The Hammonton Gazette 03/25/15 Edition

Local churches Easter services & special events Is your lawn ready for Go inside the human brain spring? Also, Ron’s at the Franklin Institute Gardens moves! p. 25-36 p. 45 JUSTICE FOR RYAN p. 21 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Volume 19 • Issue 12 by Gina Rullo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER www.hammontongazette.com Liepe found guilty for crash that killed Schleyer, injured Guzmans Landing was convicted on all seven criminal counts in connection with a 2011 fatal three-car collision that left nine-year-old Hammonton resident Ryan Schleyer dead, and a father and son seriously injured, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced. On April 10, 2011, at 12:58 p.m., the Hamilton Township Police responded to Cologne Avenue, Mays Landing, for a reported three-car motor vehicle collision. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Collision Unit responded as well. Investigation determined that Liepe was operating a motor vehi- Town passes $255 Makers Day comes to the library sewer, water hike MAYS LANDING—On March 18, William Liepe, 62, of the 3000 block of Cologne Avenue in Mays by Brittany Mauro GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—Several local residents addressed the Hammonton Town Council about water and sewer rate increases – a $255 annual increase for residential sewer and water users — during their regular meeting on March 23 at town hall. See JUSTICE, Page 12 Following public comments, town council unanimously approved the increase on the annual sewer rates. Sewer usage with the first 2,000 cubic feet or less will have an annual fee of $595. Consumption from 2,001 to 4,000 cubic feet will cost $72.50 per 1,000 cubic feet. All usage over 4,000 cubic feet will Town explores digital water, sewer mapping by Paul J. Macrie IV GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—On March 19, the Public Works and Transportation and Water and Sewer Committees of the town met to discuss several topics in advance of the council meeting, which See COUNCIL, Page 14 took place on March 23. The PWTC/WS meeting was held at Civil Solutions on North Second Street, a division of Adams, Rehmann and Heggan (ARH). Richard Rehmann of ARH made a presentation to the committee about a proposal to assist Rodi retires, but more work ahead 150 comm. gearing See PWTC, Page 10 THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Atlantic County Library Systems, Hammonton Branch, Librarian Michael Bleming demonstrates the function of the 3-D Printer to the public on March 21 as part of the First Annual New Jersey Makers Day. See article on Page 19. up for 2016 events by Paul J. Macrie IV GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—On March 18, the Hammonton Sesquicentennial Planning Committee continued its organized meetings which take place during the third Wednesday of each month at the Hammonton Canoe Club. The planning process has been ongoing since the beginning of 2014. Committee chairman Harry Stafford (representing the Historical Society of Hammonton), Dan Bachalis (committee liaison), Elsie Baez (representing the Pentecostal Assembly of God), John Field use debated by soccer and baseball by Brittany Mauro GAZETTE STAFF WRITER THG/Gabe Donio. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Dr. Alexander Rodi at the open house event on March 20 celebrating his retirement after 55 years of practicing medicine. He said he plans to continue practicing part-time. See article on Page 20. ON SALE AT 70+ LOCATIONS • SUBSCRIBE TO The HAMMONTON—The Hammonton Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 17 to discuss usage of the recreational field for spring sports. Mark Bianchini, the Hammonton Little League coordinator, and Paul Massey, Hammonton Youth Soccer See 150, Page 3 coordinator, met with the commission to discuss their frustration with the field schedule. “As you know, the Little League and the Hawks are already here 99 percent of the time. When men’s softball starts, they’re here … Communication does need to be here, but communication is here with a majority of the sports except Gazette • $20 FOR 52 WEEKS See REC, Page 4

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