Volume 26 • Issue 32

by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — A woman who was said to have been yelling while carrying a large stick was charged at 8:48 p . m . on August 7 on the 200 block of

12th Street , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said .

Police were dispatched to the area in reference to a woman walking around with a large stick and yelling at people , Friel said .

“ The caller advised that a female in a sundress walked up to him in his driveway waving a large stick and yelling at him ,” Friel said .

Police located the accused , Jimi Napolitano , 56 , of Hammonton , Friel said .

EMS was contacted and Napolitano refused treatment , Friel said .

Friel said she was charged

See POLICE , Page 2

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

Sam Seitles from Camp Tuscaloosa and READ Preschool was busy during National Night Out on August 5 . Children were able to spin the wheel and receive a prize .

minds could be a way to cool by Sean Friel down . One of those ways is

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER grabbing a quick , refreshing snack , such as ice cream or a

HAMMONTON — The summer milkshake . There are several in Hammonton has been a warm different places in town dedicated one . With temperatures reaching to these frozen treats , and The higher than 90 degrees on sunny Gazette was determined to figure days , the only thing on people ’ s out what these locations offered

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Located on Pleasant Mills Road , Berry Brothers Retail is a well-known brand bringing a newer market to Hammonton for the last few years , however , the company has been in business for more than 150 years . The company started its journey in southern Georgia , with Walker Farms . The Walker family had a passion for sustainable agriculture , as well as a passion for growing their land . Now more than five generations later , the company has moved into New Jersey , offering different berry products to customers . The company is committed to growing the best fruit possible , with the best tech and state of the art facilities .

Amanda Tavarez , Logistics

Coordinator for Berry Brothers in Hammonton , discussed more on what the produce company had to offer , as well as some of its customers during the summer .

One of the most famous locations in town , Royale Crown , is located on the White Horse Pike ( Route 30 ) and has been a part of the community since 1953 . Started by the Graziano family , the business has found massive success , and still stayed in the

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Representatives from site improvement application at that body ’ s Hammonton Gardens LLC appeared once August 3 meeting . This was a continuation more in front of the Hammonton Planning of the previous application , which the Board to continue the presentation of their

See PLANNING , Page 8

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — On Friday , August 5 , the Hammonton Police Department , Hammonton Drug Alliance and

family . Lou Graziano carries on the business , working to make sure that every customer is more than satisfied . Royale Crown offers many different soft serve ice cream flavors , including blueberry-flavored ice cream . Graziano explained that only the best quality ingredients are used in

Hammonton Family Success Center hosted its Ninth Annual National Night Out event . Featuring different events for children , as well as vendors and a competition between firemen and policemen , it seemed there was

See NNO , Page 10

See BERRY , Page 3

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — On August 1 , the Hammonton Green Committee held their monthly meeting at the community gardens . It was here that Chair Amy Menzel discussed matters with the group such as the

See GREEN , Page 12

their soft serve , going as far to pick the blueberries that get put into the soft serve himself .

“ We ’ re trying to carry on the legacy ,” Graziano said .

With the reputation of “ Hammonton ’ s Best Kept Secret ,” Royale Crown definitely carries

See ICE CREAM , Page 4

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

Berry Brothers Logistics Coordinator Amanda Tavarez with Sales Executive Matt Benito . Berry Brothers Retail offers popular blueberry goods year-round .

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