A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
As we enter the final weeks of summer, I want to encourage everyone to have fun, make the most of time with family and friends, and above all, stay safe.
The Delta variant continues to pose a deadly threat to those not vaccinated against Covid-19, and I encourage anyone who is not yet vaccinated to please make a plan to get your shot today. The State's Covid-19 website has all the information you need to know to schedule an appointment, click here for more information.
I want to also congratulate Cherry Hill National's 2021 Cal Ripken 10U World Series Champions for their recent victory in Palm Beach! I know the entire team worked incredibly hard to represent Cherry Hill and bring home a National Championship, and I am so proud of all that they have accomplished.
The Council meeting for this coming Monday the 23rd was cancelled, but I can't wait for our next Council Meeting on Sept. 13, when we'll recognize the team and their big win.
Also at that meeting, we will be holding a public hearing on the fiscal year 2022 budget, which keeps the municipal tax rate flat — for the 10th year in a row. This budget reflects my and Town Council’s dedication to fiscal responsibility while investing in neighborhoods, roads, public safety, public works, recreation, open space and other vital Township services. More information will be posted on the Township website ahead of the Council Meeting. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call my office at 856-488-7878.
Sincerely,
Susan Shin Angulo
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Mayor, Council honor Erlton Swim Club for Cherry Bowl Victory |
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At Monday night's Council meeting, Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and Township Council honored Erlton Swim Club's Gators for the team's impressive victory at the 61st annual Cherry Bowl in July. Township Council President David Fleisher, Vice President Brian Bauerle and Councilwoman Carole Roskoph joined the Mayor in presenting the proclamation to the team.
Erlton Swim Club amassed a collective 1,068 points at the Cherry Bowl, the highest number of points a winning team has scored in more than 12 years, and enough to earn them their fourth straight Cherry Bowl title. The Championship is now Erlton Swim Club's seventh in the past nine years.
The team at the Erlton Swim Club credits Coach Mike Wilkinson with helping drive the club’s winning streak, as his coaching style creates a cooperative, family-like atmosphere that prioritizes teamwork, dedication and a positive environment. Congrats Gators!
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Mayor welcomes new Cherry Hill West Principal
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Mayor Susan Shin Angulo joined Superintendent Dr. Joe Meloche this week to meet with incoming Cherry Hill West Principal Dr. Toni Damon and welcome her to Cherry Hill.
Dr. Damon comes to the district from the Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School in Philadelphia, where she served as principal since 2012 and was a 2016 recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Principal Leadership.
Best of luck in the new school year, Dr. Damon and Dr. Meloche!
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Property Tax Bill Mailing Delay |
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Tax bills for the second half of 2021 are now available to view and pay online, and physical copies of have been mailed.
The grace period to pay the tax bill due Aug. 1 has been extended to Aug. 30th. Payments received in the tax office after that date will be subject to interest from Aug. 1.
To view or pay your bill online, please click here or click on the link that says "Pay Tax/Sewer Bills" on the Township's homepage, CHNJ.gov.
Bills were delayed as the Township had to wait for the County to send the official tax rate, and additionally delayed by a technical issue.
If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Office at 856-488-7880.
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Al Fresco Affair Food Truck Series |
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Come join us at Croft Farm on Thursday, August 26 for some great local food and live music in the park! Bring a blanket, a chair, or take your dinner home with you. For a list of participating food trucks and entertainment, please visit the link below.
The Al Fresco Affair Food Truck Series is held on the last Thursday of the month through September and features different food trucks and entertainment.
The series is sponsored by Jefferson Health and Renewal by Andersen.
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Pop Up Story Time in the Park |
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Join the Cherry Hill Public Library’s Children’s Librarians each week for a special story time at different Cherry Hill parks!
This event is co-hosted by the Cherry Hill Recreation Department and the Cherry Hill Public Library.
Stay up to date on Facebook - @CherryHillRecreation and @CHPLNJ.
For more information, contact the Cherry Hill Public Library at 856-667-0300 or Cherry Hill Recreation Department at 856-488-7868, Events@chnj.gov or visit www.chplnj.org.
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Save the Date: Book It 5K |
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Walk or run to this year's Book It 5K!
Saturday, September 25
Cherry Hill Public Library
Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
Click HERE to register for the kids dash/1 mile walk/ or 5K run.
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2021 Cat License Renewal is Now Open & Available Online |
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Pets must be registered annually in Cherry Hill Township. Residents can apply for a license on our website or via mail by printing the application available on our website.
Applications must be accompanied by a copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate. Rabies certificate must be valid through October 31st of the license year. If the certificate is not valid through October 31st, the license cannot be processed.
Cat Licenses are valid August 1st through July 31st and are not prorated.
Annual Dog & Cat License Renewal
Dog License valid Jan 1 - Dec 31
Cat License valid Aug 1 - July 31
Annual Fees
Neutered or spayed dogs/cats - $22.20
Non-neutered or spayed dogs/cats - $25.20
Late fees of $25 applied for dog licenses issued after January 31 and cat licenses issued after August 31.
To renew or register your cat online, please visit our website or call the Municipal Clerk's office with any questions at (856) 488-7892.
Please note: Current registered cats owners will be reminded via email or letter.
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Upcoming Township Meetings |
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The Township Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 23rd has been cancelled.
The next Council Meeting will be held Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. both in-person and on Zoom. A public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget will be held at that time.
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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There's a new date for this fall's free community shredding and recycling event!
Residents are invited to bring up to three boxes of paper to shred, as well as eligible recycling materials, to the Department of Public Works at 1 Perina Blvd. on Sunday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don't forget to also bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Cherry Hill Food Pantry!
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Cherry Hill Environmental Board |
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Help Cherry Hill become a Certified NWF Habitat Community! |
Help us reach our goal!
The Cherry Hill Environmental Board is inviting residents to join our National Wildlife Federation "Habitat Community" program. We are very close to becoming one of only 135 towns in the country to be recognized by the NWF as a leader in wildlife habitat restoration.
By providing food and water sources, nesting sites and cover for our valuable pollinators and songbird species, our participating residents are restoring habitat and creating a healthier environment.
You can help by participating in the National Wildlife Federation Certified Habitat program. Click here for certification information, work through the simple checklist, and become one of over 250 certified habitats within the township.
With your help, we can become a NWF Certified Habitat Community by the end of 2021!
Pictured above is Audrey Muse of Cherry Valley, in her beautiful National Wildlife Federation habitat
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Senior Lecture Series will resume in October |
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We are happy to announce the Senior Lecture Series will begin again this fall on Zoom. Please save the date for upcoming lectures:
October 19 - Information on Medicare
November 16 - Information on hearing issues for seniors and how hearing relates to Alzheimer's. December 21 - The Cherry Hill Public Library will introduce programs that are geared towards seniors.
The lectures will start at 11:30 a.m. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and make arrangements to meet with the presenter personally. A link will be provided prior to the event.
For any questions on this, or any Cherry Hill Senior Citizens issue, please contact Gaye Pino at gpino@chnj.gov or 856-671-4800.
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The Senior Festival is back, in a new, easy-to-access location! |
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The 2021 Senior Festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, located at 2175 NJ-70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
There will be information and prizes available.
All are invited but Cherry Hill Senior residents will receive free lunch and the Senior bus will be available. Save the date for this wonderful Senior Event!
For any questions on this, or any Cherry Hill Senior Citizens issue, please contact Gaye Pino at gpino@chnj.gov or 856-671-4800.
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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. The Senior Bus service was initially put on pause during the pandemic, and a return to service in the spring was delayed after the bus was among the 10 municipal vehicles impacted by a theft of catalytic converters. Repairs to the bus were recently completed.
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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Flea Market Vendors Needed
CHPL is hosting another outdoor flea market on Sunday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25 per vendor spot (additional $10 if table is needed.) Vendors keep 100% of their profits! To register or get more info, click here.
Donations
Donations of books and other materials are accepted. Drop off items at the side entrance (closer to Friendship Grove) from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please do not bring donations into the building through the Main Entrance. For more information, click here. We also collect gently used jewelry and accessories all year. Please drop off items in the Admin Office.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, August 23 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Blood is needed – please donate! If you are in good health, are at least 17, and weigh at least 110 pounds, roll up your sleeve and donate! All presenting donors will receive a coupon redeemable for a FREE medium Dunkin’ iced coffee and a classic donut. Walk-ins accepted, appointments preferred. To register online, click here and use sponsor code Cherry Hill Public Library.
August Fundraiser
Creative Crafter: Paper Quilling Class
Tuesday, August 31 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friendship Grove
Grab a friend and roll into an evening of Paper Quilling at CHPL - an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. (This event is for teens/adults.)
Registration Fee: $15 each* (BONUS: Slotted Quilling Tool is yours to keep!)
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
The Friends of the Library are actively recruiting new members! The Friends is an organization that supports CHPL through membership, volunteerism, and donations. Friends members can help with book sales, sorting books, planning Friends events, and more. Monies raised by the Friends funds various library programs and services including: museum passes, book clubs to go, Summer Reading Program, and more. Get involved! For more information, click here.
Upcoming Programs:
RESCHEDULED: Virtual Opera Roundtable: “Der Rosenkavalier”
Saturday, August 21 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Der Rosenkavalier is one of the mainstays of the Viennese Opera House. Join us on Zoom to find out why this musical theater piece, with its combination of outlandish story and real life situations, is so popular not only there but all around the world! To register, email wlh7@comcast.net.
Tri-State Canine Response Team: Information Session
Monday, August 23 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friendship Grove
Tri-State Canine Response Team is a nonprofit organization, headquartered locally in Cherry Hill with national response capability. Comprised of volunteers, their mission “to comfort, support and enhance the quality of life of those who are suffering from a personal condition or community crisis utilizing the human/canine bond and its power to heal.” Learn more about their incredible work, how you can get involved, or just come to meet these special dogs and their handlers. To Register, click here.
Needlework Guild Meetup
Tuesday, August 24 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Multicultural Room, Lower Level
Make new knitting friends! Join others who knit, crochet, or do any kind of needlework. Join in person or virtually. Email kredmond@chplnj.org for the Zoom link.
CHPL Animal Crossing Open Hours
Wednesday, September 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Animal Crossing players of all ages are invited to open play at CHPL Cove. Pick fruit, catch bugs, visit our virtual branch and museum, swap recipes, furniture and clothing! Add the library's Nintendo Friend Code, SW-7377-8544-2015, then once playing ACNH, visit your airport, and select "visit through online play" to find us. No registration required.
Open Teen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting (TAB)
Thursday, August 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a select group of teens in grades 7-12 who serve as the voice of our young adult community at CHPL. Teens interested in applying to become TAB members are welcome to join this meeting! Learn more about how TAB is involved at the library and meet our current members. To register, click here.
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