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Mayor takes "chat" out of "Chat with the Mayor"

Date: 12:59 PM Feb 20, 2007

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Date: 12:29 AM Feb 22, 2007

I think the Town's TV Channel 13 is great. I really enjoy seeing all of the programming, it keeps me informed.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Mayor on Sunday. I'm going to the Hammonton First Meeting at the American Legion Hall on Sunday night at 7:00pm to watch it.

Date: 08:47 AM Feb 22, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

I think the Town's TV Channel 13 is great. I really enjoy seeing all of the programming, it keeps me informed.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Mayor on Sunday. I'm going to the Hammonton First Meeting at the American Legion Hall on Sunday night at 7:00pm to watch it.

People who are allowed to think for themselves don't need to congregate and be told what to think. Surely you can watch at home and be able to think for yourself. We need to restore having 2 council meetings a month. That's open government not another HF informercial. I hope this doesn't cost the taxpayers anything. I hope that the mayor credits the volunteers of Hammonton and the respective parties for the postivive work instead of taking credit for everything and no credit for the asbestos coverup, chiefgate, and the KKK. There are many answers HF refuse to address publically.

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We believe that is why there is no "Chat" this month because then the Mayor would have to answer a lot of questions that have to do with the topics you just mentioned. It is rumored that there is much dissention among the HF party over these issues. It is rumored the Mayor visited the farm of a councilman to voice his displeasure over the lack of support concerning the hearings from anyone in HF. Noticably absent from the hearings are the largest contributors to the HF campaign. They accounted for 37% of the total spending for the last election, but have they jumped ship in light of all the negative publicity and dissention in the party?

Date: 03:17 PM Feb 22, 2007

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Date: 06:04 PM Feb 22, 2007

So, you admit that the rumor about you and Bob Capoferri ruining the School is true then, right?

Date: 06:08 PM Feb 22, 2007

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Date: 07:47 PM Feb 22, 2007

RE: Mayor takes "chat" out of "Chat with the Mayor"

Date: 03:24 PM Feb 23, 2007

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As usual your information is as good as your politics, you are 100% wrong.

Date: 04:45 PM Feb 23, 2007

It's Official!

According to the Hammonton Democratic Website and Democratic Campaign manager, Jim MacLane - Jose Diaz is NOT running for Town Council this year. I guess the Democrats decided they have had enough losers and are actually trying to get at least one person elected this year.

As you will recall, the Hammonton Democrats, lead by Jim MacLane and his boss - Bob Capoferri, cut a back-room deal with the local Republicans to back all three Republican candidates. However, they forgot to mention this to their three Democratic Candidates: Jose Diaz, Tom Santone and Ralph Glorioso.

It's a shame that the local Democrats turned on their own candidates. It just goes to show you what type of animals Jim MacLane and his "Klan" is.

(By "Klan" I mean the group of people he hangs out with and nothing more.)

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First of all, it is obvious what you mean in your derogatory remarks. You deliberately spelled it to demean myself and my family. I have done nothing to you and yet you berate me. If you meant it any other way you would have written "clan".
Your allegation that a backroom deal was cut is absurd to everyone but you. We all worked very hard on last year's campaign and were disappointed by the outcome, but after reflection we were happy that 3 unknowns did as well as they did.
As for Jose, he would be the first one to tell you that there is an old political addage, you don't run 2 years in a row. He is perfectly happy to serve this year as Chairman of the Shade Tree Commission and gain some more knowledge and experience and possibly try another run sometime in the future.
We unlike you put a lot of thought into what we do because we are out to serve the people of Hammonton and their best interests, unlike you and your party who are in it only for your own best interest.

Date: 05:55 PM Feb 23, 2007

It's Official:

Jim MacLane has announced on the Democratic Website that Jose Diaz is NOT running for Town Council on the Democratic Slate this year. The rumor is that he's running on the Republican Ticket with Ralph Morano and Russell Clark!

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Boy, and I didn't give you enough credit, you figured it out. Congratulations!

Date: 06:27 PM Feb 23, 2007

It's Official!

According to Democratic Campaign Manager, Jim MacLane, the official Joint Republican-Democratic Ticket for Town Council this year will be as follows:

Russell Clark
Jose Diaz
Ralph Morano

Thank you Jim MacLane, for confirming that the Democratic Club has officially shut down and merged with the Republican Club.

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This takes in Hammonton First too because they also have agreed to merge so that we will only have one ticket. See they really do care. :confused:

Oops, I slipped into the same fantasy world that you live in all the time, but I'm back now.
Just wait like everyone else, once we decide who will run for the Hammonton Democrats we will let you know.

Signed,
You Friend Jim

Date: 09:13 PM Feb 23, 2007

Soon we'll find out who the Democrats have on their ticket. I can't wait. I've heard that HF is running all 3 incumbents. Everything is just rumor for now on who each party is running. I've known Jose for many years and know that it will be his decision whether or not he runs. I trust he will do what he thinks is best for him, his party and the town of Hammonton. He might be a newbie to politics but a refreshing face in Hammonton politics.

Date: 08:23 AM Feb 24, 2007

The hearing for the Chief certainly had a mixed group of people. Sam Siligato even showed up. He's out on bail pending an appeal of his murder trial.

Date: 09:36 AM Feb 24, 2007

Jimmy Bertino against giving police raises!!!!!!

Jimmy Bertino has been working to gather support to stop the Mayor from giving raises to the police. He is against them. He will attack the Mayor at the 2/26 meeting. For Police who want their raise, they need their supporters to stop Bertino!!!!!!!!!!

Date: 10:34 AM Feb 24, 2007

That's right, I heard that Bertino was trying to con Vitalo into cutting the police officer's salaries. These men put their lives on the line to keep our Town safe.

It's rumored that Bertino and Vitalo are working to hurt the police department and the safety of everyone in town.

Date: 10:36 AM Feb 24, 2007

Someone just called me and told me the same thing.

They said Bertino and Vitalo are sneaking around trying to cut the Police Officers pay.

The local republicans are against the police and will not stop until they cut their pay.

Date: 11:18 AM Feb 24, 2007

People should have voted Democrat.

Date: 11:20 AM Feb 24, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Someone just called me and told me the same thing.

They said Bertino and Vitalo are sneaking around trying to cut the Police Officers pay.

The local republicans are against the police and will not stop until they cut their pay.

BERTINO IS GOING TO COME OUT AGAINST GIVING RAISES TO THE POLICE. Bertino is also against raises for any women in town hall.

We need to get a big turnout to the town council support our fine police officers and the raise the mayor is giving them. Citizens should come dressed in blue shirts to support the police contract. Police should be there in uniform to show their solidarity.

Date: 03:49 PM Feb 24, 2007

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That's right, I heard that Bertino was trying to con Vitalo into cutting the police officer's salaries. These men put their lives on the line to keep our Town safe.

It's rumored that Bertino and Vitalo are working to hurt the police department and the safety of everyone in town.

Bertino is against our Police Department!

The agreement between the Mayor and the Police is fair. The Police get a 3.5 percent raise but also have t gve back 5 percent of their health benefits. This is hardly a big give away.

Bertino wants to cut the Police Department's pay! We all need to support the men in blue!

Date: 06:39 PM Feb 24, 2007

If take the money that Prince John and Rock are wasting to charge the chief with these rediculous charges, we probabally could afford to give the police foce a nice raise, like they deserve.

Date: 08:02 AM Feb 25, 2007

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Jimmy Bertino against giving police raises!!!!!!

Jimmy Bertino has been working to gather support to stop the Mayor from giving raises to the police. He is against them. He will attack the Mayor at the 2/26 meeting. For Police who want their raise, they need their supporters to stop Bertino!!!!!!!!!!

Why is Bertino trying to stop our Police Department raises? What does he have against law enforcement? This is a fair raise. It is 3.5% per year with a 5% insurance give back. Why does he think the Police Department deserves less than that?

We have to stop Bertino! Everyone needs to go to the meeting Monday dressed in blue to support the Police Department's raise!

Date: 07:42 PM Feb 25, 2007

I am watching the Chat with the Mayor (HF political campaign) show. It's about halfway throught the show and every project, besides the Town Hall, that has been mentioned has been started by previous administrations but the Mayor is taking credit for every one of these projects. This is nothing but a grandstand by HF hoping to try and get back some of the support they have lost. When is the equal time going to be given to the Republicans and Democrats?

Date: 08:02 PM Feb 25, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Someone just called me and told me the same thing.

They said Bertino and Vitalo are sneaking around trying to cut the Police Officers pay.

The local republicans are against the police and will not stop until they cut their pay.

The Chat with the Mayor showed a segment with the new Police computers demonstrated by Sgt Ruggeri. Why is Bertino against the Department?

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If you missed last nights "Chat with the Mayor" you can view it here:

http://www.townofhammonton.org/media/chatwiththemayor_february2007.wmv

Date: 11:43 AM Feb 26, 2007

Why do Bertino and Vitalo hate the cops so much?

I can't believe they don't want to settle the police contract and give those brave men what they deserve.

What do my fellow Democrats think about what those scummy local republicans are doing to our fine police officers?

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We have seen no indication from Mr. Bertino or any Republican of any problems or concerns with the police department. There has been no statement from them regarding the contract that I am aware of. I will be watching closely at tonight's Town Council meeting to see if there is any substance to your allegations or if this is more of the same rhetoric we have been hearing on the blogs?

Date: 12:03 PM Feb 26, 2007

Which scummy Republicans are you talking about, the Regular Republicans or the Hammonton First Republicans?

Date: 01:47 PM Feb 26, 2007

There you go again: Bertino and Vitalo are out to get the police. They hate the cops. They want to cut their salaries.

The local police keep our town safe. I think it is pathetic that Bertino and Vitalo are against them.

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Mayor takes "chat" out of "Chat with the Mayor"

Date: 02:27 PM Feb 26, 2007

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Date: 04:47 PM Feb 26, 2007

Yes,
Hammonton First has been busy. It takes a lot of time to charge the Chief with phony allegations, hide asbestos, blame the KKK for it, and make TV shows.

By the way, why does the Historical Building still look like crap? When do they plan on finishing that?

Date: 04:56 PM Feb 26, 2007

Admin wrote:

If you missed last nights "Chat with the Mayor" you can view it here:

http://www.townofhammonton.org/media/chatwiththemayor_february2007.wmv

Thanks for the link. This was an interesting presentation.

What is this about Jimmy Bertino wanting to cut the police pay? The Mayor offered a fair raise of 3.5% per year with a 5% co-pay for health insurance. Why is Jimmy against the police getting a raise?

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Mayor takes "chat" out of "Chat with the Mayor"

Date: 05:21 PM Feb 26, 2007

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Date: 08:04 PM Feb 26, 2007

Jerry Vitalo and Jimmy Bertino are trying to shut down the town hall project! They voted no to completing the historic bldg in time for the Memorial Day Parade.

Vitalo wants to go to contractor mtgs to stop work. He is against the whole project!

Date: 09:18 PM Feb 26, 2007

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Jerry Vitalo and Jimmy Bertino are trying to shut down the town hall project! They voted no to completing the historic bldg in time for the Memorial Day Parade.

Vitalo wants to go to contractor mtgs to stop work. He is against the whole project!

We've already seen so many mistakes by HF. I think everyone needs to keep a close eye on them. They already messed up with the old town hall with all the asbestos coverup and not hiring qualifed contractors. They've already dug a hole in the wrong place for the new town hall. Now we see Steve D. asking for more money, more money. Let's just let HF continue getting away with their lies. All this tv mayor's chat is the mayors way of not having to answer questions from the public. His administration has made Hammonton the laughing stock of South Jersey. He's trying to clean the negative legacy HF has in Hammonton. They came in storming with arrogance and are now facing their demise. All this is just brainwashing the public not believe everything they hear and not ask questions. Everyone who dares ask the mayor a question he doesn't like will be deemed a Nay-Sayer.

Date: 09:31 PM Feb 26, 2007

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Jerry Vitalo and Jimmy Bertino are trying to shut down the town hall project! They voted no to completing the historic bldg in time for the Memorial Day Parade.

Vitalo wants to go to contractor mtgs to stop work. He is against the whole project!

No wonder the Republicans couldn't get Town Hall built for 7 years!!!!

Date: 12:09 AM Feb 27, 2007

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No wonder the Republicans couldn't get Town Hall built for 7 years!!!!

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I got a question for you. Who the hell cares beyond the people working in Town Hall? I've driven by Town Hall for years, and go in a few times a year to pay my taxes. Doesn't seem like anything is wrong to me. Building looks kinda nice, actually. I understand the police need new offices, but is that really a whole town hall's worth?

So really, if it took the Republicans 20 years to build Town Hall, I would be happy either way. Becuase as it is right now, my taxes are going to go up for this thing.

One more thing, what was the big deal about building it on Vine Street? Other than maybe it benefitting the business owners over there, what's the big deal?

Date: 01:14 AM Mar 4, 2007

One more thing, what was the big deal about building it on Vine Street? Other than maybe it benefitting the business owners over there, what's the big deal

That was the only reason for building a new town hall on Vine Street. There will now be less parking, more congestion, and no room for growth for the rest of us taxpayers.

Not only is Hammonton First building a town hall on Central and Vine to benefit the local businesses, but they are also providing those businesses with new sidewalks, new water and sewer mains with no cost to them. It will only cost us taxpayers.

The "Me First" Party must go!!!!!!!!!!

Date: 04:54 PM Mar 5, 2007

An historic election took place where the public decided to put the Town Hall on Central & Vine. Not only was it where they wanted it, the project saves millions over the 11th Street site.

As for the downtown sidewalks, grants are being used to pay the bills.

It is a shame some people just bash when there is so much positive going on in our town. If you hate it so much, why not just move?

Date: 11:04 AM Mar 6, 2007

As for the downtown sidewalks, grants are being used to pay the bills.
Can I get some of that grant money so I can have a new sidewalk too???
I'm sure my sewer lines are old, where can I apply for a few new one like Donio will get on his new store???

the project saves millions over the 11th Street site.
You still haven't been able to show how this saves money?????
I guess we can only wait to see how much over budget the current site will be.
I think the Republican plan was realisticly priced, while the Hammonton First plan of $4.9 million is a fantasy. Time will tell.

Date: 11:33 PM Apr 3, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

An historic election took place where the public decided to put the Town Hall on Central & Vine. Not only was it where they wanted it, the project saves millions over the 11th Street site.

As for the downtown sidewalks, grants are being used to pay the bills.

It is a shame some people just bash when there is so much positive going on in our town. If you hate it so much, why not just move?

I think that's the HF plan. Move out the Middle Class, they have no say. So yes we know HF plan is if you don't like it -move out. This our town too though and we're taking it Back.