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Members of Hammonton Town Council honored Robert Capoferri with a Proclamation of Appreciation following the Robert Capoferri Early Childhood Education Center renaming ceremony held at The Bellevue on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.
Proclamation of Appreciation
Whereas, the Town of Hammonton prides itself on recognizing educational institutions that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the growth, development, and future of our community's youngest citizens; and
Whereas, the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) has served as a foundational pillar of academic excellence, nurturing environment, and community spirit within the Hammonton Public School District; and
Whereas, the Hammonton Board of Education has officially designated the renaming of this vital institution to the Robert Capoferri Early Childhood Education Center; and
Whereas, this renaming stands as a permanent tribute to the profound legacy, visionary leadership, and decades of dedicated service offered by Robert Capoferri to the students, educators, and families of Hammonton; and
Whereas, the transformation of this center under his enduring influence continues to inspire a lifelong love of learning and sets a benchmark for early childhood education across the region;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Hammonton, County of Atlantic, and State of New Jersey, extend our deepest gratitude to the educators, administrators, and the Capoferri family for their invaluable contributions to making Hammonton a community where education and character thrive on this 26th day of August, 2026.
Congratulations
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our community!!
Congratulations Bob well deserved 👏 👍 blessings to you 🙏 and family
What a wonderful honor, congratulations Bob!
Great guy. Congratulations Mr. Capoferri
Congratulations Bobby.🤗
Congratulations and thank you for your generous contributions!
Congratulations Mr Bob Capoferri.🙏🙏👏🏼👏🏼
Congratulations Bob! 🥂
Congratulations Bobby! Well deserved 🇺🇸
Congratulations well deserved Bobby!
Nobody more generous or caring than Mr. Capoferri, and nobody more well deserving for this honor. Hammonton is certainly a better place with Bobby in it
Congratulations Robert Capaferry and the Hammonton community 
Congratulations to Robert Capoferri and the entire Hammonton community for this incredible achievement in early childhood education.
Well deserved honor for Mr Capoferri ❤️
Congratulations Robert. You are the most generous, kind and loving man for all in this community. May Hid bless u and your family with good health always. You are the best. ❤️❤️🥰🥰🙏🙏😇😇😇
Congratulations &Thank you for all you do!
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Congratulations Bob📚🚸🏫
Congrats🎉
Congratulations Bob
Congratulations!
Congratulations ❤️
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈
Congratulations!!!
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Hammonton Fire Department & Rita’s: Fire & Ice Fundraiser
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Hammonton Outreach JFS Sprinter Van
Hammonton Outreach JFS Sprinter Van
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Joint Land Use Board Meeting
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Hammonton Food Distribution
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13th annual National Night Out
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Assemblyman Anthony Angelozzi • Hammonton Canoe Club
Assemblyman Anthony Angelozzi • Hammonton Canoe Club
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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Looking for assistance? JFS Family Service Sprinter Van
Looking for assistance? JFS Family Service Sprinter Van
Joint Land Use Board Meeting – CANCELLED
Joint Land Use Board Meeting – CANCELLED
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Hammonton Green Committee: Green Drinks at Ricca’s Brick Oven Pizza
Hammonton Green Committee: Green Drinks at Ricca’s Brick Oven Pizza
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Hammonton Green Committee: Adopt-A-Road Cleanup
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Hammonton Hawks 32nd Annual Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser
Hammonton Hawks 32nd Annual Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser
End of Summer Bash • FREE Summer Concert
End of Summer Bash • FREE Summer Concert
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