The Hammonton Gazette 12/07/22 Edition | Page 2

Fenway ’ s picks of the week

Noticias en español

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Gazzara retires from AtlantiCare

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Don your aprons for holiday recipes

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Cookie Bake-Off December 8
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Wednesday , December 7 , 2022
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Streetscape session held

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

For downtown ; led by Taylor Design Group

HAMMONTON — A public feedback session regarding the town ’ s Down-
The enhancement plan is Community Affairs
hall . New Jersey Department of
town Streetscape part of the five-year Neighborhood Preservation Pro- town applied and was
( NJDCA ) for which the
Enhancement Plan was held on November 30 in town gram ( NPP ) grant from the See NPP , Page 14

Santa Claus lights tree

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TOWN , FEDS : LEAD WATER PIPES MUST BE REPLACED

THG / Joseph F . Berenato . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
A jubilant Santa Claus stood in front of the lit town tree on December 3 .
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Police were dispatched to the area of Sindoni Lane and the
White Horse Pike at 4:43 p . m . on December 2 in reference to a subject possibly
sleeping behind the wheel , Hammonton
Police Chief Kevin Friel said .
Officer Matthew Heiser responded and found a 2017 white Nissan Rogue SUV that was occupied by Emil Panzarino , 47 , of
Hammonton , Friel said .
See POLICE , Page 2

Christmas tree lighting downtown brings spirit

by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — After a morning-to-early-afternoon rain poured down , the weather finally cleared up just in time for MainStreet Hammonton ’ s annual
by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — At Warehouse 15 , located at 15 Eighth Street , is a blue building . As you walk inside , there are many different types of games on display , ranging from board games to Pokemon cards . With tables set up , anyone can rent a board game or a deck of Pokemon cards and just play with no distractions .
Cardboard Arena was founded by Ben and Laurie Ott to give people the opportunity to play board games without the distractions of phones . For those who aren ’ t interested in the bar scene or going out to a restaurant to eat , their purpose for Cardboard Arena is to give people that setting downtown Christmas tree lighting event on December 3 from 6 p . m . to 9 p . m . With Bellevue and Central Avenue blocked off all day , the entire Hammontonians came out on a brisk , clear night as they were treated to live music and dancing , arts and crafts

Love board games ? See Cardboard Arena

where they can socialize and play board games . For as long as the Otts have been together , the idea
See OTT , Page 3

Caruso cooking class

by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Chef Lou Caruso held his second Cooking Classes with Chef Lou class workshop at the St . Joseph Center cafeteria on November 22 . The lesson for the class was learning
See CHEF , Page 10 vendors and carriage rides .
Downtown also had many places to shop as local stores were open for the Christmas tree lighting . In addition to a stage set up in front of the big Christmas tree , guests were also treated to Mistletoe Mart , featuring various
by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — At the November 21 meeting of town council , Councilman Steven Furgione spoke about lead water
arts , crafts , holiday ornaments and book vendors .
For the community , the Christmas tree lighting event is a way to kick off the holiday season . Mazza ’ s Antique Marketplace had free pictures with Santa Claus from 2 p . m . to 4 p . m . and gave gift

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pipes in the town of Hammonton .
“ The federal government has mandated that all lead service lines in the town of Hammonton serving water be replaced within 10 years , and also any lead line that services a residential home or apartment be
See COUNCIL , Page 12

DWI arrest made uptown

bags to children who came to visit Santa Claus in anticipation for the event .
Marissa Ranello of Mazza ’ s Antique Marketplace also sees how much events like the tree lighting helps businesses in
See TREE , Page 4
THG / Mohammed Fuad . To purchase photos in The Gazette , call ( 609 ) 704-1940 .
( L-R ) Lou Caruso , Josephine Sassano , Betty Ann Bittel , Ciara Yambo , Bruni Rivera and Angel Lopez pose for a photo together with their completed flatbread pizzas .
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