2026 Tax Sale Will Be Held Electronically Thursday, December 17th, 2026 The Tax Office would like to take this opportunity to provide as much information as possible regarding the Tax Sale Period in November/December. We understand that this is a busy time of year and hope that by summarizing the important dates and methods of payment, everyone can plan accordingly. All Water/Sewer and Property Tax delinquent balances over $10.00 may be subject to Tax Sale, which will take place electronically on Thursday, December 17, 2026, as outlined in N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 Tax Sale Law. The Tax Office will be closed November 3 [...]

Police Training Advisory When: Oct. 15, 2026 • 8AM - 3PM Where: Moss Mill Park Sports Complex 1111 Moss Mill Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037 The Hammonton Police Department would like to advise residents and motorists that on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Moss Mill Park Sports Complex will be closed to the public due to a scheduled police training exercise. During this time, residents and motorists traveling through the area may notice an increased police presence, including officers, police vehicles, and specialized units. Please be assured that there is no cause for alarm. This [...]

Town of Hammonton • Legal Notice • Advertisement for Bids • Posted 10-6-26 Jake’s Law – Inclusive Playground at Hammonton Lake Park Download: www.townofhammonton.org/Jakes-Law-NTB.pdf NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1. BIDS: Sealed Bids for the Jake’s Law – Inclusive Playground at Hammonton Lake Park, in the Town of Hammonton, will be received at 10:00 A.M. on 10/22/2026 at which time Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the 3rd Floor Conference Room, located at 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Bids will not be accepted after the specified time. The project will consist of the replacement of park playground equipment with [...]

The Atlantic County Veteran Services Office will host a free Veteran Identification Card event in cooperation with the Atlantic County Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, October 21, 9 am to 2 pm, at 201 S. Shore Road (ground floor), Northfield. This event is open to Atlantic County veterans only. You must provide your DD-214 which will be scanned and returned to you. Your photo will be taken on site and your new Atlantic County Veterans Identification Card will be mailed to you. All information will be safely secured by the County Clerk’s office. Free parking is available in the county lot across [...]

Holiday Update: Hammonton Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day. Trash collection on Monday will resume on Tuesday, October 13th. Brush week is October 13th-16th. Please make sure your yard waste does not exceed a 6'x6'x6’ pile. Clippings should be placed at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Inclement weather will set back collections so please be patient with the Public Works Department. Leaf collection in the Town of Hammonton will commence on Monday, October 19th and continue until Friday, December 18th. Collections are typically scheduled around your regular [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hammonton Police Department Investigating Death on South Liberty Street HAMMONTON, NJ — October 5, 2026 — The Hammonton Police Department is currently investigating the death of a man found in a residential front yard on Sunday morning. On Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM, Hammonton Police officers along with AtlantiCare EMS personnel responded to a call regarding an unresponsive man down in a front yard within the 200 block of South Liberty Street. Upon arrival, emergency responders immediately began an assessment and initiated medical aid. It was subsequently determined that the male subject was deceased and could [...]

The Joint Land Use Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th has been cancelled. For details on the Joint Land Use Boad, please visit www.townofhammonton.org/land-use-board. 2026 Meeting Schedule January 7 January 21 February 4 February 18 March 4 March 18 April 1 April 15 May 6 May 20 June 3 June 17 – No Meeting July 1 July 15 August 5 August 19 – No Meeting September 2 – No Meeting September 16 October 7 – No Meeting October 21 November 4 November 18 December 2 December 16

Happy Halloween Hammonton! Trick-or-treating will take place on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Follow our Facebook page for the latest Town updates. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in neighborhoods where children may be out collecting treats. Please reduce your speed and remain vigilant to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Holiday Update: Hammonton Town Hall will be closed on October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. Trash collection on Monday will resume on Tuesday, October 13th. Brush week is October 134th-16th. Please make sure your yard waste does not exceed a 6'x6'x6’ pile. Clippings should be placed at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Inclement weather will set back collections so please be patient with the Public Works Department. Curbside leaf collection begins on Monday, October 19th. Follow our Facebook page for the latest municipal updates. For more information, please visit the Public Works Department page: www.townofhammonton.org/highway

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 marks the statewide designation of Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in New Jersey. This day focuses on educating our community about the dangers of prescribed opioids and their link to addiction. To learn more, visit https://knockoutday.drugfreenj.org/ The Hammonton Police Department will be hosting a Rx Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th from 9 a.m to Noon. Residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of medications that are expired, unused or unnecessary at the Hammonton Police Department, located at 100 Central Ave. Unused or expired medications sitting around the house can easily become dangerous — especially [...]