The Hammonton Gazette 05/29/19 Edition | Page 2

Dr. Montalbano caring for patients in town Chamber Awards Dinner Section Bend and snap! Legally Blonde is in Philly 0¢ TOWN TAX INCREASE p. 9 p. 25-40 p. 49 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Volume 23 • Issue 22 by Joseph F. Berenato G AZETTE C ONTRIBUTING W RITER HAMMONTON—During the town council meeting on May 20, council voted unanimously Mon- day night to approve Resolution www.hammontongazette.com Council introduced municipal budget May 20 #079-2019, introducing the 2019 municipal budget. The budget is scheduled to be published in the June 5, 2019 edition of The Ham- Motorcyclist killed in Rt. 206 accident by Gabe Donio G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER HAMMONTON—The Ham- monton Police Department re- ceived a call of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at monton Gazette, and will be open to the public for debate on June 17, 2019. The budget, as examined and introduced by mayor and council, will include a $3 million surplus, and will not present a tax increase to residents. “There’s no gimmicks in the budget. There’s no one-time rev- enues, there’s [nothing] fabricated M.L. Ruberton Agency, Marinelli honored See COUNCIL, Page 3 6:15 p.m. on May 25, Hammon- ton Police Lt. Kevin Friel said. The motorcyclist, Jeffrey Hafrel, 63, of Maple Shade, was pro- nounced dead at the scene after he struck another vehicle and was ejected from his motorcycle, Friel On Memorial Day,  parade, ceremony honors the fallen See POLICE, Page 2 by Stephen Pistone G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER HAMMONTON—The Tri-Vets of Hammonton honored the men and women who died while serving their country during its Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 27. A large crowd of local residents downtown on a sunny Monday morn- See MEMORIAL, Page 12 THG/Betsey Karl. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. The Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Installation and Awards Banquet at Kathedral Event Center on May 19. New Chamber President Benjamin Ott, Treasurer Lisa Varesio, M.L. Ruberton Agency’s PJ Pullia and Chamber out going President Carl Powell. M.L. Ruberton Agency received the Business of the Year Award and for- mer Mayor Ed Marinelli received the “Nice Going” Award. Special section inside beginning on page 25. Camp options for the town’s youngest by Stephen Pistone G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER HAMMONTON—With the summer months and the end of the school year fast approaching, local children will soon have plenty of downtime. However, this will leave many working par- ents looking for childcare oppor- tunities. In Hammonton, there are multiple camps being offered that will provide children with an eventful and memorable summer break, while providing peace of mind to the parents who can’t be home with them during the day. READ Preschool’s Camp Tuscaloosa has been a local main- Students’ talents on display at art show G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER THG/Stephen Pistone. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. VFW Post No. 1026 Commander John Griffee (left) read the names of local veterans who have died in the past year as Past Commander of American Legion Post No. 186 Arthur Orsi performed the ceremonial tolling of the bell for each person named during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on May 27. More pictures on Page 10. SUBSCRIBE TO The HAMMONTON—The high en- ergy level and excitement in the Samuel A. Donio Memorial Li- brary at Hammonton High School was obvious to anyone who at- tended the annual HHS Art Show. A large crowd of administrators, Gazette • SUBSCRIBE NOW! • CALL 609-704-1939 students, parents and teachers were on hand for the premiere evening of the show on May 16. “This is certainly an event I look forward to every year. I’m amazed at the creativity of our students. How can you not be impressed when you see this?” HHS Princi- pal Tom Ramsay said. HHS Vice Principal Kim Rud- See  ART, Page 8 by Gabe Donio See CAMPS, Page 4