At a recent meeting of the State of New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission it was determined to issue a letter of correction to the Hammonton First committee to advise the candidates and their campaign Treasurer that N.J.S.A. 19:44A-16 requires the timely filing of all campaign reports including the 20-day postelection report.
This letter refers to the failure of Hammonton First to file its election reports as required by law. Commission records indicate that the Hammonton First Joint Candidates Committee filed its 20-day postelection report on January 29, 2007, 63 days after the due date of November 27, 2006.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
Having three strong people on the ticket is good for the Democrats. Robin has stood up to the tyrannical way HF runs this government and that is exactly the type of person we want on council. Mike is a solid member of this community both in business and public service. Anthony is a proven leader and and his experience on council makes him a good representative for the people of Hammonton. AMMIRATO, FALCONE, RIPA for Hammonton Town Council.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
It will be interesting in the election. Ammirato has lost twice already. Yes, he was top vote getter, but there were only three people competing for three votes per person. So basically, if you didn't get the vote it meant the person was voting against you. Certainly, the doesn't sound good for Ripa. She could be a big problem.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
It will be interesting in the election. Ammirato has lost twice already. Yes, he was top vote getter, but there were only three people competing for three votes per person. So basically, if you didn't get the vote it meant the person was voting against you. Certainly, the doesn't sound good for Ripa. She could be a big problem.
Did the Democrats ever figure out what specific projects they would do if elected? Do they have any idea at all why they are running?
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
It will be interesting in the election. Ammirato has lost twice already. Yes, he was top vote getter, but there were only three people competing for three votes per person. So basically, if you didn't get the vote it meant the person was voting against you. Certainly, the doesn't sound good for Ripa. She could be a big problem.
Did the Democrats ever figure out what specific projects they would do if elected? Do they have any idea at all why they are running?
Have the Republicans figured that out. HF is still fooling us. We won't get fooled again. When will the Republicans on council speak up and do something.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
It will be interesting in the election. Ammirato has lost twice already. Yes, he was top vote getter, but there were only three people competing for three votes per person. So basically, if you didn't get the vote it meant the person was voting against you. Certainly, the doesn't sound good for Ripa. She could be a big problem.
Did the Democrats ever figure out what specific projects they would do if elected? Do they have any idea at all why they are running?
Just ask one of the candidates themselves. That's what you should do. Don't get fooled again this election. Vote Democrat. More and more people are switching to the Hammonton Democratic Club because they've seen that they've been fooled the last 2 elections.
The Republicans lost all chance to win with their weak candidates and the primary. Pajic is a past loser. Don Berenato is a lazy guy and Torrissi is a going to be a no show guy like Curcio. They realize they are going to finish in dead last place. They are angry with themselves that they let Robin Ripa leave their party. GO DEMOCRATS!
The Republicans lost all chance to win with their weak candidates and the primary. Pajic is a past loser. Don Berenato is a lazy guy and Torrissi is a going to be a no show guy like Curcio. They realize they are going to finish in dead last place. They are angry with themselves that they let Robin Ripa leave their party. GO DEMOCRATS!
The only Republican candidate who spoke against HF lost in the primary. Don't the Republicans value speaking out for what's right. Only the Democrats aren't afraid to speak out against the tyranny against HF. You'll never see them be bold enough to point out what's wrong with HF. People are going to stop voting blindly in the R column like they've done for years. We won't get fooled again.
The Republicans lost all chance to win with their weak candidates and the primary. Pajic is a past loser. Don Berenato is a lazy guy and Torrissi is a going to be a no show guy like Curcio. They realize they are going to finish in dead last place. They are angry with themselves that they let Robin Ripa leave their party. GO DEMOCRATS!
The only Republican candidate who spoke against HF lost in the primary. Don't the Republicans value speaking out for what's right. Only the Democrats aren't afraid to speak out against the tyranny against HF. You'll never see them be bold enough to point out what's wrong with HF. People are going to stop voting blindly in the R column like they've done for years. We won't get fooled again.
The Democrats have no chance against Pajic, Berenato and Torrissi. They have a pitiful ticket. Falcone is a patronage guy. Ammirrato can't manage money. Ripa is suing her own town. They have no chance and are just bashing the Republicans because they have no positive plan of their own.
First, there is no one from the Hammonton Democratic Campaign bashing the Republicans. There is someone from the HF organization who uses proxies and other means to try and disguise himself and he is trying to pass himself off as a Democrat while he trashes the Republicans.
Anthony Falcone is a proven council member with years of service to our community who will again represent the people of Hammonton well on Council.
Mike Ammirato is a good business man who makes the right decisions when it comes to money. He took on a business, made the right decisions and turned it into a profit making venture that he ran for over 6 years. He then sold it for a profit. Let's hope the hospital can do as well.
Robin Ripa is standing up against the improper behavior of our current government. She is taking the only course open to her to correct this situation. Just think, if these allegations are true, would you want your wife or sister or mother to endure these conditions? Robin is standing up for the people of Hammonton. She is the victim here. The real blame for bringing this suit against the Town are the people who feel they are above the law and believe they can act this way. They caused this action, they should be held accountable for their actions.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
Ripa and Falcone will both cost the Democrats votes. There is no way they can beat Torrissi. Falcone just lost to Curcio a few months ago. And Ripa has no shot.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
Ripa and Falcone will both cost the Democrats votes. There is no way they can beat Torrissi. Falcone just lost to Curcio a few months ago. And Ripa has no shot.
The idea the Hammonton News reported that some Democrats had approached Mr. Gazzara on seems like a good one. Dumping Ripa in favor of Gazzara would probably help. Most of the Democrats probably realize Ripa will hurt them badly.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
Ripa and Falcone will both cost the Democrats votes. There is no way they can beat Torrissi. Falcone just lost to Curcio a few months ago. And Ripa has no shot.
The idea the Hammonton News reported that some Democrats had approached Mr. Gazzara on seems like a good one. Dumping Ripa in favor of Gazzara would probably help. Most of the Democrats probably realize Ripa will hurt them badly.
HF would love nothing more then to tarnish Robin's fine reputation of service to the community and not have to run against her. Many people get asked to run for office. Very few are willing to step up, speak out for and serve their community. You go Robin! I was very excited when the Democrats announced you were on the ticket.
Ammirato are in good shape even if Robin Ripa does not step down from her council seat. Ammirato was the leading vote getter in the primary anyway. I will concede that having Robin on the ticket will not help but Ammirato is a good candidate.
Ripa and Falcone will both cost the Democrats votes. There is no way they can beat Torrissi. Falcone just lost to Curcio a few months ago. And Ripa has no shot.
The idea the Hammonton News reported that some Democrats had approached Mr. Gazzara on seems like a good one. Dumping Ripa in favor of Gazzara would probably help. Most of the Democrats probably realize Ripa will hurt them badly.
It's interesting that it was the Hammonton NEWS that reported this.
It's interesting that it was the Hammonton NEWS that reported this.
Yes, that is interesting. This whole thing is more like something you would find in a tabloid. We all know which one of the publications in town is a tabloid, they should be putting this kind of stuff out.
It's interesting that it was the Hammonton NEWS that reported this.
Yes, that is interesting. This whole thing is more like something you would find in a tabloid. We all know which one of the publications in town is a tabloid, they should be putting this kind of stuff out.
It is also interesting that the Democrats are so quick to refer to Gazzara's comments in the Hammonton News as "something you would find in a tabloid." That is a big Democrat family with former Mayor Charles Gazzara among them.
How do you know it was a Democrat. I don't know who made that comment, it was listed as anonymous. For all I know it may have been you to make the Dem's look bad. Or it could be someone honestly voicing their opinion.
What porjects are the Democrats promising to do if elected?
Regardless of what faction wins the election, I hope they don't put Frank Olivo in as Town Solicitor. This guy was sanctioned & found guilty once this year by the "State". He is currently under investigation by the NJ Bar Ethics Committee. We can't afford to have someone like this giving legal advise to Mayor & Council.
Frank Olivo was Solicitor when the Republicans were in power, correct? I don't think the Democrats used him. Wasn't Ernie DeStefano the Solicitor when Barbara Berenato was Mayor?
On one hand we have a former solicitor who is disbarred.... on the other hand.... we have the ethically challenged Frank Olivo.
I would pass on both... can't we find anyone who does not have a questionable moral foundation and is not related to Rock ?
People are happy with the job Brian Howell is doing.
Yes, Mr. Howell is doing a magnificent job for the town. But beware; if the republicans get control of the town, they will put Olivo in the solicitors spot. He was sniffing around the Republican headquarters on the night of the primary. How the Republicans could even consider putting Olivo in there is beyond any rational thinking. The guy has no ethics or morals.
On one hand we have a former solicitor who is disbarred.... on the other hand.... we have the ethically challenged Frank Olivo.
I would pass on both... can't we find anyone who does not have a questionable moral foundation and is not related to Rock ?
People are happy with the job Brian Howell is doing.
Yes, Mr. Howell is doing a magnificent job for the town. But beware; if the republicans get control of the town, they will put Olivo in the solicitors spot. He was sniffing around the Republican headquarters on the night of the primary. How the Republicans could even consider putting Olivo in there is beyond any rational thinking. The guy has no ethics or morals.
Who would the Democrats want for Solicitor if elected?
Anonymous wrote:People are happy with the job Brian Howell is doing.
Wasn't it nice of Hammonton First to pay him 10,000 more per year than he requested? Especially when all the budgets had to come in short to avoid tax raises. At least the HF cronies can enjoy better pay on the taxpayers' backs!
What ever happened with Frank Olivo? Wasn't there an issue with the NJ Bar Association? Also, was there an issue with Ernie DeStefano?
A couple of months ago, Olivo was found guilty of ethics violations by the NJ Bar & was sanctioned. He is now being investigated for misuse (theft ??) of money that belonged to a guy he represented. This goes to show you that he doesn't have intigrity.
At a recent meeting of the State of New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission it was determined to issue a letter of correction to the Hammonton First committee to advise the candidates and their campaign Treasurer that N.J.S.A. 19:44A-16 requires the timely filing of all campaign reports including the 20-day postelection report.
This letter refers to the failure of Hammonton First to file its election reports as required by law. Commission records indicate that the Hammonton First Joint Candidates Committee filed its 20-day postelection report on January 29, 2007, 63 days after the due date of November 27, 2006.
This is the subject of this thread. Hammonton First was caught violating the law.
What ever happened with Frank Olivo? Wasn't there an issue with the NJ Bar Association? Also, was there an issue with Ernie DeStefano?
A couple of months ago, Olivo was found guilty of ethics violations by the NJ Bar & was sanctioned. He is now being investigated for misuse (theft ??) of money that belonged to a guy he represented. This goes to show you that he doesn't have intigrity.
The Republicans wanted Frank Olivo for solicitor given the above?
Anonymous wrote:People are happy with the job Brian Howell is doing.
Wasn't it nice of Hammonton First to pay him 10,000 more per year than he requested? Especially when all the budgets had to come in short to avoid tax raises. At least the HF cronies can enjoy better pay on the taxpayers' backs!
That extra $10,000 could have been used on fixing and cleaning our roads, cutting, trimming and planting trees, recreation for children and seniors. What a waste of $10,000! Did Howell even ask for more money? From what I understand HF just rewarded him with an increase and raised his hourly rate anyway.
What ever happened with Frank Olivo? Wasn't there an issue with the NJ Bar Association? Also, was there an issue with Ernie DeStefano?
A couple of months ago, Olivo was found guilty of ethics violations by the NJ Bar & was sanctioned. He is now being investigated for misuse (theft ??) of money that belonged to a guy he represented. This goes to show you that he doesn't have intigrity.
Is this true? This is the guy the Republicans recommended to be the Town Solicitor?
What ever happened with Frank Olivo? Wasn't there an issue with the NJ Bar Association? Also, was there an issue with Ernie DeStefano?
A couple of months ago, Olivo was found guilty of ethics violations by the NJ Bar & was sanctioned. He is now being investigated for misuse (theft ??) of money that belonged to a guy he represented. This goes to show you that he doesn't have intigrity.
Is this true? This is the guy the Republicans recommended to be the Town Solicitor?
HF was found guilty during their last campaign? They failed to file their election reports and when they came around to doing so they were over 2 months late. This is the party people want for our Town's future? I don't think so. Why was it that they were late in filing? Was it they didn't know what they were doing or just that they didn't care about the law? They seem to want to create a town that people don't ask questions and just see what they can get away with.
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Hammonton News Editorial Talks About Good Things All Over Town
MMainStreet is seeing green. A $50,000 Smart Future Grant was awarded to our MainStreet organization from the state recently. That's great news for our downtown -- and our entire town. With the grant, a design team will work with residents, business owners and property owners to establish a set of standards when developing our town. We hope residents and business owners take full advantage of this opportunity. MainStreet director Dr. John Woods believes the initiative will have a positive impact on our entire community, particularly our downtown businesses and residences. We agree and applaud the MainStreet organization for working hard to secure this funding. We believe good-looking and well-maintained businesses and homes will help attract more consumers to support our economy. And that's a good thing for all of us. Great things are certainly happening downtown -- with new sidewalk construction wrapping up and new businesses setting up shop along Bellevue Avenue. But let us not forget that the White Horse Pike corridor is also seeing its fair share of growth. Starbucks announced it would open in late summer and Lowe's officials are scheduled to make a presentation for a store to our local Planning Board. Should both of these companies move forward with businesses here, our local economy and job market will certainly receive a boost. Indeed, it is great news to see so many positive things happening for our local economy. We hope these wonderful developments continue throughout the year. Originally published June 20, 2007
So now you are applauding yourself again. Finally John Woods took some time out from watering some plants to work on getting a grant for the Town. This grant doesn't even pay for his salary. And because some very good businessmaen are paying attention to the WHP you want to take credit for that too.Listen, we all want good things happenning in our town, but don't start throwing the credit around where it doesn't belong. We won't get fooled again!
A $50,000 Smart Future Grant was awarded to our MainStreet organization from the state recently. That's great news for our downtown -- and our entire town.
With the grant, a design team will work with residents, business owners and property owners to establish a set of standards when developing our town. We hope residents and business owners take full advantage of this opportunity.
MainStreet director Dr. John Woods believes the initiative will have a positive impact on our entire community, particularly our downtown businesses and residences.
We agree and applaud the MainStreet organization for working hard to secure this funding. We believe good-looking and well-maintained businesses and homes will help attract more consumers to support our economy. And that's a good thing for all of us.
Great things are certainly happening downtown -- with new sidewalk construction wrapping up and new businesses setting up shop along Bellevue Avenue. But let us not forget that the White Horse Pike corridor is also seeing its fair share of growth.
Starbucks announced it would open in late summer and Lowe's officials are scheduled to make a presentation for a store to our local Planning Board. Should both of these companies move forward with businesses here, our local economy and job market will certainly receive a boost.
Indeed, it is great news to see so many positive things happening for our local economy. We hope these wonderful developments continue throughout the year.
Originally published June 20, 2007
Nice editorial from the Hammonton News. They have been highlighting how things are going well all over town for the past few weeks now.
