The Hammonton Gazette 02/28/18 Edition | Page 5

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 www.hammontongazette.com 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 G azette S taff W RiteR 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. SUBSCRIBE TO The G azette S taff W RiteR 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 Gazette • $20 FOR 52 WEEKS • CALL 609-704-1939 See PARKS,  Page 3