News from uptown
Hammonton
p. 14-15
Is your lawn and garden
ready for warm weather?
p. 23-34
A review of
Batman vs. Superman
p. 41
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
POLICE MAKE DRUG ARRESTS
Volume 20 • Issue 13
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—Two men
were arrested on March 24 at 11:30
a.m. following a car stop on the
White Horse Pike (Route 30) and
Old Forks Road, Hammonton Po-
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Officers also make DWI and warrant arrests
lice Captain Nick Salvatore said.
David Bond III, 20, of Newtonville, was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams.
Michael Mattei, 25, of Newtonville was the driver of the vehi-
HPD now has
body cameras
by Kevin Troilo
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON— Body-worn
video, also known as a body camera, is a form of technology used
by law enforcement officers that
records the audio and video of their
cle, Salvatore said. He was charged
with driving with a suspended license and failure to inspect his vehicle, Salvatore said.
Both men were released after
being arrested by Class II Officer
Gordon Ellis, Salvatore said.
In an unrelated arrest, Vincent
Creamer, 28, of Hammonton, was
arrested at 10:08 p.m. on March 28
on the White Horse Pike (Route 30)
near the Red Carpet Inn, Salvatore
said.
Creamer was charged with loitering and possession of a controlled
dangerous substance believed to be
heroin, Salvatore said.
He was lodged in the Atlantic
County Jail in lieu of payment of
$35,000 cash bail set by Hammon-
See ARREST, Page 4
interactions with the public.
Mounted on the exterior of an officer’s shirt through a magnetic clip,
the cameras provide real-life
footage that can be used as evidence if there happens to be a disagreement that involves hearsay.
The cameras typically sell for
Brush and bulky
guidelines discussed
by Kevin Troilo
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—During an
interview last week with The
Gazette, Hammonton Public
Works Manager/Business Administrator Jerome Barberio and
See CAMERA, Page 4
Councilman Sam Rodio said they
are working to make people aware
of the brush and bulky removal
guidelines in town.
“It’s all about keeping the town
clean. Making sure people follow
the guidelines keeps everything
looking nice,” Rodio said.
THG/MarySusan Hoffman. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Good Friday’s Stations of the Cross St. Joe Red & White
See BRUSH, Page 10
Hammonton Police Officer Kyle Ambrozaitis and Lieutenant Kevin Friel with the new police body cameras. Ambrozaitis’ camera is on his uniform. Friel is holding one.
Celebration Apr. 16
by Kevin Troilo
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—On April 16,
St. Joseph High School will host
the Red and White Celebration at
the Tropicana Casino and Hotel in
Atlantic City. The fun will begin
at 6 p.m. and carry on until the
At Tropicana in
Atlantic City
event comes to a close at 11 p.m.
Tickets are $100 per person,
and $40 of each ticket purchase
will be donated directly to the St.
Joseph High School Annual Fund.
Solar array at
zoning board
by Kevin Troilo
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
THG/MarySusan Hoffman. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
On Good Friday, March 25, the Spanish congregation at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish held an outdoor Spanish Stations of the Cross.
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HAMMONTON—The Hammonton Zoning Board of Adjustment met on March 24 at town
hall. The lone item on the
evening’s agenda was a use variance submitted by Michael Ford
See ST. JOE, Page 3
regarding Block 4702, Lot 22,
Zone RR at 215 Middle Road.
Ford came to the board seeking
permission to install a ground
mounted solar array on his property.
Joe Carew, a representative
from the solar company Sun Up
Zero Down, was with Ford. After
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