A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
As Veterans Day approaches this coming week, I want to thank all those who have served in our Armed Forces for their commitment and dedication to our nation. It's important that we don't just thank those who served, however. We must also take time to learn more about issues our veterans face everyday, organizations that support them, and what we can all do to join in that effort.
The National Resource Directory, available at nrd.gov, is a great place to start, as it compiles the many resources and services available for veterans, family members and caregivers.
In observance of Veterans Day, the Township municipal offices will be closed this Thursday. Trash and recycling will still be collected as scheduled.
This Sunday also marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, so don't forget to set your clocks back an hour before going to bed on Saturday night. The beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time are also great times to check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
If you are in need of a smoke alarm or aren't sure if they're working correctly, give the Fire Marshal's office a call at 856-429-7441. You can also submit an installation request online by clicking here.
Sincerely,
Susan Shin Angulo
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Municipal Offices Closed for Veterans Day |
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Cherry Hill Municipal Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Trash and recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled.
On behalf of the Township, we offer our sincere gratitude to our veterans and their families. Thank you for your courage, commitment, service and sacrifice.
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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 is underway until November 22.
Drop off locations:
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Cherry Hill Food Pantry, 910 Beechwood Ave. | Tues. & Thurs., 9am- 2pm | 856-910-9090
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Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS), 6 E. Miami Ave.* | Mon.-Thurs., 10am-12pm; 1pm-3pm | 856-433-8225
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Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd | Tues. & Thurs., 9am- 3pm
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Cherry Hill Township, 820 Mercer Street | Mon. - Fri., 8am - 4pm
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Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N| Mon.- Wed., 10am- 9pm; Thurs.- Sat., 10am- 5pm; Sun., 1pm- 5pm
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
For more information, please visit our website.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday |
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As Daylight Saving Time is set to end on Sunday, Nov. 7, it is a perfect time to do a biannual check of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
If you are in need of a smoke alarm or aren't sure if they're working correctly, please call the Fire Marshal's office at 856-429-7441. You can also submit an installation request online by clicking here.
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The Free Rabies Clinic will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
All cats and dogs over three months old are eligible for this free rabies clinic. You must show proof of your pet's 2021 license or you may apply on site for a new license with a check or money order payable to Cherry Hill Township.
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Property Tax Payment Reminder |
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This is a courtesy reminder that the next quarterly property tax payment and semi-annual commercial sewer rent is due on November 1, 2021.
There is a 10-day grace period for payments. If the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday, the grace period extends to the next business day. Payments made after the close of business on the last day of the grace period will accrue interest dating back to the original due date.
• Tax payments are due August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1.
• Residential sewer rent is due on April 1.
• Commercial sewer rent is due on November 1 and May 1.
For more information, please contact the Tax Collector's Office at (856) 488-7880 or visit our website by clicking here.
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Cherry Hill Human Relations Advisory Committee's Thanksgiving Unity Program |
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The Cherry Hill Human Relations Advisory Committee invites you to a special Thanksgiving Unity Program. Join us as we give thanks on Thursday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. The service will take place at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Road. We will also be collecting non-perishable donations for the Cherry Hill and Samost Jewish Family and Children Service food pantries.
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Additional Funding Now Available for Rental and Mortgage Housing Assistance |
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Due to high-demand, Mayor Angulo and Township Council have recently provided additional funding to Cherry Hill Township's Rental and Mortgage Housing Assistant Program.
Through the program, Cherry Hill residents may be eligible for up to three months of short-term rental or mortgage assistance from the township if they lost income due to Covid-19.
Applications are now being accepted, and funding will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Message from the Cherry Hill School District Regarding Upcoming Meetings |
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Message from Cherry Hill Public Schools: Meetings Regarding Improvement Plans for CHPS Schools Scheduled for November and December.
Improvement plans for every school building in the district are now underway.
Elementary school buildings improvement plans will be presented at each schools' regularly scheduled PTA meetings in October or November. Information about the dates and times of the elementary meetings are available from the respective schools.
In-person meetings and schools tours will take place at 7 p.m. in the schools' Media Centers on the following dates:
Rosa Middle School: November 15, 2021
Carusi Middle School: November 16, 2021
The Cherry Hill School District also invites the Cherry Hill community to its two Town Hall Meetings, offered in person with a virtual option, at 7 p.m. on the following dates:
Cherry Hill High School West: November 22, 2021
Cherry Hill High School East: December 15, 2021
This is an opportunity for all community members – regardless of whether they have family members in the schools – to learn about the district’s needs, to offer comments and participate in a Q&A. More details and a link to the virtual platform will follow in the coming weeks.
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Upcoming Township Meetings |
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In order to join the meeting virtually, 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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Leaf Collection is Underway |
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🍂 2021 FALL LEAF COLLECTION 🍂
The full leaf collection schedule is available below and under the Public Works section of the Township's homepage, CHNJ.gov, or via this direct link: https://bit.ly/3FmojBe
🏠 If you hire a lawn service for a fall leaf cleanup, please note that they cannot rake
leaves to the curb for municipal collection. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to
ensure their lawn service hauls the leaves away to a disposal facility. Lawn services may haul leaves to the Township’s Kresson Road Ecology Site for disposal; this is a free service. Lawn services should call Public Works at 856 424-4422 for a permit.
🚛 Leaves may be bagged for collection by the Township’s waste hauler, (biodegradable paper bags only), or put into open cans. The Department of Public Works encourages this disposal method as leaves are picked up weekly on your regular trash collection day.
❌ Do not place leaves in the street. Leaves must be placed on the park strip-
(area behind curb or edge of road) or at the front property line.
⏰ Please wait until your neighborhood is posted with leaf collection signs before
raking leaves to the curb.
🚧 Department of Environmental Protection regulations restrict leaves from being
placed within 10 feet of any storm drains.
🌳 Residents may take leaves to the Kresson Road Ecology Site for disposal. Please
call the Department of Public Works for Ecology Site hours and to receive permission to use the site.
❌ Branches or other debris mixed in with leaf piles will not be collected.
Please note that weather conditions can interfere with the leaf collection schedule and a second collection is not always possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422.
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Ever Wonder, 'Can I Recycle This?' - There's an App for That |
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Important recycling information from The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection:
Too frequently, the packaging used for some of today's consumer products includes the recycling symbol, a message that the packaging is recyclable or both when in reality the packaging in question is not accepted for recycling in any local recycling programs. While a product's packaging might be recyclable in theory, if no recycling collection program or recycling end markets for the material exist, then the material is not recyclable in practice. This misleading messaging understandably confuses consumers and ultimately leads to the recycling stream being contaminated by unacceptable materials.
When uncertain about the recyclability of an item, always check with your municipal or county recycling website for specific information on what is acceptable in your local program. Consumers can also get this information through the Recycle Coach system. Learn more about recycling at recycle.nj.gov.
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Starting November 15, three Cherry Hill clubs will resume meeting in the Carmen Tilelli Community Center in front of the Township municipal building at 820 Mercer St.
Monday - The Maturity Club, which has bingo and other activities, meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday and Friday - The Retirees club, which plays cards, pinochle, bridge and other games, meets from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday - The Super Seniors Club, which has various actives, including guest speakers, covered dish lunches, and other programs, meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
The Senior Discussion Club meets by Zoom the second Monday of each month and discusses issues that are relevant to seniors.
The Fantastic Single Seniors Club meets monthly at Camden County College on Springdale Road where they plan many types of activities.
The Cherry Hill senior bus service is available to bring you to and from club meetings. To make a reservation, please call 856-661-4711 for service on the East side of town or 856-661-4802 for service on the West side of town. You must be 62 years or older to use this service.
For information on these clubs or any other senior matters contact Gaye Pino at gpino@chnj.gov or 856-661-4800.
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Cherry Hill Senior Bus is Back in Service |
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The Cherry Hill Senior Bus has returned for service. All riders must wear a mask while on the bus, in accordance with the state’s current mask requirements for public transit. Bus service is offered for free to residents age 62 and up, and runs Monday through Friday.
For more information about the Senior Bus service, please call 856-661-4711 (Cherry Hill Bus East) or 856-661-4802 (Cherry Hill Bus West).
For more information, please contact Senior Services Coordinator, Gaye Pino at (856) 661-4800 or by email gpino@chnj.gov.
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events |
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The Cherry Hill Public Library is open to the public with no time restrictions. Our hours of operation are available online. At this time, the CDC strongly recommends wearing a mask (even if vaccinated) for every NJ county. For the safety and health of others, anyone attending an indoor program is required to wear a mask (even if vaccinated). Learn More.
Contactless Pickup continues to be offered: place an item on hold, and when notified of its availability, call 856-667-0300x2 to schedule your contactless pickup date & time. Your items will be placed at the end of the Circulation Desk near the front doors on your scheduled date/time. So easy!
Donations
Donations
Donations of books and other materials are accepted. Drop off items at the side entrance (closer to Friendship Grove) Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please do not bring donations into the building through the Main Entrance. For more information, click here.
Upcoming Book Sale:
The Friends Book Sale is coming up fast! Plan to shop Wednesday, November 10 through Sunday, November 14. Wednesday night is an Early Access Sale for Friends members only: you can join the Friends in person that night, or Sign up here for to join the Friends. Book sale is available during business hours. Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14 are both $5 Bag of Books sales. No registration required. Book Sale info available online.
Shop Local this Holiday Season!
Sunday, November 21 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Support local artisans and crafters this holiday season. Browse 50 of the area’s finest! No registration required. Just show up and shop!
CHPL Merchandise for Sale!
Get a jump start on holiday gifts. Order a CHPL mug or t-shirt for yourself or your loved ones. Information available online.
Save the Date:
Gently Used Jewelry & Accessory Sale
Saturday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Shop new or gently used necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, purses, scarves, and more! Cash/credit accepted. No registration required. Donations of jewelry and accessories are accepted all year in the Admin Office.
Upcoming Programs:
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, November 8 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Multicultural Room, Lower Level
Looking to make new friends, and go exciting places limited only by your imagination? Join our Dungeon Master on a journey through peril, discovery, and intrigue as the story unfolds. Registration and face masks required – hurry, seats fill up fast!
Virtual Barking Book Buddies
Monday, November 8 from 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Take a turn reading to a therapy dog! Kids in grade K – 5 can register for one fifteen minute Zoom session. Presented in partnership with Tri-State K-9 Response Team. For the safety of all, attendees are required to wear a face mask.
Virtual - Meet the Author, Leah Garrett
Tuesday, November 9 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Conference Center, Lower Level
Join this program as Dr. Leah Garrett virtually discusses her book on the untold story of “X-Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War Two.” This program is held in conjunction with the Katz Jewish Community Center (JCC) as part of their 32nd Annual Festival of Arts, Books and Culture. Registration and face mask required to attend.
Babysitters Club: The Book Club
Tuesday, November 9 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Children’s Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Kids in grades K – 5 are invited to join us for the next meeting of the BSC book club! If you've watched the Netflix Babysitter's Club series, checked out the graphic novels, or read the original books, then you won't want to miss our BSC book club. We will be discussing, Boy-Crazy Stacy, taking quizzes and having fun with trivia. This hybrid program (in-person or Zoom) requires registration to attend.
Rhyme time Live! Outside!
Wednesday, November 10 from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Friendship Grove, Behind Library
For children 5 and under, develop motor, sensory, and social skills as we explore books, rhymes, songs and more together! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. This program will meet on Zoom in bad weather, so registration is required.
Planner Meetup for Teens
Wednesday, November 10 from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Children’s Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Planner enthusiasts and wannabes are welcome to join our planner meetup just for teens in person or over Zoom. Share your favorite planners, journaling supplies, and best tips with other Cherry Hill teens at this hybrid meetup. Registration required.
Storytime Outside!
Thursday, November 11 from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friendship Grove, Behind Library
For ages 2 - 6, join us for stories, finger plays, and songs together! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket; this program will meet on Zoom in bad weather, so registration is required.
LEAP
Friday, November 12 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Computer Lab, Lower Level
LEAP ( Library Equal Access Program) is for New Jersey residents 55 and older who have a change in vision. LEAP provides free computer and iPad training classes in partnership with New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI). Contact Stephen Felle at the Talking Book and Braille Center to register: sfelle@njstatelib.org or phone: 800-792-8322 ext. 812.
Yoga for Everyone – Virtual Class
Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This yoga class is for all ages. It will focus on increasing balance, stability, and flexibility. This is a perfect for beginners and seniors. Registration is required.
Virtual Lego Challenge
Saturday, November 13 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Gather your Legos and log onto Zoom to discover which creations you will be challenged to make. Open to grades 3 – 5, registration is required.
Virtual Meet the Author – Pam Jenoff
Tuesday, November 16 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual discussion with New York Times Bestselling author, Pam Jenoff. She has written 11 novels, numerous short stories, and she just loves CHPL! Registration is required.
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