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Dear Editor:This campaign has been a tremendous journey for me. I am humbled to have had the opportunity to speak with so many of you, the citizens of this great Town of Hammonton. Our conversations about your hopes and dreams serve as a constant reminder of the fundamental goodness of this communi...

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Each Thursday night the merchants on Bellevue Avenue keep their stores open late for Hammonton shoppers. The Hammonton Democrats have kept their Headquarters open each Thursday night also with special events each week and the candidates available to meet & greet Hammonton residents and lis...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hammonton Democratic Campaign 2009Phone: info@hammontondems.org October 14, 2009 Hammonton GOP Plays Politics at Taxpayers Expense Hammonton, New Jersey While the Mayor and Council have ignored requests for information about a multi-million dollar proj...

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Hammonton, New Jersey Despite two OPRA requests, numerous questions at Council meetings and a state inquiry, the Mayor and Council still have not provided any grant information or the project plan for the proposed satellite campus. Mayoral Candidate Joseph Ingemi stated, First, let me say tha...

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To the editor: The masters of deceit are it again. In an attempt to once again change the subject about their secret negotiations on the satellite campus and not answer questions, they are cranking up the rumor mill. I guess out of desperation they think such shameful tactics can rescue their flounde...

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October 7, 2009 Fifth District Freeholder Candidate and blueberry farmer Sam Mento condemned his opponent's bad faith negotiation in arranging a nonpartisan public debate and asks if this is how Freeholder Curcio conducts public business on the Atlantic County Freeholder Board. The fact is t...

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It has been reported that one of Hammonton's finest, Corporal Frank Lopez passed away suddenly. He was a fine officer who represented the Hammonton Police force well and served the Hammonton community with distinction. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be sorely missed and will...

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By ROB SPAHR, Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 | Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2009HAMMONTON - A candidate for mayor has filed a complaint against the town with the state Government Records Council, claiming town officials have refused to honor his requests for public records pertaining to the satell...

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To the editor: This November, there is only one choice for working families in Hammonton -- the Democrats. For those who don't know, the Central Labor Council recently endorsed our entire ticket -- Joe Ingemi for mayor, and Mike Ammirato, Jim Scarpato and Carmen Villani for Town Council. When oppos...

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To the editor: Some people can talk a lot but actually say nothing. I am beginning to feel that way about our mayor and council. After hearing friends and family of the mayor and council sing their praises for their accomplishments at the last meeting, I attempted to find out some specifics about the to...

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To the editor: Growing up in Hammonton, I've seen a lot of business come and go. I remember Kessler Clothing and Whitehall labs, and now that Kessler Memorial Hospital and Patriot Windows are dissolving into memory, I'm beginning to understand Hammonton's latest threat. I don't want Hammonton to b...

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I never realized how entertaining reading the local papers can be. I recently read that one of my opponents is having a public forum to discuss his ideas. Ironically, his commitment to open government and free discussion does not extend to participating in live, televised mayoral debates. Despite...

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I'll be honest. When I was young, growing up in Hammonton, I didn't care about politics or controversial issues. Looking back, I know I turned a blind eye on a lot of good people with smart, fresh ideas. Now that I'm older (and wiser), I take more time to listen. I understand all people, regardless of bac...

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I have known the Mento family for 50 years and can tell you that they exemplify the same values of hard work and moral character we want in all of our community leaders. In fact, I first met Sam Mento III -- who is running for Atlantic County freeholder in the Fifth District -- when he walked into my fifth-g...

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The Central Labor Council announced that they would endorse the entire Hammonton Democratic ticket in this years election. The endorsement was facilitated by Democratic Town Council candidate Jim Scarpato, who has been a member of the Local 54 for nearly twenty years, and who also r...

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On Thursday evenings the stores downtown on Bellevue Avenue stay open late and so does the Hammonton Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters. Join us at our headquarters at 107 Bellevue Ave on Thursday night, October 1st from 6pm to 8pm for "Free Sundae Night". Make your own ice cream sund...

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My name is Mike Ammirato, Democratic candidate for Hammonton's Town Council. The purpose of this letter is to let all Hammontonians learn a little about me and why I'm running for office. Having lived in Hammonton for over 40 years, and having worked in a variety of local industries, I know that my exp...

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Last week, my running mates, Mike Ammirato, Jim Scarpato and Carmen Villani and I attended the Envision Downtown presentation at the Eagle Theater. We find such forums to provide the opportunity for us to learn more about best practices employed regionally and determine how we can integrate new i...

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To the editor: As many readers know, the mayor and council are trying to bring a Stockton satellite campus to Hammonton. I have been searching for documents that reveal how the mayor will pay for this project, to no avail. After all, the $250,000 that we may get from the Federal government is only one-s...

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To the editor: I always look back upon my years of service on Town Council with gratitude and pride. Gratitude to the people of Hammonton for the giving me the honor of representing them and pride in always putting the citizens ahead of special interests. I now have assumed a new role in elective politi...

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To the editor: My name is James Scarpato, Democratic candidate for Hammonton's Town Council, and I would like to share with you a bit of where I came from, who I am, and my plans for the town of Hammonton when I am elected. Beginning with my quarter-century spent as a volunteer firefighter and ending wit...

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Dear Editor:I recently read two interesting articles that give great insight into the potential for Hammontons economy. The first article discussed that the nations attitude as consumers are changing. Individuals are indulging less and less in buying the latest of anything. Perhaps, consu...

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Today's Hammonton News reported that the Chief has ruled Officer Haggerty's illness as a catastrophic event and therefore he is entitled to medical leave with pay. Town Council had earlier told the Chief to neither approve or deny the Officer's request which led to a formal complaint being filed by...

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Today's Atlantic City Press By THOMAS BARLAS, Staff Writer, 609-272-7201 | Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009 Atlantic County's Democrats have an overwhelming edge over their opponent Republicans when it comes to cash. The latest state reports show the Atlantic County Democratic Committee with m...

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Today's Atlantic City Press By ELAINE ROSE, Staff Writer, 609-272-7215 | Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009 HAMMONTON - An officer with cancer should soon be able to use leave time donated by his colleagues, after an arbitrator ruled Thursday the town had violated its police union contract by orderin...

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We, as citizens of Hammonton, enter this election season with both deep concerns and high hopes. Like all elections, the results of Hammontons 2009 Mayoral election will have far reaching consequences. We are worried about the frivolous spending of our current Town Council: $800,000 toilets at B...

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New Jersey is positioning itself as "a center of economic opportunity in the new, green economy'' Rhone Resch, the president and chief executive officer of the Solar Energy Industries Association said as he praised the state for its 4,000th solar installation. "The foresight of the Bo...

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Teddy Roosevelt famously said, A typical vice in American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues. I will resist this temptation as I provide an overview of Hammontons economic situation. I also will discuss the relevance of the economic plan presented by my running mat...

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When I was a senior at West Point, I had the opportunity to work on a solar car as an engineering class project. I wondered if there was any relevance to the work that I was doing. Well, twelve years later, I can say that my concerns have been put to rest. With fluctuating oil prices and a higher energy de...

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	The Choice is Clear, Vote all 4 Hammonton Democrats on Nov. 3rd (Preview)	25	986	07:18 PM Oct 30, 2009 by Anonymous
	Joe Ingemi enjoys the campaign and looks to the future of Hammonton (Preview) Dear Editor:This campaign has been a tremendous journey for me. I am humbled to have had the opportunity to speak with so many of you, the citizens of this great Town of Hammonton. Our conversations about your hopes and dreams serve as a constant reminder of the fundamental goodness of this communi...	19	674	08:57 PM Oct 28, 2009 by Anonymous
	Thursday Night Downtown features Surf & Turf at Democratic headquarters (Preview) Each Thursday night the merchants on Bellevue Avenue keep their stores open late for Hammonton shoppers. The Hammonton Democrats have kept their Headquarters open each Thursday night also with special events each week and the candidates available to meet & greet Hammonton residents and lis...	4	582	05:55 AM Oct 26, 2009 by Admin
	Press Release - Hammonton GOP Plays Politics at Taxpayer’s Expense (Preview) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hammonton Democratic Campaign 2009Phone: info@hammontondems.org October 14, 2009 Hammonton GOP Plays Politics at Taxpayers Expense Hammonton, New Jersey While the Mayor and Council have ignored requests for information about a multi-million dollar proj...	4	725	04:44 PM Oct 17, 2009 by Anonymous
	Mayor and Council Continue to keep Hammonton Taxpayers in the Dark (Preview) Hammonton, New Jersey Despite two OPRA requests, numerous questions at Council meetings and a state inquiry, the Mayor and Council still have not provided any grant information or the project plan for the proposed satellite campus. Mayoral Candidate Joseph Ingemi stated, First, let me say tha...	17	926	02:28 PM Oct 16, 2009 by Anonymous
	Council still fails to provide taxpayer costs on Stockton "project" (Preview) To the editor: The masters of deceit are it again. In an attempt to once again change the subject about their secret negotiations on the satellite campus and not answer questions, they are cranking up the rumor mill. I guess out of desperation they think such shameful tactics can rescue their flounde...	10	425	05:25 PM Oct 15, 2009 by Anonymous
	CURCIO PLAYING DIRTY POLITICS ON FREEHOLDER DEBATE (Preview) October 7, 2009 Fifth District Freeholder Candidate and blueberry farmer Sam Mento condemned his opponent's bad faith negotiation in arranging a nonpartisan public debate and asks if this is how Freeholder Curcio conducts public business on the Atlantic County Freeholder Board. The fact is t...	23	1320	03:09 PM Oct 15, 2009 by Anonymous
	Hammonton Police Officer Corporal Frank Lopez passes away suddenly (Preview) It has been reported that one of Hammonton's finest, Corporal Frank Lopez passed away suddenly. He was a fine officer who represented the Hammonton Police force well and served the Hammonton community with distinction. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be sorely missed and will...	8	534	06:03 AM Oct 13, 2009 by Anonymous
	Atlantic City Press picks up the story on the town's failure to provide OPRA information (Preview) By ROB SPAHR, Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 \| Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2009HAMMONTON - A candidate for mayor has filed a complaint against the town with the state Government Records Council, claiming town officials have refused to honor his requests for public records pertaining to the satell...	10	635	02:45 PM Oct 11, 2009 by Anonymous
	Tom Santone, another letter of support for the Democratic Team (Preview) To the editor: This November, there is only one choice for working families in Hammonton -- the Democrats. For those who don't know, the Central Labor Council recently endorsed our entire ticket -- Joe Ingemi for mayor, and Mike Ammirato, Jim Scarpato and Carmen Villani for Town Council. When oppos...	2	1050	08:28 AM Oct 9, 2009 by Anonymous
	Current Mayor & Council long on spin, short on answers (Preview) To the editor: Some people can talk a lot but actually say nothing. I am beginning to feel that way about our mayor and council. After hearing friends and family of the mayor and council sing their praises for their accomplishments at the last meeting, I attempted to find out some specifics about the to...	0	339	10:19 AM Oct 7, 2009 by Admin
	Fresh new candidate, Fresh new ideas for Hammonton, Carmen Villani (Preview) To the editor: Growing up in Hammonton, I've seen a lot of business come and go. I remember Kessler Clothing and Whitehall labs, and now that Kessler Memorial Hospital and Patriot Windows are dissolving into memory, I'm beginning to understand Hammonton's latest threat. I don't want Hammonton to b...	0	343	10:14 AM Oct 7, 2009 by Admin
	Hammonton First Mayoral Candidate refuses to debate (Preview) I never realized how entertaining reading the local papers can be. I recently read that one of my opponents is having a public forum to discuss his ideas. Ironically, his commitment to open government and free discussion does not extend to participating in live, televised mayoral debates. Despite...	20	552	10:15 AM Oct 4, 2009 by Anonymous
	Carmen Villani, Hammonton Democratic Council candidate, he'll listen to you (Preview) I'll be honest. When I was young, growing up in Hammonton, I didn't care about politics or controversial issues. Looking back, I know I turned a blind eye on a lot of good people with smart, fresh ideas. Now that I'm older (and wiser), I take more time to listen. I understand all people, regardless of bac...	8	539	12:03 PM Oct 3, 2009 by Anonymous
	Letter of support for Sam Mento, Democratic Candidate for 5th District Freeholder (Preview) I have known the Mento family for 50 years and can tell you that they exemplify the same values of hard work and moral character we want in all of our community leaders. In fact, I first met Sam Mento III -- who is running for Atlantic County freeholder in the Fifth District -- when he walked into my fifth-g...	32	1676	11:50 AM Oct 3, 2009 by Anonymous
	Hammonton Democratic Team gains valuable union endorsement (Preview) The Central Labor Council announced that they would endorse the entire Hammonton Democratic ticket in this years election. The endorsement was facilitated by Democratic Town Council candidate Jim Scarpato, who has been a member of the Local 54 for nearly twenty years, and who also r...	31	610	12:09 PM Oct 1, 2009 by Admin
	Join the Hammonton Democrats on Thursday night for "Free Sundae Evening" (Preview) On Thursday evenings the stores downtown on Bellevue Avenue stay open late and so does the Hammonton Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters. Join us at our headquarters at 107 Bellevue Ave on Thursday night, October 1st from 6pm to 8pm for "Free Sundae Night". Make your own ice cream sund...	27	722	09:03 AM Oct 1, 2009 by Anonymous
	Mike Ammirato, Hammonton Democratic Council Candidate, qualified and ready (Preview) My name is Mike Ammirato, Democratic candidate for Hammonton's Town Council. The purpose of this letter is to let all Hammontonians learn a little about me and why I'm running for office. Having lived in Hammonton for over 40 years, and having worked in a variety of local industries, I know that my exp...	0	553	08:48 PM Sep 30, 2009 by Admin
	The Hammonton Democratic Platform provides a way to attract more customers to local businesses. (Preview) Last week, my running mates, Mike Ammirato, Jim Scarpato and Carmen Villani and I attended the Envision Downtown presentation at the Eagle Theater. We find such forums to provide the opportunity for us to learn more about best practices employed regionally and determine how we can integrate new i...	20	590	05:26 PM Sep 30, 2009 by Anonymous
	Our "Open" Government appears to be hiding something (Preview) To the editor: As many readers know, the mayor and council are trying to bring a Stockton satellite campus to Hammonton. I have been searching for documents that reveal how the mayor will pay for this project, to no avail. After all, the $250,000 that we may get from the Federal government is only one-s...	5	575	08:39 PM Sep 25, 2009 by The "Truth"
	Anthony Falcone, a Hammonton Democratic icon shows his full support for the Democratic team (Preview) To the editor: I always look back upon my years of service on Town Council with gratitude and pride. Gratitude to the people of Hammonton for the giving me the honor of representing them and pride in always putting the citizens ahead of special interests. I now have assumed a new role in elective politi...	13	530	08:16 AM Sep 25, 2009 by Anonymous
	Democratic Candidate Jim Scarpato discusses reasons for running (Preview) To the editor: My name is James Scarpato, Democratic candidate for Hammonton's Town Council, and I would like to share with you a bit of where I came from, who I am, and my plans for the town of Hammonton when I am elected. Beginning with my quarter-century spent as a volunteer firefighter and ending wit...	27	641	10:57 PM Sep 24, 2009 by Anonymous
	Hammonton Democrats ready to take advantage of this new economy ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Dear Editor:I recently read two interesting articles that give great insight into the potential for Hammontons economy. The first article discussed that the nations attitude as consumers are changing. Individuals are indulging less and less in buying the latest of anything. Perhaps, consu...	101	1648	11:50 PM Sep 22, 2009 by Anonymous
	Police Chief Ingemi rules Officer Haggerty should get medical leave and pay. (Preview) Today's Hammonton News reported that the Chief has ruled Officer Haggerty's illness as a catastrophic event and therefore he is entitled to medical leave with pay. Town Council had earlier told the Chief to neither approve or deny the Officer's request which led to a formal complaint being filed by...	33	854	07:11 PM Sep 20, 2009 by Anonymous
	County Democrats hold cash edge over GOP, Sam Mento has great support (Preview) Today's Atlantic City Press By THOMAS BARLAS, Staff Writer, 609-272-7201 \| Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009 Atlantic County's Democrats have an overwhelming edge over their opponent Republicans when it comes to cash. The latest state reports show the Atlantic County Democratic Committee with m...	23	617	09:31 AM Sep 12, 2009 by Anonymous
	Cancer-stricken Hammonton officer can get leave with pay, arbitrator rules (Preview) Today's Atlantic City Press By ELAINE ROSE, Staff Writer, 609-272-7215 \| Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009 HAMMONTON - An officer with cancer should soon be able to use leave time donated by his colleagues, after an arbitrator ruled Thursday the town had violated its police union contract by orderin...	71	1179	08:47 AM Sep 10, 2009 by Anonymous
	The Hammonton Democrats, the hope for Hammonton (Preview) We, as citizens of Hammonton, enter this election season with both deep concerns and high hopes. Like all elections, the results of Hammontons 2009 Mayoral election will have far reaching consequences. We are worried about the frivolous spending of our current Town Council: $800,000 toilets at B...	38	810	10:17 AM Sep 8, 2009 by Anonymous
	Solar Energy Ind. Assoc. Says New Jersey is Leading Way in Green Economy - Big part of Hammonton Democratic Platform (Preview) New Jersey is positioning itself as "a center of economic opportunity in the new, green economy'' Rhone Resch, the president and chief executive officer of the Solar Energy Industries Association said as he praised the state for its 4,000th solar installation. "The foresight of the Bo...	62	1598	10:47 PM Sep 1, 2009 by Anonymous
	Town's future financial picture is challenging, Dems ready to face the challenge (Preview) Teddy Roosevelt famously said, A typical vice in American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues. I will resist this temptation as I provide an overview of Hammontons economic situation. I also will discuss the relevance of the economic plan presented by my running mat...	2	532	07:32 PM Aug 31, 2009 by Anonymous
	Alternative energy and conservation a major component of our platform (Preview) When I was a senior at West Point, I had the opportunity to work on a solar car as an engineering class project. I wondered if there was any relevance to the work that I was doing. Well, twelve years later, I can say that my concerns have been put to rest. With fluctuating oil prices and a higher energy de...	9	449	05:37 PM Aug 25, 2009 by Anonymous
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