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Democratic Candidate Jim Scarpato discusses reasons for running
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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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Hammonton Democrats ready to take advantage of this new economy
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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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Police Chief Ingemi rules Officer Haggerty should get medical leave and pay.
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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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County Democrats hold cash edge over GOP, Sam Mento has great support
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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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Cancer-stricken Hammonton officer can get leave with pay, arbitrator rules
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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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The Hammonton Democrats, the hope for Hammonton
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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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Solar Energy Ind. Assoc. Says New Jersey is Leading Way in Green Economy - Big part of Hammonton Democratic Platform
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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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Town's future financial picture is challenging, Dems ready to face the challenge
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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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Alternative energy and conservation a major component of our platform
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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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DeMAIO, MENTO, DEVLIN: WASHINGTON HEALTH CARE DEBATE SHOULD INCLUDE VETERANS HOSPITAL AT KESSLER
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Facility Would Bring Needed Health Care Services to Veterans Community, While Employing Hundreds of Area Workers NORTHFIELD Atlantic County Freeholder Candidates Angelo DeMaio, Sam Mento and John Devlin called on federal legislators to make the Kessler Veterans Hospital proposal part of th...
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Democratic Response to the Hammonton First Stockton Scheme
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At the July 27th Town Council meeting, the Town Council provided some discouraging answers that demonstrated a clear lack of planning. As many citizens know, the Town Council wants to build a Stockton Satellite Campus in downtown Hammonton. The House of Representatives appropriated $250,000...
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Here we go again, Bomb squad in Hammonton
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No info yet but the bomb squad is back in the same neighborhood as it was a few months ago where they found the crack house in operation. A TV news helicopter is overhead. As soo as we know more we will update this thread. Update: 300 block of Washington Street, suspected explosives in a car. Update, 7pm fr...
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Hammonton's Sam Mento Announces Candidacy for Democratic Freeholder Nomination
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Fire Captain Angelo DeMaio, Police Officer John Devlin, and Farmer Sam Mento Announce Candidacies for Democratic Freeholder Nominations Fire Captain Angelo DeMaio, police officer John Devlin, and Hammonton farmer Sam Mento today announced their intent to seek the Democratic nominations f...
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Van Pelt’s Democratic Opponents React To Resignation Timing.
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State Assemblyman for the 9th District Daniel Van Pelt resigned his office Friday and apparently will not run for relection. Democratic candidates Rich Visotcky and Robert Rue, who were set to face off against Van Pelt and his GOP running mate Brian Rumpf in Novembers general election had been the...
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The Democratic Platform addresses the needs of Hammonton
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The main role of the Mayor and Council is to develop and coordinate local policy. So it is essential that candidates explain their approach to policy development and specifically, what policies they hope to implement. I wanted to take this opportunity to explain the policy views of myself and m...
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Sam Mento and running mates outperform GOP Incumbents In Cash On Hand Going into General Election
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Democrat Freeholder Candidates Have $74,001.73; Republicans Show $25,769.55 Northfield -- All three Democratic Freeholder candidates in Atlantic County show substantially more cash on hand than their Republican opponents, two of which are incumbents. People are fed up with the tax and sp...
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ACUA lists items that can be recycled and those that can't
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The Mayor recently did a video for Channel 9 that showed items that should be recycled. Unfortunately he included items that are on the unaaceptable list. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority handles the recycling in Hammonton and has the following information on it's website: Single Stream R...
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Hammonton Democrats post 2009 Platform on their website
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Hammonton Democratic Platform 2009A FORCE FOR CHANGEGlobal Leadership in Agriculture With a predicted boom in the global commodities market, we can expect that agriculture and ancillary businesses to be a source of prosperity. While our farming community certainly needs no advice from local...
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Clean energy and green initiatives can produce jobs.
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Our local Democratic ticket and Democrats accross the country are pushing for green technology and clean energy. The following article shows how important this can be to our local economy as well as the country. Can Clean Energy Revive Manufacturing?By Kate GalbraithLeah Nash for The New York Tim...
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Democrats host a very successful "Meet the Candidates" night
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The Hammonton Democratic Club had a very successful "Meet the Candidate" night. Plagido's Winery was filled with people who wanted to know what the candidates stood for and what they will bring to Hammonton Town Council once they are elected in November. Below is the text of Mayoral cand...
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Democratic candidate for Mayor Joe Ingemi invites ALL to meet the candidates
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When I announced my candidacy, many of you asked why I chose to seek this office. Well, I have lived in many great places but they were always simply zip codes to me. Hammonton has always been my home. And now, I want to answer the call to public service that began for me when I swore the cadet oath on the P...
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This election will shape the future
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It seems that the 2009 political season is beginning to take shape here in Hammonton. Every year, voters must navigate twin perils, cynicism towards the process on the one hand and on the other, becoming so caught up in the slogans and freebies that we forget why the election truly matters. And elec...
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Long time driving force of Kessler emergency room, Dr. Zwiebel, passes away
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The Atlantic City Press confirmed today that Dr. William Zwiebel has passed away. Read the story here. He has helped many, many people and saved countless lives here in Hammonton. We will all miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go with him and go out to his family.
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Hammonton teacher named Atlantic County Teacher of the year
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Congratulations to Karen Casselman of Hammonton. NJ Commissioner of Education Lucille Davy announced the 21 County teacher's of the year. Ms. Casselman teaches 7th grade math at the Northfield Middle School. She will now be considered along with the other county teachers for NJ State Teacher of...
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Hammonton First Announces Candidates
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According to the website for Hammonton First, the candidates for the November General election are: Mayor - Steve DiDonato Council - Jerry Barberio Tom Gribbon Mickey Pullia Click here to see the bios for these candidates The slates are now complete for all three p...
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Democratic Mayoral Candidate Joe Ingemi hopes for campaign based on respect.
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Dear Editor:It seems that this year, we currently have eight committed citizens seeking local elected office (and by the time this letter is published, we will most likely have twelve such individuals). It is obvious that we are all looking forward to the excitement that politics brings in Hammon...
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Hammonton PBA files labor charges in case of sick officer
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Click on the link to read the story from the AC Press Initially the Town denied the request for fellow officers to donate sick time to Officer Haggerty. It now appears that they have also denied his request for a leave of absence to recover from his cancer treatments.
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Great day for Hammonton - NJM breaks ground
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After many years of work by several several different councils and all three parties, NJM today broke ground on a beautiful new building which will bring new jobs to Hammonton along with economic growth. Click here to see NBC40 report. Click here to read story from the Atlantic City Press. Click here...
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Mayor DiDonato will not seek re-election
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The Hammonton News recieved an email from Mayor John DiDonato saying he will not seek re-election for Mayor. See the story here.
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Drugs and guns in house busted on Washington Street - More info 3/14
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The Action News helicopter has been hovering over Washington Street for quite some time now. The street is completely blocked off by police and fire department equipment and personell. The unconfirmed story we have heard is that a meth lab was busted on Washington Street. More info will be posted as...
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