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HaMMONtON—the body of Charles “Chuck” Carley, 45, of Waterford twp., was found in Hammonton Lake after police responded to a call from a resident at
Grape Street tree Corner building gets a major facelift removal plan ok’d
by Paul J. Macrie IV
Gazette Staff Writer
MAN FOUND DEAD IN LAKE
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approximately 9:44 a.m. on September 16, Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said. an autopsy completed September 17 ruled the preliminary cause of death as drowning, according to a release issued September 17 by
Prosecutor’s office: Carley’s death caused by drowning
the atlantic County?Prosecutor’s Office. according to Salvatore, a resident from Central avenue called to report a suspicious object in the lake behind their residence. “they did say it was possibly a body,” Salvatore said. Det. Joel frederico and Officer eric Pohl were the first on the scene and determined that it was a body and there were no signs of life, Salvatore said. “if someone had recently
drowned, they would have made attempts to resuscitate him, but it was obviously not the case,” Salvatore said. according to Salvatore, Carley’s body was found, facedown,
See LAKE,?Page 14
HaMMONtON—the Hammonton environmental Commission and town council conducted a joint meeting on September 11 at town hall to discuss the plans for the restoration project of Grape
Chieco named new asst. superintendent
by Lauren Bucci
Gazette Staff Writer
Street which will include improvements to Pratt, Packard and Second Streets. the plans also involve the removal of 65 trees scattered throughout the four roads, with approximately 40 of those along the stretch of Grape Street. Selected members of the public that reside on these streets were
See STREET,?Page 4
Green?Weekend draws thousands to multiple events
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HaMMONtON—robin Chieco was approved as the District assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and instruction backdated to September 1, 2013 at the September Hammonton Board of education meeting held September 12.
Chieco, who was previously the supervisor of math/science curriculum and instruction will be replacing Janet Holloway, who retired in august. “… a very warm welcome to robin Chieco our new assistant Superintendent, i think you’re going to be just fine, you had some interesting meetings with us so far
The former Streitfeld Building, located at the corner of Central and Bellevue avenues, is being completely renovated by its new owner John DiDonato. Calderone Property Services is currently working on the building.
ticipated in the festivities that took place during this beautiful September weekend. On September 14, the Ninth annual town-wide Yard Sale, recycling Central and the rider University educational Opportunity Program (eOP) Barbecue were the three major activities that were held in town, and they were organized by several community organizations. residents from all over the mu-
by Paul J. Macrie IV
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—On September 14 and 15, the town of Hammonton enjoyed another successful Green Weekend. there were plenty of activities that dealt with the green theme and sustaining a healthy lifestyle. it is an initiative the town has assumed in recent years, and residents as well as folks from other parts of the region par-
New principal for St. Joe Elementary
by Paul J.?Macrie IV
Gazette Staff Writer
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From L-R: Lukas LaRosa, Charles Silva of the Philadelphia Zoo, Zackary LaRosa and Hailey Haas. Silva was showing a snake and other animal species at the Hammonton Green Day Festival.
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HaMMONtON—after Sister Helen Sanchez was elected to a position in rome, italy, the St. Joseph regional elementary School was seeking a new principal, which encompasses pre-K to eighth grade. Sister Betty Jean takacs is the one
who filled the vacated principal position at the school. takacs is familiar with the area, as she was the school’s principal from 1987-1990. She officially assumed the position again more than 20 years later several weeks ago. “i just came off a position in the community as the provincial supe-
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