April 24, 2008

It was quite apparent at the Township of Hamilton Committee meeting April 21, that the funding for the Hometown Celebration and fireworks were on the budget chopping block.

My comments to the committee members were about community spirit and how the Hometown Celebration and fireworks were a big part of it.  It was clear by the
tone of some of the committee members that they would totally cut the funding for
both the fireworks and Hometown Celebration.  We did lose the fireworks but, a "Hail Mary Pass" introduced by committeeman Nelson Gaskill, presented a compromise that saved the funding for the Hometown Celebration and was approved by all committee members.

Now working with the Merchants Association and many concerned members of the Township of Hamilton community, we are going to raise the funds necessary to continue the fireworks and the Hometown Celebration that has become such a great event in our community.

John Kurtz
President
Mays Landing Merchants Association

As an active association in the township we are helping to keep the community spirit, pride and family unity in our town. If you would like to be a part of the save the fireworks please send your donation to:

Mays Landing Merchants Association
P.O. Box 193
Mays Landing, N.J. 08330