Halloween Parade 2019
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A BIG DAY FOR PROGRESS
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Volume 23 • Issue 44
www.hammontongazette.com
Kramer Beverage, atlantiCare celebrate expansions; Umosella Pavilion dedicated
THG/Joseph F. Berenato. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
October 23 was a special day in Hammonton. Kramer Beverage and AtlantiCare held ribbon cuttings. Both companies added extensively to their Hammonton locations. Left: Kramer Beverage vice-president
Brendan Dalton, former Hammonton police chief Frank Ingemi, Kramer Beverage Chairman Charles Kramer, Kramer Beverage President Mark Kramer, Mayor Stephen DiDonato, Freeholder James Bertino and
Andrew Winneberger at the ribbon cutting. Right: AtlantiCare Site Director Donna Sutts, AtlantiCare president and CEO Lori Herndon, Councilwoman Brooke Sacco, John Umosella, Joe Umosella and Glen Ann
Stoll cut the ribbon on the Joseph F. Umosella Pavilion. See expanded coverage on pages 18, 19, 20 and 24.
Six running for Friel: Hammonton Center
three council seats resident charged with arson
by Joseph F. Berenato
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HaMMONtON—When Hammonton residents go to the polls on
tuesday, November 5, they will have their choice of six candidates to fill
three seats for town council. three of the candidates are seeking re-elec-
tion.
October 27 fire displaced 73 residents from first floor
by Gabe Donio
G azette S taff W riter
has been charged with aggravated arson following an
investigation by the Hammonton Police Department
of a fire that broke out at 7:07 a.m. on October 27,
Hammonton Police Chief Kevin friel said.
“the fire was in the B-Wing, first floor. Charges
Lots of ‘buzz’ at Halloween Parade Delicious food part
See COUNCIL, Page 4
HaMMONtON—a 66-year-old resident of Ham-
monton Center at 43 N. White Horse Pike (route 30)
See POLICE, Page 2
of football games
by Joseph F. Berenato
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HaMMONtON—for many,
memories of the food at football
games past evoke visions of hot
dogs, french fries, soft pretzels,
hot chocolate and the like. for
those who traveled for games—
players, cheerleaders, band mem-
bers, family, friends and fans—
certain teams were known for their
own unique concessions. Maybe
one field had nachos. Maybe an-
other had chili. each one always
seemed to have a signature dish,
and everybody looked forward to
those away games.
these days, it seems, everybody
looks forward to the food at Ham-
Cancer foundation
holds largest dinner
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THG/Kelly Hunt. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Maylee, 19 months, Jessica and Mike Colon were the “bee’s knees” at the Kiwanis Club Halloween Parade. Thousands of
people packed the downtown on October 23 for this annual event. Many more pics beginning on Page 25.
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HaMMONtON—the Ham-
monton Cancer foundation (HCf)
held its 12th annual Helping Our
Neighbors Dinner on October 26
at Winslow Manor in Winslow
twp.
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“We’re so grateful for the com-
munity and the support they’ve
given us for the past 12 years.
tonight we have 315 people at-
tending. this is the biggest crowd
we have ever had,” HCf board
member Mary Gillespie said.
Gillespie, along with current
HCf president David Mauriello,
See FOUNDATION, Page 2
by Joseph F. Berenato
See FOOTBALL, Page 15