A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo
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Dear Neighbor:
During Monday's Council Meeting, I provided the public with a brief update on the power outrages our town experienced as a result of the latest tropical storm. I was in contact with PSE&G representatives throughout the storm and will be meeting with them in early September to discuss what their plans are for preventing the widespread outages that occur during the fall and winter storm seasons.
In addition, Council introduced an important expansion of programs the township will run as part of the Community Development Block Grants we receive from the federal government. The additional funding comes from the Federal Cares Act and I’m pleased to announce that there will soon be the opportunity for some extra assistance to our friends and neighbors who have suffered as a result of the consequences of this pandemic. One of our programs offers affordable housing rental assistance to low and moderate income renters who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID.
During these uncertain times, it is reassuring that we are able to offer a helping hand to those hit hardest by the economic impacts of this virus. We’re also offering small grant opportunities for our Cherry Hill nonprofits. A number of our nonprofits were there when our residents needed them the most. And we are happy to return the favor.
Additionally, we’re making ADA accessibility, and health and safety improvements to the township municipal building. These improvements will be important as we work to safely return to more normal operations here at town hall.
Additional information on these programs will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our website and Facebook page.
Finally, I’m proud to recognize Women’s Equality Day this week, commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Women's equality is a fundamental human right. We celebrate this victory that enabled our mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and all women, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity to cast a vote. As we honor 100 years of this historic moment, we must continue supporting policies that help women succeed and thrive, consistent with the principles of the 19th Amendment.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer, please continue to stay safe, wear a mask, and practice social distancing.
Sincerely,
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Mayor and Council celebrate Women's Equality Day
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During Monday's Council Meeting, Mayor Angulo and Township Council recognized Women’s Equality Day. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
On August 18, 1920, the nineteenth amendment was ratified by the requisite majority of states to become law. On August 26, 1920, after years of fighting to break down the barriers that stood between them and the ballot box, American women won a victory in the right to vote when it was signed into law.
Mayor and Council declared August 26, 2020 Women's Equality Day in Cherry Hill and recognized the commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America won their right to vote, as an opportunity to continue to work for equal rights for all citizens. You can view the full video on our website.
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Mayor and Council recognize St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
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Mayor Angulo and Township Council recognized Father Christoforos, Parish Council President Charles Sandilos, and the Parish Council of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church with a Certificate of Recognition for their generous donation to the Cherry Hill Police Department.
On behalf of Cherry Hill Township and the Police Department, we want to thank you for your support. You can view the full video on our website.
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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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Spotted Lanternfly Information
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If you are in one of the quarantined counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Salem, Somerset or Warren, you do not need to contact the New Jersey Department of Agriculture about Spottted Lanternfly sightings, as they are aware of their presence in these communities.
Spotted Lanternfly locations in unquarantined counties in New Jersey can be reported to the Department by emailing slf-plantindustry@ag.nj.gov or by calling 609-406-6943.
If you are able to eliminate the Spotted Lanternfly, please do so.
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Cherry Hill Park Spotlight: Ashland Park
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The Cherry Hill Park Spotlight continues with Ashland Park located near 3rd and Palmwood Avenue. The park offers so many great amenities including:
- Half Basketball Court
- Walking Path
- Playground Equipment
- Picnic Tables
Learn more about Cherry Hill parks and facilities, by visiting our website.
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Join Our Community Effort to Restore Native Wildlife
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Wendy Bradbury and her family moved to the Eagle Oak section of Cherry Hill just a few years ago, but they have already made a substantial effort to provide food, shelter and water to the native wildlife. Bird feeders, a mason bee nesting box, and a native plant butterfly garden all play a vital role in restoring wildlife habitat that has been lost due to development. Wendy's visiting hummingbirds, named Gordon and Elaine by the children, have become quite accustomed to feeding at the nectar station while the family observes from the window.
Wendy's family has joined a township wide effort, initiated by the Cherry Hill Environmental Board, and have certified their yard as a National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat. Every certified habitat will count toward our township's goal to become nationally recognized as a NWF Wildlife Habitat Community; a distinction held by only 130 towns in the country. A healthy ecosystem which supports native wildlife not only gives us enjoyment, but also helps to purify our waterways, reduce pest insect populations, and boost crop yields for our gardens and farms.
Will you join us? Visit www.NWF.org/Garden-for-Wildlife to find out how easy it is to provide habitat for our native species. Even a patio or balcony can host a butterfly food and watering station and nesting area. Certify your habitat at www.NWF.org/certify, and you will automatically be counted as part of our community wide effort.
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10th Anniversary of the Cherry Hill Trails Program – Missionaries help Cherry Hill Environmental Board
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The Cherry Hill Environmental Board (CHEB) is marking the 10th Anniversary of the Cherry Hill Trails Program. Trail use has increased greatly, especially since the onset of the COVID-19. More foot and bike traffic demand improvements for sustainable trail use. This means that work needs to be done on the trails to help make sure that the trail surface doesn’t erode causing the exposing of tree roots that result in the unwanted widening of the trail. Made up of all-volunteers, CHEB depends on others to help manage our trails.
Cherry Hill Environmental Board Member, Barbara Patrizzi, serves as the Volunteer Coordinator. Her initiative to register CHEB on a program called Volunteer Match resulted in a contact from the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints (LDS). They require their missionaries, ages 18-25, to do community service. That resulted in a win-win situation. CHEB coordinated conservation community service projects this month for the new set of volunteers. Projects included weeding at the Cherry Valley Trail Pollinator Garden, invasive species removal at Bortons Mill Trails, and trail improvements on the Croft Farm Nature Trail. (See pictures). These young men worked hard and loved the experience of getting out in the woods and meadows to help nature. Nearly everyone of them were Boy Scouts in their early youth, most earning the rank of Eagle Scout, and the projects they worked on often reminded them of their Eagle Scout project activities.
The Cherry Hill Environmental Board is thankful for the efforts of the LDS missionaries who have advanced CHEB’s mission. They plan to work from mid-August through the end of September and maybe further.
As part of the 10th Anniversary, you can walk or bike trails at 11 locations and participate in the Cherry Hill Trails Challenge. A Challenge Passport is available on the Cherry Hill website. Challenge requirements are noted on the back of the Passport as are the prizes available at three different levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold to those completing all requirements. Take the Challenge and enjoy all the trails, solitude and nature that the Cherry Hill Trails have to offer. Check out all the trails on our website.
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Camden County Mosquito Commission Spraying
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The Camden County Mosquito Control Commission will be spraying in neighborhoods across Cherry Hill for the next several weeks in an effort to limit growth of our area's mosquito population. Visit the Township website for local spraying schedules, as they are announced by the County.
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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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Recycling Basics: Never Bag Recyclables
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This is a friendly and important reminder that plastic bags should not be placed in your recycling carts. Plastic bags require a different collection system and processing equipment than our Township provides.
It’s not that plastic bags can’t be recycled – they just require a different collection system and processing equipment. Plastic bags can be recycled at the main entrance of many big box stores and local grocery stores, or can be brought to the Department of Public Works and the Municipal Building.
Plastic bags that are seen in Township recycling carts include:
- Garbage bags – even if good recyclables are inside of the bags, there is no way to tell. Therefore, do not bag recyclables. Leave the items loose in the blue recycling cart.
- Retail store bags – many retailers collect these for recycling, so they should be returned to the store. Or, if reused for garbage, these bags belong in the green garbage cart.
- Other – including dry cleaning bags, food storage bags, newspaper delivery bags, etc. must go in the garbage cart.
- Placement of yard waste in plastic bags for collection is also prohibited and will not be collected by the Township.
For more information, please visit our website at CherryHill-NJ.com or call the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422
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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.
Con artists may try to get your Medicare number or personal information so they can steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Protect yourself from Medicare fraud. Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card.
Remember:
- Medicare will never contact you for your Medicare number or other personal information unless you’ve given them permission in advance.
- Medicare will never call you to sell you anything.
- You may get calls from people promising you things if you give them a Medicare number. Don’t do it.
- Medicare will never visit you at your home.
- Medicare can’t enroll you over the phone unless you called first.
Learn more tips to help prevent Medicare fraud. Check regularly for Medicare billing fraud. Review your Medicare claims and Medicare Summary Notices for any services billed to your Medicare number you don’t recognize. Report anything suspicious to Medicare. If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events
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Hours and Guidelines
The Cherry Hill Public Library is open with limited hours:
- Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Wednesday nights until 8 p.m.
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Contactless Pickup* for items ON HOLD is available Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To schedule Contactless Pickup call Reference 856-667-0300 x2 during Library hours or email chplref@chplnj.org *This service is not available Wednesday evenings and Saturdays.
- Masks and social distancing are required in the building. Your mask must be worn the whole time you are in the building and it must be over your nose and under your mouth.
- Metered access includes limits of 30 minutes for patrons inside the building - including 30 minutes on computers.
- Maximum capacity is set at 50 patrons at a time.
- If you feel any COVID symptoms please stay home.
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Friday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (early closure)
Saturday, September 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 – Closed for holiday.
Returns
Books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and video games can all be returned now in the outdoor book drops at CHPL and at the Marlkress Rd location at the Post Office. Do NOT put in the following items: American Girl dolls, puzzles, Kindle Fires, mobile hot spots, or any non-traditional items (https://chplnj.org/nontraditional_lending) Those items can be returned at the library. Once materials are returned to CHPL, they are put in quarantine for 72 hours. AFTER quarantine items will be checked in and adjusted on your account. Books and materials will be backdated to the day you returned them. Fines will not accrue during the days items are quarantined in the building.
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All-Ages Library Card Sign-Up Month
Stop by the Library in the month of September for a new library card or to renew your library card for a chance to win a prize! Proof of residency required for Cherry Hill Residents, or out-of-towners can purchase a library card in 3, 6 or 12 month increments. Call the Circulation Department for details 856.667.0300 x3.
Upcoming Programs
CHPL Animal Crossing Open Hours
Monday, August 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 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! 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. Note: Animal Crossing requires a Nintendo Online subscription for online play. No registration required.
Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, September 1 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CHPL Book Club goes virtual. Join us for a Zoom discussion of Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff. Email azuccarelli@chplnj.org for Zoom link.
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