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Wednesday , February 15 , 2017
Volume 21 • Issue 7 www . hammontongazette . com
WHY DIDONATO ’ S RUNNING
by Gabe Donio
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON — On february 8 , Mayor Stephen DiDonato announced that he would be seeking a third term as the mayor of
HaMMONtON — During an interview with The Gazette , Kevin rodio of Spellcaster Productions LLC , owner of Kathedral event Center on egg Harbor road ( the former St . Martin de interview with mayor , who is seeking a third term
Rodio : Kathedral will open in March
by Gabe Donio
Gazette Staff Writer
Porres Church ) announced the opening lineups of events for the new 300-seat entertainment venue , beginning with former “ american idol ” contestant Camille Peruto with 4:44 and special guest Call Me felix on March 4 and the U2 tribute band Unforgettable fire on March 25 .
Chamber to honor Crowley , Stockton
by Gina Rullo
Gazette Staff Writer
See RODIO , Page 3
HaMMONtON — the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual awards banquet and officer installation dinner on May 16 at Kathedral event Center on egg Harbor road . formerly St . Martin ’ s Church , the Kathedral is an entertainment venue owned by Kevin rodio of Spellcaster Productions LLC .
On May 16 , local realtor and long-time businessman Charles
See CHAMBER , Page 4
Hammonton . DiDonato , a member of the independent party Hammonton first , was previously elected mayor in 2009 and 2013 . the mayor said he chose february 8 because it was the date of a contentious meeting of town council in 2005 regarding the issue of finding a location for a new town hall .
Kindergartners celebrate 100 days
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St . Joseph Elementary School students celebrated the 100th day of kindergarten on February 13 . Students marched in a hat parade as their family members and older students watched . For more pictures , see Page 34 .
Human rights are on display at HMS
by Stephen Pistone
Gazette Staff Writer
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“ february 8 , 2005 a group of people got together after a council meeting . During that meeting they , along with the remaining 15 thousand residents of Hammonton , were told ‘ vote first and then listen to people .’ On that day Hammonton changed forever .
“ On february 8 , 2017 in a short See DIDONATO , Page 12
Human Rights Hallway at HMS
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Hammonton Middle School displayed various Civil Rights Movement projects inside its main entrance over the past week for the Human Rights Hallway exhibition . Parker Haney and Lucas DeStefano worked together on a diorama about the Dust Bowl and Great Depression eras of American history and the struggles faced by many during them . For more pictures , see Page 18 .
HaMMONtON — environmental Commission Chairman Daniel Bachalis referenced an e-mail from Great egg Harbor river Council alternate member and former commission chairman robert reitmeyer regarding the fish and
HaMMONtON — History , compassion and social consciousness were on display last week at Hammonton Middle School as eighth-grade language arts students unveiled projects making up the Human Rights Hallway exhibition in the school ’ s main entrance . the exhibition was the culmination of a multi-week Civil rights Movement project completed by eighth grade language arts students in the classes of Krissy Holak , Kimberly zuccarello , Megan Goblirsch and alyssa Walsh .
See HMS , Page 12
Town recognized for green programs
by Stephen Pistone
Gazette Staff Writer
Wildlife Service soliciting proposals to restore the water quality and habitats of the Delaware river Watershed , during the commission ’ s meeting on february 8 . although Hammonton is not within the Delaware river Watershed , according to Bachalis , the e- mail was being discussed before the commission because the fish and See COMMISSION , Page 10