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Wednesday , May 11 , 2022 |
Volume 26 • Issue 19
Slight school tax decrease
by Kristin Guglietti GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — During the May 5 Board of Education meeting , the 2022-2023 Budget was presented by Hammonton Superintendent of Schools Robin Chieco .
Board president Sam Mento III called the meeting to order and all board members were present at the
Samuel A . Donio Memorial Library except for board vice president Linda Byrnes , board member John Lyons and Folsom Representative John Thomas who
See SCHOOL , Page 12
Looking good at HHS prom
SHOOTER IS ARRESTED
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
Hammonton was arrested at 7:14 p . m . on May 6 by the Hammonton Police Department , who along with officers from the Atlantic
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Berenato in cty . jail after May 6 arrest
County Prosecutor ’ s Office affected a search warrant on a residence in the 600 block of 11th Street in reference to
HAMMONTON — Steven Berenato , 43 , of
See POLICE , Page 2
Minor subdivision
THG / Betsey Karl . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Riley Ruberton and AJ Ryker walked Hammonton High School ’ s Promenade together on May 6 . The prom was held at Sweetwater Marina and Riverdeck . More pictures inside .
Council OKs salaries for town employees |
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by Joseph F . Berenato
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Several personnel matters were addressed at the April 25 meeting of town council , held in town hall .
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Among them was the public hearing of Ordinance No . 010- 2022 – Fixing Salaries for Certain
Employees , which adopted salary ranges for specified job titles .
“ It ’ s basically all the positions in town hall ,” Mayor Stephen Di- Donato said .
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After the ordinance had been adopted and published , council passed Resolution No . 059-2022 ,
Setting Salaries of Certain Employees . [ Please visit hammontongazette . com for the complete salary list .]
Council also held the public
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hearing of Ordinance No . 001- 2022 – Amending Chapter 48 Health Benefits .
According to the ordinance , the town of Hammonton will continue to “ provide retiree health insurance benefits to non-union employees hired by the town as a
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full-time employee prior to January 1 , 2014 , who retire with 25 years or more of full-time service with the town , including premiums on their dependents , if any , subject to contributions by employees .”
See COUNCIL , Page 3
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Bagliani ’ s Market history highlighted
by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — On May 5 , the Historical Society of Hammonton welcomed another speaker to their speaker series , Paul Bagliani . Bagliani discussed his family ’ s roots , while also taking the time to talk about their long-standing business , Bagliani ’ s Market .
Bagliani started off with thanking everyone that came out to hear him speak at the Canoe Club , and thanked everyone on behalf of the Bagliani family . He also thanked the Historical Society for their hard work regarding highlighting notable families in Hammonton .
Bagliani explained that in the early 1900s , many of Hammonton ’ s ancestors faced political uncertainty and poverty in Italy .
“ Historical records show that between 1880 and 1924 more than 4 million Italians fled their home in search of a better opportunity in
See BAGLIANI , Page 10
Chamber events
by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — During the months of May and June , the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce will be participating and hosting a few events . Chamber Executive Director John Runfolo provided information on the upcoming events . For more
See CHAMBER , Page 16
HAMMONTON — The Hammonton Planning Board approved a minor subdivi-
for Mentos OK ’ d
sion at their meeting on May 4 in town hall . by Joseph F . Berenato The applicants , Kathryn and Salvatore
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
“ Sam ” Mento III had submitted Application No . 22-01PB for their properties at 629 N . First Rd ., Block 1901 / Lots 11 & 11.01 .
THG / Sean Friel . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Paul Bagliani ( center ) was the speaker at the May 5 meeting of the Historical Society of Hammonton . Bagliani is pictured with HSH President Greg White and HSH Past President Bill Parkhurst .
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