Wednesday , December 28 , 2022

Volume 26 • Issue 52

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Town council honored several outgoing individuals at their regular meeting on December 19 .

Among them was former mayor Ed Marinelli , who was retiring from the Hammonton Planning Board at the age of 92 .

Councilman Jonathan Oliva introduced Marinelli , saying that he has made “ an immeasurable impact to the town of Hammonton .”

“ I have a series of unique connections with Ed through multiple generations . I realized this as I started thinking more about what Ed means to our community and what Ed has done as planning board chair ,” Oliva said .

Oliva noted that Marinelli , as mayor , presided over his parents ’ wedding

See COUNCIL , Page 19

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by Gabe Donio

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — John C . “ Jack ” Marinella , the owner of Marinella Funeral earned him the 1995 “ Nice died December 19 with his Home for 60 years and an Going ” Award from the loving family by his side . iconic civic leader whose Greater Hammonton Marinella was 90 . dedication to his community Chamber of Commerce , See MARINELLA , Page 10

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During the December 19 council meeting , Councilman Jonathan Oliva presented retiring Hammonton Planning Board Chairman Ed Marinelli with a plaque .

by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — In the past month or so with the seasons changing , southern New Jersey residents are beginning to notice that an increasing number of

they got married 16 years ago . by Mohammed Fuad Some of the decorations that

GAZETTE STAFF WRITER you will find if you went inside their house are various vintage

HAMMONTON — Christmas is the time of year for families and loved ones to spend time together . It is also the time of year where you will see houses decked out in Christmas decorations , whether it would be lights , figurines , inflatables and more . For Mike and Darla Lucera , of 505 Rail Way , they have their entire front and backyard decked out in Christmas decorations of all different kinds . But it doesn ’ t just stop outside as there are more decorations inside their house .

Mike Lucersa said he loves to decorate for the people and children because they really appreciate the decorations whereas for Darla , Christmas is her favorite holiday . They started decorating their house ever since people are becoming sick with flulike symptoms . Whether the symptoms are coughing , runny nose or a fever , it has taken an effect on numerous people and it doesn ’ t help with the weather beginning to grow colder .

Cases of the flu and respiratory

See LUCERA , Page 3

by Mohammed Fuad GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — The Hammonton Lake Water Quality Advisory Committee held their meeting at town hall on December 13 . During the meeting , the committee discussed various topics ,

See LAKE , Page 10 syncytial virus ( RSV ) have risen . Across the healthcare system , which includes primary care , urgent care and emergency departments , there have been nearly one thousand positive flu cases a week . Babies , young children and older adults and those

by Joseph F . Berenato GAZETTE STAFF WRITER

HAMMONTON — Hammonton Planning Board Chairman Ed Marinelli presided over his last meeting on Dec . 21 .

who are immune compromised are most at risk for complications with the flu , according to AtlantiCare .

Babies , young children and older adults are at risk due to the flu being a respiratory illness and it ’ s for different reasons . Chairman of Emergency Services at AtlantiCare

“ Your body sort of tells you when it ’ s time to ease up and take a break . That ’ s why tonight will be my last meeting ,” Marinelli said .

There were two matters before the board . See PLANNING , Page 12

Thomas Brabson , D . O . said that with younger children , their difficulty breathing is due to their air passages being smaller whereas with older adults , it ’ s due to underlying health conditions .

“ With children , their air

See FLU , Page 4

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

The yard of the Lucera home on Rail Way in Hammonton is filled with Christmas decorations .

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