Helpful pet advice
from a local vet
p. 8
18 Pages in our Dining Erik Estrada is bringing his
music to Ocean City
and Menu Guide
p. 19-36
p. 45
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
WOMAN CAUGHT WITH DRUGS
Volume 22 • Issue 9
by Gabe Donio
G azette S taff W RiteR
HaMMONtON—Dorenjay
Kloss, 47, of Hammonton, was
charged at approximately 9:30 a.m.
on february 23 with possession of
and allegedly distributing a variety
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Police: Heroin, fentanyl, meth, marijuana, oxycodone in residence
of drugs after a search warrant was
executed upon her residence on
Yorktown Boulevard, Hammonton
Police Det. Sgt. edward Slimm
said in a press release.
according to the release, Kloss
was arrested and charged with dis-
tribution of heroin, distribution of
fentanyl, possession of heroin, pos-
session of fentanyl, possession of
methamphetamine, possession of
oxycodone, possession of mari-
juana, possession of controlled
dangerous substance (cds) para-
phernalia and two counts of pos-
session of a weapon during a cds
offense.
Kloss was arrested, processed
and released pending court in at-
lantic County Superior Court in
Mays Landing, Slimm’s release
said.
the search warrant was exe-
cuted by members of the Ham-
monton Police Department Patrol
Unit and the Hammonton Police
Department Detective Bureau,
90-day suspension Forchion speaks at Casciano
for town employee
by Stephen Pistone
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HaMMONtON—During its
meeting on february 26, council
unanimously voted to approve a
90-day suspension for an un-
named town employee.
the decision came after the
matter was discussed during an
See POLICE, Page 17
executive session at the end of the
meeting that lasted approximately
one hour. the suspension, which
went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on
february 27, 2018, includes a 90-
day loss of wage, 90-day loss of
pension contribution, 90-day loss
of time toward pension and 60-
day loss of health insurance bene-
Zoning board meets
for final resolutions
by Stephen Pistone
G azette S taff W RiteR
HaMMONtON—During its
meeting on february 21, the plan-
ning board allotted time at the start
of the meeting for members of the
now-dissolved zoning board of ad-
justment to meet and vote on three
See COUNCIL, Page 17
Returns for
one meeting
resolutions that were left over from
the zoning board’s final meeting on
December 21, 2017. Past board
chairman John Lyons and past
Hearing loss discussed at Stockton
See PLANNING, Page 12
THG/Joseph Bruno. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Jiampetti leads
Egg Harbor City
HHS grad Bill Forchion spoke and read from his books during a presentation at Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery’s
Next Door. Forchion performed with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Sandglass Puppet Theater and
Cirque du Soleil. The former stuntman, actor and circus performer signed books and met with fans and family.
by Stephen Pistone
G azette S taff W RiteR
The third in a series of articles on mayors of
neighboring municipalities.
eGG HaRBOR CitY—egg Harbor City
Mayor Lisa Jiampetti (D) has served her native
community for the past 12 years as the chairper-
son of various city committees, a councilwoman
and, most recently, as its mayor.
Parks & Rec OKs
parks usage fees
See EHC, Page 4
by Michael Rizzotte
THG/Stephen Pistone. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Licensed New Jersey Hearing Aid Dispenser and Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist W.C. “Chuck” Hannold
III, of Scott Wilson Hearing Aids, spoke during a Lunch and Learn presentation at Stockton University’s Kramer Hall
on February 21. The presentation, titled “Rediscover Sound: Understanding and Overcoming Hearing,” explored the
causes and signs of hearing loss, and ways to manage the loss of hearing. See related article, Page 2.
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HaMMONtON—the Ham-
monton Parks and Recreation
Commission met on february 20 at
town hall. the second half of the
Lisa Jiampetti
meeting was a review of the parks
fee structure ordinance. Public
Works Manager/Business admin-
istrator Jerome Barberio explained
the amendments to the ordinance
which identifies the parks that can
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