IN NEWS: The town council and the school board meet, the Puerto Rican Civic Association holds its 40th festival, Touch-A-Truck is held downtown, the public schools have a lot of optimism as the new year begins and a variety of other information, including articles, obituaries and pictures. AND: Cruisin' MainStreet, chaired by Angela Donio since it began, celebrates 25 years on September 7 in the downtown area from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
IN OPINION: A column by Gabe Donio, columnists, perspectives, editorials, cartoons and the "Quote of the Week."
IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Articles, a movie review, "What's Hot," "Mind Games" and more.
AND IN SPORTS: Dan Russoman on the upcoming fall sports seasons. PLUS: Stephen Pistone with Dear Mr. Fantasy and the Phillies Report. AND REMEMBER: You can watch "Gazette Sports Week" and "Gazette High School Football Report" 24/7 at www.hammontongazette.com or on e big TVs at West End Grill, Andy's Pizza and Rocco's Town House.