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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Volume 18 • Issue 35
by Lauren Bucci
GAzette StAff Writer
HAMMONtON—A representative from the Atlantic County
Office of emergency Management (OeM) came before council
to discuss the proposed emergency county shelter plans for
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County, school entered into agreement in Aug. 2013
Hammonton High School (HHS)
with the Hammonton School District at the regular meeting of town
council held August 25. the
agreement between the district
and the county was signed on August 8, 2013, Hammonton Board
of education President Joseph Giralo told The Gazette on August
26, 2014.
“i invited ed Conover and
Vince Jones, Vince couldn’t make
it tonight, from the Atlantic
County Office of emergency
Management to talk about the proposed county shelter agreement
and the mutual aid agreement that
is on the table and i think we’ll be
also considering it later in the
agenda, but i thought you’d want
to hear directly from the county
about what it entails and perhaps
what it doesn’t entail so that we
can get all our questions answered
all at one time,” Councilman Dan
Bachalis said.
Conover gave a brief overview
Civic clubs adapt PRCA shows Puerto Rican pride
to changing times
See COUNCIL, Page 14
Membership is growing
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAzette StAff Writer
HAMMONtON—Civic organizations in Hammonton are continuing to find ways to retain their
older members, while gaining new
ones along the way. Organizations
such as Kiwanis, Lions, rotary and
Woman’s Civic Club have been in
existence for decades and even a
century in some cases. With the
current economic situation and the
changing social culture, clubs have
had to adapt. Clubs are continuing
to help the community in an era
Town high point is
on Egg Harbor Rd.
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAzette StAff Writer
HAMMONtON—the town of
Hammonton is known for its abundance of farm land, but not for its
significantly high elevation. Ac-
See CIVIC, Page 4
cording to a United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) map distributed to The Gazette by
Hammonton resident and local historian William Parkhurst, the highest land elevation in town is 143
feet. it is located in the back por-
THG/Joseph Bruno. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Peach Party draws a lovely crowd Charges issued for
See HIGH, Page 2
The Puerto Rican Civic Association held their Annual Flag Raising Ceremony on August 24 at town hall. Above: A procession
of people and vehicles marched from St. Joseph Church on Third Street to town hall. The group’s festivities continue this
weekend. This is the 35th annual event and the group is in its 55th year.
2nd Rd. 2013 crash
by Gabe Donio
GAzette StAff Writer
HAMMONtON—According
to a release from the Hammonton
Police Department, on August 19,
the Hammonton Police Department traffic Unit with assistance
from the Atlantic County Prosecu-
tor’s Office proceeded forward
with charges against Christine
Marino of Winslow twp. in conjunction with an investigation of a
motor vehicle crash with serious
bodily injury. According to the release, the crash occurred on August 24, 2013 at the intersection of
N. Second road and 14th Street.
Cruisin’ MainStreet
rolls in September 5
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAzette StAff Writer
THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Peach Queens from decades past were present at the Second Annual Peach Party on August 23. Pictured (left to right):
1949 Peach Queen Carol Farinelli, 1959 Peach Queen Judy Jiampetti and 1960 Peach Queen Betty Ann Mitidieri. They
are sitting in John Calderone’s 1963 Pontiac Bonneville. For more on the event, please see Page 10 and 15.
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HAMMONtON—On friday,
September 5, Cruisin’ MainStreet,
sponsored by Susquehanna Bank,
and presented by Cruisin’ Classics
Auto Club, MainStreet Hammonton, Al and rich’s and Action Auto
Body will return to downtown
See CHARGES, Page 15
Hammonton. the traditional September Cruisin’ MainStreet will be
held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
with the rain date scheduled for
Saturday, September 6. there is
food, ‘50s music, contests and
classic cars on display for the entire family with special offers by
the downtown store and restaurant
owners.
ONLY $20 FOR 52 WEEKS! CALL (609) 704-1940
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