Important: Proclamation of Local Emergency • February 22, 2026 Download: Proclamation of Local Emergency • February 22, 2026 To all citizens and persons within the municipality of the Town of Hammonton, New Jersey, and to all departments, divisions, and bureaus of the municipal government of the Town of Hammonton, New Jersey, WHEREAS, pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 251 of the Laws of 1942 as amended and supplemented, NJSA App. A:9-30 et. Seq.: NJSA 40-48-1 (6), and ordinances enacted pursuant thereto; NJSA 2C:33-1 et. Seq., and by ordinances adopted by the Town of Hammonton, I have declared that [...]

There will be no trash pickup on Monday, February 23, due to the impending snowstorm. Collections will resume on the following day, Tuesday, February 24. Please ensure that your bins are placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. UPDATE: Due to the severe weather experienced on Monday, some areas may face delays throughout the week. We appreciate your patience as the Public Works Department works diligently to keep Hammonton moving safely. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  

A snowstorm is anticipated this Sunday, February 22, 2026. PSA: The Hammonton Police and Public Works Department urge residents to avoid parking vehicles on the road during heavy snowfall. Keeping roads clear of cars facilitates with snow removal operations. Vehicles MUST be removed from the streets, or they will be towed at your expense. The Hammonton Public Works Department is committed to improving safety and facilitating smoother driving during winter weather conditions. In response to varying snowfall amounts and durations, trucks may need to clear your street multiple times. As snow is pushed off the plows, it can accumulate in driveways, [...]

The Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Watch live on Access Hammonton – Comcast channel 9. Links to our streaming channels and the meeting agenda are listed below. Agenda, February 23rd, 2026: www.townofhammonton.org/agenda-2-23-26.pdf  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/

PSA: The Town has experienced a recent number of dead geese reported at Hammonton Lake. Officials said the cases are likely associated with avian flu (bird flu) and want residents to be aware and cautious. As state officials investigate a suspected H5N1 bird flu outbreak with the discovery of more than 1,000 dead or dying geese across the state, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health reminds residents to avoid unprotected contact with sick or infected birds and other animals. According to the New Jersey Department of Health the general risk of H5N1 bird flu to the public is low, with [...]

The Hammonton Police Department is excited to share that it will participate in the 2026 Police Unity Tour, marking the first time in over ten years that a team from Hammonton will take part in this significant event. The Police Unity Tour is an annual bicycle ride where law enforcement officers from across the nation cycle to Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This ride not only honors fallen heroes but also raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. Currently, officers are [...]

The Hammonton Police Department will be hosting a Rx Take Back Day on Monday, Feb. 16th, 2026 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of medications they have on hand that are expired, unused or unnecessary at the c, located at 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ. Unused or expired medications sitting around the house can easily become dangerous — especially in homes with young children, teenagers or elderly family members. It’s crucial to take action and remove those risks. Medications can be a source of accidental poisoning for kids or a temptation for teens [...]

PSA: Hammonton Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day. Please note that trash collection scheduled for that day will instead take place on Tuesday, February 17th. However, ACUA recycling collection will proceed as planned. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Announcement: 2026 Property Assessment Postcards The Hammonton Tax Assessor’s office sent out 2026 Property Assessment Postcards that did not include the net taxes billed for the previous year. To rectify this missing information, new postcards containing the net taxes billed for 2025 will be mailed today, Monday, February 9. For questions or concerns, please reach out to Mary Joan Wyatt at the Assessor’s office by calling 609-567-4300 Ext. 115. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

A Special Meeting of Mayor and Council will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 to discuss the 2026 Municipal Budget. The meeting will take place at Hammonton Town Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. Additional items may be discussed as deemed necessary and official action may or may not be taken during the meeting. ~ Frank Zuber, Municipal Clerk Residents can tune in live to the meeting on Access Hammonton, available on Comcast channel 9. Links to our streaming channels can be found below. Stay updated on the latest municipal news by following our Facebook page. • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AccessHammonton • Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/accesshammonton [...]