HaMMONtON—the public may comment on a proposed plan to clean up ethylene dibromide (eDB) and tetrachloroethylene
Stockton local enrollment:?225
by Paul J. Macrie IV
Gazette Staff Writer
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(PCe) contamination at well number one and eDB contamination at well number three, according to an advertisement placed in this week’s Gazette by the New Jersey
Comment sought on water cleanup plan
Department of environmental Protection (NJDeP). according to the advertisement, from July 31, 2013 to august 29, 2013, the public may review an “alternatives
Pastor says final service in town
analysis” report for how to deal with the contamination. the report was issued by town engineer adams, rehmann and Heggan (arH) on July 1, 2013.
arH prepared the alternatives analysis at the request of the NJDeP, robert Vettese of arH told The Gazette.
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HaMMONtON—as the richard Stockton College of New Jersey continues to settle into its new instructional location on front Street in Hammonton, known as Kramer Hall, students are taking advantage of the opportunity. it was recently reported by
Florists discuss economy’s effects
by Paul J. Macrie IV
Gazette Staff Writer
Kramer Hall instructional site manger eileen Conran-folks that more than 225 students will attend classes offered at the local site during this fall’s semester, which begins on September 4. in September, Kramer Hall will begin its full operations, as the spring was considered a “soft opening.” there are 21 separate
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Movie being filmed in Hammonton Water conservation
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HaMMONtON—as the ailing economy continues to effect local businesses, two floral shops in town have implemented strategies to adapt to the changes that
have occurred, especially with traditions and cultures. for unfortunate circumstances such as funerals and occasions such as weddings and proms, flowers are being used less. at Charming Blossoms on 240 S. White Horse Pike, the business
Presbyterian Church of Hammonton Pastor Jen Fox said her last service in town on August 4. Fox has been at the Bellevue Avenue church for 10 years. During the service on August 4, Fox brought the children forward to sit with her. She shared vanilla wafers and apple juice. She explained that this was the traditional church Sunday school snack when she was their age. A reception was held after the service to a larger-than-capacity crowd.
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open meeting held
by Paul J. Macrie IV
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—On July 31 at Kramer Hall, the Hammonton Green Committee sponsored a water conservation presentation and documentary film series lecture, while speakers informed the public on the current situation the state and town are facing when it
Parks meeting fails to reach a quorum
by Lauren?Bucci
Gazette Staff Writer
pertains to water usage. New Jersey Department of environmental Protection education and Outreach Coordinator Katie Barnett, who is part of the Division of Water Supply, made a presentation to those that attended the event. Barnett’s pitch to the public was to discuss three programs that the NJDeP is currently
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Scences from The Honour, produced by Daria Berenato and directed by Tony Picciotti, were filmed at the Berenato home in Hammonton on August 2. For more information about the film, see Page 32.
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HaMMONtON—the Parks and recreation Commission held their July meeting without a quorum at the Canoe Club on ?July 30. Commissioners James Borda, Councilman Sam rodio, Sam rodio Jr. and Denise D’amico
were not present. Hammonton Public Works Manager/Business administrator Jerome Barberio was also absent. Councilman Dan Bachalis proposed the idea of bringing dog parks to Hammonton. He wanted approval to work with town administrators and other necessary
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