18th
Photos from the
88-Page
Anniversary Edition Blueberry Fest
Pics from local
Blueberry Farms
Announcing the winners.....
BENT, NOT BROKEN
p. 27-38
p. 39-50
p. 70-72
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Volume 19 • Issue 26
www.hammontongazette.com
by Gabe Donio & Gina Rullo
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
Town recovering from major June 23 storm
of more than 280,000 outages in southern New Jersey, about 60,000 more than seen after Hurricane
Sandy, officials from Atlantic City Electric said on
June 24. Damage occurred at many properties
throughout town, often from felled branches or entire
trees, including 100-year-oldplus shade trees. Roadways were
blocked throughout town by
downed trees, their massive root
balls upending concrete.
According to a release from
Atlantic City Electric issued
June 28, the severe storm on
as Innova and Greenbriar has a June 23 created straight-line
new administrator in Hershy Alter, winds in excess of 70 mph
30, and a new direction, one that throughout many parts of the AtAlter said has already led to signif- lantic City Electric service terriicant improvements in patient care. tory. In Gloucester County,
The next step, he said, is renova- where some of the worst damage
tions to the nearly-30-year-old fa- occurred, a macroburst of apSee HEALTHCARE, Page 2 proximately 85 mph lasted between five and 20 minutes. The
National Weather Service said
strong macrobursts can cause
tornado-force damage. This one
brought down trees and power
lines, which caused significant
damage to Atlantic City Electhe six days. Cover bands and DJs tric’s electric system infrastruchighlight entertainment at the St. ture. Crews found countless
Joseph Church parking lot and the utility poles and wires down
Italian Gardens at the Mt. Carmel across the system, the release
Society Hall. The Sons of Italy, lo- said.
Published and broadcast recated on Third Street, also plans
entertainment on July 16 and July ports stated that the line of
See STORM, Page 3
17.
Photo Courtesy of Rocco DeLaurentis
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish
The flag pole Penza’s Pies at the Red Barn Cafe was bent during the storm of June 23. For more photos showcasing
Business Administrator Eileen
HAMMONTON—The town experienced its
worst storm in memory — and perhaps one of the
worst in its history — on the evening of Tuesday,
June 23. Widespread power outages that were part
Hammonton Center:
an upward direction
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—Hammonton
Center for Rehabilitation and
Healthcare on the White Horse
Pike (Route 30), previously known
Entertaining week
planned for Feast
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—From Monday, July 13 to Saturday, July 18,
the 140th Feast of Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel will be held. St. Mary of
Mt. Carmel Parish and Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Society will have
plenty of entertainment to offer to
the festival attendees throughout
Perfect weather for Chamber’s Blueberry Fest
See MT. CARMEL, Page 12
the damage from the storm, see Pages 17 and 18.
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—On June 28,
the 29th Annual Red, White and
Blueberry Festival, a Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
event, was held at the Hammonton
High School grounds on Old Forks
Road. It was another successful
festival, as thousands attended the
annual staple where there were
plenty of activities and entertainment for everyone, plus food,
drink, and arts and crafts vendors.
Hammonton Kiwanis Club held
their annual blueberry pancake
breakfast and the local Lions Club
sold pies, muffins and turnovers.
One of the other annual features
at the event is the classic car show,
hosted by the Cruisin’ Classics
Auto Club in Hammonton. There
were 261 classic cars that were on
Zoning board meets,
addresses application
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
THG/Joseph Bruno. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Miss New Jersey Lindsey Giannini was one of the guests at the Red, White & Blueberry Festival. Right: The pie eating
contest was a messy success. For more photos, see Pages 27-38.
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HAMMONTON—On June 25,
the Hammonton Zoning Board of
Adjustment held its regular meeting to address one application. A
hardship variance was presented
to members of the board and board
professionals during the session.
John and Alexandra Jenkins of
See FESTIVAL, Page 10
239 Lakeshore Drive were seeking a variance to permit a porch at
the side yard location. The property is in an R-1 (residential) zone,
and it was considered a hardship
variance.
Alexandra Jenkins provided testimony to the board on the application, stating they are seeking to
install a wraparound porch at their
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See ZONING, Page 14