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Dems Challenge Council
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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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Republicans can end all actions against the Chief.
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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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Is property tax relief on it's way? UPDATE 2/7
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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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Ordinance for second "toter" trash truck passes first reading
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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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Affordable housing mandates on hold
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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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Town Hall Project already over budget.
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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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Mayor's chat , nothing new about hospital
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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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School Deficit Balloons
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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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Hammonton Chamber of Commerce to host forum on State Building Proposal
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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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Town Council holds emergency meeting to award bids
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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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Actions by Councilman Colasurdo brings KKK to Hammonton
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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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Republican Inner Circle Meets
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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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Bertino receives Town Business
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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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Dems turn down Gazette interview.
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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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Town Hall Project set to go to bid.
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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 1st Mayor and Councilman seek to remove police chief
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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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Additional Taxes
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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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Closed Government
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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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Asbestos removal under investigation
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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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Professional Firm says Town Hall will be over Budget
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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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Micro-management by Council costs Town more money
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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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Renter's Fee
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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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Thanks for a Successful Pasta Dinner!!!
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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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Police and Fire Budget cuts unacceptable
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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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The Surplus we don't have!
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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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Hammonton Hawks
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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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Downtown parking
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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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Kessler Hospital
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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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Middle School Fields
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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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NOT A UNITED COUNCIL
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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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