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Good morning Hammonton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hammonton resident charged after tense Atlantic City protest arrests.
  • Can Hammonton volleyball rebound in Tuesday's road test at Lower Cape May?
  • How NJM's Hammonton office fits into its AI-powered future.

Also on today's calendar: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Atlantic City Police Releases Names Of Those Arrested At Protest (wfpg.com) — A Hammonton resident was among several people charged after a protest outside Atlantic City's Clayton Graham Public Safety Building, where police say multiple participants face simple assault and obstruction counts. Atlantic City police stress that all defendants, including the Hammonton resident, are presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and continue to dispute claims they targeted local immigration advocates.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Sterling Continues Home Dominance on Friday (maxpreps.com) — Hammonton High's volleyball team dropped a 2-0 road match to Sterling on Friday, continuing a tough stretch that's seen them lose most of their recent games. Now 2-3 this season, the Blue Devils quickly turn around for another challenge, heading to face Lower Cape May on Tuesday in hopes of resetting their momentum.
   

• 10 things about NJM under Carol Voorhees — starting with its use of AI (binje.com) — NJM Insurance's Hammonton office is one of three New Jersey hubs supporting the company's growing, tech-enabled operations while keeping customer service handled by real people, not robots. CEO Carol Voorhees explains how the insurer uses AI behind the scenes, maintains long-term staff, and continues expanding its regional footprint while staying rooted in communities like Hammonton.
   

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