Wednesday , November 2 , 2022

Volume 26 • Issue 44

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — The Rev . Tiffany Bruno Travia , the pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Hammonton , spoke about the hardships placed

on her congregation because of the ongoing roadwork on School House Lane at the October 24 meeting of town council .

Travia , who began her pastorship on July 1 , said that the church received a letter on August 15 from

See COUNCIL , Page 12

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HAMMONTON — Police arrested a suspect who was caught laying in a field following a theft attempt with the equipment on the prime block of Route 206 , Friel said .

arrest was made at 3:10 a . m . on October 27 he allegedly attempted to steal , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said . The theft

See POLICE , Page 10

Police were dispatched to a retail store

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

Trick-or-Treating fun happened across town on October 31 . From the neighborhood of Golf Drive and Winding Way to Grape Street to Centennial Drive , it was a “ spooktacular ” night for costumed , candy seekers . More pics inside .

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Recently presented to the Hammonton Police Department , the Hammonton Drug Alliance wrapped a Ford SUV in the

The Gazette spoke with two of by Sean Friel the local businesses in town that

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER only offer breakfast and lunch to See FOOD , Page 3

HAMMONTON — There are plenty of tasty places to eat in Hammonton and the surrounding area , with spots all over town for breakfast , lunch and dinner . Some say the food in the town is its best quality , with many local businesses offering delicious and unique items . However , some local businesses are only open for breakfast and lunch and have been doing so for years . These luncheonettes are quite popular in town , with many locals claiming the breakfast and lunch locations are the best places to go .

Local luncheonettes include Mary ’ s Café , Rodio ’ s Kitchen , Apron Café and the Red Barn Café . memory of Corporal Richard Jones who passed away earlier this year . Jones was an SRO ( school resource officer ) at the Hammonton High School , and will now be honored with his name on the new vehicle . The wrapped SUV will primarily be

by Sean Friel GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

Located in Stockton ’ s Kramer Hall , the “ Lilt ” and Nolan Ryan exhibits are both open for the public . Each exhibit has its own unique items and history , with more than 25 pieces in each

See HHS , Page 8 used for the SRO program at the high school , in memory of Jones .

Hammonton Drug Alliance organizer Mary Young provided some insight on the vehicle and how it will be used .

“ They approached me to see if we could provide assistance in the

HAMMONTON — For more than 10 years , MainStreet Hammonton Executive Director Cassie Iacovelli has been

wrapping . Since Richie was one of our SROs in the high school , we were more than happy to help out and do that ,” Young said .

The Ford SUV was wrapped in blue and white stars and stripes , with the HHS Blue Devils logo on the hood of the vehicle . The logos

See IACOVELLI , Page 10

of the L . E . A . D ( Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence ) organization and Birch Communications can be seen on the sides and rear of the vehicle , with Hammonton Police badges and logos as well . “ In memory of

See SUV , Page 4

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

Gigi Gillespie walked through downtown in the Kiwanis Club Halloween Parade on October 26 . It was her fourth birthday . More pics inside .

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