HAMMONTON, NJ – Hammonton Drug Awareness has officially announced its 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event, scheduled for October 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The festive, family-friendly gathering will take place at The Bellevue, offering local residents a safe, centralized environment to celebrate Halloween while supporting a vital community cause. The event features a diverse lineup of interactive activities, including a creative Pumpkin Decorating Contest hosted by the W.E.S. Entertainment for the evening includes a live DJ, family fun giveaways, and refreshments, with all attendees highly encouraged to arrive in their favorite Halloween costumes. Vehicle registration is currently open [...]

The Sunshine Foundation, Hammonton Wishing Well Chapter Announces Annual Halloween Bingo Get your costumes ready for a spooky night of community fun taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Christ the Redeemer Parish in Atco. This festive evening offers an incredible mix of entertainment, food, and prizes while supporting the Sunshine Foundation's 50-year legacy of bringing joy to children. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM; Games begin at 6:00 PM Location: Christ the Redeemer Parish, 318 Carl Hasselhan Drive, Atco, NJ Ticket Price: $45.00 per person Each ticket purchase includes a complete dinner, [...]

5th Annual St. Joseph Academy & Brittany Rodio Foundation 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run When: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Place: Moss Mill Park, 1111 Moss Mill Road, Hammonton, NJ US 08037 Day of Race Registration - 8:00 AM 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM ENTRY FEE: Pre-register: $30.00 Day of event: $35.00 You don’t have to be a super athlete to join the fun! If you aren’t up for a 5k run, you can sign-up for our 1 mile run / walk. All ages are welcome. First 150 registrants are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt, [...]

Come explore and celebrate the different Hispanic/ Latino cultures, traditions, food, music, and more! This is a day to come together, celebrate our roots, and enjoy the rich diversity that makes our town so special. • September 18, 2026 from 5-8 PM • 2nd Street, Downtown Hammonton We're inviting entrepreneurs, artisans, and creators of handmade goods, crafts, cultural products, and unique merchandise to be part of this exciting community celebration. Vendor spaces are limited—reserve yours today! Register now by clicking the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Xh300rC0tJ?origin=lprLink FUN, GAMES, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND FREE ADMISSION! Join us for [...]

25 years after September 11, 2001, the Town of Hammonton will come together to remember the lives forever changed by that day, honor those we lost, and pay tribute to the courage, selflessness and service that emerged in the days and years that followed. The 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will take place in the Town Hall parking lot, on Friday, September 11, at 9:00 AM, sharp. Please note that a moment of silence will be observed at 9:03 AM, to mark the exact time that hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Remember. [...]

It's Time To Get Your Flu Shot For Residents 18 Years and Older ~ No Appointment Needed A yearly flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months and older to help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. This protection is important for high-risk groups, seniors (65 and over), young children, pregnant individuals, and anyone with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. For more information: call 609-645-5933 or visit: atlanticcountynj.gov/flu Adult Flu Vaccination Walk-in Clinics Will Resume Tuesday, October 27 Every Tuesday, 9AM - 12 Noon 201 S. Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10AM - [...]

Holiday Update: Hammonton Town Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection on Monday will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. Bulky trash collection will be the week of September 8th-11th and could be impacted slightly by the holiday. A friendly reminder that rugs, padding, paint and chemicals are not permitted for collection. Brush week collection will be September 14th-18th. Please make sure 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. Download the 2026 Public Works Service Schedule [...]

A new rubberized tot-lot was recently constructed next to the Little League concession stand at Hammonton Lake Park, contributing to the areas ongoing enhancement efforts. Additionally, safety ballads were added over the summer along the entire ADA-compliant concrete walkway that encircles the track area. Keep an eye out for more exciting improvements coming your way soon! The Town of Hammonton has employed a grant-funding strategy for improvements at the Lake Park that have minimized impact on the local taxpayers. The tot-lot was funded in part by a $67,000 Local Recreation Improvement Grant through the NJ Dept. of Community Affairs. The installation [...]

Back-to-school season is here, and so are our crossing guards! Here are a few tips to keep students, families, and crossing guards safe in Hammonton as we head into a new school year. 5 Safety reminders for drivers: Yield to crossing guards and always stop when directed. Be extra alert during the morning and afternoon when pedestrian activity is higher. Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. There may be a child crossing that you can't see. Keep crosswalks and intersections clear when stopped in traffic. Slow down in school zones and residential areas. Do your part: slow down, stay [...]

There will be a temporary water service interruption due to the Rt. 54 water main replacement project. This closure is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, starting at 10 PM and lasting until Thursday, August 27, at 6 AM, specifically affecting the area along 2nd Road between Rt. 54 and 13th Street.   Efforts will be made to minimize the duration of the disruption, and we appreciate your understanding during this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 609-567-4300 or email info@townofhammonton.org.