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Mayor testifies he "feared for his life."
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In more than 6 hours of testimony the Mayor stated that he now locks his car doors (which he has never done before) because he feared the Chief putting something in his car, whether that be planting of evidence such as drugs or placing a bomb in his car. He testified that he has had many sleepless nights an...
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Council Meeting Comments
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Use this thread to comment on any portions of the Town Council meeting.
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HF trying to close Chief's hearing!!!
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It was reported today that the Mayor and Councilman Colasurdo are trying to use some technical clause to keep the public out of the hearing for Chief Ingemi scheduled for Monday morning at 10 am. The hearing is set for Town Hall on Monday and if it goes till Tuesday it will move to the firehouse on the Whi...
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Ingemi hearing: Seriously, you must be joking
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The following was printed on the Opinion page of the Hammonton News on 2/14 and written by the editor: Article published Feb 14, 2007 Ingemi hearing: Seriously, you must be joking At the start of the disciplinary hearing for Police Chief Frank Ingemi, retired Judge Richard Williams said what was abo...
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Gov. Corzine says school funding overhaul must happen in next two months
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http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070201/NEWS01/70201004
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Hammonton First files election report two months late
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HAMMONTON FIRST FINALLY FILES FINAL ELECTION REPORTS REQUIRED BY LAW. REPORTS WERE DUE 11/27/06, HAMMONTON FIRST FILED THEIR REPORT ON 1/29/07. BELOW ARE THE FINAL AMOUNTS SPENT BY PARTY FROM HIGHEST TO LOWEST. HAMMONTON FIRST - $47,825.40 DEMOCRATS - $14,659.48 REPUBLICANS - $13,534.11
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Did they start digging in the wrong spot for the new Town Hall?
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The following was found on another blog: They started digging in the wrong spot. While digging tostart the foundation of the new town hall, it was discovered by a town official that the hole had been dug in the wrong place. The hole was quickly filled back in to cover up the mistake and everything is bein...
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Corzine throws in towel on formula for school funds
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http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1170740353131650.xml&coll=1
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Dems Challenge Council
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The Hammonton Democrats challenge both the Republicans and Hammonton 1st to involve all 3 parties in Hammonton in the government process. On January 1st there will be many committee and board assignments made by Mayor and council. Let's end the trend of nepotism and cronyism and support equal repr...
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Republicans can end all actions against the Chief.
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ON JANUARY 1ST AFTER THE REPUBLICAN COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SWORN IN, THEY CAN MAKE A MOTION TO DROP ALL CHARGES AGAINST POLICE CHIEF FRANK INGEMI. ONCE SECONDED THE COUNCIL WILL BE ABLE TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE. AFTER DISCUSSION IT WILL BE BROUGHT TO A VOTE. DURING THAT VOTE MAYOR DIDONATO AND ROCKY COLASURD...
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Is property tax relief on it's way? UPDATE 2/7
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A PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL WAS INTRODUCED ON FRIDAY 1/26 AT 8 PM. IT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR TODAY (1/29).http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bills/A0500/1_I1.PDF
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Ordinance for second "toter" trash truck passes first reading
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The council did approve an ordinance on first reading to purchase a second automated trash collection truck. The measure was approved by a 6-to-1 vote, with Colasurdo casting the lone vote against. DiDonato said the purchase of a second automated truck would allow the town to go to a four-day week co...
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Affordable housing mandates on hold
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An appellate court decision released Thursday gives the state Department of Community Affairs six months to devise a new plan for municipalities to fulfill their court-ordered mandates for affordable housing. Affordable housing advocates, who challenged the constitutionality of the Counci...
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Town Hall Project already over budget.
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WITH THE AWARD OF THE BID ON 12/27 THE TOWN HALL PROJECT IS ALREADY OVER BUDGET. ACCORDING TO THE SPENDING REPORT RECEIVED FROM THE CLERK'S OFFICE, AS OF 12/27 SPENDING TO DATE ON THE PROJECT IS $533,403.33. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID AWARDED ON 12/27 IS $5,450,000. ADDING THESE TWO FIGURES TOGETHER T...
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Mayor's chat , nothing new about hospital
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12/4 Mayor DiDonato holds his first "Chat with the Mayor" meeting in Town Council chambers. The main topic of discussion was the plight of Kessler hospital. While there were a lot of prestaged and spontaneous testimonials to the hospital, there were no real answers to the problems Kessler faces. We...
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School Deficit Balloons
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The School's deficit has finally been investigated by the auditor. Numerous points of mismanagement have been called out. The School Board is led by President Lorretta Rehmann, whose firm was on of the largest campaign contibutors to the Republicans last year a...
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Hammonton Chamber of Commerce to host forum on State Building Proposal
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The Hammonton Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will hold a forum to discuss the proposed State Building at 11th and Egg Harbor Road. Visit http://www.hammontonnj.us/site/ for more information. Let's discuss the pros and cons so they can be presented at the forum.
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Town Council holds emergency meeting to award bids
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A notice appeared on Christmas morning in the legal classified ad section of the Atlantic City Press announcing an emergency meeting of the Hammonton Town Council to award the bid for the construction of the new Town Hall and to hold a groundbreaking ceremony. If this is an open government "For the pe...
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Actions by Councilman Colasurdo brings KKK to Hammonton
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The recent statements made by Councilman Rocky Colasurdo will now bring the KKK to the Town of Hammonton "while wearing the traditional white KKK robes". Read the two stories concerning this in the Hammonton News and the Atlantic City Press.
We want to hear your comments on this issue.
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Republican Inner Circle Meets
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What went on in the Republican meeting last night? The Republican blog (http://www.myhammonton.com/blog) seems to be eliminating all mention of the meeting. The Republicans did not advertize the meeting at all on the blog.
What went on? Why was any notice the...
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Bertino receives Town Business
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Garden State Color Labs has received business from the Town. The company is owned by Republican councilperson Jimmy Bertino.
Should a councilperson do business with the same town he serves? This seems to be very unethical.
In addition, Bertino received another $6...
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Dems turn down Gazette interview.
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THE HAMMONTON DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES DID NOT AND WILL NOT INTERVIEW WITH THE HAMMONTON GAZETTE. WE REFUSE TO BE INTIMIDATED AND COERCED INTO A BIASED INTERVIEW WHICH WILL HIDE THE TRUTH FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAMMONTON. WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE! THE HAMMONTON DEMOCRATS ARE NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO...
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Town Hall Project set to go to bid.
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The Notice to Contractors for the Town Hall Project has been advertised. The plans and specifications for the project will be available on Novemebr 21. Bids will be opened on Thursday, December 21st at 2pm. Click here to see the bid advertisement.
Remington & Vernick Engineers have already s...
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Hammonton 1st Mayor and Councilman seek to remove police chief
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Hammonton News story 10/18 Click here to read.
The following story appears in the Press of Atlantic City 10/17.
What are your thoughts about this story?
By MICHAEL CLARK Staff Writer, (609) 272-7204 (Published: October 17, 2006)
HAMMONTON — Town officials are seeking the dismissal of P...
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Additional Taxes
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TAXPAYERS SEND IT, TOWN COUNCIL SPENDS IT Town Council has raided the surplus of the water and sewer departments. We need this surplus to fund infrastructure improvements as they are needed. Right now we need major upgrades to our water supply. Now guess where that money will have to come from...add...
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Closed Government
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A Message from Jose' Diaz- Candidate for Town Council 2006
Today, I saw further proof that Town Council really isn't about Open Government. They refused to really concern themselves with the Will of the People. I addressed council and stated that out of the 5 councilpersons who voted (Rock...
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Asbestos removal under investigation
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On Wednesday 9/20 the Environmental Protection Agency and the NJ Department of Health came to Hammonton to begin an investigstion into the improper removal of asbestos at the Historic Town Hall site. The moving of the building set for Friday 9/22 will now have to be delayed. Click here for the story....
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Professional Firm says Town Hall will be over Budget
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In the lowest bidder's proposal for the Construction Manager/Clerk of the Works position, Remington & Vernick Engineers voiced their concerns that this building project is not going to be able to be completed at the proposed price. See their Report Click here. This firm specializes in provid...
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Micro-management by Council costs Town more money
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During our recent encounter with Tropical Depression Ernesto, the Town experienced expenses that didn't have to happen. The original plans for the reconstruction of Packard Street that were put together by Adams, Rehmann & Heggan engineers included the removal of several trees alon...
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Renter's Fee
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At the recent Town Council meeting, Town Council proposed instituting a fee of $35 to landlords for each of the units they rent. We of the Democratic Party do not understand the neccessity for this fee. Before the current Council took office in January, everything needed to enforce our laws, enforce...
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