Grease is the word at
Hammonton High School
p. 40
Is your home & lawn
ready for the spring?
p. 25-36
Pepperoni Bread contest
back for a second year
p. 53
EARLY MORNING DRUG BUST
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Volume 23 • Issue 13
by Gabe Donio
www.hammontongazette.com
12th Street arrest reveals drugs, paraphernalia
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
Officer Gordon Ellis III while the
vehicle was parked at the Conoco
Gas Station on the 700 block of
12th Street, which was closed for
the business day at 12:45 a.m. on
March 25, Hammonton Police
Chief Robert Jones said. Link was
arrested by Ellis and charged with
numerous drug charges, Jones
said.
“As the officer approached the
vehicle, he noticed some drug
paraphernalia on the floor of the
vehicle. The vehicle was im-
pounded. A search warrant was ob-
tained and cocaine and drug para-
phernalia and a cutting agent were
found. There were several glass
baggies containing a powdery sub-
Town: Unanimous New exhibit at Noyes Gallery
‘no’ vote to Frog
Rock purchase
HAMMONTON—A 2003 sil-
ver Honda with Pennsylvania tags
driven by Robert Link, 26, of
Havertown, Pa., was observed by
See POLICE, Page 2
by Stephen Pistone
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—During town council’s meeting on March 25, the
governing body unanimously voted “no” to a $2.6 million bond ordinance
that would have included the purchase of a portion of land at Frog Rock
Golf and Country Club (Block 4303, Lot 20 on the town tax map) at a
Lions & Chamber
select honorees
See COUNCIL, Page 10
Young; Marinelli & ML Ruberton Agency
by Stephen Pistone
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—There
is
never a shortage of civic
engagement in the town of
Hammonton.
Between
its
countless
active
service
organizations and the many
dedicated professionals that
comprise its robust business
community, there is always
someone close by who is willing to
offer a helping hand or volunteer
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel confirmation
See CHAMBER, Page 8
THG/Stephen Pistone. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
March is ‘Nat’l
Nutrition Month’
The Noyes Galleries at Kramer Hall held an opening reception for its exhibition “Driving While Black” on March 21.
Pictured above: Atlantic City-based artist Kelley Prevard with her gallery submission, an acrylic painting titled “Not on
My Watch.” Article in next week’s edition.
by Stephen Pistone
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—Each year,
March is nationally observed as
“National Nutrition Month” by the
Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics. This annual nutrition
education
and
information
campaign stresses the importance
of making educated and sensible
food choices while developing
healthy eating and physical
activity habits.
For some, it can be difficult
forming and sustaining a balanced
and nutritious lifestyle, but with
some thought-out planning and
assistance from many of
Hammonton’s
knowledgeable
Paddle board yoga
at lake discussed
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
THG/Stephen Pistone. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
The Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, eighth bishop of Camden, bestowed the sacrament of confirmation on the stu-
dents of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish on March 19. Above: Students bow their heads in prayer during the service at
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Third Street. Story inside.
SUBSCRIBE TO The
HAMMONTON—The Hamm-
onton Parks and Recreation
Commission met on March 19 at
town hall.
Committee member Paul
Ordille made a motion to approve
the February minutes, seconded
Gazette • SUBSCRIBE NOW! • CALL 609-704-1939
by committee member Ian Fisher
and passed unanimously.
Resident Daniel Haber from
Blue Lotus Yoga in Hammonton
was in attendance along with his
father Norman Haber.
Haber is seeking to use the
Hammonton Lake every other
Saturday in the upcoming summer
months to provide Stand Up
See COMMISSION, Page 4
by Michael Rizzotte
See NUTRITION, Page 10