The Hammonton Gazette 07/30/14 Edition | Page 4

A closer look at several longstanding local barbershops Wednesday, July 30, 2014 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3 BARBERS, from Page 1 ther. There is a longstanding tradition of people operating barbershops in Hammonton. Several notable barbershops have operated in town during the years. Some have closed and some have remained in operation. There are three notable barbershops that have been in business for more than 40 years, and some others have been around for a prolonged period of time as well. Carmen Lisa, owner of Carmen’s Hair Design on North Second Street, has been in business at the same location since July 1, 1968. Lisa went on an appointment-only operation in 1975, and has been doing it that way ever (609) 561-1616 since. It is a business model that has worked successfully. “I did that because I wanted to give the clients an opportunity to not waste their time sitting around, and to accommodate people whose time was important to them. I was told at the time it wouldn’t work in a barbershop, and obviously it has because I am still working here. Services haven’t changed. I still do the same haircuts, shaves,” Lisa said. Lisa is a Waterford resident, but he chose to establish his barbershop in town because of the familiarity he had with people in the community and relationships he had with relatives that have lived here. “I felt that it would be a good opportunity business-wise. I grew up in Waterford, but I have relatives that live in Hammonton and it was just a good climate. I remember talking to Jack Marinelli, because he is also a Waterford person, and he asked me in high school what I was going to do and I said I was going to go into barbering. He said he came to Hammonton because it was an older population, then I decided this was a good opportunity,” Lisa said. Though Lisa has witnessed a new and ever-changing clientele during his barbering career, he has also been able to maintain a wellestablished host of clients. Be- DiMeglio Septic, Est. 1975 ~ DEP 03261 ~ Paul DiMeglio Inc. 1 (800) 427-4617 ~ 561-1007 ~ 561-3597 491 S. White Horse Pike • Ancora, NJ BELISSIMA CARO 74 SEIKO LOVELINKS 50% off! MOVADO 50% off! SIMON G 50% off! PRADO 50%