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ACUA lists items that can be recycled and those that can't
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The Mayor recently did a video for Channel 9 that showed items that should be recycled. Unfortunately he included items that are on the unaaceptable list. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority handles the recycling in Hammonton and has the following information on it's website: Single Stream R...
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Hammonton Democrats post 2009 Platform on their website
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Hammonton Democratic Platform 2009A FORCE FOR CHANGEGlobal Leadership in Agriculture With a predicted boom in the global commodities market, we can expect that agriculture and ancillary businesses to be a source of prosperity. While our farming community certainly needs no advice from local...
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Clean energy and green initiatives can produce jobs.
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Our local Democratic ticket and Democrats accross the country are pushing for green technology and clean energy. The following article shows how important this can be to our local economy as well as the country. Can Clean Energy Revive Manufacturing?By Kate GalbraithLeah Nash for The New York Tim...
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Democrats host a very successful "Meet the Candidates" night
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The Hammonton Democratic Club had a very successful "Meet the Candidate" night. Plagido's Winery was filled with people who wanted to know what the candidates stood for and what they will bring to Hammonton Town Council once they are elected in November. Below is the text of Mayoral cand...
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Democratic candidate for Mayor Joe Ingemi invites ALL to meet the candidates
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When I announced my candidacy, many of you asked why I chose to seek this office. Well, I have lived in many great places but they were always simply zip codes to me. Hammonton has always been my home. And now, I want to answer the call to public service that began for me when I swore the cadet oath on the P...
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This election will shape the future
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It seems that the 2009 political season is beginning to take shape here in Hammonton. Every year, voters must navigate twin perils, cynicism towards the process on the one hand and on the other, becoming so caught up in the slogans and freebies that we forget why the election truly matters. And elec...
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Long time driving force of Kessler emergency room, Dr. Zwiebel, passes away
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The Atlantic City Press confirmed today that Dr. William Zwiebel has passed away. Read the story here. He has helped many, many people and saved countless lives here in Hammonton. We will all miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go with him and go out to his family.
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Hammonton teacher named Atlantic County Teacher of the year
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Congratulations to Karen Casselman of Hammonton. NJ Commissioner of Education Lucille Davy announced the 21 County teacher's of the year. Ms. Casselman teaches 7th grade math at the Northfield Middle School. She will now be considered along with the other county teachers for NJ State Teacher of...
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Hammonton First Announces Candidates
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According to the website for Hammonton First, the candidates for the November General election are: Mayor - Steve DiDonato Council - Jerry Barberio Tom Gribbon Mickey Pullia Click here to see the bios for these candidates The slates are now complete for all three p...
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Democratic Mayoral Candidate Joe Ingemi hopes for campaign based on respect.
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Dear Editor:It seems that this year, we currently have eight committed citizens seeking local elected office (and by the time this letter is published, we will most likely have twelve such individuals). It is obvious that we are all looking forward to the excitement that politics brings in Hammon...
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Hammonton PBA files labor charges in case of sick officer
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Click on the link to read the story from the AC Press Initially the Town denied the request for fellow officers to donate sick time to Officer Haggerty. It now appears that they have also denied his request for a leave of absence to recover from his cancer treatments.
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Great day for Hammonton - NJM breaks ground
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After many years of work by several several different councils and all three parties, NJM today broke ground on a beautiful new building which will bring new jobs to Hammonton along with economic growth. Click here to see NBC40 report. Click here to read story from the Atlantic City Press. Click here...
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Mayor DiDonato will not seek re-election
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The Hammonton News recieved an email from Mayor John DiDonato saying he will not seek re-election for Mayor. See the story here.
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Drugs and guns in house busted on Washington Street - More info 3/14
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The Action News helicopter has been hovering over Washington Street for quite some time now. The street is completely blocked off by police and fire department equipment and personell. The unconfirmed story we have heard is that a meth lab was busted on Washington Street. More info will be posted as...
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Democratic Mayoral candidate Joe Ingemi reacts to tumult caused by the Officer Haggerty situation
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As candidates for local office, my running mates, Mike Ammirato, Jim Scarpato and Carmen Villani, and I would like to weigh-in on the current situation of Councils decision on the donation of sick-days among Town employees. We support a program to allow employees to donate sick-days to fellow em...
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There are already ways to donate to Officer Pete Haggerty
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New Jersey radio station SoJO 104.9 is reporting a couple of different ways that people can already help Officer Haggerty. There are 2 ways you can make donations to Pete & his family... At PayPal.com, you can donate to supportpete@live.com Go to any TD Bank branch and and make a donation to the Of...
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The "Jersey Guys" endorse Joe Ingemi for Mayor
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It's been a busy day in Hammonton. This morning the local newspapers were on the newstands. The local papers and The Press of Atlantic City all had stories about how the Mayor & Council denied the Chief's request to overturn the ordinance that prevented town employees from donated their sick ti...
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Democratic candidate Joe Ingemi speaks to council on swine flu outbreak
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Mayoral Candidate Ingemi continued to make proposals on local healthcare. At the most recent Council meeting, Joe made a suggestion to improve public health by suggesting information be posted on the Town website about preventing Swine Flu. He recommended linking to the CDC website. His sugge...
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Hammonton Democratic Mayoral Candidate Joe Ingemi addresses Kessler issue
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As a candidate for Mayor, I wanted to discuss an opportunity that will benefit all of Hammonton as well as surrounding areas. The opportunity to which I am referring is the conversion of the Kessler facility into a Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital. So, I will share the thoughts of myself and m...
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DeMaio and Mento Urge Atlantic County to Keep Public Beaches Open in Hamilton Twp.
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April 20, 2009 Atlantic County Freeholder At Large candidate Angelo DeMaio and District 5 candidate Sam Mento III are calling upon Atlantic County government to roll up its sleeves and save the summer season for thousands of swimmers who annually flock to Lake Lenape in Hamilton Township. The call...
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Could Kessler become a VA hospital?
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Democratic State Senator Jeff VanDrew along with Democratic Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam are working with Democratic US Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez on a plan to turn Kessler hospital into a VA hospital. Here is the story as reported by NBC40: HAMMONTON--- A group o...
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Workers still awaiting pay from Kessler
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By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 (Published: Saturday, April 11, 2009) HAMMONTON - Kessler Memorial Hospital closed its doors one month ago Sunday, but its employees are still waiting for the pay and benefits they are owed. Machelle Woolston, a labor representative with health care union...
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We sit back as technology and taxpayer cost savings pass us by.
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Stone Harbor awards solar-panel contract By BRIAN IANIERI (Published: Thursday, April 09, 2009) Staff Writer, 609 463 6713 STONE HARBOR - Borough Council awarded a $438,500 contract this week to place solar panels on the roof of the borough's Public Works building on 81st Street.Stone Harbor awa...
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Despite campaign promise of "NO NEW TAXES", Town taxes rise
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By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 Atlantic City Press (Published: Thursday, March 26, 2009) HAMMONTON - The municipal budget is expected to not increase for the fourth consecutive year, but taxpayers should still see a slight hike on their tax bills. Mayor John DiDonato introduced a propos...
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Hammonton's Sam Mento joins other Democratic Freeholder Candidates in push to make county budget process more "open."
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Dems want more open budgeting by county By THOMAS BARLAS Staff Writer, 609-272-7201 (Published: Saturday, April 04, 2009) Democratic Atlantic County freeholder candidates want to change the way the county budget is presented to the public. Angelo DeMaio, John Devlin and Sam Mento say they want t...
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Hammonton misses out on funding to help our town.
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State, U.S. aboard with funding for Egg Harbor City station By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer, 609-272-7283 (Published: Tuesday, April 07, 2009) EGG HARBOR CITY - All roads lead to Egg Harbor City - at least that is the theory at which the state and federal governments are throwing big money. The city has rece...
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Hammonton-Atlantic City area jobless rate makes the National list
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Data released April 1 show unemployment rates in February were up year over year in every one of the country's 372 metropolitan areas, with joblessness in El Centro, Calif., worst in the U.S. at 24.5%. The report, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, also shows that more than 100 areas recorded u...
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Hammonton Democrats announce their Candidates for Mayor & Council
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The Hammonton Democratic Club proudly announces that Joseph Ingemi will be their candidate for Mayor of Hammonton in this year's Primary and General election. Joseph IngemiDemocratic Candidate for Mayor of Hammonton Born and raised in Hammonton, NJ Family: Mothe...
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Only five school districts of our type spend less than Hammonton
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Total Comparative Cost Per Pupil (Definition) 06-07 Actual Costs Amount per Pupil: $8,910 06-07 Actual Costs Rank per Pupil: 2 2007-08 Actual Costs Amount per Pupil: $9,529 2007-08 Actual Costs Rank per Pupil: 3 Per Pupil Amount (08-09 budget): $10,906 Per Pupil Ranking (08-09 budget): 6 Hammont...
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Hammonton Democrats close to announcing this years candidates-UPDATE 3/31-
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The Hammonton Democrats have been meeting, strategizing, and recruiting for this years campaign. This year the citizens of Hammonton will be electing a Mayor and three council members. The deadline for filing for this years election is April 6. As we draw closer to that date, the Democrats will ann...
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