In celebration of National Rescue Dog Day, May 20, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter is helping to raise awareness of the value of rescue dogs as great companions with a special adoption promotion. “Rescue dogs are ready to offer love and loyalty to the families that adopt them,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “I have had several rescue dogs in my lifetime and have never been disappointed.” The shelter is waiving the $110 adoption fee between Wednesday, May 20 and Sunday, May 24 for dogs available for immediate adoption. “Our goal is to match these dogs with caring, responsible pet owners,” [...]

Download: Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control Notice In compliance with section 9.10 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30) The Atlantic County Dept. of Public Works, Office of Mosquito Control will be applying pesticides for the control of adult populations on an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Atlantic County during the period of May 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026. The pesticides used will be those recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) for the control of adult mosquitoes, which may include, but are not limited to: Malathion (FyfanonÆ), Etofenprox (Zenivex E20, Zenivex E4), [...]

The annual Tri-Vets of Hammonton Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., in downtown Hammonton with a ceremony to follow at Veterans Memorial Park on Bellevue Avenue. Join us in honoring those who gave everything for our freedom. 10:00 a.m. parade lineup begins at the corner of Egg Harbor Road and Bellevue Avenue, next to El Nuevo Mariachi Loco restaurant. Interested in participating? Email retiredjfd@yahoo.com or call 609-561-5329 for details. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Hammonton Middle School on Liberty Street at 10:30 a.m.  

Don't miss the 2026 Hammonton Little League Season Celebration! Saturday, June 6th from 9AM–2PM As the season winds down and All-Star tournaments approach, we’re bringing everyone together for a fun day at the fields! Basket Raffles Baseball & Softball Skills Competitions (Ages 7–14) Prizes for competition winners Breakfast Sandwiches & Stand Favorites Music Throughout the Event FREE Philly Soft Pretzel & Water for All Players Bring the family out and help us celebrate a great season with the HLL community!

The Hammonton Fire Department, Hammonton Drug Alliance, and Rita’s of Hammonton will be hosting an event to connect the community with their local volunteer fire department. Stop by Rita’s of Hammonton between 6pm-8pm on Wednesday, July 29th! There will be give-a-ways from the fire department and drug alliance. Rita’s is donating 25% of all sales during the event to the Hammonton Fire Department. The funds raised will help keep our firefighters hydrated during the HOT summer months. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard10 N. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037 Thank you to the Hammonton Drug Alliance for their support.

Please note: The Historical Society of Hammonton’s May membership meeting and Speaker Series program have been canceled. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Thursday, June 4 at the Canoe Club (6:00 PM meeting, 7:00 PM program).

TOWN OF HAMMONTON • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Public Safety Telecommunicator • Full and Part Time Positions Available The Town of Hammonton is seeking a full and part time Public Safety Telecommunicator. Possession of, or the ability to obtain a 911 call-taker or dispatcher certification, is a plus but not mandatory. Work experience with this position can be taught onsite during regular work hours. Visit https://www.nj.gov/911/ for certification information. Bilingual Spanish-speaking a plus but not necessary. We strive for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our team. This critical position involves dispatching services for the Hammonton Police and Fire Departments and Emergency [...]

Come out to enjoy the upcoming Community Market days of the Green Committee’s 2026 monthly summer market season. Sustainable, fresh and fun – you won’t want to miss it! We welcome volunteers. Email hammontongreenevents@gmail.com to sign up and get involved. This year, the Market will be held in the parking lot behind Casciano’s  (212 Bellevue) – on Second and Vine. The Community Market features vendors with handmade, homemade, eco-friendly crafts and wares and provides an important opportunity to showcase local small farmers who grow with organic, sustainable or regenerative practices. It is a curated outdoor event created to bring the community [...]

The Hammonton Town Council Meeting scheduled for May 18th has been moved to May 26th. Executive Session: 6:00 p.m. Public Session: 7:00 p.m. Meetings take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Location: 1st floor, Town Hall Council Chambers, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037 Mayor and Council: Contact Page Watch live on Access Hammonton – Comcast channel 9. Links to our streaming channels are listed below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AccessHammonton Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/accesshammonton Check out past meetings on our media page: https://www.townofhammonton.org/media/

About the event: MainStreet Hammonton invites residents to take part in the annual Downtown Cleanup & Flower Planting event — a spring tradition that celebrates community pride and helps keep Hammonton looking its best! Thank you to our sponsors ACUA, Riverview Landscaping and Ron's Gardens. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive between 8:45 and 9:00 AM at the Historic Hammonton Train Station, located at 10 S. Egg Harbor Road, to sign in and receive instructions. Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty, as well as sturdy shoes suitable for working outdoors. The event will continue until approximately noon. [...]