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Wednesday , June 2 , 2021
Volume 25 • Issue 22
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ACCIDENT LEADS TO DUI

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 .

Livestock part of town ’ s rural charm

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

Man charged after single-vehicle crash on N . Third St .

Remembering fallen veterans

THG / Joseph F . Berenato . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
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 .

Cannabis businesses prohibited by town

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
See WEED , Page 4
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
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

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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-
See POLICE , Page 2

No tax increase

for town budget

Council outlines spending plan

budget would represent a zero percent increase to taxpayers .
“ There ’ s no increase for water , sewer or the general fund ,” DiDo-
See COUNCIL , Page 3

Businesses meet and greet held

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

Local livestock part of town

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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