A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
As we gather with friends and family next week to give thanks, I want to wish you all a joyous, peaceful and safe holiday. I am so grateful for the vibrant, close-knit community we have here in Cherry Hill, which was on full display yesterday evening at our Human Relations Advisory Committee's Thanksgiving Unity Program.
I was so moved watching the performers and listening to the speakers, who hailed from so many faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds. It was truly a stunning representation of Cherry Hill's rich diversity and dedication to inclusion. I want to thank Temple Beth Shalom and Rabbi Lindemann once again for their generosity and hospitality in hosting the event, and Councilwoman Michele Golkow and Pastor Ted Winsley for their indispensable help organizing it and making it all possible. Check out a few photos from the event below, and click here to see more!
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26.
As a reminder to residents looking to pay their sewer, property tax, or other municipal charges, the tax window is open to the public during normal business hours at Town Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sincerely,
Susan Shin Angulo
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Municipal Offices Closed for Thanksgiving |
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The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The recycling depot at Public Works will also be closed.
Please Note: There will be no trash, recycling or yard-waste collection on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday routes will be collected Friday, Nov. 26 and Friday's route will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 27.
If you have questions or concerns about trash or recycling collection, please contact Public Works at (856) 424-4422 or Republic Services of New Jersey at (856) 234-4000.
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Human Relations Advisory Committee Celebrates Thanksgiving Unity Service |
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The Cherry Hill Human Relations Advisory Committee proudly held its Thanksgiving Unity Program on Thursday evening at Temple Beth Sholom, bringing together faith leaders and performers from across Cherry Hill's diverse community to celebrate unity, gratitude and our hope for the future, ahead of the Giving Season.
The evening featured performances by both Cherry Hill High School East and West's choirs, including a touching closing performance where both choirs sang a piece together as one. The Korean School of Southern New Jersey also performed a stunning K-Drum Dance, and TBS Cantor Jen Cohen and Shir Halev singers performed a special prayer prelude, along with a gratitude reading led by TBS Rabbi and HRAC member Steven Lindemann. The Family Church Worship Team performed an inspirational piece, "God of the City" as well.
Township officials and speakers from across the community provided remarks, prayers, readings and introductions, including Mayor Susan Shin Angulo, Council President David Fleisher, Councilwoman Sangeeta Doshi and Councilwoman Michele Golkow, along with TBS President Marty Chazin, TBS Rabbis Michah Peltz and Bryan Wexler, New Hope Community Church Pastor Dr. James Lee, Imam Yusuf Memon of the Muslin American Community Association Interfaith Program, Pujari Ashok Dave of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Father John Picnic of Chris Our Light Catholic Church, Family Church Pastor and HRAC member Ted Winsley, Janet Giordano of the Cherry Hill Food Pantry, and Meredith Seligman of the JFCS Betsy and Peter Fischer Food Pantries.
Thank you to all who took the stage, joined in the audience or watched from home! To view more photos from the event, click here.
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Mayor, Councilwoman Join Cherry Hill Food Pantry to Accept Generous Donation |
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On Monday morning, Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and Councilwoman Sangeeta Doshi joined the the Cherry Hill Food Pantry as it accepted a donation of more than $2,000 worth of food from The GIANT Company, and welcomed the Philadelphia 76ers management office who came out to volunteer their time sorting and stocking the donated items. Thank you to GIANT for the generous donation, especially ahead of the holiday season, as many families continue to struggle with food insecurity in the wake of the pandemic.
The Township also is collecting donations for the Cherry Hill Food Pantry and Jewish Children's Services Betsy & Fischer Fischer Food Pantries through November 22. For more information about items needed and drop off locations, visit CHNJ.gov.
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Cherry Hill Township Food Drive |
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Help our neighbors by bringing your non-perishable food items to any of the following drop off locations for the Cherry Hill Township Food Drive. The collection is underway until November 22.
Drop off locations:
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Cherry Hill Food Pantry, 910 Beechwood Ave. | Tues. & Thurs., 9am- 2pm | 856-910-9090
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Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS), 6 E. Miami Ave.* | Mon.-Thurs., 10am-12pm; 1pm-3pm | 856-433-8225
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Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd | Tues. & Thurs., 9am- 3pm
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Cherry Hill Township, 820 Mercer Street | Mon. - Fri., 8am - 4pm
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Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N| Mon.- Wed., 10am- 9pm; Thurs.- Sat., 10am- 5pm; Sun., 1pm- 5pm
Items needed:
- Thanksgiving items (stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.)
- Cereal
- Tuna
- Soups
- Pasta
- Pancake Mix & Syrup
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Canned Veggies & Fruit
- Laundry Detergent
- Juice
- Rice
- Snacks
- Pasta Sauce
For more information, please visit our website.
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The Free Rabies Clinic will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
All cats and dogs over three months old are eligible for this free rabies clinic. You must show proof of your pet's 2021 license or you may apply on site for a new license with a check or money order payable to Cherry Hill Township.
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Help us flip the switch on the brand new seasonal light display that will illuminate the historical Croft Farm grounds and kick off the holiday season at Illuminate at Croft Farm event on Sunday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event will have a display of lights and holiday splendor. There will be a light display, live performances, food trucks, and an appearance from Santa.
For additional details, visit our website. |
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Additional Funding Now Available for Rental and Mortgage Housing Assistance |
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Due to high-demand, Mayor Angulo and Township Council have recently provided additional funding to Cherry Hill Township's Rental and Mortgage Housing Assistant Program.
Through the program, Cherry Hill residents may be eligible for up to three months of short-term rental or mortgage assistance from the township if they lost income due to Covid-19.
Applications are now being accepted, and funding will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Message from the Cherry Hill School District Regarding Upcoming Meetings |
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Message from Cherry Hill Public Schools: Meetings Regarding Improvement Plans for CHPS Schools Scheduled for November and December.
Improvement plans for every school building in the district are now underway.
Elementary school buildings improvement plans will be presented at each schools' regularly scheduled PTA meetings in October or November. Information about the dates and times of the elementary meetings are available from the respective schools.
The Cherry Hill School District invites the Cherry Hill community to its two Town Hall Meetings, offered in person with a virtual option, at 7 p.m. on the following dates:
Cherry Hill High School West: November 22, 2021
Cherry Hill High School East: December 15, 2021
This is an opportunity for all community members – regardless of whether they have family members in the schools – to learn about the district’s needs, to offer comments and participate in a Q&A. More details and a link to the virtual platform will follow in the coming weeks.
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Upcoming Township Meetings |
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In order to join the meeting virtually, please refer to the log-in information and links on our website under the calendar section.
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Department of Public Works |
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Leaf Collection is Underway |
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🍂 2021 FALL LEAF COLLECTION 🍂
The full leaf collection schedule is available below and under the Public Works section of the Township's homepage, CHNJ.gov, or via this direct link: https://bit.ly/3FmojBe
🏠 If you hire a lawn service for a fall leaf cleanup, please note that they cannot rake
leaves to the curb for municipal collection. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to
ensure their lawn service hauls the leaves away to a disposal facility. Lawn services may haul leaves to the Township’s Kresson Road Ecology Site for disposal; this is a free service. Lawn services should call Public Works at 856 424-4422 for a permit.
🚛 Leaves may be bagged for collection by the Township’s waste hauler, (biodegradable paper bags only), or put into open cans. The Department of Public Works encourages this disposal method as leaves are picked up weekly on your regular trash collection day.
❌ Do not place leaves in the street. Leaves must be placed on the park strip-
(area behind curb or edge of road) or at the front property line.
⏰ Please wait until your neighborhood is posted with leaf collection signs before
raking leaves to the curb.
🚧 Department of Environmental Protection regulations restrict leaves from being
placed within 10 feet of any storm drains.
🌳 Residents may take leaves to the Kresson Road Ecology Site for disposal. Please
call the Department of Public Works for Ecology Site hours and to receive permission to use the site.
❌ Branches or other debris mixed in with leaf piles will not be collected.
Please note that weather conditions can interfere with the leaf collection schedule and a second collection is not always possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7 |
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Medicare is one of the most commonly misunderstood “age-related milestones” when it comes to financial planning. But it’s a crucial component of any retirement plan. You can consult with a reputable insurance specialist who will tell you benefits with both the Advantage and Supplement plans, and there is no charge for this service. There are insurance professionals listed in the Gold Card directory on the Cherry Hill website www.chnj.gov.
Medicare open enrollment ends December 7, 2021. For additional information, please visit the Social Security website.
For information on this or other Senior Services, please contact Gaye Pino at gpino@chnj.gov or 856-661-4800. |
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Cherry Hill Senior Bus is Back in Service |
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The Cherry Hill Senior Bus has returned for service. All riders must wear a mask while on the bus, in accordance with the state’s current mask requirements for public transit. Bus service is offered for free to residents age 62 and up, and runs Monday through Friday.
For more information about the Senior Bus service, please call 856-661-4711 (Cherry Hill Bus East) or 856-661-4802 (Cherry Hill Bus West).
For more information, please contact Senior Services Coordinator, Gaye Pino at (856) 661-4800 or by email gpino@chnj.gov.
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events |
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The Cherry Hill Public Library is open to the public with no time restrictions. Our hours of operation are available online. At this time, the CDC strongly recommends wearing a mask (even if vaccinated) for every NJ county. For the safety and health of others, anyone attending an indoor program is required to wear a mask (even if vaccinated). Learn More.
Upcoming Holiday Closure
Wednesday, November 24 the library will close at 2 p.m. for Thanksgiving. CHPL will be closed all day on Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. Doors will reopen at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 26.
Contactless Pickup
Contactless pickup continues to be offered: place an item on hold, and when notified of its availability, call 856-667-0300x2 to schedule your contactless pickup date & time. Your items will be placed at the end of the Circulation Desk near the front doors on your scheduled date/time. So easy!
Donations
Donations of books and other materials are accepted. Drop off items at the side entrance (closer to Friendship Grove) Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please do not bring donations into the building through the Main Entrance. For more information, click here. New or gently used jewelry and accessories are also needed including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, purses, wallets, and more. Please drop off in the Admin Office.
Upcoming Book Sale
Shop the Better Book Sale! Please bring your own bags or you can purchase a CHPL tote bag for $5.
Friday, December 3: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 4: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
No registration required.
Book Sale info available online.
Shop Local this Sunday at the Holiday Craft Fair!
Sunday, November 21 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Support local artisans and crafters this holiday season. Browse 50 of the area’s finest! No registration required. Just show up and shop!
Save the Date: Gently Used Jewelry & Accessory Sale
Saturday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Shop new or gently used necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, purses, scarves, and more! Cash/credit accepted. No registration required.
Upcoming Programs:
Movie Monday: The Courier
Monday, November 22 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
About the movie: The true story of a British businessman unwittingly recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history. Forming an unlikely partnership with a Soviet officer hoping to prevent a nuclear confrontation, the two men work together to provide the crucial intelligence used to defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis. 2020. 112 minutes. PG-13. No registration required.
Teens Draw Off
Monday, November 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Inspired by the popular YouTube series! Do you think you can draw famous characters from comics and animation with *no references*?! Join us in person or on Zoom to try your hand! No experience or artistic talent necessary! Registration required.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, November 29 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Give back this season by giving blood. Each donor will receive a $10 Amazon.com email gift card. Get registered and use sponsor code: Cherry Hill Library.
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