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Noticias en español
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News from the library
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Fall home and garden section
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Fraser stand out in The Whale
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Wednesday , September 28 , 2022
Volume 26 • Issue 39 www . hammontongazette . com
Lanternfly issue grows
by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — For a few years , the spotted lanternfly has been a growing issue in town . The invasive species native to China has spread to parts of
Chinese insects infest Hammonton , region
the United States , including New York , Maryland , Delaware and New Jersey . Here in Hammonton , the spotted lanternflies have been spotted around town and in gardens alike . The insects seem to be growing in numbers in recent years ,
See SPOTTED , Page 8
Uptown Fall Festival held
ACCIDENT LEADS TO DWI CHARGE
by Gabe Donio Benedetto hurt in
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER one-vehicle crash
HAMMONTON — A single-vehicle accident led to a driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) arrest at 7:38 p . m . on September 22 , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said .
Police were dispatched to the intersection of Valley and Central Avenues for a singlecar motor vehicle crash , Friel said .
Officer Travis Hoffman observed a black Chevrolet Silverado on the front lawn of a
See POLICE , Page 2
PWTC discusses Vine
St ./ School House Lane
THG / Sean Friel . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Uptown Fall Festival organizers Bill Doberstein and Chris Giardino inside The Health Tree on September 24 . The event featured numerous vendors , games and participation by the stores inside Blueberry Crossing Shopping Plaza . More pics inside .
Cartica 5K , fall festival coming to St . Joe |
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by Sean Friel
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — With students back in school and ready for the upcoming season . Saint
Joseph Academy ( SJA ) is also getting ready for the fall ,
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preparing different events and social gatherings for their students and even parents . Director of Communications Bryce Young gave
The
Gazette more information on the upcoming season , and the events that will take place at Saint Joseph
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Hammonton .
On September 24 , the academy piqued interest in Designer Bag Bingo , which featured different luxury brand bags up for grabs .
The event is very popular and sells out , he said .
On Sunday , October 23 , the Fall
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Festival and 5k run will take place . The academy decided to hold the event in honor of the late Dorothy Cartica , who was a popular and legendary Saint
Joseph High School field hockey coach . Young explained that
Cartica was beloved by many
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members in the academy , and that was an important part of their staff .
The Fall Festival will feature food , drinks , music and activities for children . For those who do not want to participate in the 5k run ,
See SJA , Page 4
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No timeline yet for Palma Playground
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — At the September 20 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission , Recreation Leader Denise Mazzeo gave an update regarding the installation of new playground equipment at Hammonton Lake Park ’ s Cpt . Gerard V . Palma Memorial Playground .
Mazzeo said that representatives from Adams , Rehmann and Heggan Associates ( ARH ) have been in contact with the contractor , Think Pavers Hardscaping — which is also the contractor for the Valley Avenue and School House Lane / Vine Street roadwork — in an attempt to “ narrow down a start date .”
“ I have a tentative date of , I believe , next week that they should be out there . I do not have a timeline yet , but I know that ARH is working on getting me that so that I have everything for the Commission — and the public — to let them
See COMMISSION , Page 3
County library issues
by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Located on S . Egg Harbor Road , the Hammonton branch of the Atlantic County Library System has recently had some major upgrades over the last few months . With the branch
See LIBRARY , Page 12 by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
Penzas open new corn maze
THG / Sean Friel . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
Red Barn Farm ’ s Fall Fest and Giant Corn Maze opened on September 15 . Above : ( l-r ): Wendy , Vincenzo , Sophia , Evelyn , Emily , Charles and Fred Penza . More pictures inside .
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HAMMONTON — Town Engineer Mark Herrmann , of Adams , Rehmann and Heggan Associates ( ARH ), discussed several infrastructure projects at the September 22 meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting .
Herrmann began with the road work on Vine Street / School House Lane , noting that
See PWTC , Page 10
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