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REGISTER FOR NIXLE ALERTS
Want to stay informed of Maple Shade Road Closures, upcoming events, and other important information? Sign up for NIXLE alerts and receive text messages with updates. Text your 08052 to 888777 to opt-in or sign up online for specific notifications.
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TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
ADOPTS 2024 BUDGET
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Focused on their commitment to fiscal responsibility and continuing to provide a pro-active approach to government operations, Town Council held a public hearing for the 2024 municipal budget on Thursday May 9th, 2024 during their regularly scheduled Council Meeting. After a brief presentation by Township Manager Danson and having received no public comment, Council adopted the 2024 Municipal Budget that will continue to provide residents with programs and services necessary to effectively and efficiently run the operations of our growing community.
The $21 million plan includes the continued program of fully staffing our Police Department, the re-assumption of the Fire Marshal Office services, continued support to Maple Shade EMS, new hires in DPW, and the necessary funding to provide modern day fire services to our community. Additionally, the budget accounts for the continuation of all other administrative and community growth operations. An annual increase of $20.38 to homeowners with properties assessed at the average $161,708.00 is projected. For properties assessed at values higher than the average, the anticipated annual municipal increase is as follows:
$200,000.00: $25.21
$250,000.00: $31.51
$300,000.00: $37.81
$350,000.00: $44.11
The 2024 budget reflects sound fiscal planning and continues both Council’s and the Administration’s efforts of responsible government and good stewardship of the residents money, while continuing to protect the health, safety and welfare of all who live in Maple Shade
A copy of the Township Manager’s Budget Presentation can be viewed by clicking HERE.
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2024 TOWNSHIP
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Exciting news! The Township of Maple Shade is thrilled to announce our 2024 Event Calendar, featuring a lineup of fantastic events for everyone to enjoy.
Visit our website at www.MapleShade.com to view the event flyer for each event and stay updated on all the latest happenings by following us on Facebook!
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BEDC MEETING
The next BEDC Meeting May 21st at 6:30PM in the Senior Room.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you a dog lover looking to make a paw-sitive impact in your community? The BEDC is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Downtown Dog Parade on May 22nd! It can also be the perfect chance for students eager to earn community service hours while having a tail-wagging good time!
If you're ready to lend a helping hand and be a part of this pawsome event, please email JNixon@MapleShade.com to sign up as a volunteer.
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The Maple Shade Police Department is happy to announce preparations for 2024 National Night Out are underway!
National Night Out will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with a rain date of Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Ace’s Field. We have a feeling this is going to be the best year yet, with plenty of new experiences for our community. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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The Maple Shade Police Department has been out and about in the community during the month of April. On April 18th, Corporals Robert Bennett and Misty Weiss participated in Maple Shade High School’s Career Fair complete with a visit from Officer Mike Pope.
This was a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to meet local business owners and discuss employment opportunities. Thank you to the Maple Shade School District, for hosting such a great event!
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On April 24th, the Maple Shade Police Department and the Maple Shade PBA 267 presented, Gina Capate, from Toys for Tots, with a $1000 donation. This money was raised through Chief Christopher Fletcher’s year long event, Beards for the Year.
Toys for Tots is only one of many recipients of the monies collected from officers who wish to don beards during the 2024 calendar year. Thank you, Gina, for all that you do!
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On April 23rd, Maple Shade Police Department’s administrators, officers, and office personnel attended the Crime Victim’s Breakfast in Mt. Laurel, NJ. This event is hosted by the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office to honor those whose lives have been lost or disrupted by crime. | |
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On April 25th, the Maple Shade Police Department hosted it’s second annual “Take Your Child to Work Day”.
Chief Christopher Fletcher decided to bring this event to the agency last year and it was such a great day. It looks like we have a new tradition here at the MSPD. Children were busy all day long, making crafts, solving crimes and decorating the parking lot for the officers.
Thank you, Chief Fletcher, for continuing to encourage such a great event. Special thank you to all of our staff who made this such an incredible event, especially Cpt. Weiss, Dsg. Wallace, Cpl. Misty Weiss, D/Cpl. Jeff Engel, Cpl. Brian Martino, Officer Justin Pike, Office Michael Maiden, Detective Diego Alvarez, Officer Matthew Shaw, Officer Anthony Marshall and K-9 Sitka, Officer Karenann Wortmann and K-9 Ripley, Darra Myers, Heather Capate, Ginny Woehr, and civilian, Tavia Weiss.
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Some of our officers were caught delivering pizza to the cast and crew of Mama Mia, the high school musical, while they were hard at work getting ready for the big show.
Your act of kindness was appreciated Detective Diego Alvarez and Officer Ron Socha. If you happen to catch one of our officers going above and beyond, please send the photo and story to Cpl. Misty Weiss at Mweiss@mapleshadepd.com.
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Tip of the Month:
Maple Shade Police Department would like to with you a Happy Spring and remind you to SLOW DOWN IN TOWN!
With the nicer weather finally here, our community members are out and about walking and biking. Please keep your eyes on the road and slow down in town!
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WATER UPDATE
Spring hydrant flushing is complete. Thank you for your patience throughout. Next hydrant flushing is tentatively scheduled for October 2024.
Nine fire hydrants were replaced in April as part of our annual hydrant replacement program. This program ensures the functionality and operations of this critical infrastructure in the event of an emergency.
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
Receive a text message and/or an email regarding emergencies such as main breaks, upcoming utility work, important announcements, water shut offs, etc. through NIXLE. Please visit https://www.nixle.com/ to sign up.
Receive email updates from our website by subscribing at http://www.mapleshadeutilities.com where we post upcoming work, hydrant flushing updates, and much more.
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL | |
Dear Business Owner/Manager:
The Township of Maple Shade is pleased to inform you that as of April 1, 2024, The State of New Jersey, Division of Fire Safety has reinstated the Local Enforcing Authority of the Maple Shade Fire Department. Through a coordinated effort, the Division of Fire Safety has transferred the responsibility of enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code to the newly reorganized Maple Shade Fire Marshal’s Office, a division of the Maple Shade Fire Department.
During this transition, if your business has open violations, penalties and or fees still being enforced by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, You Are Responsible to Correct these citations with your New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Inspector. Once all open issues have been corrected, your business will be transferred to the Maple Shade Fire Marshal’s Office.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at:
200 Stiles Avenue
Maple Shade, New Jersey 08052
(856) 779-9610 ext. 183
or
cclark@mapleshade.com
Sincerely,
Daniel Kerr
Fire Marshal
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GRASS CLIPPINGS
Now that mowing season is upon us, the Township has received many calls about what to do with residential grass clippings. First and foremost, grass clippings should NEVER be blown into the street and left along the curbline, and especially not near storm drains. Clippings placed loosely in the roadway get washed into the storm drain system and may cause blockages that result in street flooding. Loose grass clippings in the street may also cause a hazard to motorcycles and bicyclists.
The Township strongly encourages residents to recycle their grass clippings as an alternative option to disposal. Grass clippings can be put directly back into the soil by leaving them on the grass after mowing. This helps your lawn, helps the environments and makes mowing your lawn easier and faster. The clippings can be used in different ways for fertilization, lawn care, mulching and composting. If you can’t use your grass clippings, try to find a neighbor who can!
If the above is absolutely impossible, then we ask residents to adhere to the following when placing grass clippings out for collection: Use a lawn bag that is only half full, this will allow the hauler to safely load it into the trash truck; please do not exceed 4 lawn bags per collection; and never place grass clippings in your recycle bin, as the container will not be collected. Adhering to these small requests will help keep municipal disposal costs down.
OTHER RECYCLING TIPS
Be a resourceful recycler by using the Recycle Coach app to learn what is recyclable Maple Shade. #RecycleCoach #RecycleRightNJ
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LIL SOUS CHEFS JUNE COOKING CLASSES
Register using the QR codes on flyer OR contact Chef Nina: 609-469-COOK (2665)
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PAINT PARTY
Saturday, June 1st from 12PM - 2PM
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PAINTING SUMMER CAMP
July 18th, 19th, 25 & 26th from 10AM -12PM
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CRAFTING SUMMER CAMP
August 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th from 10AM -12PM
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2024 FREE TECH HELP SESSIONS | |
The Township of Maple Shade's Recreation Department
would like to thank the following sponsors of the 2024 Township Events
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If any business is interested in becoming a sponsor for 2024 Township events,
please email Recreation@mapleshade.com for more information.
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DON'T FORGET! Join us for the Downtown Dog Parade on May 22nd at Gazebo Park. Pups and their humans are invited to a fun event of tail-wagging fun, furry friends, and fantastic festivities!
The winner of the Downtown Dog award is determined by popular vote, so be sure to bring along all your human family and friends too!
Don't miss out - mark your calendars and join the paw-ty! Register for free HERE.
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FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
& CRAFT SHOW
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If you would like to participate in the Parade, please contact
Lauren at recreation@mapleshade.com by June 20th.
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Sustainable Maple Shade Invites you to Attend their Upcoming Meetings
Sustainable Maple Shade's General Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month in the Maple Shade Library meeting room at 6:00PM.
The May meeting is May 14th at 6:00pm and the June Meeting is June 11th at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
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Join us for the Clean Communities Spring Community Clean Up!
Mark your calendars! The Clean Communities community clean up is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th from 9AM to 11AM. Groups can pick up supplies at the Municipal Building at 9AM. See below for more details.
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Sustainable Maple Shade's Green Fair is Back!
The Sustainable Maple Shade Green Fair turns 10 this year and it's shaping up to be the best one ever!
On Sunday, May 19, after the town clean up wraps up, join Sustainable at Gazebo Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an afternoon of learning, giveaways, food and fun.
Visit with beekeeper Karl Wertz and find out how beneficial honeybees are to our food system. Watch out, he can be hypnotic.
There will be a variety of eco-minded games for awesome prizes, a Plant Sale and Swap and free food, drinks and giveaways.
Representatives from different organizations will be on hand to discuss energy-saving programs, recycling, gardening, composting, trees, water conservation and animal protection and much more.
Music will be provided by Lost in Brunswick and there will be games and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Bring anything you need to get rid of, we will have donation bins on hand!
Have expired drugs and don’t know what to do with them? Bring them to the safe drug drop box staffed by the MSPD.
Stop by and sign up for a garden plot, take the green pledge, see the new ways to recycle and reuse stuff, learn about what the different groups in town are up to and enjoy an afternoon of free family fun.
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2024 PRIMARY ELECTION TIMELINE
May 14
Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election
May 28
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election
May 29 – June 2
Early Voting Period
June 3 – by 3:00PM
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election
June 4
Primary Election Day
Early Voting
All Early Voting locations can accept any voter from Burlington County
Primary Early Voting Dates: May 29th - June 2nd
General Early Voting Dates: October 26th - November 3rd
VOTER HELPFUL INFORMATION ONLINE RESOURCES
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MAPLE SHADE LIBRARY
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call or Visit the Library for Further Details
CLOSED on Saturday, May 25th & Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day
For a list of Library Youth & Adult Services, please click HERE.
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MAY'S TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:
Wednesday, May 8th - Zoning Council Meeting at 7:00PM - CANCELLED
Thursday, May 9th - Town Council Meeting at 6:30PM
Wednesday, May 22nd - Planning Board Meeting at 7:00PM
Thursday, May 23rd - Town Council Meeting at 6:30PM
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