“Nice Going” Award recipient, philanthropist and volunteer dies at 87.

The Hammonton Board of Education approved a revised lease agreement between the board and the Hammonton Hawks for William T. Capella Field.

Steven Berenato, 43, of Hammonton was arrested at 7:14 p.m. on May 6 by the Hammonton Police Department.

During the May 5 Board of Education meeting, the 2022-2023 Budget was presented by Hammonton Superintendent of Schools Robin Chieco.

Several personnel matters were addressed at the April 25 meeting of town council, held in town hall.

On the evening of April 30, officers were called to the 200 block of Peach Street in reference to shots fired at a dwelling.

Council was informed from a resident on Cypress Court of elevated levels of PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl substances) in their drinking well test.

Police were called in reference to a fight on the prime block of North Washington Street at 10:18 a.m. on April 24.

Retired Hammonton Police Department (HPD) Lt. Edward Slimm talks about his lengthy career on the local police force.

Baldwin was the owner and director of the Dance Magic in Hammonton for 40 years.

The Hammonton Environmental Commission heard a development review presentation by Hammonton Gardens LLC at their monthly meeting on April 13

An employee of the local McDonald’s on the White Horse Pike (Route 30) was arrested and charged on March 28 in connection with $3K theft.

Representatives from Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company No 2 appeared before the planning board at that body’s meeting on April 6.

Cpl. Richard W. Jones #971 (Ret.), of Hammonton, who was a member of the Hammonton Police Department (HPD) for 21 years, died on March 31.

Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel introduced several promotions and new hires within his department at the regular meeting of town council.

Police made several arrests last week, including three separate and unrelated driving while under the influence (DWI) arrests, Friel said.

The Hammonton Board of Education approved the school district budget for the 2022-2023 school year during the March 23 meeting.

A four-vehicle crash occurred at 3:41 p.m. on March 16 at the intersection of the White Horse Pike (Route 30) and Basin Road.

At the March 15 meerting, the Hammonton Parks and Recreation Commission discussed future plans.

A pole landed on the Reagan Rock on the morning of March 11. The rock commemorates President Ronald Reagan’s historic visit to Hammonton.