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Wednesday , January 4 , 2023 |
Volume 27 • Issue 1
Latest police promotions
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel announced one new hire and three promotions at the December 19 meeting of town council .
Chief Friel : 1 new hire , 3 promotions announced
The new hire was David Diaz , whom Friel asked to hire as a full-time Class II officer .
“ Mr . Diaz is a graduate of Hammonton High School .
He is a local young man who has started his endeavor in law enforcement and would like to take root here at the Hammonton Po- See COUNCIL , Page 15
New Year ’ s Eve Blueberry Drop www . hammontongazette . com
‘ TIP ’ DIDONATO DIES AT 91
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
Legendary longtime bowling alley owner was ‘ Nice Going ’ Award winner
HAMMONTON — Dominic “ Tip ” DiDonato , of Hammonton , the legendary minded man who received was the father of two Hammonton mayors , died at longtime owner of what became DiDonato Family Fun Chamber of Commerce ’ s home on January 1 surthe Greater Hammonton
Center and a community-
“ Nice Going ” Award and See DIDONATO , Page 12
Chamber plans for
2023 are outlined |
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by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER |
improve the quality of life in Hammonton . That is something that Chamber Executive |
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Photo Courtesy of Michele Carrafiello
A sizeable crowd gathered at town hall on December 31 for the New Year ’ s Eve Bash and Blueberry Drop . More pictures inside and pics from the Noon Year ’ s Eve celebration .
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HAMMONTON — The
Greater
Hammonton Chamber of Commerce ’ s mantra is to support the economy and
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Director John Runfolo hopes to do in 2023 in communication with all of the businesses and to hold events that will spotlight what a
See CHAMBER , Page 10
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New Year ’ s Resolutions from Hammontonians |
by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — The Gazette spoke with several Hammontonians about their New Year ’ s resolutions .
Mayor StepXhen DiDonato
by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Hammonton resident Joseph Giralo wrapped up his first year as Atlantic County Clerk and has stated that it has been a great experience as county clerk . Looking forward to 2023 , Giralo believed that the clerk ’ s office made so many positive changes and couldn ’ t believe that a year went by already .
When Giralo took over as county clerk , he said he and his team worked on cleaning up the offices in Mays Landing and satellite offices in Atlantic City , removing anything that was “ bad , outdated and just laying around .”
“ We are doing , and continue to do , upgrades on new computer screens , new computers , everything within the department here that ’ s needed to be done ,” hopes to see all of the parks and recreations in the town come to fruition over the next 24 months .
“ Over the next 24 months , I ’ d like to see all of the parks come to fruition , improve parks and playing fields , meaning a park ’ s crew that can take care of handling
Giralo looking ahead as county clerk
Giralo said .
He also noted that when he took over , the clerk ’ s office was 12,000 documents behind that needed to
See GIRALO , Page 3
Boyer Ave . turf field on track
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — During the December 20 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission , Councilman Steven Furgione gave an update regarding the proposed turf field at Field No . 4 of the Boyer
See PARKS , Page 8 the maintenance and seating and try to make them the best quality fields that we can . Improve our parks and invest in our parks throughout the town , so that ’ s my biggest goal for the next 24 months ,” DiDonato said .
Local realtors hope to see a
boost in inventory , the rates to soften and find the right fit for everyone in terms of what they want in a home .
Broker and owner of Crowley and Carr Real Estate Phil Carr wants to encourage buyers to focus more on payment as
SUBSCRIBE TO The Gazette • SUBSCRIBE NOW ! • CALL 609-704-1939 opposed to the home ’ s worth and price .
“ Many sellers are remaining hopeful that they can experience the multiple offer or ‘ bidding war ’ situation that some of their peers participated in within the past few
See RESOLUTIONS , Page 4
THG / Mohammed Fuad . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Hammonton ’ s own Joseph Giralo has finished his first year as county clerk and is looking forward to the second .
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