A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo
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Dear Residents:
We share in the outrage over the killing of George Floyd. It is heartbreaking that, in 2020, our nation still has so far to go toward racial and social justice.
“The killing of George Floyd exposed deep fissures in our shared American experience. This Injustice demands our attention“, said Cherry Hill Mayor Susan Shin Angulo. “We must be unwavering in our commitment to social equity, protecting the underrepresented and vulnerable, and to respect peaceful demonstrations that advance real and sustained change.”
In Cherry Hill, we are a community that celebrates our differences and embraces tolerance, recognizing that our diversity is our strength. These critical moments remind us of why we must commit to continued community dialogue about inclusion, equality, compassion, and love.
“We cannot be silent when it comes to fighting hate and bigotry,” said Cherry Hill Council President David Fleisher. “Especially now— during the health and economic crisis— we must double our efforts.”
We echo the earlier sentiments of our Police Chief, William Monaghan, who encouraged our residents to continue partnering with law enforcement to effectuate positive change. The partnership between our residents and our police is built on a foundation of shared information, trust, respect, and accountability. Our community policing program continues to build meaningful bonds between local law enforcement and our neighborhoods, houses of worship, and businesses.
As we watch the events unfolding around the country, and even some very close to home, we ask that you join us in speaking-out against racial and social injustice, violence, inequality, and hate. And we ask you to instead embrace kindness, compassion, tolerance, and justice for all. To quote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Sincerely,
Mayor Susan Shin Angulo
Council President David Fleisher
Council Vice President Brian Bauerle
Councilwoman Carole Roskoph
Councilwoman Carolyn Jacobs
Councilwoman Sangeeta Doshi
Councilwoman Michele Golkow
Councilwoman Jennifer Apell
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Township to Offer Special Yard Waste Collection for Storm Debris
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In light of the significant clean-up remaining across town following Wednesday's storm, Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and the Department of Public Works have announced special expanded services to help residents dispose of the higher volume of storm-related debris and yard waste. Starting on June 4 until June 12 - residents can call the Department of Public Works to schedule a special storm-related yard waste collection. During this period, normal weight and bundling restrictions will be relaxed, and Township personnel will collect any yard debris residents can move to the curb.
Please note: We cannot accommodate requests to move trees or large limbs from private property. We will only collect debris that has been placed at the curb, and cut to a size that can be handled by one person.
Residents must call (856) 424-4422 to schedule a collection. Pickups will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; due to the possibility of high call volume, crews may take several days to respond to your request. No requests will be considered after Friday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m. Please note that yard-waste that meets our standard weight and bundling guidelines (cut to 4-foot lengths and placed in bundles no more than 50 lbs. each) may still be placed curbside for standard weekly collection.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we attempt to help ease clean-up efforts. For questions or concerns, or to schedule a pickup, call the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422.
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Information for Cherry Hill residents regarding COVID-19
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Stay up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Cherry Hill. Find information such as the following:
- How to Conduct Township Business
- Closures throughout Town
- Helpful Links and Resources
- FAQs
- Information for Local Businesses
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Help support our local restaurants
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Local restaurants may be feeling a hit after having to close their dine-in services, but you can still get your favorite dishes and help support local businesses. Many restaurants have gone above and beyond to keep their restaurants up and running by offering curbside pick-up, takeout, and no contact delivery.
Visit our
website
for a compiled list of Cherry Hill restaurants that are offering these services. If you are interested in submitting your restaurant, fill out the form on website.
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Join Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey on
Friday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
. There will be collection containers placed outside the Family Assistance Center (across from Locustwood Cemetery, corner of Whitman Ave & Route 70) for safe drop-off of donated items.
For the safety of both JFCS staff and community members, YOU MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN DROPPING OFF FOOD! People dropping off large deliveries/carloads of food are encouraged to contact Donna Broecker in advance to schedule a dropoff time: text 856-261-6126 or email
dbroecker@jfedsnj.org
.
For a list of food items, please visit their
website
.
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Virtual Recreation Center
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The Cherry Hill Township Recreation Department launched a Virtual Recreation and Resource Center on our
website
.
This is your place for resources to help you navigate these ever changing times. We are committed to ensuring that our community members have resources to maintain healthy lives, grow meaningful relationships and continue to have extraordinary experiences. In these challenging times, our Virtual Recreation Center will bring programs and resources right to you and your family with the hope of making it easier to manage your health and well-being.
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Do you know someone that has done something special for their community, a neighbor, or a first responder during this time? We want to hear about them!
You can submit your responses through our social media pages or by sending an
email
. We look forward to highlighting our amazing community members!
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Upcoming Virtual Meetings
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In order to join the virtual meetings, please refer to the log-in information and links on our
website under the calendar section.
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COVID-19 Educational Series
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Do you have any unanswered questions? Come out and get those questions answered from Camden County's Public Health Education Team!
- Do you have questions regarding quarantining/isolation?
- Were you in contact with someone that tested positive?
- Do you know where to get a COVID-19 test?
- When can you re-enter the workforce after testing positive?
- Is quarantining causing you to feel depressed or stressed?
- Do you need information about mental health or addiction?
The Cherry Hill Series will take place on
Thursday, June 11 at Jake's Place, 101 Bortons Mills Road from
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. For additional information, call 800-999-9045
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Public Notice: Community Development Block Grant
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Cherry Hill Township will hold a virtual public hearing on the Township’s Draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 AAP, updates to the Citizen Participation Plan and the Substantial Amendment for CDBG CARES Funds on
June 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of this hearing is to obtain comments on overall community need for the Consolidated Plan, and obtain specific public comment on the CARES Act 2019 Substantial Amendment and proposed amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan. Cherry Hill Township will hold a second virtual public hearing on the Township’s Final 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 AAP on July 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Given the current public health crisis, virtual public hearings are being held via the Zoom online meeting platform in lieu of in-person hearings. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to speak during this hearing to verbally submit their public comment. The log-in information for the Virtual Public Hearings will be posted on the Township’s
website
.
All interested individuals and organizations are invited and encouraged to attend these public hearings. Persons interested in attending the hearings who require interpretive assistance (i.e. – hearing impaired or non-English speaking), or other accommodation, shall notify the Cherry Hill Township Department of Community Development at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting in order to make the appropriate arrangements. For more information, please contact
856-488-7870.
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Department of Public Works
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The Department of Public Works Administrative Offices will remain closed to the public until further notice. Public Works will be continuing to provide services to the best of their ability. If you have an emergency matter that requires immediate attention, please call (856) 424-4422 or email
publicworks@chtownship.com.
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Recycling Center at DPW is now open to residents
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The Recycling Center at the Cherry Hill Department of Public Works Complex (#1 Perina Boulevard) is open to residents. Operating hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Residents can now:
- Drop off E-waste (electronics), Used Motor Oil, Cardboard, Tires (no rims), Car batteries, & Fluorescent Bulbs.
- Pick up Mulch
- Pick up Leaf Bags (Leaf bags will be available at the gate located near the e-waste storage shed. There is a strict limit of two bundles of bags per visitor.)
The following items are NOT accepted:
- NO TRASH OR BULK
- NO PAINTS
- NO ANTIFREEZE
- NO PROPANE TANKS
- NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
In order to facilitate proper social distancing:
- Residents must wear a mask at all times.
- Bring ID to show you are a Cherry Hill resident; show ID to the on-site employee through the car window without getting out of the vehicle.
- Only five residents will be permitted into the facility at one time.
Please note: The Recycling Center is located outdoors and will be stationed with an employee at the gate. There will be no access into the building.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 856-424-4422.
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Although, Township offices are closed, our Senior Services Coordinator is still responding to voicemail and email during the state-mandated quarantine. Please note that during this time, senior bus services are currently suspended. If you have any questions regarding Cherry Hill Senior Services, please contact Gaye Pino by
email
or (856) 661-4800.
Officials in Camden County say they’ve seen a disturbing trend of people avoiding the hospital and medical visits, out of fear of catching COVID-19. Officials state it is safe to call 911 for an emergency transport to a hospital and safe to go to your doctor's office. There are protocols in place to protect you from being infected if you require medical assistance.
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events
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The Cherry Hill Public Library building will remain closed until further notice per NJ Executive Order N. 104 (2020) ordering the closing of all libraries to the public.
If you have any questions during this time, please consult our
Frequently Asked Questions
before contacting us or email
chplref@chplnj.org
and a librarian will return your email Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and video games can all be returned now in the outdoor book drops at CHPL and at the Marlkress Rd location at the Post Office.
Do NOT put in the following items: American Girl dolls, puzzles, Kindle Fires, mobile hot spots, or any
non-traditional items
. Book donations or donations of other materials are currently NOT being accepted at this time.
Pre-registration is now OPEN for adults 18+ for our annual Summer Reading Program!
Register now through Sunday, June 21 and you are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card! (12 lucky winners will be randomly selected). The Summer Reading Program for all ages officially begins on Monday, June 22. This year our Summer Reading Program for all ages has gone virtual! Keep checking our website and your email for updates. Thank you to the Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library for supporting our Summer Reading Program.
Register for Adult Summer Reading.
Upcoming Events:
Needlework Guild Virtual Meetup
Tuesday, June 9 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Do you knit, crochet, or do any needlework of any kind? Join us online using Zoom and work on your project while practicing social distancing. After you
register
for this event, you will receive the link for the Zoom meeting via email on the day before the meetup.
Virtual: The Need for Pride
Wednesday, June 10 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us on Zoom for a brief overview of LGBTQ Identities and why it is so important to celebrate them, not only in the month of June but year round with inclusive books, stories, history, and education. Participants will leave knowing more about LGBTQ basics in addition to the wellness benefits surrounding inclusion, perfect for our LGBTQ community and allies to educate and celebrate their Pride this month. Presented by Cole Callahan from Garden State Equality. After you
register
for this event, you will receive the link for the Zoom meeting via email on the day before the meetup. This event is part of CHPL's Pride at the Library series.
Summer Reading Kickoff Event for Adults!
Meet the Author: Grady Hendrix
Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Meet horror author--and staff favorite--Grady Hendrix! He writes fiction, also called "lies," and he writes non-fiction, for which people sometimes accidentally pay him. He is the author of
Horrorstör
,
My Best Friend's Exorcism
,
We Sold Our Souls
, and, most recently,
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
. Amazon just purchased the film rights for
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
so stay tuned for the movie version of this quirky twist on the classic vampire tale! Stay tuned for a special announcement about how to get a signed copy of
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
.
Registration required.
Summer Reading Kickoff Event for Kids and Families!
Saturday, June 20 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We're kicking off the 2020 CHPL Summer Reading Program with an amazing virtual performance of the SCIENCETELLERS! In the show DRAGONS, two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress---with science! Don't miss this fun fantasy adventure featuring the effects of dry ice. Participants will be able to interact with performers during the show, and since it's virtual, everyone gets the best seat! This program will be made available via the Zoom Meeting platform. Please only
register
ONE family member for your entire group. You will be emailed the link and login/password information for the show the day before the performance.
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