St. Joe High students
ready to take the stage
p. 29
The Driven section:
All things automotive
p. 16-20
Patsy Cline celebrated
at Philadelphia theater
p. 41
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT
Volume 20 • Issue 14
by Gabe Donio
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—Police are
investigating the theft of items
from a vehicle, which happened in
the 100 block of S. Liberty Street
during the overnight hours on
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Warrant and drug arrests made by HPD
april 1, Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said.
“a resident reported at 5:45
a.m. that during the night someone entered two vehicles and removed
some
electronics,
sunglasses and a company gas
card,” Salvatore said.
Salvatore said the value of the
items was estimated at $500.
Officer Brandan Campbell is investigating, Salvatore said.
in other news, police made a
number of warrant arrests last
week, including the following,
Salvatore said.
• On March 29 at 11:37 a.m.,
following a car stop at the inter-
section of egg Harbor road and
Walmer Street, Louis Prunet Jr.,
35, of Hammonton, was arrested
on an outstanding warrant from
Hammonton in the amount of
$2,500, Salvatore said.
He was released after posting
bail, Salvatore said.
Local Reps, Dems Big crowd for ‘Taste of the Town’
announce slates
by Gabe Donio
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—Both
the
republican and Democratic slates
will be full this November, with
each of the two political clubs filing petitions for three candidates
on each ticket by the deadline on
See ARREST, Page 4
announce tickets
for Nov. election
april 4.
according to Hammonton
town Clerk april Maimone, the
following petitions were received
by candidates for town council:
republican:
Councilman
Police: Man gave
false information
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
See COUNCIL, Page 2
Police Captain Nick Salvatore
said. One of the men who was
arrested, Louvean Scott, 19, of
Buena, gave police false
information stating he was David
Bond iii, Salvatore said. David
Bond iii was not at the scene of
the arrests and was not arrested,
Kramer Hall hosts Digitization Day
See POLICE, Page 4
Officials explain
budget process
THG/Kevin Troilo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Mario’s Pizza’s Karla Ordonez and James Donovan at the Hammonton Education Foundation’s 13th Annual “Taste
of the Town” held on April 3 at Hammonton High School. For more coverage of the event, see Pages 10 and 13.
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—the formation of both the town and school
budget is a lengthy process for
those involved. at the Hammonton School District, Business administrator/Board
Secretary
Barbara Prettyman plays a large
role in its development.
“Our budget process generally
starts in December for an early
May adoption. the principals, in
consultation with staff, develop a
budget for their building. New
staffing requests are discussed
with the superintendent,” Prettyman said.
those in leadership positions
oversee their department and submit information to be reviewed.
Downtown Boutique
Week April 16-23
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette Staff Writer
THG/Gina Rullo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Stockton University Digitization Day members pose for a picture before resuming their duties. Kramer Hall hosted
a Digitization Day on April 2 at the Front Street site to digitally preserve Hammonton photos and memorabilia. There
were also two lectures and a short a play. For more pictures, see Page 13.
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HaMMONtON—for the third
year in a row, downtown Hammonton will be hosting Boutique
Week. the weeklong event, which
will begin on Saturday, april 16
and continue until Saturday, april
See BUDGET, Page 3
23, will officially kick off the
spring shopping season. each of
the participating stores will offer
special sales, host events and hand
out plenty of giveaways throughout the week.
Shoppers will receive an exclusive, bright pink Boutique Week
tote bag that is perfect for carrying
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