Volume 26 • Issue 35

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — On Sunday , August 28 , the Puerto Rican Civic Association ( PRCA ) of Hammonton kicked off its festival of 2022 by holding

a flag raising at Hammonton Town Hall . A Mass was held at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph ’ s Church , which then led to a procession to town hall , with many Jeep vehicles in a line . The Jeep vehicles were sporting

See PRCA , Page 8 by Gabe Donio

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HAMMONTON — Police received a call tion to avoid colliding with the male pedestrian , Friel said . of a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle on the 100 block of S . White Horse “ Mr . Fletcher was operating a gray 2006 Pike at 10:12 a . m . on August 26 , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said . his lane of travel ,” Friel said .

GMC Envoy and struck the pedestrian in

A preliminary investigation revealed Molina was transported by ambulance Bobbie Molina , 42 , of Millville ran into the for treatment of multiple injuries , including roadway and the driver , David Fletcher , 55 , a broken leg , Friel said . of Tabernacle , could not take any safe ac-

See POLICE , Page 2

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The Puerto Rican Civic Association held its annual flag raising ceremony at town hall on August 28 . Local , state and county officials joined the event .

by Gina Rullo

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Janine Gentilini began dancing at Dance Magic when she was a child . She began teaching at the local dance school when she was 21 . This is

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — On Saturday , September 17 , the Hammonton Education Foundation ( HEF ) is holding its 14th Annual Recycling Central event . The event will take place on the Our Lady of Mt . Carmel Grounds on Third and French Streets , from 9 a . m . to 12 p . m ., and will feature multiple different organizations helping out . The Hammonton Lions Club , Presbyterian Church of Hammonton and Hammonton High School Green Club will all be participating in helping with the recycling event .

The Gazette spoke with Recycling Central Committee Co- Chair Michele Hetzel and HEF President Roseann Struble to find out more information on the event .

“ I inherited the project when I

Gentilini ’ s 25th year teaching , and now she is the owner of the Kelli ’ s Corner dance school .

Her mentor , Dawn Baldwin , owner of the studio , died earlier this year .

“ When Dawn passed away , we had a competition that coming weekend . I didn ’ t want to go . I

joined as a trustee on the Hammonton Education Foundation ; Carol Orsi used to oversee the project . I originally just

See RECYCLING , Page 3 wanted to cancel . But the girls wanted to go . I did it for the girls and Dawn ,” Gentilini said .

The relationship between the two women evolved as Gentilini ’ s role with the dance school changed .

“ Dawn and I just worked so well together . We were just yin

Herrmann gave updates about several ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects .

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Herrmann began by discussing the roadwork on Vine Street / School House Lane .

See PWTC , Page 10

HAMMONTON — During the August 25 meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee , Town Engineer Mark

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — The Hammonton High School Marching Band is getting ready for their upcoming season . With a theme in mind , the band has been practicing and rehearsing for

See BAND , Page 12

and yang . Every year , I would say this is my last year and Miss Dawn would say please don ’ t leave me . I love the girls and I loved Miss Dawn ,” Gentilini said .

The school is special to Gentilini .

“ This is my happy place . That is always how I talk about Dance

Magic ,” she said .

Not only is Gentilini beginning this fall as the owner of a dance school , she is now the Supervisor of Special Education and Student Services at Mullica School District . She worked previously in Buena and Cherry Hill .

See DANCE , Page 4

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

Dwight Baldwin handed over the keys to Janine Gentilini earlier this month . Gentilini is the new owner of Dance Magic , which was previously owned by Baldwin ’ s late wife , Dawn .

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