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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📚🚸🏫
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Congratulations Bob
Congratulations!
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Hammonton Hawks Kick Off Season with 32nd Annual Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser! HAMMONTON, NJ – The Hammonton Hawks Football & Cheer organization is hosting its 32nd Annual Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser to support the upcoming youth sports season. Community members, families, and sports fans are invited to enjoy great food while supporting local youth athletes.Event Details Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM Location: William T. Capella Field Cost: $20.00 donation per ticket Ticket Information Tickets are available for purchase directly at the event. Tickets sponsored by Carnesale Funeral Home. About Hammonton Hawks The Hammonton Hawks organization provides [...] Summer may be winding down, but there is still time for another celebration in Hammonton!Join us Sunday, August 30 from 4–8 PM on Lincoln Street for a FREE summer concert featuring The Party Wave Band with three hours of live music!* Bring your lawn chairs & picnic blankets* Live music from The Party Wave Band* Smash burgers from Louie’s Fries* Flavored lemonades from Big Squeeze Lemonade* Hot dogs & more from Matty G DogzCome to Downtown Hammonton early and make a day of it! Shop, grab lunch or drinks, and explore our local businesses before heading to the grass lot on [...] Community Connections: Hammonton In partnership with Red Cross, the JFS Sprinter Van will be onsite in Hammonton to provide information about services offered. The JFS Atlantic Homeless Alliance (AHA) assists individuals and families affected or at risk of homelessness in Atlantic County. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties WHEN: Beginning June 4th, Every First & Third Wednesday Following (10am-12pm) WHERE: Hammonton Family Success Center 310 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton NJ For information about JFS Services visit www.jfsatlantic.org There is no meeting for September 2, 2026. The next meeting will be September 16, 2026. View: Meeting Agendas and Minutes Hammonton Joint Land Use Board meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the first floor Council Chambers at Hammonton Town Hall, located at 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037. Please contact Board Secretary Shelly DiChurch at 609-567-4300 Ext. 110 or email sdichurch@townofhammonton.org with inquires. Video: All meetings stream live on Access Hammonton TV – Comcast channel 9, YouTube and Vimeo. Watch a past Land Use Board meeting on our Video Archive Page. Download: Instructions to applicants applying to the Hammonton Joint [...] If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, please register here https://smpl.is/7sji7 before you arrive. Present code to a volunteer when you attend. Food distribution takes place every 1st Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. until supplies last, rain or shine. Volunteers are always needed. Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, 1 Mt. Carmel Lane (carnival grounds) Hammonton, NJ 08037. The Hope Exists Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives and communities by supporting individuals facing substance use, mental health challenges, chronic homelessness, and food insecurity. We provide comprehensive support and essential resources to meet immediate needs [...] Bulk trash is collected on the first full week of each month, Monday through Friday, on your scheduled trash collection day. Download: 2026 Public Works Service Schedule For more information on municipal services, please visit the Hammonton Highway and Public Works Department page. Items must be placed at the curb prior to 6:00 a.m. Rugs, carpet padding, paint and chemicals are NOT permitted. Please place items curbside as neatly as possible. Recycled items should be separated from bulk trash. Residents are required to use a dumpster for construction debris and should never be considered bulk trash. Items must be placed out in [...] 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule: If your trash day falls on a holiday, in most cases, it will be picked up the following day. If Friday is a holiday, trash collection will take place the day before, on Thursday. Town Hall offices, including the Public Works Department, will be off on the following holidays: September 7th, Labor Day, Monday Collection will resume on Tuesday, September 8th October 12th, Columbus Day, Monday Collection will resume on Tuesday, October 13th November 3rd, Election Day, Tuesday Collection will resume on Wednesday, November 4th November 11th, Veterans Day, Wednesday Collection will resume on Thursday, November [...] Hammonton residents can safely dispose of hazardous household materials at ACUA's FREE drop-off events scheduled throughout the year. This is your opportunity to safely dispose of rechargeable batteries, vape pens, motor oil, fluorescent light bulbs, oil-based paint, and more. 2026 Dates: Saturday, March 14 Saturday, May 30 Saturday, July 11 Saturday, September 12 Saturday, November 14 The drop-off events are held at ACUA's Environmental Park 6700 Delilah Road, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the scheduled Saturdays. To learn more and prepare for your visit, go to acua.com/hhw. Prepare For Your Visit: Proof of residency is required - driver's license, tax bill, [...] Brush and yard waste will be collected during the second full week of each month. Please make sure your yard waste does not exceed a 6’x6’x6’ pile. Clippings should be placed at the curb, cut ends to the road, before 6:00 a.m. Parks & Recreation meetings are open to the public and take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at Hammonton Town Hall, first floor council chambers, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037. For more information visit: townofhammonton.org/parks-recreation Adam Monacelli Parks & Recreation Director Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 103 Email: amonacelli@townofhammonton.org Address: Town Hall, Clerk’s Office, 3rd floor 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037 Parks & Recreation Board Members Lou Cappuccio, Chairman Sam Rodio, Deputy Mayor Paul Ordille James Borda John Iacovelli Sam Rodio, Jr. Bill Parkhurst Shawn McCloud Ray Scipione, Councilman John Scianni Alberta Eppler, Secretary Safer Driving May Save You Money Take the AARP Smart Driver classroom course and you could save on your car insurance! * Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts. Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Refresh your defensive driving skills and increase your confidence behind the wheel. Upon completion of the Smart Driver course, you could be eligible for a multi-year discount on auto insurance. Other restrictions may apply. Consult your agent for details. Date & Time: [...] Community Connections: Hammonton In partnership with Red Cross, the JFS Sprinter Van will be onsite in Hammonton to provide information about services offered. The JFS Atlantic Homeless Alliance (AHA) assists individuals and families affected or at risk of homelessness in Atlantic County. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties If you are looking for assistance – counseling, mental health services, supportive housing and more – plan to stop by and speak with a JFS staff member. WHEN: Every First & Third Wednesday Following (10am-12pm) WHERE: Hammonton Family Success Center 310 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton NJ For information about JFS Services [...] View: Meeting Agendas and Minutes Hammonton Joint Land Use Board meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the first floor Council Chambers at Hammonton Town Hall, located at 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037. Please contact Board Secretary Shelly DiChurch at 609-567-4300 Ext. 110 or email sdichurch@townofhammonton.org with inquires. Video: All meetings stream live on Access Hammonton TV – Comcast channel 9, YouTube and Vimeo. Watch a past Land Use Board meeting on our Video Archive Page. Download: Instructions to applicants applying to the Hammonton Joint Land Use Board • Planning and Zoning 2026 Meeting Schedule: January 7 January 21 February 4 February [...] Hammonton Community Market Come out to enjoy the upcoming Community Market days of the Green Committee’s 2026 monthly summer market season on the 4th Friday of the month on June, July and September. Sustainable, fresh and fun – you won’t want to miss it! 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. Submit your Vendor registration here: Registration Link In [...] Hammonton Town Council Meeting 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/ 2026 Town Council Meetings Schedule and Agendas: January 5th Reorg Meeting • Agenda January 27th • Agenda February 9th Special Meeting • Agenda February 25th • Agenda March 11th, (6PM Start) Special Meeting [...]
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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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Hammonton Outreach JFS Sprinter Van
Hammonton Outreach JFS Sprinter Van
Joint Land Use Board Meeting • No Meeting
Joint Land Use Board Meeting • No Meeting
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Hammonton Food Distribution
Hammonton Food Distribution
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BULK TRASH WEEK
Labor Day • Town Hall Closed • Trash Pickup Schedule
Labor Day • Town Hall Closed • Trash Pickup Schedule
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ACUA Free Hazardous Household Materials Drop-off
ACUA Free Hazardous Household Materials Drop-off
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BRUSH WEEK
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
AARP Smart Driver Classroom Course at the Canoe Club
AARP Smart Driver Classroom Course at the Canoe Club
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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
Joint Land Use Board Meeting
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Hammonton Community Market
Hammonton Community Market
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Town Council Meeting
Town Council Meeting
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