A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
It's that time of year again! The first round of 2020 curbside Leaf Collection begins in neighborhoods across Cherry Hill starting on Monday, October 26. Dates will be posted in your neighborhood approximately a week ahead of your scheduled collection or you can visit our website for a full schedule. Residents must comply with the guidelines listed on our website to ensure pickup of their leaves.
To help expedite the leaf collection process and make it more convenient for residents, the Township is once again offering free 30-gallon leaf bags to all our residents. Leaf bags can be picked up at Town Hall, 820 Mercer Street or at the Department of Public Works, 1 Perina Blvd. Bagged leaves can be placed at the curb on your scheduled trash collection day, giving you more flexibility as to when leaves can be cleaned up.
In an effort to make information accessible in different formats for our residents, we have added leaf collection routes to our online maps. Click here to go directly to the interactive map. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422
A reminder to residents that on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. the budget is scheduled for public hearing and final adoption at the virtual Cherry Hill Township Council Meeting. I’m extremely proud to once again report that there will be no increase in municipal taxes this year. For details on how to attend the virtual Council Meeting, please visit our website.
On another note, I am excited to announce that the Cherry Hill Human Relations Advisory Committee will be hosting a Community and Interfaith Healing Service on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. This service will be held virtually via Zoom - details on how to join will be posted to our website and social media page soon.
And finally, each year the fourth Saturday of October marks National Make A Difference Day. This year it falls on October 24. While this year has be challenging for many of us, I encourage you to get out and help make a difference within our community.
Please continue to stay healthy and be well.
Sincerely,
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Mayor and Council Members attend grand opening of Costco |
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On Wednesday, Mayor Angulo, Councilwoman Doshi, and Councilman Carter helped celebrate the grand opening of the new Costco located at 650 Garden Park Blvd. in Towne Place at Garden State Park.
On behalf of the entire Township, congratulations to the Costco team on the successful opening and we look forward to your success. Welcome to Cherry Hill!
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Save the date: Community and Interfaith Healing Service |
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Save the date for the Cherry Hill Human Relations Advisory Committee's Community and Interfaith Healing Service on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. This service will be held virtually via Zoom with more details announced soon. Please visit our website for instructions on how to join. |
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Halloween Celebration Guidelines |
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Halloween is next week and in case you missed our announcement - Cherry Hill is a GO for trick-or-treaters to put on their costumes and do their best to fill up their bags with candy and treats.
Please take a look at our website and social media pages where we posted the state Department of Health’s Halloween safety guidelines. It’s so important that we look out for one another this year.
🎃Wear a face mask – costume masks don’t count
👻Limit trick-or-treat group size
🍫Arrange treats in a safe, quickly accessible way
🦇Avoid large parties
🕸️Practice hand hygiene
We understand there will be families and residents who do not feel comfortable participating this year, and so for those households we’ve created a sign that can be taped to the front door that politely indicates to trick-or-treaters that they can skip this particular house. Again for a link to download your “not participating” sign visit the Cherry Hill website and social media.
Halloween Hours
The Cherry Hill Police Department recommends that families trick-or-treat this Halloween on Saturday, October 31 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to ensure a safe, healthy and fun holiday for all. These are the same hours that have been recommended in past years.
A 7:00 p.m. curfew is suggested for children under 18 not accompanied by an adult on Halloween. Police in marked and unmarked cars and also on bicycles will be patrolling our local streets.
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General Election Information |
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In light of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy signed P.L. 2020, c. 72, which makes significant changes to how the 2020 General Election will be conducted.
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To limit unnecessary exposure, the election will be conducted mostly by Vote by Mail Ballot, as such you have been sent your official ballot. If you did not receive your ballot or need to request a replacement ballot, please click here. You can track the status of your mail-in ballot online.
- There will be limited in-person polling places where voters can cast their vote by paper Provisional Ballots.
- Per the new law, you cannot vote in a machine at the polls (there will be an ADA accessible ballot marking devices available for voters that are unable to vote via paper ballot).
Things to remember before returning your Vote by Mail Ballot
When your ballot is complete, put it into the smaller envelope. That envelope has a place for your signature — a certification — on the back of the envelope. Don’t detach the perforated certification from the envelope because that will invalidate your ballot. Make sure to sign it the envelope. The signature must be in blue or black ink. If you don’t sign, the ballot will be rejected. (If you forget to sign, or the signature doesn’t match what officials have on record, you will be contacted to validate the signature to “cure” the ballot.) After you place your ballot inside the smaller envelope, make sure to seal it. An unsealed envelope will lead to your ballot being rejected.
Place the smaller envelope into the larger one. Make sure your pre-printed address is lined up in the window. Seal it properly. Even if you plan to place your ballot in a drop box or hand it to a poll worker, your ballot will be rejected if it doesn’t have the larger envelope.
Five ways to return your Vote by Mail Ballot
- Mail your VBM ballot via United States Postal Service - must be postmarked by 11/3 and will be counted if received by 11/10
- Drop your VBM ballot in a secure drop off box by 8PM on 11/3 at two locations in Cherry Hill
- Camden County College Cherry Hill located at the intersection of Route 70 & Springdale Road
- Cherry Hill Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street - box located at horseshoe at back of building
- Bring your VBM ballot to the Camden County Board of Elections up until 11/3/20 located at 100 University Ct., Blackwood, NJ 08012 during the following hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm and Election Day: 6:00am to 8:00pm
- Bring your VBM ballot to your polling place on Election Day. Find your polling place at voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search.
- Vote-in-person by provisional paper ballot that will be provided at your polling place on Election Day. Polls are open from 6AM to 8PM on 11/3/20
Election Day: November 3, 2020
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Virtual Veterans Day Video |
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This year, the Township will honor our local Veterans and Active Military Members who have served or are currently serving our Country with a photo slide show that will be broadcasted on our website and social media page on Veterans Day.
The deadline to submit photos is November 9, 2020. For additional information, please follow the link below.
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Cherry Hill Township presents the first ever Fall-O-Ween House Tour. Check out all of the decorated houses that are on display in your neighborhood.
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Cherry Hill Township's Virtual Pumpkin Contest |
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Mayor and Township Council invite you to Cherry Hill Township's Virtual Pumpkin Contest. There is no registration fee - this is a FREE community event.
Pumpkins must be carved or decorated. If decorating - supplies such as paint, markers, fabric, ribbons, etc. can be used. You can pin or glue objects, papers or materials to the pumpkins. Pumpkin design must be in good taste and appropriate for all aged viewers.
Submit your entry via the Cherry Hill website, no later than midnight on Sunday, October 25. Entrants must be Cherry Hill residents. To enter, fill out the form on our website and upload a photo of your carved or decorated pumpkin.
Voting will take place from Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29. Winners will be announced Friday, October 30. Voting will be open to anyone. All entrants will receive a link to the photo album. Send the link to friends and family to vote! One winner will be awarded in each category (carved and decorated) and age range (12 and under, and 13+) for the pumpkin with the most votes.
Don't delay, start your pumpkin today!
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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 begins the week of November 2, 2020.
Drop off locations*:
- Cherry Hill Food Pantry, 910 Beechwood Ave
- Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS), 1301 Springdale Rd
- Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street
- Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd
- Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N
*Visit our website for specific days/times at each drop off location.
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
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Traveling Fallen Tribute Towers visit to the American Legion Post 372 |
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The Traveling Fallen Tribute Towers: Remembering Our Fallen will be on display outside on the grounds of American Legion Post 372 from Wednesday, November 4 - Sunday, November 8 and is open for public viewing 24/7.
The Fallen Tribute Towers is a traveling war memorial that honors our post 9/11 military Fallen. Consisting of 32 towers, it includes information and photos of the military men and women killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, those that were killed in training accidents and attacks stateside and on overseas bases, as well as those who took their own lives once returning from war due to post-traumatic stress.
There will be a Candlelight & Wreath Laying Service on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. to honor and remember all our military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11. The Ceremony includes guest speakers, including ret Brig General John DiNapoli, Gold Star Mother Melinda Kane and Mike Simpson with NJ Run for the Fallen, along with some local dignitaries. There will be a reading of names from Camden County, along with candles provided for all to place at one of the Tower Panels or the Camden County Panel.
There will also be a Veterans Day Service on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. to honor all our living veterans and active military. (Rain or Shine).
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Virtual Photography Show: Fall Into the Arts |
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The Virtual Fall Into the Arts Photography Show debuted on Monday, October 19 on our website.
Enjoy over 220 photographs from seventy-five area photographers of all ages and abilities. The show has no theme or subject matter requirement. Many images are for sale and you can purchase them directly from the photographers by sending them an email or visiting their website. It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase a new piece of art for your home or office from a local artist.
Two jurors will select first, second and third place winners along with a few honorable mentions. This will be announced the week of October 26.
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Pet licensing now available online |
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Pets must be registered with the Township annually. Renew or register your pet today!
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 register your pet online, please visit our website or call the Municipal Clerk's office with any questions at 856-488-7892.
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COVID-19 Exposure Tracking App Launched in New Jersey |
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Add Your Phone to the COVID Fight. Download COVID Alert NJ.
COVID Alert NJ is New Jersey's free and secure mobile app that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
The app also provides users with up-to-date information on New Jersey reopening news, key COVID-19 metrics, and a user-friendly symptom tracking tool. COVID Alert NJ uses Bluetooth proximity technology. The app will never record any identifying data. All users will remain anonymous. How it Works:
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Download COVID Alert NJ on the App Store or Google Play Store. Opt-in to receive "Exposure Notifications"
- As you go about your day, the app will use Bluetooth to sense any "close contacts"—other app users who are within 6 feet of you for more than 10 minutes
- When your app senses a close contact, your phone will exchange a secure random code with the close contact's phone. It's important to note that your location and name are never disclosed
- If you test positive for COVID-19, a public health representative will call you and ask if you're willing to anonymously notify your "close contacts" by uploading your app's close contact codes
- Each day, the app will compare your list of close contact codes to the list of codes associated with positive COVID-19 app users. If there's a match you will get an Exposure Alert, along with appropriate next steps
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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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Camden County announces 2020 Drive-thru Flu Shot Schedule |
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As our region continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting the spread of seasonal influenza will be critical to protecting public health in Camden County this fall. To help keep residents safe and healthy this flu season, the Freeholder Board is announcing the 2020 Seasonal Flu Shot Schedule, beginning on Friday, Oct. 2. In order to accommodate social distancing recommendations, this year’s flu shot program will be conducted via a series of drive-thru events at locations throughout the county.
Each fall, the county offers a number of times and locations throughout the county where residents can receive the influenza vaccine, at no out-of-pocket cost.
Cherry Hill locations:
November 20 and November 21
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
One Stop – Cherry Hill
101 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill 08003
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Creating Winter Wildlife Habitats |
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Getting through a long, cold winter can be tough for suburban wildlife. But a healthy ecosystem, including valuable wildlife species, means cleaner air and water, and better crop yields for our farms and gardens. Steps that you take now, can make the difference for our birds, pollinators and other wildlife species. Here are some key steps to provide needed habitat at this time of year and throughout the winter.
Leave a few piles of leaves in the yard. Rake them into an out-of-the-way corner. Create a bundle of plant stems where beneficial insects can overwinter. Leave perennials untrimmed until spring. The seeds sustain songbirds, and the plant skeletons provide shelter. Plant trees and shrubs with berries. These plants are beautiful, and they provide nutrition for birds when other food sources disappear.
Include more native plants in your garden. Native plants have adapted to our climate and soil, and they attract a diverse variety of birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Hardy native plants are drought tolerant, and they require no fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides.
Evergreens, including low-growing plants like ferns and sedges, provide year-round protection from predators for rabbits and other small animals. They also provide a place for birds to roost and raise their young. Many native butterflies and moths lay their eggs on evergreen trees. Bird feeders and suet can also provide nourishment until spring.
Our township initiative to become a Certified National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat is underway, but we need your help. Visit NWF.org/certify, and register your property as a Backyard Habitat. You will automatically be counted as part of our community effort. The process is simple and can provide a learning opportunity for your family. We are halfway to our goal. Help us make Cherry Hill an even better place to live, for us, and for our valuable wildlife.
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Upcoming Virtual Township 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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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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2020 Leaf Collection begins next week |
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The Township’s Department of Public Works will begin the 2020 Leaf Collection Season the week of October 26.
The easiest way to manage your leaves is still by bagging them. Free, 30-gallon recyclable paper leaf bags are available for interested residents at the Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street, and at the Public Works Complex and Recycling Center, 1 Perina Blvd. Below is a list of collection dates for each neighborhood. A map is also available online.
The following areas are scheduled for leaf pick up the week of October 26:
- Barlow
- Brookmead
- Carlisle
- Charleston Riding
- Charleston Woods
- Colwick
- Cooper Park Village
- Erlton North
- Erlton South
- Hinchman
- Kingsway Village
- Lucerne
- Ridings of Fox Run
- Sienna
- Voken Tract
- Woodcrest
- Woodland
Second collection tentatively scheduled for the week of November 30.
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Although, Township offices are closed to the public, our Senior Services Coordinator is still responding to voicemail and email. 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. |
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Senior Tax Freeze
Eligible applicants for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement can submit their Homeowners Verification of Taxes (Form PTR 1-A or PTR 2-A) by mailing it along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Tax Collector's Office, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Once the tax office receives the form it will be filled out and quickly returned to the applicant so it can be submitted to the state with the completed application. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Tax Collector at 856-488-7880.
Applications were mailed in February to the last address you filed with. If you did not receive your booklet, contact our Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Information Line for assistance at 1-800-882-6597. The filing deadline for the 2019 Senior Freeze is November 2, 2020.
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events |
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Hours and Guidelines
The Cherry Hill Public Library is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with extended evening hours Mondays and Wednesdays until 8 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required in the building. Your mask must be worn over your nose and under your mouth the whole time you are in the building. The Computer Lab, Lower Level, is open during business hours. For all updated guidelines, please refer to our FAQ on our website before visiting. https://chplnj.org/covid19-faq. Have any questions? Email our librarians at chplref@chplnj.org or call 856.667.0300 x2.
Donations
Book donations or donations of other materials are NOT being accepted at this time. If you would like to support the library, monetary donations are very appreciated! Visit our website to contribute by credit card or PayPal: https://chplnj.org/supportyourlibrary or make a cash donation in person when you visit.
BookSmiles Donation Collection Drive
BookSmiles will be in front of CHPL on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. collecting new and gently used children’s books for infants – grade 6. BookSmiles donates these books to local kids in need. To learn more, www.booksmiles.org
Vote for Your Favorite Scarecrows
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Scarecrow Contest! We have 36 scarecrows in competition. Now it’s up to you to vote for your top three favorites. AND – one lucky voter wins a $25 Target gift card! For more info and to vote: https://chplnj.org/scarecrowcontest2020
Visit CHPL in Costume
Does your little one want to show off their costume at CHPL? Stop by Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31 during business hours and head up to Youth Services, Upper Level in costume to receive a non-candy treat. No registration required.
Online Story Times for Kids
Join your favorite CHPL librarians for pre-recorded story times, rhyme times, quick story breaks, and special Halloween themed story breaks! Visit our website for the links.
Upcoming Events
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Online
Saturday, October 24 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join our DungeonMaster via Zoom for a quick D&D one-shot campaign! Registration is limited, so sign up early. You will be e-mailed a link to the Zoom meeting room + password upon registering. This meeting will not be recorded. Open to grades 6-12. Registration required.
Animal Crossing Open Hours: Trick or Treat Edition!
Wednesday, October 28 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Animal Crossing New Horizons players of all ages are invited to open play at CHPL Cove. Pick fruit, catch bugs, visit our virtual branch and museum, and swap recipes, fossils, furniture and clothing! For this special Trick-or-Treat edition, we want to see your best costumes! Dress up in your spookiest, your fanciest, or your cutest and show off your costume to the CHPL Librarian to get a special treat! 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. Note: Animal Crossing requires a Nintendo Online subscription for online play.
Online Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
Wednesday, October 28 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Get together on Zoom to play D&D together! Open to grades 3-5. Registration is limited, so sign up early. You will be e-mailed a link to the Zoom meeting room + password at least one day before the program. This meeting will not be recorded. Registration required.
Limited Tickets Available! Psychic Medium Virtual Reading
Wednesday, November 4 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Connect with the Past through our favorite Psychic Medium – Michele Stillman. $25 per person. Limited to 20 participants. Only a few spots left! For Michele’s bio and to register.
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