HHS Chorus wins first
place in California
p. 40
A look back at prom
pictures from the past
p. 25-36
Fun festivals to attend in
Wilmington, Del.
p. 43
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
STOLEN CAR LEADS TO ARRESTS
Volume 19 • Issue 17
by Gabe Donio
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—three local
men – Joseph ferry Jr., 19,
Jonathan Parker, 21 and Christopher Santora, 23, were arrested in
the days following a report of a
stolen vehicle made to police at 7
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also charged with arson by Hamilton twp.
p.m. on april 1, Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said.
“a Chesilhurst resident reported
that her vehicle was stolen and
someone used her credit card,” Salvatore said.
Officer Jared Baglivo initiated
the investigation, Salvatore said.
Detective Peter Hagerty and
Hamilton twp. Police Department
later became involved in the investigation, Salvatore said.
On april 4, the vehicle was recovered after it was found burned
in a field in Hamilton township,
Salvatore said.
Subsequently, Hagerty conducted interviews which ultimately
led to the following charges:
Joseph ferry Jr., 19, of Hammonton, was charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit
burglary, theft and conspiracy to
commit theft and credit card fraud,
Salvatore said. He was placed in
the atlantic County Jail in lieu of
$10,000 bail set by Hammonton
Municipal Court Judge frank
raso, Salvatore said.
Jonathan Parker, 21, of Hammonton was charged with burglary,
conspiracy to commit burglary,
theft and conspiracy to commit
Hawks plan move Boutique Week a stylish success
to Capella Field
by Paul J. Macrie iV
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—During the
april 20 Hammonton town Council meeting, mayor Stephen DiDonato discussed some of the items
that would be included in the
$130,000 allocated to the budget
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for recreation and culture, which
included lights at William t.
Capella field behind Hammonton
Middle School. it was the first
reading of the proposal, while the
second reading will take place during the May 18 council meeting,
and the new budget for recreation
and culture will become a reality if
2015 growing
season outlook
by Paul J. Macrie iV
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—Despite the
slow transition into spring thus
far, the local growing season is
rapidly approaching. By June and
July, Hammonton farmers will be
offering homegrown fruits and
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vegetables to consumers, locally,
and around the country. But as is
the case during all growing seasons, weather preseason and inseason, has a tremendous effect on
the growth and quality of the crop.
New Jersey State Climatologist
Dr. David a. robinson spoke
NAPA Car Show held uptown
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Plein air artists
paint town’s beauty
Sharon and Catherine Duble hold up Alex and Ani bracelets as they shop at SaDee’s Clothing Boutique on April 25.
It was the final day of Boutique Week known as the “Wrap Up Party.” For more photos, see Page 38.
by Paul J. Macrie iV
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—the annual
Hammonton Plein air Competition, which has been taking place
in the spring each year, will he
held on May 9.
the outdoor painting event has
drawn numerous participants
throughout the region, who are en-
thusiastic about the arts. these
artists are stationed throughout the
town, whether it is the farmland
areas, downtown district or the
Hammonton Lake Park. artwork
featuring local landscapes and
buildings has become a big part of
the local art scene, and this event
contributes to it.
Marie Natale of egg Harbor
Parks & rec has a
full slate of projects
by Paul J. Macrie iV
Gazette Staff Writer
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The Rev. Charles Conaty and Byron Gummoe next to their 1976 Mercury Comet during the NAPA Car Show on April
26. Hundreds of classic cars were on display at the event For more photos, see Page 39.
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HaMMONtON—On april 21,
the Hammonton Parks and recreation Commission held its regular
meeting, which is held the third
tuesday of each month. the commission discussed updates from the
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Hammonton Lake Park and preparations for the New Jersey State
Little League tournament beginning on July 30, the Kiwanis Club
pavilion revitalization project, park
reports, a Hammonton Lake Water
Quality Committee report and town
council happenings.
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