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Mayor DiDonato introduces plan for town to purchase Frog Rock for $2.75M ; final decision on August 8 Hammy Award winners pictured inside p. 19-20 p. 26-30 Wednesday, July 25, 2018 SANTORA FACES DRUG CHARGES Volume 22 • Issue 30 by Gabe Donio G azette S taff W riter HaMMONtON—according to a report from Hammonton Po- lice Detective Sgt. edward Slimm, rocco Santora Jr., 29, of Winslow twp. was arrested at a gas station www.hammontongazette.com on the White Horse Pike (route 30) at 7:06 p.m. on July 15. Santora was arrested for active warrants: One from the atlantic County Sheriff’s Department (no bail) and one from Bellmawr in the amount of $525, Slimm’s report said. Slimm’s report said Hammonton K-9 Officer robert zbikowski’s K-9 partner, who is trained to de- tect narcotics, gave a positive indi- cation of narcotics for the vehicle. “the vehicle was a 2003 Cadil- lac white in color registered to Deanna Johnson of egg Harbor township. the vehicle was im- pounded and a search warrant for the vehicle was applied for. the search warrant was approved and a search of the vehicle produced the following: suspected heroin, suspected crystal rock metham- phetamine, suspected crack co- Plan bd. hears on 4-legged affordable housing friends downtown by Stephen Pistone G azette S taff W riter HaMMONtON—During the Hammonton Planning Board’s meeting on July 18, town conflict solicitor Brian Howell, town solic- itor Michael Malinsky and housing and planning consultant Shirley M. caine, and CDS [controlled dan- gerous substance] paraphernalia including scales and packaging materials,” Slimm said in his re- port. according to Slimm’s report, approximately $4,100 in cash had See POLICE, Page 2 Bishop, president/owner of Shirley M. Bishop P.P. LLC, each pro- vided updates on the first portion of a settlement that has been made on June 1 between the town and the fair Share Housing Center re- garding Hammonton’s future af- fordable housing obligation, which is being determined by New Jersey Dan Pitera seeks ‘mosaic’ in Detroit See PLANNING, Page 8 architect involved in city’s renewal by Gabe Donio G azette S taff W riter DetrOit—in October, 2017, many months before the major an- nouncement on June 19 about ford’s purchase and renewal plans for the long-dormant beaux-arts 1919 Michigan Central Station with its 18- story office tower brought more good news about the renewal of the See PITERA, Page 4 Sgt. Financial pros give helps business insights saves the day Nat’l Night Out returns August 10 THG/Lauren Bucci. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Jeff Johnston with his German Shepherds Buster, Rommel and Zada on Bellevue Avenue during Third Thursday’s Dog Days of Summer on July 19. More pictures inside . by Stephen Pistone G azette S taff W riter Courtesy Photo SUBSCRIBE TO The Last week, Hammonton Police Sgt. Sam Angello assisted the Hamonton Water Dept. with an ani- mal rescue. He is holding a baby duckling. Share your photos with The Gazette. Send us pics of moments in Ham- monton or take The Gazette on vacation with you. Snap a picture of you and your family hold- ing The Gazette while you are out of town on vaca- tion. Send your pictures to editor@hammon- tongazette.com. HaMMONtON—the highly active business community of Hammonton includes many oper- ations that began as small, solo ventures and grew into highly suc- cessful companies. this type of by Stephen Pistone G azette S taff W riter HaMMONtON—On friday, august 10, members of the com- munity, local police officers and local firefighters will meet and mingle on the grounds of Ham- monton High School (HHS) during success does not occur acciden- tally, and is usually the result of very well-calculated and forward- thinking business plans. fortunately for Hammonton’s aspiring entrepreneurs, there are several seasoned professionals who are active within the commu- nity and are willing to share valu- See BUSINESS, Page 3 the sixth annual National Night Out, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this year’s National Night Out, which is primarily sponsored by Universal Supply, will bring back many of the fan favorite attractions and amenities that have helped the event become the local summer- time staple it is today, such as sev- Gazette • $20 FOR 52 WEEKS • CALL 609-704-1939 See AID, Page 14