Volume 26 • Issue 28

by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — During a special meeting held on July 6 , the town council voted unanimously to approve the establishment

of a redevelopment zone for three parcels of land , including two parcels located at the corner of 11th and Washington Streets and one parcel located on S . Egg Harbor Road , the site of the municipally-owned Public Works Building ( informally

See COUNCIL , Page 10

by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER www . hammontongazette . com

HAMMONTON — Matthew Porch , 20 , of Cherry Hill , was arrested at 5:27 a . m . on dangering the welfare of a child in the third June 23 on the 300 block of S . Chew Road degree , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin and charged with the following offenses : Friel said . sexual assault in the second degree and en-

See POLICE , Page 2

summertime . Offering a few different summer events , and the oppor- by Sean Friel

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER tunity for a fun summer , the Swim Club is ready for the heat . The Gazette had the chance to talk to Tony

HAMMONTON — The Hammonton Swim Club is a fun place Penza , the treasurer of the club , for members to come and swim about the upcoming months and around , and also cool off for the how the club has been doing so far

The swim club itself has almost reached what Penza called “ the sweet spot ” of members at the club for the summer . Penza explained in more detail saying that they were almost at their limit of members for the summer . The only way someone can become a member for the club , is if they are sponsored by another member , Penza said . If a member wanted to bring a guest to the club , the guest could pay a onetime fee of $ 10 to access the pool for the day . Memberships for an entire family is around $ 680 , but guests take advantage of the long season that the pool is open . There is also options for exercise programs .

Many of these members that have joined the swim club , and have been members for a long

See SWIM , Page 4

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — On July 2 , the Calvary Chapel of Hammonton hosted an appreciation lunch for first responders . Held outside at the Calvary Chapel on South Egg Harbor Road , the event featured a bouncy house for kids , games like cornhole and Connect Four , along with plenty of food .

Grills were fired up to cook hot dogs and hamburgers , and tents were set up with other delicious treats . Potato salad , macaroni and cheese , meatballs and pasta were just some of the few foods made by volunteers for the appreciation lunch .

First responders arrived at the lunch in a happy mood , and enjoyed the delicious food offered by Calvary Chapel . Firefighters

arrived in their trucks , and police in their vehicles , which excited got the children at the event . Many of the children wandered

See RESPONDERS , Page 3

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Sometimes organizing playdates for children can be a daunting task for parents . Time scheduling and availability can be a hassle , and meeting new friends for children can be a

See GROOVY , Page 14

THG / Sean Friel . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .

The Hammonton Swim Club is busy each day of the summer .

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