2019 Teachers of
the Year honored
Raise a glass to
Wine, Beer & Spirits
p. 23
p. 18-22
Pepperoni Bread contest
back for a second year
p. 26
TRAIN TO RETURN MAY 24
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Volume 23 • Issue 10
by Stephen Pistone
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CHERRY HILL—Full train
service on NJ Transit’s Atlantic
City Rail Line (ACRL) will re-
sume on Friday, May 24, NJ Tran-
www.hammontongazette.com
NJ Transit releases start date for AC Rail Line
sit executive director Kevin Cor-
bett said during a public meeting
held at the Carman Tilelli Com-
munity Center in Cherry Hill on
February 27.
The announcement came one
day after Gov. Phil Murphy said
during a news conference that he
had instructed Corbett to announce
when the ACRL would resume
service by the end of the week.
“The governor, as you all know,
said that last week I had men-
tioned we would try to narrow the
date down where we would start
School roadway Athlete headed to Abu Dhabi
safety concerns
heard at council
See TRAIN, Page 8
by Stephen Pistone
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HAMMONTON—During its meeting on February 25, town council
discussed roadway safety concerns near the Hammonton School Dis-
trict.
The discussion was prompted by comments made by resident Patrick
Man charged with
DWI on Mar. 1, 3
See COUNCIL, Page 3
by Gabe Donio
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HAMMONTON—A
Nesco
man was charged with driving
while under the influence (DWI)
twice in one week, first on March
1 and again on March 3, Hammon-
ton Police Chief Robert Jones said.
• On March 1, Jesse Myers, 32,
of Nesco was arrested at 11:28
p.m. for driving while under the
influence, Jones said.
He was charged following a
motor vehicle stop for reckless
THG/Stephen Pistone. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
New Jersey Manufacturers (NJM) Insurance Group hosted a community send-off ceremony for resident Christopher
Wines (second from right) on February 27. Wines will be competing in the triathlon in the 2019 Special Olympics World
Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pictured (l-r) with Wines are NJM President/CEO Mitch Livingston, Special
Olympics New Jersey Director of Corporate Partnerships Beth Starr and Special Olympics New Jersey President/CEO
Heather Andersen.
teammates from his time compet-
ing in the Special Olympics New
by Stephen Pistone
Jersey (SONJ), as well as several
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supporters from NJM and local
HAMMONTON—On Febru- dignitaries, such as NJM Presi-
ary 27, New Jersey Manufacturers dent/CEO Mitch Livingston; John
(NJM) Insurance Group hosted a Amenhauser, special advisor to
community send-off ceremony for U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd);
resident Christopher Wines, 18, Atlantic County Surrogate and
who will soon travel to Abu Hammonton resident James Cur-
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to cio and town public works man-
administrator
compete in the 2019 Special ager/business
Olympics World Games, where he Jerome Barberio.
In recognition of his athletic
will represent his hometown and
achievements, Wines received a
country in triathlon.
Wines was joined during the congressional commendation of
ceremony by his family, friends,
See WINES, Page 10
Van Drew honors local parish
See POLICE, Page 2
Council will have
3 March meetings
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Congressman Jefferson Van Drew (right) attended the Mardi Gras Party & Spaghetti Dinner at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Parish’s St. Anthony’s Hall on March 2. Van Drew (D-NJ-02) presented Father Pete Saporito with a “Certificate of Spe-
cial Congressional Recognition” to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish. The event featured dancing, karaoke and Mummers.
Van Drew began his first term in Congress in January, replacing former Congressman Frank LoBiondo.
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HAMMONTON—During its
regular meeting on February 25,
town council announced the dates
and times of two special meetings
(March 13 at 10 a.m. and March
21 at 6:30 p.m.) that will be held
in addition to its next regular
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meeting on Monday, March 25 at
7 p.m.
On Wednesday, March 13 at 10
a.m., there will be special council
meeting in town hall, during
which council will meet with a
sewer pipe slip lining contractor to
ask questions regarding the serv-
ices.
According to Robert Vettese, of
See TOWN, Page 4
by Stephen Pistone