The Hammonton Fire Department responded to 604 calls in 2025 Calls sorted by NFRIS incident type: FALSE ALARMS: 156 RESCUE/MVA/EMS ASST.: 156 HAZARDOUS CONDITION/NO FIRE: 124 FIRE: 112 GOOD INTENT CALL: 15 SERVICE CALL: 35 SEVERE WEATHER: 5 SPECIAL INCIDENT: 1 38 incidents were mutual aid assistance to a surrounding community. In addition to their call responses, this entirely volunteer-based department participated in over 25 community events, supported a week of fire prevention visits, and completed numerous hours of training and re-certification courses. Every Wednesday evening, firefighters can be found at the firehouse for mandatory training, drills, work details, and meetings.Thank [...]

The Hammonton Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. Below are statistics from 2025 that highlight the ongoing efforts to serve and protect: Calls for Service: 23,282 Arrests: 610 Motor Vehicle Stops: 4,867 MV Citations Issued: 4,006 Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): 125 Motor Vehicle Crashes: 498 Domestic Violence Incidents: 213 Burglaries (including vehicle burglaries): 38 Stolen Motor Vehicles: 32 Assists to Other Agencies: 371 Psychiatric Calls: 157 Property Checks: 4,027 Critical Incidents: 9 These statistics not only reflect the volume of work handled by our officers, but also underscore the importance of continued community partnership. [...]

Did you know goats love Christmas trees? Please consider donating your tree to a local farm! Angels in the Pines Goat Farm LLC and Funny Farm Rescue are accepting trees this January. Hammonton residents can place their Christmas trees at the curb for collection during brush week, Jan. 12th-16th. Please be sure that all decorations, metal stands, lights, cords, tinsel, and plastic bags are removed from your tree before placing at the curb. Trees can also be dropped off at the 8th St. Convenience Station on Saturdays from 10am-3pm. Questions or concerns? Web: Public Works Department Email: info@townofhammonton.org Call: 609-567-4336

The Town of Hammonton's annual Reorganization Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5th, at 7:00 p.m. Residents can tune in live on Access Hammonton, available on Comcast channel 9. Links to our streaming channels and the meeting agenda, can be found below. Stay updated on municipal news by following our Facebook page. Agenda, January 5, 2026: https://www.townofhammonton.org/.../Agenda-Reorg-1-5-26.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/ Town of Hammonton Resolution #172-2025 Setting Time, Place and Date of Council Meetings Whereas, the Open Public Meeting Act otherwise known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of 1975 requires [...]

Published December 31, 2025. Public Input Sought: Improvements at Hammonton Lake Park 1. Virtual Community Forum • January 7, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. 2. Click Here --> One-Minute-Long Recreation Survey The Town of Hammonton is proposing to apply for Green Acres funding to make various improvements to Lake Park in compliance with NJ Department of Community Affairs rules. Public feedback is an important component of the application process. Virtual Community Forum A virtual meeting to discuss concept plans for improvements to Hammonton Lake Park will take place on Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to [...]

Press Release Date: 12/29/2025 From: Hammonton Police Chief K. Friel Reference: Fatal Helicopter Crash, Hammonton, NJ At approximately 11:25 AM on December 28th, 2025 the Hammonton Police Department received a report of an aviation crash between two helicopters. The midair collision was between an Enstrom model 280C and an Enstrom model F-28A which had both departed from the Hammonton Municipal Airport. The helicopters crash landed in a field and tree line in the 100 block of Basin Road. One helicopter was engulfed in flames. The Hammonton Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the helicopter that was in flames in the field. Hammonton Police [...]

PSA: There will be no recycling or trash collection on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 or New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Both holiday collections will experience a one-day delay. Trash collection scheduled for Friday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, will proceed as planned without any postponement. Bulk trash collection week is Jan. 5-9, 2026. Town Hall will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.  

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, town trucks may need to clear your street multiple times. As snow is pushed off the plows, it can accumulate in driveways, which is an unavoidable consequence of the plowing process. Homeowners are responsible for removing this snow from their driveways. Some useful tips to make dealing with snow-related tasks less frustrating: Place your trash and recycling bins at the curb for collection, and be sure to take them back in promptly to avoid any [...]

PSA: There will be no recycling or trash collection on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 or New Year's Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. All collections will be delayed by one day. Bulk trash collection week is Jan. 5-9, 2026. Town Hall will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day. Happy holidays from the Town of Hammonton! Don’t miss the Noon Year’s Eve Celebration sponsored by the Hammonton Drug Awareness! Join us for a lively noon party filled with confetti, food, exciting games and creative crafts. It's a fantastic event designed for the whole family to enjoy together. The festivities [...]

Downtown Hammonton is preparing to welcome the New Year in signature fashion as the Annual Hammonton NYE Bash returns on Wednesday, December 31st, from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM along Central Avenue. Presented by Philip Carr of Crowley & Carr Real Estate and MainStreet Hammonton / Downtown Hammonton, the celebration will once again bring together residents and visitors for live music, fireworks, and the beloved Giant Blueberry Drop. As the countdown to midnight approaches, the energy will build with live music by local favorite Beginners Luck, setting the soundtrack for a night filled with community spirit and celebration. Complimentary hot chocolate [...]