With a chilly wind and hard hats on, Town Council broke ground on the new Town Hall.

update:Local Democrat Leader Jim MacLane posted this info about the award, and a numbers breakdown showing the project is already over the $5.9 million promised budget:

Bid awarded to Dolan Mecahnical for $5,450,000. Award includes Alt #1 Brick Veneer on all 4 sides of building instead of just front, Alt #4 Acoustical ceiling tiles in building, Alt #5 Tiles and carpets on floors instead of colored concrete, Alt #7 Stained glass windows for courtroom, and Alt #8 Millwork upgrades on counters and service windows for tax and clerk’s offices. Notice to proceed is still to be issued.

The project is already over budget. As of 12/27 the Town has spent $533,403.33 on the project. With this bid the total is $5,983,403.33. That does not include sitework, parking lot, curb, sidewalk, drainage, hookup to sewer and water, landscaping, demolition of old town hall, furniture, electronics(computers, etc.), and the community center.

You can find a full breakdown on the Democrats’ website(scroll to the bottom for the most updated information).

Giv us your feedbck on the Press bios of Hammonton’s Council Candidates.

Here’s the story.  The Vine would like to note The Press did an excellent job of covering all nine candidates, their personal information, and their political goals and background.

Two Republican campaign signs were found pulled out and tossed into nearby woods.

A large A-frame sign asking passers by for school busing was erected on Central Ave. over the weekend.

Let us know your thoughts on the Hammonton First Grand Opening!

Aren’t these children at risk in there?  The Vine would like to know who is responsible for keeping people out of the Hammonton Lake, and enforcing the rules set to keep people from getting sick.

Councilman Colusordo rocks it out on the drums…

Allen Smith broght his Soviet made L-39 to Hammonton to practice some acrobatics.