The Hammonton Gazette 12/09/15 Edition | Page 2

“The Night Popular children’s book Our annual 12-page Santa Came to author comes to Sooy School Holiday Entertaining Guide Hammonton” p. 15-23 p. 29 p. 31-42 ARH MAKES BOLD MOVE Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Volume 19 • Issue 49 by Kevin Troilo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—On the morning of December 4, more than 40 people gathered in the lobby of the former Bank of America building on Bellevue Avenue to witness the signing of a property lease by Adams, Rehmann and Heggan www.hammontongazette.com Richard Rehmann: Firm bringing 100-plus jobs downtown (ARH) Associates. The lease will cement the company’s plans to relocate their existing business to the 27,000 square foot building on Bellevue Avenue. The new location, which will be fully operational by the summer of 2016, will immediately provide a Driver charged with vehicular homicide by Gina Rullo 60 percent increase in office space. ARH currently employs about 100 engineers, planners, surveyors, digital mappers, programs and support staff members, with a tentative plan to increase this number by 25 to 30 more staffers during the next two years. The company also has offices in northern New Jersey. Richard Rehmann became president of the company in 2013, following his father, Chris. Richard Rehmann opened the signing by thanking his friends, family, employees and various members of the Hammonton community, in- cluding Mayor Stephen DiDonato, New Jersey Second District Assemblyman Chris Brown, Atlantic County Freeholder Chairman Frank Formica, Councilman-elect Joseph Giralo, MainStreet Hammonton President Benjamin Ott, See ARH, Page 14 sulted in his passenger’s death was arrested December 1, charged on a juvenile complaint with vehicular homicide, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced in a Donations flow into charities GAZETTE STAFF WRITER FOLSOM—The driver of the car involved in a 2013 motor vehicle accident in Hammonton that re- by Kevin Troilo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—The holiday season is typically the time of year when most people donate to those less fortunate than themselves. There are many ways to get involved. Most churches coordinate See CHARGED, Page 10 a gift collection for children who may not receive many presents on Christmas. There are many churches, food banks and charities available. And as always, anyone can volunteer to donate their time and hard work. There are several places here in Lighting provides fun for all Cavuto dies at 94 THG/Kevin Troilo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. See DONATIONS, Page 3 Mayor Stephen DiDonato and Richard Rehmann, president of ARH, inside ARH’s new location on Bellevue Avenue. Was councilman, businessman by Gabe Donio GAZETTE STAFF WRITER HAMMONTON—John A. Cavuto, a former town councilman and successful businessman who remained active in the town until his final days, died on December 1 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees. Cavuto was 94. Following his death, the town honored his memory by hanging the black and purple bunting over the doorway into town hall. Cavuto served as a town councilman from 1957 to 1958, according to town clerk April Maimone. “Mr. Cavuto was an excellent public servant, both on town council and through his service in our Plan. bd. approves minor subdivision by Kevin Troilo GAZETTE STAFF WRITER THG/Kelly Hunt. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Santa Claus greeted children upon his arrival at the town Christmas tree at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting held December 5 downtown. For an article on the event, see Page 12. For more photos see Pages 15 and 16. SUBSCRIBE TO The HAMMONTON—The Hammonton Planning Board met on December 2 to review an application submitted by David and Cynthia Berger for a minor subdivision. The subdivision would include two new lots and See CAVUTO, Page 10 one existing lot for Block 1301, Lots 10 and 10.01, Zone RR at 310 South Chew Rd. David Berger addressed the board and thoroughly explained his application. “I’m looking for a waiver on the curb and sidewalk on the one lot that we’re trying to create. When we built the house, there Gazette • $20 FOR 52 WEEKS • CALL 609-704-1939 See PLANNING, Page 12