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A look at the career
of Stephanie Cole
p. 27-38
p. 6
Cookie Bake-Off is Dec. 8p. 26
p. 48
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
WEAPONS CHARGE FOR JUVENILE
Volume 20 • Issue 46
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—A juvenile
was arrested at 12:11 p.m. on November 10 after he was found to
be in possession of a stolen
weapon which was reported stolen
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Chief: Underage subject ‘pistol-whipped’ man
earlier in the day on November 10
on 12th Street, Hammonton Police
Chief Robert Jones said.
An incident occurred on Maple
Street near S. Egg Harbor Road,
which eventually led to police
Comm. reviews
forestry plan
by Stephen Pistone
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—The Hammonton Environmental Commission reviewed the first draft of the
Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP) for the years
being called to investigate, Jones
said.
“The juvenile attempted to sell
the weapon to another individual.
There was a dispute over the price
of the weapon. At this point, the
juvenile began pistol-whipping
the other individual, and the
weapon discharged. Then, the individual began to flee and the juvenile attempted to fire at him, but
the weapon had jammed,” Jones
said.
Police were called and located
the juvenile and recovered the
weapon near Marjor Apartments
on Third Street. According to
Jones, the juvenile was charged
and remanded to Harborfields
with the following charges: two
Saluting the flag on Veterans Day
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2017 through 2021 during its
meeting on November 9.
The draft was prepared by
Arbor Care Resources of Mays
Landing and presented by Arborist Mickey Riggin.
Riggin modified the plan so that
the format regarding the goals cat-
Ongoing efforts
for ‘maker space’
by Stephen Pistone
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—The Hammonton Makers are a local nonprofit that firmly believes in the
value of trades and craftsmanship.
Whether it’s welding, woodworking or just sewing with a needle
and thread, Hammonton Makers
See COMMISSION, Page 2
trustees Steven Carr and Celeste
Bumpus feel that it’s crucial for
young people to have a space to
do all of these activities and more
in an age where college prep
coursework sometimes trumps
shop and art classes at local
schools. Organizations like the
Hammonton Makers are looking
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United States Air Force Airman First Class Emanuel Sanfilippo (left) salutes during the retreat of the colors during
the Tri-Veterans of Hammonton’s 2016 Veterans Day program at Hammonton Middle School on November 11. For
an article and more pictures from the event, see Page 39.
The Rev. Saporito installed as St. Mary of Mt. Carmel pastor
See MAKERS, Page 3
by Stephen Pistone
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—The
St.
Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish ushered in a new era of spiritual leadership by officially installing the
Rev. Peter Saporito as its Pastor on
November 10 at St. Joseph’s
Church.
The church hosted a full Mass
for Saporito, which included an appearance by the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree Color Corps as
ushers, several passage readings
and psalms and an appearance
from the Bishop of the Diocese of
Camden, the Most Rev. Dennis J.
Sullivan as Principal Celebrant of
the ceremony.
The Gospel read during the
Mass was from Matthew 28:16-20,
which contains the final words of
Jesus Christ to the Church. Sullivan told Saporito this passage
serves as his “job description” as
pastor in a way and pulled five
phrases from the Gospel reading in
Financial experts
share their insights
by Stephen Pistone
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
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The Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, Bishop of Camden, (right) installed the Rev. Peter Saporito as the new pastor
of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish on November 10 at St. Joseph’s Church.
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HAMMONTON—Navigating
the seas of finance can be a daunting task, especially for younger
people who may not know the
basic principles of saving, investment and planning. Fortunately,
there are seasoned financial advi-
See PASTOR, Page 10
sors and accountants in the area
that specialize in helping people
manage, save and invest their
money in a time where that can be
difficult to do.
When it comes to money management, planning is the name of
the game. Discipline is also a key
factor, because many young people
fresh out of college who are work-
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