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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Volume 19 • Issue 7
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—Five people
were injured in a motor vehicle
accident at 6:50 p.m. on February
12, Hammonton Police Captain
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Police, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office investigating
Nick Salvatore said. The accident,
which occurred at the intersection
of the White Horse Pike (Route
30) and Moss Mill Road, is under
investigation, Salvatore said.
Sabrina Alicea, 20, of Egg Harbor City was traveling eastbound
driving a black 2009 Ford Focus
and was attempting to make a left
turn from Route 30 onto Moss
Mill Road, Salvatore said.
“When she tried to make that
turn she struck a vehicle traveling
westbound on Route 30. That vehicle was driven by Lisa Curcio,
52, of Hammonton. It was a black
2000 Dodge Durango,” Salvatore
said.
There were multiple injuries to
School board hears Triboletti wins Mr. Hammonton
about PARCC test
by Brittany Mauro
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
On February 12, The Hammonton Board of Education along with
New Jersey State Board of Education Vice President Joseph Fisicaro, met for its monthly meeting
and discussed the Partnership for
Assessment of Readiness for Col-
See POLICE, Page 12
lege and Careers (PARCC) exam.
Fisicaro has been the vice president of the state board of education since 2013. The board
welcomed Fisicaro who said he is
impressed with how much the
school district has accomplished
with less funds than other districts.
The PARCC exam evaluates
Casciano, Bagel Cafe
are downtown draws
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—During Third
Thursdays, downtown Hammonton has been an essential location
to gather for activities offered, depending on the theme of that particular month. The Richard
See BOARD Page 12
Stockton College of New Jersey’s
Kramer Hall and Casciano Coffee
Bar and Sweetery are two of the
popular spots during these events.
In particular, Casciano has given
artists an opportunity to display
their work and allow musicians to
perform. It isn’t just the music and
Board of ed. has visitor from state
See CASCIANO, Page 10
THG/MarySusan Hoffman. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Hammonton High School senior Jonathan Triboletti was crowned 2015 Mr. Hammonton at this year’s contest on
February 12. He is pictured above, left, with escort Alyssa Worrell. Coming in second place was Mario Scotto di
Vetta and in third place was senior Jacob Broyles, who is pictured at right performing as Elvis Presley during the
talent portion of the competition. For more photos, see Page 26.
Taste of the Town
set for March 15
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—On Sunday,
March 15, the Hammonton Education Foundation will hold its
12th Annual Taste of the Town
fundraising event from 3 p.m. to 6
p.m. at the Hammonton High
School gymnasium. It is sponsored by Susquehanna Bank and
the theme of this year’s festivities
is “Hit the Jackpot.” There will be
fabulous food offered from the 20
to 25 vendors that will be on hand,
fantastic prizes and talented student entertainment, organizers
Environmental topics
discussed at meeting
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
THG/Brittany Mauro. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
NJ State Board of Education Vice President Joseph Fisicaro (center) attended the February 12 meeting of the
Hammonton Board of Education meeting. He is pictured with Hammonton Superintendent of Schools Dr. C. Dan
Blachford (left) and board president Sam Mento III.
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HAMMONTON—On February 11, the Hammonton Environmental Commission held its
regular meeting, as representatives of the Association of New
Jersey Environmental Commissions [ANJEC] and a member of
Adams, Rehmann and Heggan
See TASTE, Page 3
[ARH] made presentations about
current environmental topics related to the town. There were also
some updates on other town committees and boards, and it was announced that the Seventh Annual
Hammonton Lake Park Cleanup
will take place on Saturday, February 28 beginning at 10 a.m.
ANJEC project directors Jody
Carrara and Cheryl Reardon made
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