A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo
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Dear Residents:
As the doubling rate of COVID-19 in Cherry Hill and Camden County continues to decline we are gradually seeing a much welcomed return to daily activities.
Governor Murphy announced last week that restaurants will join the list of businesses permitted to reopen for outdoor seating starting Monday, June 15. This is so important because restaurants and other small businesses are the backbone of our community.
For restaurants that don’t have a current outdoor seating section but do have a parking lot - let's work together to make adjustments so you can continue to serve patrons.
The Governor’s executive order states that restaurants must seek and obtain all necessary local permits before they can open up to guests. Typically, a temporary use permit requires an applicant to file 30 days prior to the expected usage, and requires a $50 a day fee. In order to quickly assist the effort of our local restaurants to expand their outdoor seating capacity, I’m directing my administration to expedite approvals of
temporary outdoor dining permit applications and eliminate the per day fee. This will be necessary to ensure that restaurants have everything they need to serve patrons by June 15. For additional information regarding this permit, please reach out to our Municipal Clerk at (856) 488-7892 or by
email.
There will be some additional state mandates aimed at reducing exposure, so for any restaurants that may have questions feel free to reach out to my office at (856) 488-7878.
While safety remains paramount, we must get our businesses back on their feet. As we turn our attention toward safely reopening our economy I look forward to working with all our businesses.
I’m thrilled to be able to help in this small way and look forward to the Governor's guidance toward the next phase of the state’s reopening.
Sincerely,
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Community leaders join the Cherry Hill African American Civic Association for an open discussion
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Mayor Susan Shin Angulo, Council President David Fleisher and Police Chief William Monaghan joined the
Cherry Hill African American Civic Association
and other community leaders for an open discussion about the recent events in our nation and the African American community. You can watch the full video
here.
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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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Governor Lifts Stay at Home Order, Raises Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings
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Governor Phil Murphy signed two executive orders this week, raising limits on outdoor and indoor gatherings, opening pools effective June 22, and additional outdoor recreational businesses effective immediately. Murphy announced that with more businesses reopening, New Jersey residents are no longer required to stay at home while continuing to navigate this pandemic.
Under Executive Order No. 152, effective immediately, indoor gatherings are limited to 25 percent of the capacity of the room, but regardless of the room’s capacity, such limit shall never be less than 10 or more than 50 people. All attendees at the gathering must wear face coverings, unless for a medical reason or if the individual is under 2 years old, individuals must remain six feet apart at all times, and physical items may not be shared by multiple attendees of the same gathering unless sanitized before and after uses.
Outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people, and attendees are required to be six feet apart. Individuals should wear face coverings at all times where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, and individuals who are in vehicles shall not count towards the gathering limit.
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Help Support Cherry Hill Restaurants
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Local restaurants may be feeling a hit after having to close their dine-in services, but you can still get your favorite dishes and help support local businesses. Many restaurants have gone above and beyond to keep their restaurants up and running by offering curbside pick-up, takeout, and no contact delivery.
Visit our
website
for a compiled list of Cherry Hill restaurants that are offering these services. If you are interested in submitting your restaurant, fill out the form on website.
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Cherry Hill Township Virtual Recreation Center
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The Cherry Hill Township Recreation Department launched a Virtual Recreation and Resource Center on our
website
.
This is your place for resources to help you navigate these ever changing times. We are committed to ensuring that our community members have resources to maintain healthy lives, grow meaningful relationships and continue to have extraordinary experiences. In these challenging times, our Virtual Recreation Center will bring programs and resources right to you and your family with the hope of making it easier to manage your health and well-being.
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Upcoming Virtual 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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Help Cherry Hill become a certified Wildlife Friendly Community
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Running out of educational things to do at home with your kids? Why not have them help you to certify your home as a wildlife habitat with the National Wildlife Federation?
It’s easy to provide food, water and shelter for valuable birds, insects and amphibians in your yard. You may already provide these things and not even know it! Find out why t is important to provide resources for wildlife.
Visit
NWF.org/garden-for-wildlife
to find out why and how to make your yard or balcony a wildlife friendly place. You'll find teaching resources and more. Help Cherry Hill become a certified Wildlife Friendly Community by certifying your own home today!
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2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Year
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Cherry Hill Township has begun the planning process for their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action and newly allocated CARES Act CDBG Funding. The Consolidated Plan describes housing and community development needs, and strategies and objectives to meet those needs over the next 5-year period through the utilization of CDBG funds, as allocated by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The 2020 Annual Action Plan is the plan that contains the specific projects and budget for the upcoming program year. The plan CARES Act CDBG Funding is also being developed to address COVID-19 related community needs and will be submitted to HUD via a Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan.
Cherry Hill Township will hold a virtual public hearing to obtain comments on overall community need for the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and obtain specific public comment on the CARES Act 2019 Substantial Amendment. Given the current public health crisis, virtual public hearings are being held via the Zoom online meeting platform in lieu of in-person hearings. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to speak during this hearing to verbally submit their public comment. Log In Information can be found on the Township’s
website
. You can also participate in this process by taking our online survey
here.
All community members are encouraged to attend the virtual Public Hearing and/or submit public comments on these plans. For more information or to submit public comment, please contact Cherry Hill Township Department of Community Development, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, ATTN: Cosmas Diamantis, Director of Community Development. Comments may also be provided via fax at (856) 661-4746 or via email at cdiamantis@chtownship.com. Written comments must be received by July 24, 2020.
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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 Drop-off is Reopen
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The Recycling Center at the Cherry Hill Department of Public Works Complex (#1 Perina Boulevard) will reopen. Operating hours will be from Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Residents will be able to:
- Drop off E-waste (electronics), Used Motor Oil, Cardboard, Tires (no rims), Car batteries, & Fluorescent Bulbs.
- Pick up Mulch
- Pick up Leaf Bags (Leaf bags will be available at the gate located near the e-waste storage shed. There is a strict limit of two bundles of bags per visitor.)
The following items will NOT be accepted:
- NO TRASH OR BULK
- NO PAINTS
- NO ANTIFREEZE
- NO PROPANE TANKS
- NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
In order to facilitate proper social distancing:
- Residents must wear a mask at all times.
- Bring ID to show you are a Cherry Hill resident; show ID to the on-site employee through the car window without getting out of the vehicle.
- Only five residents will be permitted into the facility at one time.
Please note: The Recycling Center is located outdoors and will be stationed with an employee at the gate. There will be no access into the building.
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Although, Township offices are closed, our Senior Services Coordinator is still responding to voicemail and email during the state-mandated quarantine. 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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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events
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The Cherry Hill Public Library building will remain closed until further notice per NJ Executive Order N. 104 (2020) ordering the closing of all libraries to the public.
If you have any questions during this time, please consult our
Frequently Asked Questions
before contacting us or email
chplref@chplnj.org
and a librarian will return your email Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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
. Book donations or donations of other materials are currently NOT being accepted at this time.
Earn your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card by pre-registering for Adult Summer Reading!
Sign up now through Sunday, June 21 and you are eligible to win! (12 lucky winners will be randomly selected). The Summer Reading Program for all ages officially begins on Monday, June 22. This year our Summer Reading Program for all ages has gone virtual! Keep checking our website and your email for updates. Thank you to the Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library for supporting our Summer Reading Program.
C
lick here to register and to learn more.
Pride Month
June is Pride Month and you can celebrate at
https://chplnj.org/pridemonth
with our online resources. Check out a Rainbow Story Time, a conversation with Garden State Equality, movie recomendations, and more.
Show and Tell with CHPL!
We want to see what you are reading and what library materials you are enjoying this summer. Tell us what you like about them! Email
sfox@chplnj.org
with your photo, name, and a one line review.
Upcoming Events:
Virtual Dance Break for Kids
Monday, June 15 from 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
A quick 15 minute dance break to shake out your sillies and see friends! This program will be presented using the Zoom meeting platform.
After registering,
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
Feminist Book Club
Tuesday, June 16 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join a discussion about the book
Gender and Our Brains
by Gina Rippon. Even if you didn't read the book, you can participate.
Register for a Zoom invite.
Summer Reading Kickoff Event for Adults!
Meet the Author: Grady Hendrix
Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meet horror author Grady Hendrix! He writes fiction, also called "lies," and he writes non-fiction, for which people sometimes accidentally pay him. He is the author of
Horrorstör
,
My Best Friend's Exorcism
,
We Sold Our Souls
, and, most recently,
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
. Amazon just purchased the film rights for
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
so stay tuned for the movie version of this quirky twist on the classic vampire tale! Stay tuned for a special announcement about how to get a signed copy of
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
. Signed books will be availble for purchase from Inkwood Books.
For more info and registration
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event for Kids and Families!
Saturday, June 20 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We're kicking off the 2020 CHPL Summer Reading Program with an amazing virtual performance of the SCIENCETELLERS! In the show DRAGONS, two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress---with science! Don't miss this fun fantasy adventure featuring the effects of dry ice. Participants will be able to interact with performers during the show, and since it's virtual, everyone gets the best seat! This program will be made available via the Zoom Meeting platform.
Please only register ONE family member for your entire group.
You will be emailed the link and login/password information for the show the day before the performance.
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