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Chamber honors local businesses and installs new officers
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On 5/15 at Kerri-Brooke Caterers, the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce held it's annual awards and installation dinner. The new Chamber officers for the next year were installed. Many local businesses were honored for their investments in the Town of Hammonton. Those who expanded, remodeled or sta...
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Hammonton First announces 2007 Candidates
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Ed Wuillermin, Tracy Petrongolo, Jerry Barberio Picture below Pictured from left to right: Mayor John DiDonato, Councilperson Ed Wuillermin (2007 Council Candidate), Tracy Petrongolo (2007 Council Candidate), Jerry Barberio (2007 Council Candidate), Councilperson Christine Massarelli...
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Discuss tonight's Council meeting.
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Here's a thread for all to discuss the happennings at tonight's(5/21) council meeting.
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Hammonton student left on bus
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This is obviously not a political issue, however we felt the people of Hammonton would need a place to discuss and vent. Here it is. Read the story in the Hammonton News
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Lake opening to be delayed(update 5/15)
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Now this story is a real shock, isn't it? Is anyone surprised that there are more delays in cleaning up the Hammonton Lake? Read the story in the Hammonton News New developments in the 5/12 Hammonton News -- Edited by Admin at 18:04, 2007-05-16
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Hammonton First misleads public on Town Hall costs
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In the 5/2 edition of the Hammonton News, the Mayor and his brother, Project Building Committee Chairman Steve DiDonato, both state that the building project will come in on budget. Read information by clicking here. Then come back here to discuss on the blog. -- Edited by Admin at 18:29, 2007-05-02...
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Are they above the law?
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In the April 25th edition of the Gazette it is reported that Town Council went into closed session to discuss several issues. The Gazette reported: After the closed session portion of the meeting, the council took several actions, according to town clerk Susanne Oddo. The council introduced an ord...
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The Mayor and Councilman Colasurdo are costing the taxpayers over $36,400.
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Some of the bills for the Chief's hearing have come in. So far the bills from the hearing judge and the two attorney's totals $36,400. We still don't know the added costs caused by having the secretary's from the clerks office in the court room keeping court records, the additional cost for having them...
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Hammonton First "open call" for candidates
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HAMMONTON FIRST DRAWS OVER 300 PEOPLE, MANY VOLUNTEER TO RUN FOR COUNCIL OK, now that we have the Gazette headline out of the way let's get down to the truth. About 35 people attended the "open call" for candidates last night with the majority being the close knit circle of officers and thei...
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Discuss 4/23 Council meeting
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Use this thread to discuss your feelings on the Council meeting. -- Edited by Admin at 21:51, 2007-04-23
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Hammonton Lake Park Track to be closed
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According to the agenda of the upcoming Town Council meeting scheduled for 4/23, in order to provide improvements to parking and various other projects at the park, the track will be closed to the public. Here is the item from the agenda: 14. Hammonton LakePark (11-90028): Our of...
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School election results
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RESULTS FROM SCHOOL ELECTIONS JOHN LYONS 841 BARBARA BERENATO 826 ROBERT BAUERS 825 JOSEPH BRUNO 465 TOM COSTA 375 BUDGET YES 758 NO 410 VOTER TURNOUT 15.3...
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Ethics charges dismissed against BOE President
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The ethics charges filed by Tom Costa against Loretta Rehmann have all been dismissed. The case was heard today in Cranbury, NJ by the School Ethics Commission. Normally cases are heard by the commission and decisions are rendered at a later time in writing to both parties, but apparently the argume...
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Democratic Candidates post videos of speeches
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The Democratic Candidates have videos of their acceptance speeches from the Annual Democratic Club Champagne Breakfast. Click here to see videos. Then discuss here.
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Gazette's opinion only applies in some instances
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In the 3/21 issue of the Hammonton Gazette, Staff Writer Gina Rullo writes that in a written statement a representative of the NJ Department of Community Affairs states "The municipal employee can run for office while still employed but must resign before being sworn in...". This is a ge...
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Mayor DiDonato and Councilman Colasurdo must resign from the Law & Order Committee
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Charges were filed against Chief Ingemi on October 12, 2006. A decision dismissing all charges was issued on March 20, 2007. For over 5 months this Town, the Chief, his family, his co-workers and friends have had to endure a very stressful time brought about by just 2 individuals who obviously had pol...
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School Board Member Tom Costa votes against Hammonton taxpayers
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We at the Hammonton Democratic club usually try to stay away from school board issues, so as not to mix politics into the schools. However, the actions of Tom Costa at the 3/15 school board meeting need to be brought to the attention of all Hammonton taxpayers. Mr. Costa voted no on the proposed school b...
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Mayor takes "chat" out of "Chat with the Mayor"
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In the 2/20 Atlantic City Press a story appears explaing that the February Chat with the Mayor will be a television show touting the accomplishments of the past year. Hammonton mayor turning monthly chat into television program By TIMOTHY PUKO Staff Writer, (609) 272-7275 (Published: February 20...
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Discuss Town Council Meeting 3/26
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Use this thread to discuss tonight's Town Council Meeting.
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Town Council introduces budget with no tax increase
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If the proposed budget holds after reviews by the members of Council and all Town Committeees and Commissions, there will be no raise in taxes in Hammonton this year. As a matter of fact, with the County rate going down, we should see a decrease in our taxes. Of course, now statrts the scrutiny of the bud...
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Hammonton Democrats announce 2007 Candidates
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The Hammonton Democrats are proud to announce the 2007 Democratic Candidates for Hammonton Town Council. They are: Mike Ammirato Anthony Falcone Robin Ripa Bios and more info to follow.
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Chief Ingemi Cleared of ALL charges!!!!
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Judge Williams rendered his decision on 3/20 and has dismissed all of the charges against Chief Frank Ingemi. As soon as we can get a look at the written decision, more information will be provided.
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Very good news from the Hammonton School District
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At the 3/1 special meeting of the Hammonton Board of Education it was announced that the Board would introduce a budget this year with a ZERO tax increase. Increased revenue from town ratables and additional state aid from the state of New Jersey along with other budgetary moves throughout the year w...
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Hammonton is subject of Philadelphia Inquirer article
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We seem to be getting a lot of press for Hammonton lately. Mostly bad. In the Friday, 3/9 Philadelphis Inquirer an article appeared called, "From asbestos to Klan, a town drama." Click here to read article.
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Sending Districts unhappy with Hammonton
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When Hammonton was first hit with the huge tuition paybacks due to Waterford and Folsom, the district tried to work out a plan that would spread the payments out over a period of time and ease the burden on the Hammonton taxpayer. At that time Waterford would not hear of it and wanted ALL of their money ri...
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Are you as confused as we are?????
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The Mayor held a press conference (2 reporters attended) on Monday, 3/26 prior to the Town Council meeting. In that press conference the Mayor stated that the Town finished 2005 with a deficit and that figures just released for 2006 shows a $1.5 million for the year. According to the Mayor the new surp...
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Hammonton Gazette "bites the hand that feeds us"
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In the 2/28 edition of the Gazette the editorial staff takes swipes at Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson and does so, from what we can see, without any just cause. The Central Avenue project is discussed in the editorial. And even though the county has been very patient in waiting for this pro...
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Local Plumber points out problems with downtown project
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John Mazzeo a local liscensed plumber was critical of the sewer portion of the downtown sidewalk project at the 2/26 town council meeting. He pointed out that the project started on 2/12 without any permits being applied for. Without the proper permits in place, Code enforcement Officer John Alois...
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School district gets some good news
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The Hammonton School District found out on 2/26 that they will be receiving a substantial increase in state aid for the first time in over 5 years. Hammonton will get a 10.7% increase in state aid for the 2007-2008 school year. The increase will mean an additional $964,367 for the school budget. This i...
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Mayor testifies he "feared for his life."
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In more than 6 hours of testimony the Mayor stated that he now locks his car doors (which he has never done before) because he feared the Chief putting something in his car, whether that be planting of evidence such as drugs or placing a bomb in his car. He testified that he has had many sleepless nights an...
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