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St . Joe Grad section
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Good Samaritan cooks for all
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In support of the Blueberry Fest
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VOTE FOR THE HAMMY AWARDS !
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Wednesday , June 16 , 2021 |
Volume 25 • Issue 24 www . hammontongazette . com
FLOODING IMPACTS TOWN
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — A fast-moving storm dumped inches of rain in the hours between 5 p . m . and 7 p . m . on June 8 , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said . At least six
coming to lake ? kayaking and canoeing . by Joseph F . Berenato
Though Hammonton Lake is available for such activities , lack
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER of access to personal vessels has proven to be a hindrance for those wishing to avail themselves of the lake ’ s potential .
Councilman Sam Rodio , who serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission , said that the
HAMMONTON — With summer on the horizon and residents beginning to engage in more and more outdoor activities , there are many who find themselves traveling outside of Hammonton to enjoy water-based recreation like
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — The Hammonton Environmental Commission held their regular monthly meeting at 7 p . m . on June 9 in town hall . This was the first time that the commission has met in person since March 11 , 2020 . people received aid after their cars stalled in floodwaters , Friel said , adding that the Hammonton Police Department and Hammonton Volunteer Fire Department worked
Env . Commission meets in town hall
Friel : Police , fire department work to protect residents
St . Joseph Academy graduation
THG / Betsey Karl . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
St . Joseph Academy held its first commencement ceremony on June 10 at Kathedral . A packed crowd filled the former church . A special section on St . Joseph Academy ’ s graduation events begin on Page 27 .
Boat rentals
See KAYAK , Page 4
“ It ’ s good to see everyone in person ,” chairperson Dan Bachalis said .
At the top of the meeting , Councilman Jonathan Oliva introduced Kelly Vitalo to the commission . Vitalo will be serving as the commission ’ s secretary moving forward . Oliva said that the ap-
See COMMISSION , Page 10 by Kristin Guglietti GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Superintendent Robin Chieco presented the Safe Return Plan during the June 3 Hammonton Board of Education meeting .
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — After a yearlong postponement in response to the novel coronavirus ( COVID- 19 ), the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce will host
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together to reroute traffic as streets quickly flooded .
“ We had a severe amount of rain in a very short window , which always creates flooding areas . Just a reminder to people : When they see standing water on the roadway , try to find a way around it and not go through
See POLICE , Page 2
Schools present ‘ Safe Return Plan ’
At June 3rd board meeting
Board President Sam Mento III called the meeting to order and all board members were present at the Samuel A . Donio Memorial
See SCHOOL , Page 3
35th Red , White
& Blueberry Fest .
the 35th annual Red , White & Blueberry Festival on June 27 from 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . at Hammonton High School , located at 566 Old Forks Rd .
“ Our biggest concern — and the reason we canceled last year — was because of the health issues
See BLUEBERRY , Page 8
Wine biscuit kick-off at DiMatteo ’ s
THG / Kristin Guglietti . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
A new wine biscuit was unveiled June 10 at DiMatteo Vineyards . Above ( l-r ): Goran Mandic , Northeastern Resources , Frank DiMatteo Sr ., Frank DiMatteo Jr . and Tom Cosentino , Executive Director at Garden State Wine Growers Association , show off the first new wine biscuit , Nana Milena , which is produced with wine provided by DiMatteo Vineyards . Article begins on Page 20 .
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