The Hammonton Gazette 08/20/14 Edition | Page 2

Spending a day at Camp Haluwasa The Hammonton Gazette IS SOLD IN 70+ LOCATIONS IN: Hammonton • Folsom • Mullica Twp. • Egg Harbor City Waterford Twp. • Winslow Twp. • Buena • Collings Lakes p. 19 12-Page Fantasy Football Pullout p. 21-32 STORM DISPLACES FAMILY Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Volume 18 • Issue 34 by Gabe Donio GazeTTe STaff WriTer HaMMONTON—Heavy rains led to the collapse of a basement wall and the displacement of a family who later received the aid of the american red Cross, Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said. The damage occurred www.hammontongazette.com at 11:43 p.m. on august 12, Salvatore said. “The cellar wall collapsed under the flooding, and allowed heavy water and drainage to flood the basement of the residence. Police and fire responded and determined that their safety was in jeopardy and they could not remain,” Salvatore said. The american red Cross was contacted and they assisted them with their relocation, Salvatore said. Officer Jared Baglivo and the Hammonton Volunteer fire Department are investigating the incident, Salvatore said. in other police news, a burglary was reported to police at 8 a.m. on august 11, Salvatore said. “a resident of the 400 block of 13th Street reported someone physically entered the residence. Nothing was reported missing at the time of the report,” Salvatore said. Class ii Officer Kyle ambrozaitis is investigating, Salvatore said. Police made the following warrant arrests last week, Salvatore said. • On august 11 at 1 p.m. on the White Horse Pike (route 30), following a car stop, Joseph DiGioa Jr., 48, of elmer was arrested, Salvatore said. “During the car stop it was discovered that he had a warrant in the amount of $1,198 from Hamilton Twp.,” Salvatore said. He was issued three motor ve- Lights for Boyer Band camp held at high school Ave. soccer fields? See POLICE, Page 3 Town applying for grant by Lauren Bucci GazeTTe STaff WriTer HaMMONTON—at the august 11 special meeting of town council, Public Works Manager/Business administrator Jerome Barberio reported that Hammonton Youth Soccer association (HYSa) President Paul Massey was requesting a letter of interest to apply for a grant sponsored by the U.S. Soccer foundation. “Hammonton recreation Supervisor Monica [Newton] and i were Board extends HMS project date by Lauren Bucci GazeTTe STaff WriTer HaMMONTON—The Hammonton Board of education passed two resolutions in relation to the middle school HVaC re- See TOWN, Page 4 placement project at its august 14 meeting. One resolution was to approve the extension of the completion date for phase one of the project from august 15, 2014 to august 29, 2014. The second resolution was to approve the re- THG/MarySusan Hoffman. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Auntie Anne’s now open in Walmart Dog park concepts See SCHOOL, Page 2 The Hammonton High School Marching Band is holding its band camp this week at the school. Above, students practice marching in formation. outlined at meeting by Paul J. Macrie IV GazeTTe STaff WriTer HaMMONTON—On august 14, members of the Hammonton Dog Park Volunteers held a meeting at the Canoe Club located at the Hammonton Lake Park to dis- cuss ideas and ask questions in regard to the town’s first dog park being constructed. Currently, the dog park is slated to be set up at the Seventh Street recreational facility part of the Boyer avenue athletic complex, town officials said. it would allow dog owners Permits and plans reviewed by comm. by Paul J. Macrie IV GazeTTe STaff WriTer THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels opened inside the Hammonton Walmart, next to the Subway. SUBSCRIBE TO The Gazette! See DOG, Page 3 installation of interpretative signs along the Smith Tract, and plans for September’s Green Day festival. in an interview with Chairman robert reitmeyer on august 13, he said the committee discussed some fine tuning with the interpretative signage in the Smith Tract area. HaMMONTON—On august 13, the Hammonton environmental Commission Board met after cancelling its monthly session in July. The board discussed the finalization of the 2013 aNJeC Open Space Grant project with the See ENVIRONMENT, Page 10 ONLY $20 FOR 52 WEEKS! CALL (609) 704-1940