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L . Anderson ’ s new book
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Salute to the nurses who care for us
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Tennis legend to produce doc .
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Wednesday , May 5 , 2021 |
Volume 25 • Issue 18 www . hammontongazette . com
NO FOR NOW TO LEGAL WEED
by Joseph F . Berenato Council votes to prohibit cannabis businesses
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — On April 26 , town council held its regular meeting at 7 p . m . in town hall — the first time the body has met in person since their meeting on October 26 ,
HAMMONTON — Retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson is a local resident who is the author of Boardwalk Empire , which became an HBO television series and three other books ,. His latest book , Darrow ’ s
HAMMONTON — Once a vibrant train station for the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad , then dormant and vacant for many years , the building at 10 S . Egg Harbor Rd . has , since 1996 , been home to the offices of both Main-
Nightmare : The Forgotten Story of America ’ s Most Famous Trial Lawyer , is a nonfiction account of an extremely difficult period in Clarence Darrow ’ s life that took place in Los Angeles from 1911 to 1913 .
The book is an entertaining read that captures its era perfectly , with an incredible amount of detail
Who works in the old train station ?
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
Street Hammonton and the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce , according to the Chamber ’ s executive director , John Runfolo . Before establishing themselves at the train station , Runfolo said that neither entity had set headquarters . “ Both of us were vagabonds at
See EXECUTIVE , Page 10
2020 .
During the meeting , town solicitor Michael Malinsky introduced the first reading of Ordinance No . 004-2021 .
“ It ’ s an ordinance of the town of Hammonton to prohibit the operation of any class of cannabis businesses within its geographical boundaries , and amends Chapter 175 , Article XIII ,” Malinsky said .
Specifically , Malinsky said , the ordinance
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Police made several drug arrests last week , including the following , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said .
• On April 29 at 9:58 p . m ., on the
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — When Christine Giannascoli received a telephone call from someone purporting to be her nephew , she was ready to spring into action .
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amends Chapter 175 , Article XIII , Section 145 , adding Subsection M , which is titled “ Cannabis ,” and states , “ All classes of cannabis establishments , cannabis distribu-
See WEED , Page 8
Celebrating 20 years together Drug arrests made by Hamm . Police
Courtesy Photo
On April 28 , the Waterford Board of Education presented Hammonton Board of Education President Sam Mento
( left ) and Hammonton Superintendent Robin Chieco with plaques in appreciation for the services provided to the students from Waterford . Mento and Chieco are pictured with Waterford Twp . Board President William Wilhelm ( far right ) and Waterford board member Ben De Vuyst . Waterford and Hammonton have been joined for 20 years .
Johnson writes new book on Darrow
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
See JOHNSON , Page 4 prime block of N . White Horse Pike ( Route 30 ), officers were dispatched to a convenience store after a suspicious person was in the bathroom for an extended period of time , Friel said . Officer Anthony Paulsgraf responded and encountered an indi-
See POLICE , Page 2
Be on the lookout for phone scams
“ It kind of did sound like my nephew . He said he needed $ 8,000 . He said he hit somebody from behind and the lady was pregnant , and he was on a cell phone , and he had me really convinced that it was my nephew ... I asked if I could call
See PHONE , Page 3
Governor Murphy at SJFMC
THG / MarySusan Hoffman . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Governor Phil Murphy ( third from left ) toured Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Hammonton office on April
30 . SJFMC President and CEO Linda Flake ( third from right ) toured the governor through the facility . Also pictured : SJFMC Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr . Gregory Collins , SJFMC CFO Ronald Kaplan , SJFMC Assistant Vice President , Clinical Services , Destiny Wood and SJFMC COO Esther Carpenter . More photos & article on Pages 16 & 18 .
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