Volume 27 • Issue 2

by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Hammonton Town Council reorganization meeting was held at town hall on January 3 . With almost a packed house inside the council

chamber , the reorganization meeting saw new members sworn in to town council , the appointment of people to various committees and police officers receiving promotions within their ranks .

Councilman Tom Gribbin was in the mayor ’ s seat for the town reorganization See COUNCIL , Page 12 www . hammontongazette . com

by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — A man is facing weapons and drug Police Chief Kevin Friel S . Egg Harbor Road and charges after a vehicle stop said .

Line Street , Friel said . for fictitious plates that occurred at 10:23 p . m . on De- stopped a vehicle for fictious Dellagrottaglia , 30 , of Egg

Officer Richard Carpo The driver , Christopher

cember 26 , Hammonton plates at the intersection of See POLICE , Page 16

THG / Betsey Karl . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .

Atlantic County Clerk Joseph Giralo administered the oath of office to Councilwoman Renee Rodio on January 3 . Her son Joseph held the Bible for her .

by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — The new year means new goals and expectations to set and one of those goals is trying to stay healthy , whether it is trying to stay by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Entering his 12th year as Atlantic County 5th District Commissioner , Hammonton resident James A . Bertino is looking ahead to 2023 . The Atlantic County government has been a partner in many projects with all municipalities , Hammonton included . For example , with a maintenance yard located in Hammonton . The maintenance yard allows the county government access when it comes to services on the roads , bridges and salt for snow removal .

“ Hammonton is one of the towns included in the system where they purchase the salt from Atlantic County because we buy in bulk and take advantage of the savings rather than doing it in shape or not feeling ill .

Trying to eat healthy can be difficult at times but to start the new year on the right track , you have to start small . The Health Tree manager William M . Doberstein Jr . advises people to eat as much raw fruit and

individually ,” Bertino said .

Bertino also believes that there are many services that Atlantic County government provides , not

See COUNTY , Page 3

by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Police made a number of driving while under the influence ( DWI ) arrests last week , including the following , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said .

• On January 3 at 5:22 p . m ., fol- See FRIEL , Page 8 vegetables as possible and to avoid sugary snacks and junk food as best as you can . He also recommends keeping stress to a minimum and to come visit The Health Tree to see what they offer to help you manage your stress level without addiction or

ing on January 4 at Hammonton High by Dan Russoman

School .

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

John Lyons , Barbara Berenato and Linda HAMMONTON — The Hammonton Byrnes all took oaths of office at the meeting . Each incumbent member had been ree-

Board of Education swore in three newlyelected members at its reorganization meet-

See SCHOOL , Page 10

“ Try your best to get eight hours of sleep daily and don ’ t forget to breathe . All of these things help to keep your body more alkaline , which is basic and essential to good overall health and disease prevention ,” Doberstein Jr . said .

Adrenaline Fitness Manager Chris Scott said he usually goes in a different direction than most people when trying to stay healthy . With the current social climate of people looking for instant gratification , he advises

See HEALTHY , Page 4

THG / Dan Russoman . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .

Linda Byrnes was administered the oath of office by her daughter Kristyn Byrnes-Frankel with her husband and grandchild by her side at the January 4 Hammonton Board of Education Meeting .

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