Relax and rejuvenate
on Sindoni Lane
p. 9
Gazette’s First Annual
How-To Guide is 12 pages
p. 27-38
Playground opens
in Atlantic City
p. 49
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
GOV. SEEKS FED. DISASTER AID
Volume 19 • Issue 28
by Brittany Mauro
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
TRENTON—Governor Chris
Christie announced July 13 that the
state is seeking a Major Disaster
Declaration under the federal
Stafford Act for four southern New
Jersey counties that sustained in
excess of $15 million in damages
as a result of severe thunderstorms
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Town included in four-county FEMA funding request
and straight-line winds on June 23,
2015. A letter outlining the state’s
request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Atlantic, Burlington,
Camden, and Gloucester counties
was sent to President Barack
Obama through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). Hammonton, which
Hawks 1 step away
from Capella Field
by Brittany Mauro
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—At
the
monthly Hammonton Board of Education meeting on July 9, the
board approved the first reading of
a resolution for the use of school
facilities, including William T.
town officials said sustained
$960,000 worth of damage due to
the storm, is included in the Atlantic County portion of the request.
According to the governor, high
winds and heavy rain downed
trees, power-poles and electric
wires and caused 330,100 power
outages. The macroburst damaged
buildings, roadways and infrastructure, and left a trail of debris. These
storms also damaged businesses
and thousands of homes.
“Based on the information that
has been collected and provided
through extensive reviews of the
damage, I have determined that
this incident is of such severity and
magnitude that effective response
is beyond the capabilities of the
state and the affected county and
local governments, and that federal
assistance is necessary to supplement the efforts and available resources of the state, county and
Mass held on Pine Road for 140th Feast
See TOWN, Page 4
Capella Field.
“I want to thank the board and
thank the Hawks organization for
working with us. We are proud to
make some amendments to the
board policy to provide a framework to the Hawks to hopefully
play some home games and bring
People share their
Mt. Carmel memories
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—The Feast of
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel has
begun, and people throughout the
area are celebrating a tradition that
dates back to 1875, the longest
running Italian festival in the nation. In the midst of the 140th
Feast Week, The Gazette spoke to
See BOARD, Page 10
six individuals who participate in
Feast Week each year. They spoke
about the significance of Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel, and their devotion
to religion, tradition, community
and fun.
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Pastor
the Rev. Thomas Donio said the
140th anniversary of the Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Feast, in addition to
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Farmers’ markets offer a wide variety to customers
See CARMEL, Page 10
On July 11, a special Mass was held at the Mt. Carmel Society’s Pine Road monument for the 140th Feast of Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel. It was followed by an Italian music concert and fireworks. For more Mass photos see Page 39.
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—As the summer continues, local produce continues to be the focal point of the
farm markets in Hammonton.
Blueberries are the staple crop in
town, and farmers are about a
month into the season. Customers
can continue to buy blueberries at
local farm markets, and some of
the markets are offering home-
grown varieties. Meanwhile,
peaches are underway in New Jersey as well, and are being offered
at farm markets such as Pastore
Orchards roadside market.
Ron’s Gardens moved to its
14th Street location in the early
spring. At the new location, annuals, perennials, and shrubs are offered to customers. Though most
of the items are past peak at this
point, zinnias remain a popular
flower, and begonias will be avail-
Lake park prepping
for baseball tourney
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Shaira Vazquez, Ron Fisher Sr., Juan Carlos and David Piccari at Ron’s Gardens on 14th Street.
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HAMMONTON—On July 15,
the Hammonton Environmental
Commission held its monthly
meeting to discuss updates on
See MARKETS, Page 14
other local committees and commissions, beginning stages of
planning for the annual Green
Day Festival on Sunday, September 20 and a tree removal application that was approved.
Vice chairperson Terri Caruso-
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