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Fenway ’ s picks :

Summer health tips

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Deputy Gazette Journalists

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High School Sports In Review

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Realism exhibit at Noyes Museum

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Wednesday , June 9 , 2021
Volume 25 • Issue 23 www . hammontongazette . com

DWI ARRESTS CONTINUE

by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

Police crackdown on drunk drivers in town

HAMMONTON — Police made three local driving while under the influence ( DWI ) arrests in two days last week , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel told The

for work daily

make the daily commute to Hammonton for gainful employment . by Joseph F . Berenato Anna Sacco , of Shamong Twp .,
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER makes the drive into Hammonton to work at Sofia ’ s Supreme Subs & More at 525 S . White Horse Pike .
Sacco said that what first drew her to Hammonton was her relationship with owner Sofia
HAMMONTON — Hammonton has long prided itself as a great place to work , live and play . While its residents often find satisfying job opportunities both within and outside of its borders , those from beyond the 08037 ZIP code often
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — While major renovation work continues on the site of the former Econo Lodge at 308 S . White Horse Pike , transforming it into New Standard Senior Living of Hammonton , other commercial construction in the
Gazette .
• On June 1 at 2:32 a . m . on the 300 block of Bellevue Avenue , a motor vehicle stop became at DWI arrest , Friel said . K-9 Cpl .

HHS Promenade , Prom outdoors

THG / Betsey Karl . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Hammonton High School held its prom on June 4 . Above , HHS 2020 grad Bobby Esau escorted Gabriella Gherardi at the promenade . Olivia Falciani was escorted by Kaiden Lieberman . The promenade start was delayed by 90 minutes due to rain . The prom was held under a tent on the football field . More pics on pages 19-22 .

Many commute

See COMMUTERS , Page 4

Some construction slows locally

town is at a minimum .
“ It ’ s basically residential stuff . There ’ s a lot going on , but nothing major ... The only thing right now under construction right now , besides the assisted living facility , is the Main Road Apartments . They ’ re on their last building ; there ’ s five buildings all together ,”
See CONSTRUCTION , Page 10
Robert Zbikowski and Officer Dalton Scola encountered Venkata Mahankali , 25 , of Philadelphia , parked in a handicapped spot at a local convenience store without proper
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — On March 11 , President Joe Biden signed into law a $ 1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — The Hammonton Planning Board held their regular meeting at 7 p . m . on June 2 via Zoom teleconferencing software .

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plates or placard , Friel said . Mahankali was found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol
See POLICE , Page 2

Town waiting on $ 1.3M in aid

Mayor : ‘ It hasn ’ t come in yet ’

also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package . The day prior , Senator Cory Booker ( D-N . J .) and Senator Robert Menendez ( D-
See MONEY , Page 3

Turf farm extra

soccer dates OK ’ d

There were two matters before the board .
The first matter heard was Application No . 7-21PB , submitted by Betts and Betts , LLC . The applicant was seeking to amend a previously approved site plan for 450 N . Myrtle St ., Block 5001 / Lots 5-
See PLANNING , Page 8

Sofia ’ s employs commuters

THG / Joseph F . Berenato . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Sofia ’ s Supreme Subs & More owner Sofia Frantzeskos ( center ) is flanked by Grace Thompson ( left ), who commutes
from Tabernacle , and Anna Sacco ( right ), who drives from Shamong Twp .
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