MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED

2025 DOG LICENSE APPLICATION

The 2025 DOG LICENSE APPLICATION is available now.

You can access it at www.mapleshade.com or by clicking HERE.

Applications are due April 1, 2025

FREE RABIES CLINIC

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

10:00AM - 12:00PM

MAPLE SHADE EMS BUILDING

44 S. MAPLE AVENUE, MAPLE SHADE, NJ 08052

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

CUSTOMIZED PAVERS FOR MAIN STREET

There’s still time to be part of Maple Shade’s history! The Business and Economic Development Commission’s Paver Drive is continuing, so you can still purchase a custom-engraved paver to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or show pride in our community. Pavers will be installed along Main Street in Spring 2025, leaving a lasting legacy in Maple Shade. To learn more or place an order, please visit https://mapleshade.com/business-economic-development/

Click HERE to access the Paver Order Form

PUBLIC WORKS

LEAF COLLECTION UPDATE

The 2024 Fall Curbside Leaf Collection has been completed.

At this time, all leaves must be BAGGED and brought directly to the Public Works Facility located at 620 Cutler Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ.

Public Works hours are operation are as follows:

Monday through Friday: 6:30AM - 2:30PM

Saturday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Please call 856-779-9610 ext. 221 with any questions.

The Maple Shade Police Department will be starting

this year off with a lot of community engagement. 

COCOA WITH A COP

On February 7th, officers will host a, "Cocoa With a Cop" event for junior high and high school students at Maple Shade High School. This will be the third year for this event. The officers supply hot chocolate, orange juice and a light breakfast for any student that would like to stop in prior to the school day and socialize with officers of all ranks. This event is always well attended.

PIZZA WITH PATROLS

On February 13th from 12PM - 2PM, the Maple Shade Police Department will host, “Pizza With Patrols”, at Crust N’ Fire at 112 W. Main Street. This event is held during the work day to offer the opportunity to our seniors and very, young population to come out and enjoy a warm lunch with our officers. We are also hoping to draw some workers in during their lunch break.  Pizza and beverages will be served courtesy of the Maple Shade Police Department.  

CARRABBA'S CARES

On February 25th, Carrabba's Italian Grill will host the "Carrabba's Cares" event to support a very, integral extension of the Maple Shade Police Department. The fundraising will be held from 11AM - 10PM and 15% of the total of your check will go directly to the Maple Shade Police Chaplain’s Association.

The MSPCA is a proud sponsor of National Night Out. They handle the juvenile diversion program which keeps young offenders out of the Juvenile Justice System. They also support our community and our officers during difficult times and guide them through traumatic events. Your support is appreciated!

MEET CORPORAL ROBERT BENNETT

It is not often that the public is given the opportunity to get to know our officers on a personal level. We would like the community to know that our personnel are much more than just men and women in uniforms. This month we shed some light on Corporal Robert Bennett, in our Officer Spotlight.

Corporal Robert Bennett, a born and raised Shader, grew up on the north side of town with seven siblings. He attended Maple Shade High School where he wrestled, played football, and participated in track events. Corporal Bennett graduated high school in 1986 and went on to wrestle in college for a couple years. 

After college, he worked in construction for several years before finding himself interested in law enforcement and attending the Burlington County Police Academy. 

Hired by the Maple Shade Police Department in 2001, Corporal Bennett had no idea where his law enforcement career would take him.

After spending 6 years in the patrol division, Corporal Bennett was assigned to the Detective Bureau, as the juvenile detective.  In 2012, he left the Detective Bureau to become a street supervisor. In 2021, because of his experience with juveniles and Juvenile Justice System, Corporal Bennett was asked to fill the role of School Resource Officer (SRO) which still his current assignment. As the SRO, Corporal Bennett oversees 4 officers who are assigned full-time to each school in our district.

Corporal Bennett enjoys spending time with his family. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Carmella, for 31 years. They also raised their family right here in Maple Shade. He has 4 adult children and 5 grandsons. His favorite past time is being with them. He also enjoys boating and woodworking. Corporal Bennett can make furniture and more recently has taken an interest in bowl lathing where he makes bowls out of wood.

When asked about his favorite vacation spot, Corporal Bennett can’t really decide between Key West, Florida and Carova Beach, North Carolina. 

Corporal Bennett recently went on a trip to Italy that solidified his love of Italian food. He has never met an Italian dish he didn’t love.

Our favorite, fun fact about Corporal Bennett, aside from the fact that he can fix just about anything, is that he can sew! 

If you see Corporal Bennett out and about, please take a minute to say “hello” and ask him for one of his trading cards.

Corporal Robert Bennett with Maple Shade High School art teacher,

Jennifer Braverman, displaying chairs Corporal Bennett made for

a fundraiser for Toys for Tots, decorated by students.

MAPLE SHADE PBA DONATES TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Maple Shade PBA 267 provided support to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.  The Officers presented a check to Father Wilson and Faith Formation Pastoral Associate, John Napoli, to assist with the purchase of some much needed security equipment. 

PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDER

The Maple Shade Police Department would like to remind you

to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving.

WATER & SEWER UTILITIES

FIRE HYDRANTS - PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Township’s fire hydrants are mandated to be maintained, flushed, and inspected annually by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  

To ensure optimal water quality for Maple Shade, the utility schedules and completes this requirement twice per year. To minimize the impact of water quality to the residents and businesses, the utility flushes the hydrants during the overnight hours. The hydrants are flushed between the hours of 10PM - 6AM in April and October. The operators of the utility shift their hours to complete this. If you are not awake during these hours, you may never see anyone working on the Township’s fire hydrants.

The hydrants are flushed until the water runs clear. After the flushing is completed, an inspection occurs. The inspection consists of several physical and visible observations. If the hydrant is inoperable, the hydrant is placed out-of-service with a bag and ring. The utility informs the Fire Department and the management of the utility coordinates repairs. Out-of-service fire hydrants are repaired or replaced as soon as possible. The fire hydrants in our region are “dry barrel” hydrants, which means the hydrants do not hold any water until the main valve is opened. After each use, the hydrant assembly drains underground. This is checked as part of the inspection during each flushing event. This ensures the hydrants don’t hold water and freeze in the winter.  

During a fire, it is not uncommon for multiple hydrants to be used within the vicinity of the fire. This ensures adequate volume when multiple fire departments respond.

Fire hydrants are also flushed after a water main break is repaired. This ensures sediment is flushed from the water mains and fresh water is brought into the affected area.

The only individuals authorized to operate a fire hydrant are the utility operators and the fire department. If you witness illegal operation, please contact the utility or the police department. 

WATER UPDATE

Water System Improvements on Alexander Avenue, between Route 38 and W. Rudderow, will be completed in February. The water system improvements on Rose Avenue, from W. Woodcrest Avenue to S. Coles Avenue, is scheduled to begin after the Alexander Ave project is completed. Please use caution around these areas during those times.

The Spring hydrant flushing is scheduled for April 2025. Notice will be given in March when scheduling occurs. 

SEWER UPATE

The first phase of the Main Street Pump Station’s force main replacement project is ongoing. The project is scheduled to be completed in February.  

WATER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY UPDATE

Per NJDEP regulations, all water systems must identify the water service lines that supply water to residential and commercial buildings. In 2022, the Township sent out 2 rounds of letters asking those with unknown lines to contact the utility to make an appointment. At that time the unknown lines total was over 500, our inventory currently stands at 158.

We need your help to complete the inventory. If you received a letter in November, please contact the utility to set up an appointment. The appointment takes just a few minutes, otherwise an excavation may be required to determine the service line material. The current inventory can be viewed HERE.

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://nixle.com/register/ 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. 

The annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is available online. To view the report please click HERE.

RECREATION

LIL SOUS CHEFS

FEBRUARY COOKING CLASSES

FEBRUARY 5th, 19th & 26th

HEALTHY HEARTS WELLNESS FAIR

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025

10:00AM - 1:00PM

MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 2ND FLOOR

LIL SOUS CHEFS

MARCH COOKING CLASSES

MARCH 6th, 13th & 20th

HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

9:00AM - 12:00PM

MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 2ND FLOOR

LIL SOUS CHEF'S COOKING WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025

5:30PM

MUNICIPAL BUILDING

TECH HELP SESSIONS

2025 DATES

KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES DRIVE

Donate using the Amazon Wishlist QR Code - Drop-Off donations to Municipal Bldg.

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE IS LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS

Sustainable Maple Shade is looking for energetic, green conscious people to join their team! Even if business meetings aren't your thing; we have jobs, large and small, that can have a huge impact in our community. Do you have any experience writing grants or fundraising? Sustainable Maple Shade needs you!

If you are interested in helping ensure a greener future for Maple Shade, you can email us at sustainablemapleshade@gmail.com. Or, if business meetings are your thing, you can attend Sustainable Maple Shade's general meetings. The February business meeting will take place on February 11th at 6:00PM in the Municipal Building's Senior Room. The March Business Meeting will take place on March 11th at 6:00PM in the Municipal Building Senior Room. 

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE IS HAVING A CLOTHING DRIVE

Do you have clean, gently-used clothes clogging up your closets? Donate to Sustainable Maple Shade and help Shaders clothe Shaders. Reach out to Sustainable Maple Shade for pick-up. See below for more information!

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE & PSE&G TEAM UP TO OFFER YOU SAVINGS

Baby, it's cold outside, which means your energy bill will be rising. Find out how to save money on your PSE&G bill with one of their programs, most of which are totally FREE. PSE&G, in cooperation with Sustainable Maple Shade, has created a website where you can learn more.

Check out https://www.energyoutreachnj.com/mapleshade/ and sign up to save the cold weather season. 

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE ADDS PAKTECH PLASTIC HOLDERS TO THE

MUNICIPAL RECYLING CENTER

Recycle your plastic handles at the Municipal Recycling Center located in the Municipal Building lobby and win some swag. Sustainable Maple Shade has partnered with PakTech to recycle plastic handles from 4-packs, 6-packs, and club sized items.

Take a photo of yourself recycling your handles and share it on Facebook. Don't forget to tag Sustainable Maple Shade! The picture with the most likes and shares will receive a sustainable swag bag from Sustainable Maple Shade. Good luck!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Sustainable Maple Shade Events!

Want to know more about what's going on with Sustainable Maple Shade?

Check out the flyer below!

MAPLE SHADE LIBRARY

FEBRUARY'S TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:

*Denotes change in regularly scheduled meeting day