Downtown / Bellevue Avenue
Walkable commercial district with independent shops, restaurants, galleries, services and community events.
Atlantic County · New Jersey
Hammonton
The Blueberry Capital of the World — a walkable South Jersey town with a lively downtown, agricultural roots, wineries, arts, dining, rail access and strong local business identity.
Welcome to Hammonton
Hammonton sits roughly midway between Philadelphia and Atlantic City and combines a traditional downtown with farms, wineries, residential neighborhoods and regional highways. The town is widely promoted as the “Blueberry Capital of the World,” and its calendar is anchored by the Red, White & Blueberry Festival, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and a steady stream of downtown arts and community events.
Population15,036
GovernmentMayor–Council
MayorSteven Furgione
Town Hall100 Central Ave
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White Horse Pike Corridors
Larger-format retail, healthcare, diners and highway-oriented services north and south of downtown.
Agricultural Outskirts
Blueberry farms, vineyards and rural properties connect Hammonton's economy and identity to South Jersey agriculture.
Station / Arts District
The NJ Transit station, Stockton's Kramer Hall, the Noyes Museum presence and Eagle Theatre strengthen downtown's cultural role.
Government
Hammonton uses a Mayor–Council form of government. Atlantic County's current municipal directory lists Steven Furgione as mayor for 2026, with council members J.D. Calderone, Anthony Marino, James Matro, Renee Rodio, Sam Rodio and Raymond Scipione. Town Hall is at 100 Central Avenue.
Education
Hammonton Public Schools
A PK–12 district with four schools and more than 3,600 students: Early Childhood Education Center, Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary, Hammonton Middle School and Hammonton High School.Stockton University – Kramer Hall
Stockton's 30 Front Street instructional site offers undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, art exhibitions and community programming in the center of downtown.Regional Learning & Workforce Access
Atlantic Cape Community College, Stockton's main Galloway campus and county career programs are within driving distance for additional education and workforce training.Parks, recreation & local character
Hammonton Lake Park
A local recreation focal point with lake views, walking opportunities and access to nearby natural areas.Hammonton Wildlife Management Area
Wooded and lake environments around the town contribute to hiking, fishing, wildlife and Pinelands recreation.Downtown Arts & Public Spaces
Eagle Theatre, Kramer Hall, galleries and downtown events create an unusually strong arts footprint for a South Jersey town of this size.Plan your visit or move
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