Between Us

4 days ago

A look back at old-school resolutions

Do you have a New Year’s resolution? It’s the third week of January and statistics show that 80 percent of all resolutions fail by February.

Our Town

Teaching about sustainability, climate change

Kristin Guglietti

7 days ago

Teaching about sustainability, climate change

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is teaching climate change in its new curriculum. Changes were implemented in September 2021.

The Hammonton Gazette

Jan 17

‘Snow’ much fun

The snow storm on January 3 dropped about five inches of fluffy white snow in town. People of all ages and dogs of all breeds had fun.

Joseph F. Berenato

Jan 7

Hey, that’s a lot of plastic

Three families in Hammonton agreed to track their plastic usage to determine precisely how much they used, every day, for a week.

Local craft show helps make child’s dream come true

The Hammonton Gazette

Jan 3

Local craft show helps make child’s dream come true

Volunteers from the All-Volunteer Hammonton Wishing Well Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation held their Craft Show for Sunshine Foundation.

451 species identified with iNaturalist app

Kristin Guglietti

Dec 31, 2021

451 species identified with iNaturalist app

Hammontonians are connecting with nature and learning more about their environment by using the iNaturalist app on their smartphone.

Joseph F. Berenato

Dec 27, 2021

Dogs come home for the holidays

On December 5, dozens of rescue dogs were brought by Animal Aid USA into Hammonton on their way to find new homes.

Local churches announce services for the holidays

Joseph F. Berenato

Dec 20, 2021

Local churches announce services for the holidays

Local houses of worship have released their schedules for the holiday season.

Kristin Guglietti

Dec 13, 2021

Grinding for skate park at 11th St.

Children and adults rolled around on their skateboards and scooters at 11th Street Park’s hockey rink on November 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Joseph F. Berenato

Dec 3, 2021

High school band marches to victory

The Hammonton High School Marching Band is the 2021 Tournament of Bands (TOB) Group 1A New Jersey state champion. “This was an amazing...

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

Michael Bleming

Nov 26, 2021

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people.

Joseph F. Berenato

Nov 19, 2021

Dramatic reading at Kramer Hall

On November 8, The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University presented a dramatic reading of “Golden Baby—Such a Good Boy!”

Joseph F. Berenato

Nov 12, 2021

Local author releases new book

Local writer is celebrating the debut of her new book, Better Than OK: Finding Joy as a Special Needs Parent, released October 8.

Barktoberfest at Animal Clinic of Hammonton

Joseph F. Berenato

Nov 5, 2021

Barktoberfest at Animal Clinic of Hammonton

Animal Clinic of Hammonton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Barktoberfest at their new location at 811 S. Egg Harbor Rd.

Michael Bleming

Oct 29, 2021

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

Diana O’Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by 30, done having kids by 35 and move out to the New York City suburbs.

Joseph F. Berenato

Oct 22, 2021

Blue Comet rides again in Hammonton

On October 15, a screening of De Luxe: The Tale of the Blue Comet was held at Kathedral Event Center at 7 p.m.

Joseph F. Berenato

Oct 15, 2021

Author visits St. Joseph Academy

On October 6, St. Joseph Academy welcomed Patti Sheehy, the author of The Boy Who Said No: An Escape to Freedom along with Frank Mederos.

Kristin Guglietti

Oct 8, 2021

Fashion show hosted by Perhaps

Perhaps held a fashion show on September 28 at the Vine Street Parking Lot.

Joseph F. Berenato

Oct 8, 2021

Rotary holds annual wine event

“It’s a fantastic night of seeing local, homemade wines, and it’s an opportunity to have camaraderie,” said Rotary President Franco Catania.

Michael Bleming

Oct 1, 2021

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

It’s December 23, 1971, and heavy weather is forecast for Chicago. Russ Hildebrandt is on the brink of breaking free of a marriage.

Joseph F. Berenato

Sep 24, 2021

Hammontonians discuss ‘Sunday dinner’

For many, the words “Sunday dinner” conjure imagery of copious amounts of both food and family gathered around a grandmother’s table.

St. Joseph Academy begins new school year

MarySusan Hoffman

Sep 17, 2021

St. Joseph Academy begins new school year

St. Joseph Academy (SJA) began the new school year for all students last week.

The Hammonton Gazette

Sep 10, 2021

ECEC, Sooy ready for new school year

The Early Childhood Education Center and Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School began the new school year on September 1.

Michael Bleming

Sep 3, 2021

Catching up with high school sweethearts

A select few are fortunate enough to meet their future spouse in their early years, becoming high school sweethearts before tying the knot.

MarySusan Hoffman

Aug 20, 2021

Cooling off at the Hammonton Swim Club

Students from Hammonton’s ESY summer program enjoyed a day at the Hammonton Swim Club earlier this month.

Joseph F. Berenato

Aug 20, 2021

Homegrown Field of Dreams

The Peeke family has built their own Field of Dreams, inspired by the 1989 movie of the same name, at their homestead on S. Second Road.

MarySusan Hoffman

Aug 13, 2021

Summer camp at Hammonton Skating Center

Campers at the Hammonton Skating Center’s program are enjoying crafts, games, themed days and more this summer.

MarySusan Hoffman

Aug 6, 2021

Summer fun at Camp Tuscaloosa

Campers at Camp Tuscaloosa have been enjoying a fun summer full of crafts, games, activities, swimming, themed days and more.

Joseph F. Berenato

Aug 6, 2021

Landgraf releases The Big Fuzzy Cat

Hammonton resident Anthony D. Landgraf has written, illustrated and released his first book, The Big Fuzzy Cat.

Michael Bleming

Jul 30, 2021

Locals show off unique collections

For many, collecting certain items is a lifelong passion, beginning at an early age.

Morning, noon and night, Wawa does dining right

Joseph F. Berenato

Jul 16, 2021

Morning, noon and night, Wawa does dining right

Since the opening of the first Wawa Food Market in 1964, the store’s name has become synonymous throughout the region with convenience.

Summer school program held at former St. Joe

Joseph F. Berenato

Jul 9, 2021

Summer school program held at former St. Joe

The building is host to the Gloucester County Special Services School District Migrant Education Summer School from now until July 23.

Are you there, Hollywood? It’s me, Hammonton

Joseph F. Berenato

Jul 2, 2021

Are you there, Hollywood? It’s me, Hammonton

Recently, two Hammonton High School graduates found themselves working together in an uncommon situation: the filming of a major motion film

Michael Bleming

Jul 2, 2021

Local author holds book signing

On June 12, Carl “Pepper” Cappuccio held a book signing at Graycewyngs Gardens & Interiors to celebrate the release of his work Warm Water.

Good Samaritan Center feeds the community

Joseph F. Berenato

Jun 18, 2021

Good Samaritan Center feeds the community

For close to 25 years, Alice Mazzagatti and Mary Henning have been preparing free meals for the Hammonton Good Samaritan Center.

The Hammonton Gazette

Jun 11, 2021

Deputy journalists from Sooy

The Hammonton Gazette’s Publisher Gabe Donio and Editor-in-Chief Gina Rullo were invited to work with fourth grade enrichment students.

The Hammonton Gazette

Jun 11, 2021

Fun at this year’s Hammonton prom

Hammonton High School held their promenade on June 4 at the school, followed by the prom on the football field.

Joseph F. Berenato

Jun 4, 2021

READ Preschool graduates class of 2021

READ Preschool held commencement for its 39th graduating class at 10:30 a.m. on May 22.

The Hammonton Gazette

Jun 4, 2021

Deputy journalists from Sooy

The Hammonton Gazette’s Publisher Gabe Donio and Editor-in-Chief Gina Rullo were invited to work with fourth grade enrichment students.

Showing style at St. Joseph Academy prom

Betsey Karl

Jun 4, 2021

Showing style at St. Joseph Academy prom

St. Joseph Academy held this year’s prom on May 27, 2021. The promenade was held at the front of the school.

Sooy ESL students enjoy virtual author visit

Joseph F. Berenato

May 28, 2021

Sooy ESL students enjoy virtual author visit

Students at Warren E. Sooy Elementary School, enjoyed a virtual visit from author and illustrator Yesenia Moises.

Michael Bleming

May 28, 2021

Michael James Rizzotte releases new work

Local writer Michael James Rizzotte has just released his latest work, Stories from the Strange Place: A Collection of Short Fiction.

Joseph F. Berenato

May 14, 2021

SJA to present murder-mystery dinner

On May 21 and 22, St. Joseph Academy (SJA) will be presenting Bill Hand’s Murder on the Menu in the media center of the school.

Joseph F. Berenato

May 7, 2021

Hammonton native Anderson writes novel

On April 19, Hammonton native Lauren Esposito Anderson celebrated the paperback release of her first novel, Recruited.

‘Reclaim our Freedom’ Jeep event at Kathedral

Joseph F. Berenato

May 7, 2021

‘Reclaim our Freedom’ Jeep event at Kathedral

On May 2, Wild Child Customs hosted “Reclaim our Freedom All Parties Unite” at Kathedral on Egg Harbor Road.

Michael Bleming

Apr 30, 2021

Flower Power downtown for Third Thursday

Downtown Hammonton held a “Flower Power” Third Thursday event on April 22, which was also Earth Day.

"The Paper of Record"

A look back at old-school resolutions

Our Town

Teaching about sustainability, climate change

‘Snow’ much fun

Hey, that’s a lot of plastic

Local craft show helps make child’s dream come true

451 species identified with iNaturalist app

Dogs come home for the holidays

Local churches announce services for the holidays

Grinding for skate park at 11th St.

High school band marches to victory

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

Dramatic reading at Kramer Hall

Local author releases new book

Barktoberfest at Animal Clinic of Hammonton

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

Blue Comet rides again in Hammonton

Author visits St. Joseph Academy

Fashion show hosted by Perhaps

Rotary holds annual wine event

In the book stacks: Atlantic County Library News

Hammontonians discuss ‘Sunday dinner’

St. Joseph Academy begins new school year

ECEC, Sooy ready for new school year

Recommended Reading from the Library

Catching up with high school sweethearts

Cooling off at the Hammonton Swim Club

Homegrown Field of Dreams

Summer camp at Hammonton Skating Center

Summer fun at Camp Tuscaloosa

Landgraf releases The Big Fuzzy Cat

Recommended Reading from the Library

Locals show off unique collections

Morning, noon and night, Wawa does dining right

Summer school program held at former St. Joe

Are you there, Hollywood? It’s me, Hammonton

Recommended reading from the library

Local author holds book signing

Good Samaritan Center feeds the community

Deputy journalists from Sooy

Fun at this year’s Hammonton prom

READ Preschool graduates class of 2021

Deputy journalists from Sooy

Showing style at St. Joseph Academy prom

Sooy ESL students enjoy virtual author visit

Recommended reading from the library

Michael James Rizzotte releases new work

SJA to present murder-mystery dinner

Hammonton native Anderson writes novel

‘Reclaim our Freedom’ Jeep event at Kathedral

Recommended reading from the library

Flower Power downtown for Third Thursday