Wednesday , February 23 , 2022

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

Roah Heffner enjoyed a cannoli with Tina Heffner at Mannino ’ s Cannoli Express during Third Thursday ’ s “ Amore ” event .

by Joseph F . Berenato Gazette Staff Writer

HaMMONtON — a special joint meeting was held between the Hammonton Parks and recreation Commission and town council on

by Sean Friel Gazette Staff Writer

HaMMONtON — taste of the town is a familiar event in Hammonton , and many look forward to it yearly . However , there are a few changes this year . With the pandemic still relevant , and the next variant possibly looming , the Hammonton education foundation ( Hef ) has found a safe and innovative solution to having the event , while still keeping its charm . the new event is called taste of the town : One Bite at a time . the original was a fan favorite of the town , with an in-person event . the event featured local restaurants offering samplings and was full of different activities and

HaMMONtON — the COViD- 19 pandemic has been a difficult obstacle for people in every aspect of their lives . individuals , businesses and entire communities , including Hammonton , have been

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february 15 to discuss proposed upgrades to Hammonton Lake Park .

Councilman Steven furgione called the meeting to order for commission elections . Lou Cappuccio was reelected as commission chair , Paul Ordille was reelected as vicechair and alberta eppler was reelected as commission secretary ; each position is for a term of one year . following the elections , the meeting was turned over to town council . Mayor Stephen DiDonato addressed those in attendance .

HaMMONtON — Last week , Governor Phil Murphy announced more than $ 1 million in grants for the town of Hammonton .

“ it feels awesome ... i mean , i know when we first started the bike path people were

by Joseph F . Berenato Gazette Staff Writer

HaMMONtON — a representative for CtX infrastructure LLC asked for more time for their application at the february 16

“ We have a tremendous asset at the lake park that we ’ re very blessed to have ; this town is really lucky to have something of that beauty and that magnitude , but it ’ s — in all honesty , if you evaluate it — it ’ s in need of improvement . if you drive around the lake and look

saying ... we had to expend the first portion to get to the next round even though it wasn ’ t going far . Now [ cyclists and walkers ]

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meeting of the Hammonton Planning Board , which met via zoom teleconferencing software . CtX infrastructure LLC had submitted application No . 6-21PB for a preliminary major site plan approval with C-Variance

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TASTE , Page 10

by Dillon Siddiqi

Gazette Staff Writer

by Gina Rullo

Gazette Staff Writer

around , we could do a better job . We ’ re a proud people in this town , and we work hard . Our kids , our grandkids , deserve a little better ,” DiDonato said .

DiDonato said the purpose of the meeting was to outline the vision

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

Friends helped George Cappuccio celebrate his 101st birthday on February 19 . Cars drove by his Pratt Street home and some came to greet the gentleman . Article on Page 18 .

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