State Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses NJ Health Department Reports Two West Nile Virus Deaths Among New Cases TRENTON – New Jersey is reporting an additional six West Nile virus (WNV) cases, including two deaths, and two additional presumptive viremic blood donor (PVD). This follows the state’s first human case of Eastern Equine encephalitis (EEE) and earlier two cases of West Nile virus infection. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases and to reduce mosquito populations on their [...]

Hammonton Ground Mosquito Spray Schedule: Monday, September 9th between 4:30 am and 5:30 am Weather permitting, the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control plans to treat parts of Hammonton as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease activity. The area to be treated (see map) is bounded by North 1st Rd., Route 54, Fourth St. and Pleasant St., Grand St. and Wilbur Ave. Spraying to reduce adult mosquitoes using ground application equipment will take place on Monday morning, September 9th, between 4:30 am and 5:30 am. Ground spraying will be done using Zenivex, the trade name [...]

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly flu shot. Adults age 65 and older, children younger than 5, pregnant people, and those with chronic health conditions such as kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are at greater risk for developing serious flu complications. Getting vaccinated can prevent severe illness, doctor visits, missed work and school, hospitalization, and death. In addition to the recommended yearly flu shot, you can help stop the spread of germs: • Cover coughs and sneezes • Wash hands frequently • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth • Clean and disinfect commonly [...]

Proposed agenda Hammonton Joint Land Use Board Meeting Sept. 4, 2024: https://www.townofhammonton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Agenda-9_4_24.pdf

Monday, August 26th, 2024 Town of Hammonton Council Meeting Agenda: https://www.townofhammonton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Agenda-August-26.pdf

  Notice: Hammonton Mosquito Control Spraying Mosquito spray advisory for Tuesday, September 3rd between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Weather permitting, the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control plans to treat parts of Hammonton as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease activity on September 3rd between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. If weather conditions prevent the application on Tuesday, it will take place on Wednesday, September 4th between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The areas to be treated (see map) are bounded by a line that starts at the intersection of the Hammonton/Folsom border and [...]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Hammonton Fire Subcode Official • Part Time The Town of Hammonton is seeking a qualified, part time, Fire Subcode Official. We strive for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our team. This position involves working a 16 hour work week and pays $45.00 per hour. License: Applicants must possess a valid license as a Fire Subcode Official issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Examples of work: Inspects and evaluates construction work in projects under way to ensure that all work installed conforms to the requirements of the approved plans and the fire protection subcode and the [...]

PSA FROM SHERIFF JOSEPH O’DONOGHUEAtlantic County Sheriff Joseph O’Donoghue announces that another phone scam has been reported in our area.The scammer has identified himself as “Lieutenant John Ruhlman” No one by that name works for the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office.The latest scam appears to be taking advantage of people on parole. The scammer is warning that there is a warrant out for the potential victim because they did not register an address or submit DNA.If there was a concern of that nature, your parole officer would be in contact with you before a warrant was issued. If a warrant was issued, [...]

TOWN OF HAMMONTON NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR RFQ’S For Specialized Services and Quotes for Year 2024 and 2025 Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 19:44A-20.4 (New Jersey Pay to Play Law) the Town of Hammonton, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey is seeking RFQ’s for the following Specialized Services: Submit Qualifications Only for below services: Laboratory Testing (Laboratory shall be responsible for filing results to appropriate Federal, State, County or other agencies *any fines received by Town for non – receipt of report shall be the responsibility of [...]

Happy 8/11 Day! Want to avoid expensive and potentially catastrophic disasters while digging? It’s as simple as contacting 811 before you dig! Whether you’re a homeowner digging for the first time or a seasoned professional, it’s crucial to contact 811 a few days in advance to have underground utilities marked. Stay safe this summer! For more information visit call811.com. The Underground Facility Protection Act, better known as the “One Call Law,” was signed into law in October 1994. This law requires that anyone digging must call 1-800-272-1000 or 811, so that operators can markout their underground utilities. Anyone digging (schools, police, [...]