hanrahan said th...	13	503	08:58 AM Nov 30, 2009 by Anonymous
	Steve DiDonato resigns from the school board (Preview) As required by the Board of Education by-laws, Mayor-elect Steve DiDonato has tendered his resignation from the school board. The resignation becomes effective on November 30th. The board now must appoint someone to take his seat on the board until the next school board election in April when the v...	5	741	12:05 AM Nov 28, 2009 by Anonymous
	Officer Hagerty returns to work (Preview) It is reported in this weeks Hammonton News that Officer Peter Hagerty has returned to work. He is quoted as saying he feels great and everything is clear. This is great news for the people of Hammonton and we all wish him well and will continue to keep him in our prayers. It is a shame that he and his family...	0	346	08:09 AM Nov 18, 2009 by Admin
	Results will be posted on Hammonton Democrats website (Preview) Initial results are unofficial until certified by Atlantic County Clerk Initial results do not include absentee or provisional ballots. Go to HammontonDems.com for results	48	1020	10:51 PM Nov 16, 2009 by Anonymous
	Capital Bank considering a branch in downtown Hammonton (Preview) A relative newcomer to the banking industry is considering opening a branch in downtown Hammonton. Capital Bank based in Vineland, NJ made the announcement in the 11/11 edition of the Hammonton News. Capital Bank was founded in 2007 by a large number of Cumberland County businesses. Now the bank i...	7	562	10:48 PM Nov 16, 2009 by Anonymous
	AtlantiCare bringing radiology center to Hammonton (Preview) By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer \| Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009Cat Scan technician Kip Bourgeois demonstates a new Cat Scan device Wednesday at AMI AtlantiCare radiology services in Hammonton. Photo by: Michael Ein HAMMONTON - When Kessler Memorial Hospital closed its doors in March and Atlant...	0	550	09:47 PM Nov 11, 2009 by Admin
	Joe Ingemi to be keynote speaker at Veterans Day Ceremony (Preview) VETERANS DAYRemembrance to be heldWednesday, November 11th7 PMHammonton Middle School Keynote SpeakerJOE INGEMIWest Point Graduate and U.S.Army Veteran The ceremony organized by Tri-Vets of Hammonton, which includes the local chapters of the American Legion, Disabled American Veter...	2	594	10:37 AM Nov 11, 2009 by Anonymous
	Sam Mento Thanks all his supporters (closed) (Preview) I would like to thank all my friends and family for their support. Although we fell short, I am proud of our hard work and the campaign we ran. The disappointing result was certainly not due to a lack of effort. Even in defeat we can find victories. I have grown as a person and learned so much about the peopl...	0	391	06:45 PM Nov 4, 2009 by Admin
	It's in the hands of the voters now. (Preview) Today's the day! The campaigns are all done. The platforms (or lack of platforms) have all been presented. Now the voters get their say. Polls are open today from 6am till 8 pm. Hammonton Democratic headquarters will be manned all day. Join us this evening when the polls close to get the results. Votin...	3	414	06:14 PM Nov 3, 2009 by Anonymous
	Sam Mento debates Curcio and wins big (Preview) Curcio tried playing dirty politics in ducking the debate Sam Mento had challenged him to and then issuing his own challenge on local radio. His plan backfired when Sam Mento and a large group of his supporters walked into town hall at 7pm ready to go. The surprised faces of Curcio and the few supporter...	79	4086	06:30 AM Nov 3, 2009 by Anonymous
	Nine from 3 parties fight for three seats in Hammonton (Preview) This article appeared in today's Press of Atlantic City Click here to visit their website for the article. By ROB SPAHR, Staff Writer \| Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 HAMMONTON - The nine-person race for three open seats on Town Council could drastically change the makeup of the town's govern...	29	937	06:54 PM Nov 2, 2009 by Anonymous
	Elect Joe Ingemi and his Council Team of Ammirato, Scarpato, and Villani to represent you! (Preview) -- Edited by Admin on Sunday 1st of November 2009 04:31:43 PM	0	383	04:28 PM Nov 1, 2009 by Admin
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