What you need to know
for the hunting season
p. 23-26
Special estate planning
guide is a must read
p. 15-22
Top 7 things to see in
Philadelphia
p. 41
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
PERMITS FOR PLANET FITNESS
Volume 19 • Issue 38
by Gabe Donio
Gazette StaFF Writer
HaMMONtON—according
to a construction permit filed with
the Hammonton Construction Office, a company called New england Fitness South of Windham,
NH will be doing $580,750 in
building, electrical and plumbing
work at the former SuperFresh lo-
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$580,750 in improvements at the former SuperFresh
cation at the Hammonton Square
Shopping Center at 71 S. White
Horse Pike (route 30). the permit
said the construction would be for
a “tenant fit out for Planet Fitness.”
the permit did not specify how
many square feet of the former supermarket would be converted
into a Planet Fitness, which is a
nationwide fitness center chain
with locations throughout the
United States. New england Fitness South was listed as the
“Owner in Fee” on the permit.
according to the permit, robert
Michaels Group of Millville is the
contractor for the renovations.
Planet Fitness, according to the
mission statement on its website,
“[is] here to provide a unique environment in which anyone – and
we mean anyone – can be comfortable. a diverse, Judgement
Free zone® where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built. Our
product is a tool, a means to an
end; not a brand name or a moldmaker, but a tool that can be used
by anyone. in the end, it’s all
about you. as we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to
perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected.”
Catholics ready for Green Day a fun, informative day
Pope Francis visit
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette StaFF Writer
HaMMONtON—the upcoming Papal visit, which will take
place on September 26 and 27,
will mark the first time since 1979
that a Pope has been in Philadelphia. Pope Francis will be arriv-
See FITNESS, Page 10
ing in Washington, D.C. and will
speak in front of a joint session of
Congress for the first time in history. He will then stop in New
York City before making his way
to Philadelphia for the World
Meeting of Families. While in
Philadelphia, he will be delivering
Kramer Hall:
Continued growth
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette StaFF Writer
HaMMONtON—Open since
January 2012, Stockton University’s Kramer Hall has become a
staple in the life of Hammontonians. the building doesn’t just
house
Stockton
University
courses; it also lends its facilities
See POPE, Page 12
to community groups, certification classes, learning sessions for
both young and old people and so
much more.
eileen Conran-Folks is the Director and oversees all activity at
Kramer Hall. She understands the
need for continued growth in an
ever-changing college world.
THG/Kevin Troilo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Lions Club debuts new town throw Green Weekend events
September 20’s Green Day was packed with people learning about important environmental topics. Geoff Richter of
See KRAMER, Page 3 the Pinelands Preservation Alliance set up a table at the event. For more photos from the weekend, see p. 36-38.
bring people to town
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette StaFF Writer
HaMMONtON—September
19’s festivities kicked off Hammonton’s eighth annual Green
Weekend. MainStreet Hammonton’s town-Wide Yard Sale, which
attracted more than 75 participating homes throughout the town,
ran from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
there was plenty of action on
Grape Street, including a table full
of crocheted clothing accessories
made by Linda esposito. esposito
and her daughter, Jen Chappine,
Beautiful Lions throw
blanket for town’s
150th selling well
by Gabe Donio
Gazette StaFF Writer
THG/Gina Rullo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
The Hammonton Lions Club unveiled its Sesquicentennial throw blanket featuring the art work of Marie Natale (left)
on September 17 at Casciano Coffee Bar. Barbara Neary-Bachalis of the Lions Club is pictured with Natale.
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HaMMONtON—On
the
evening of third thursday in
downtown Hammonton September 17, orders were being taken for
the beautiful new Hammonton
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Lions Club Commemorative Hammonton Sesquicentennial throw,
which honors the town’s 150th
birthday with gorgeous, full-color
representations of original watercolors by artist Marie Natale.
Natale donated her talents to the
effort to create the throw, which
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