The Hammonton Gazette 07/13/16 Edition | Page 2

Health & Fitness news and notes p. 22-26 and 43-44 The history of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel p. 27-42 There’s lots to see at the Philadelphia Zoo p. 53 Wednesday, July 13, 2016 WARRANT ARRESTS FOR WOMEN Volume 20 • Issue 28 by Gabe Donio GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—Three separate and unrelated warrant arrests of women were made by police recently, Hammonton Police Chief www.hammontongazette.com Robert Jones said. • On July 10 at 9:53 a.m., a warrant arrest was made at 12th Street and Railroad Avenue. Miranda Mustino, 20, from Williamstown, was arrested on a warrant from Delran Twp. for $3,500, Jones said. Saporito is pastor for the parish by Kevin Troilo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—After spending more than 12 years as the pastor at Saint Padre Pio in Vineland, the Rev. Peter Saporito, 67, is now at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish. She also had multiple warrants from Hammonton for $2,500, Jones said. Mustino was turned over to the Delran Twp. Police Department and was placed in the Burlington County Jail, Jones said. Officer David Reustle was the arresting officer, Jones said. • On July 9 at 11:30 a.m., a fugitive warrant officer came to police headquarters regarding Neysha Goyco, 31, of Hammonton, who had a warrant for $10,000. She also had a warrant from Hammonton for $148, Jones said. Officer Jason Rigby was the arresting officer, Jones said. • On July 6 at 9:43 a.m., Cynthia Howard-Waters, 22, was arrested on a warrant from Hammonton for driving while suspended in the amount of $1,000, Jones said. She See POLICE, Page 2 Priest comes to town from Vineland Originally ordained in 1977, Saporito was incardinated into the Diocese of Camden on September 30, 1992. Besides acting as pastor, Police car struck by tractor-trailer by Gina Rullo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—According to a press release from the Hammonton Police Department, at 3:19 p.m. on July 5, there was a police-involved motor vehicle crash reported at the intersection See PRIEST, Page 2 of Route 206 and the White Horse Pike (Route 30). Officer William Kurz, 35, operating a marked Hammonton Police Crown Victoria sedan, was responding to an emergency call for service and traveling west on the White Horse Pike. As Kurz approached the inter- Enjoying a taste of the feast Exciting offerings at Success Center See ACCIDENT, Page 10 THG/Joseph Bruno. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. New pastor of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish the Rev. Peter Saporito, 67, blessed St. Joseph’s Church “Red Stand” oQ July 10 ahead of the opening of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. by Kevin Troilo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—Plenty of exciting things are happening at the Hammonton Family Success Center. Located at 310 Bellevue Ave. in the downtown area, the center hosts weekly activities that are perfect for families with young children. Thanks to contributions from a number of local businesses, the center has received a complete facelift over the past few years. Director Tricia Donio has worked closely with the renovations and is excited about all that the center now has to offer. Donio coordinates with the local schools Board approves resident’s request by Kevin Troilo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER THG/Joseph Bruno. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Jimmy Costa and wife Sharon enjoy some of the first sandwiches from St. Joseph’s Church “Red Stand” on July 10. The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel began on July 11. For more photos, see Pages 2-3. SUBSCRIBE TO The HAMMONTON—The Hammonton Planning Board met on July 6 at town hall to listen to a change of use request and adopt a number of outstanding resolutions. After approving the minutes See SUCCESS, Page 10 from their June meeting, Chairman Edward Marinelli introduced Frank Murphy, who was seeking a change of use to permit a single family home from a computer training center for Block 1803, Lot 16, Zone R-3 at 505 Walnut Street. After a brief explanation of the request from solicitor James Gazette • $20 FOR 52 WEEKS • CALL 609-704-1939 See PLANNING, Page 4