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To the Editor:
I would like to take a moment to let you know
about an exciting opportunity for everyone in
Hammonton. We would like to ask mayor and
council to approve a live, televised
old-fashioned debate at town hall with all three
parties' candidates participating. The three
Hammonton First candidates feel that this is a
Hammonton tradition that should be revived and
not be allowed to fade from Hammonton's
political landscape.
Debates were televised in the past, as recently
as the early 1990s, and were a tradition with
the other two parties in town. We would like to
be included in this tradition of years past and
bring it back to life within the walls of our
newly constructed town hall.
Citizens of Hammonton will be able to watch the
live debate at home on the town's TV Channel 9
or stop by to get a front row seat to see up
close how each candidate feels about the future
of our town. It gives voters a different
perspective and allows you to get to know each
candidate on neutral ground, in an open setting.
Patty
Palmieri
Hammonton First President
Hammonton
To the Editor:
Once again I am writing to The Hammonton Gazette
about the Hammonton Lake Park. I wrote a couple
of years back telling how proud I was to visit
the park as I did as a youngster. I reminisced
of all the good times I had there, having our
school picnics and having to find branches to
stab the wieners for roasting. We would eat the
wieners, and then came the best part of roasting
marshmallows.
I remembered all the good times with children
laughing and enjoying the wonderful day that we
were so fortunate to have, being out of school.
Having a wonderful park to wade in the water and
play on the swings enjoying each other’s company
and getting along with everyone. Gosh, we had
some fun times there.
You see I now live in Hawaii, and visit
Hammonton every year. I would not think of going
to Hammonton without visiting the Hammonton Lake
Park.
I am now a young 65 years old and lived all my
younger years in Hammonton, enjoying everyday
being spent there. I still have relatives and
friends in Hammonton. This year as in the past,
I could not wait to go to the park when I
arrived.
Entering the park, I thought, “Wow, it is really
being kept up with the beautiful playground for
the youngsters and the ballpark.” I parked my
rental car and went running over to the lake. I
was aghast as to the dirtiness and probably
contamination of the water which at one time was
beautiful to sit around or wade in. What has
happened to this lake?
I went over to the swings and sat there and
honestly wept as I looked across the lake. No
one would go into that water; it was truly a
heartbreak.
I write this letter to the editor in hopes that
someone will look into this situation and
correct it so other children will be able to
enjoy this lovely park and will make their own
memories and perhaps come back to visit
Hammonton Lake Park when they are grown.
I will be back next year, the good God willing,
and hopefully see a good change take place to
the Lake. Please consider this request.
MaryAnn
Tilton
Honolulu, Hawaii
To the Editor:
Balanced representation on council is a win-win
for the town. Each political party must bring
its “A-game” if it is to compete for the voters’
approval.
To provide this critical political balance, I am
supporting the Democratic Team of Falcone, Mac
Lane and Perrotta. Hammonton First seeks to
occupy all seven seats on council.
Yet we all remember the lethargy and confusion
when the GOP occupied every seat. Plus, if one
party controls at least five seats, then that
party can borrow without any type of check on
their decision. The local GOP claims to offer a
choice that is different from Hammonton First
but unfortunately, they often sound more like an
echo.
The Hammonton Democrats are the best option to
provide checks and balance to the town council.
Their presence will ensure that the needs of the
entire community will be addressed. So I urge
all Hammontonians to support the team of Falcone,
Mac Lane and Perrotta.
Whether you feel that it’s all good in Hammonton
or that you have been left out, the Hammonton
Democrats will make the town better.
Dr.
Thomas Santone
Hammonton
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