by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — A man who was trapped in his car following a single-vehicle car crash on the 500 block of N . Third Street at 7:56 p . m . on May 26 was later charged

HAMMONTON — At the May 24 meeting of town council , held at 7 p . m . in town hall , the public reading was held for Ordinance No . 004-2021 , prohibiting the operation of any class of cannabis businesses within the geographical boundaries

HAMMONTON — Hammonton has long been known as a hub of agricultural activity , though the presence of farm animals — once a vital part of the town ’ s agribusiness — is not as prevalent as it once was . However , the town is not with driving while under the influence of alcohol ( DUI ), Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said .

Friel said Jesus Mendez , 46 , of Winslow Twp . was transported to Virtua for treatment

of Hammonton and amending Chapter 175 , Article XIII of the land development ordinances of the town of Hammonton .

During the public comment portion , Hugh Giordano , a representative from United Food and Commercial Workers ( UFCW ) Local 152 , spoke against the adoption of the ordinance .

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On May 31 at Veterans Park , American Legion F . A . Funston Post-186 Commander David Colofranson ( right , seated ) struck the ceremonial bell as Veterans of Foreign Wars ( VFW ) Passalaqua Post 1026 Commander John Griffee ( at podium ) read the names of the veterans who have died since the previous Memorial Day Ceremony . Article begins on Page 16 . More pics inside and coming next week .

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without its livestock enthusiasts .

Jason Simmons , who owns Thin Place Farm on Oak Road with his wife Meredith Massey , said that , when they started the farm , their main objective was growing perennial systems .

“ We got real turned into permaculture and organic systems , and

See MACRIE , Page 10 of his injuries .

“ It was a single-vehicle accident . The vehicle ran off the roadway with entrapment ,” Friel said . Mendez was issued the following motor

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — At the regular meeting of town council , held at 7 p . m . on May 24 in town hall , Mayor Stephen DiDonato announced that the 2021 municipal

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vehicle violations : Driving while under the influence , unlicensed driver , driving while suspended , reckless driving , careless driving , failure to maintain lane of travel , open con-

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budget would represent a zero percent increase to taxpayers .

“ There ’ s no increase for water , sewer or the general fund ,” DiDo-

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HAMMONTON — On May 24 , MainStreet Hammonton and the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce — along with the Hammonton Revitalization Corporation ’ s Economic Vitality Committee — hosted Hammonton Business Appreciation Day behind Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery .

From 8 a . m . to 10 a . m ., business owners were treated to free coffee or tea , courtesy of Casciano

See DOWNTOWN , Page 8

Courtesy Photos

Left : Ember Massey stands beside one of the sheep at Thin Place Farm . Right : Jesse Pierson poses with a Wagyu

calf .

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