INTRODUCING MAPLE SHADE'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

The Township of Maple Shade embarked on an exciting journey this summer, marking a significant milestone in our community's growth. Recently Township Council adopted an ordinance creating a new Business and Economic Development Commission (BEDC). 

What is the BEDC?

The BEDC comprises volunteers from different aspects of the community and who will act as a vital link between the business community and Township officials.  In creating this new Commission, the previous Advisory Board of Commerce will cease to exist, as this new group will work to creating and fostering a business-friendly atmosphere that attracts and retains appropriate retail, professional and service firms. 

What are the BEDC’s Goals?

The BEDC will set a clear vision and several ambitious objectives to shape the future of Maple Shade's business landscape:

Building Our Brand: One of the primary aims is to develop and promote an enticing image of Maple Shade as the ideal destination for shopping, dining, recreation, and business. Commitment to preserving the township's rich history and upholding our cherished motto of "Nice town, friendly people."

Strengthening Bonds: Aim to facilitate open lines of communication, foster partnerships, and encourage collaboration among local businesses in our retail areas. Through these efforts, the BEDC hopes to support strategies that will boost patronage in these vital commercial zones.

Building Relationships: The BEDC is devoted to maintaining a close and productive working relationship with the Maple Shade Business Association (MSBA), Burlington County Economic Development, and various other state agencies. By working hand-in-hand with these organizations, they will be able tap into valuable resources and expertise to further our community's economic development goals.

The creation of the Business and Economic Development Commission marks a significant step forward for Maple Shade. We're excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we endeavor to make our town even more welcoming and prosperous. Stay tuned for updates on their progress, and please feel free to reach out if you have ideas, questions, or want to get involved. Together, we can make Maple Shade an even better place to live, work, and do business!

More information coming! Email Recreation@mapleshade.com if you are interested in volunteering as a judge for the event.

TAX COLLECTOR

3rd QUARTER 2023 TAX BILLS

The 3rd Quarter Tax bills normally were mailed on Friday, August 18th.

The grace period to pay without interest will be extended until September 26th.

GO PAPERLESS!

We are pleased to announce a new electronic billing option for Water and Sewer Bills. 

You may now receive your Water and Sewer Bill online via email.

Click HERE for directions.

You can also go to https://mapleshade.com/tax-collector/ or contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 856-779-9610 ext. 156 to sign up.

ANCHOR PROGRAM - UPDATES FROM THE NJ DIVISION OF TAXATION

This program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their principal residence and meet certain income limits. The current filing season for the ANCHOR benefit is based on 2020 residency, income, and age.

Click HERE to access information on the new updates

CPR TRAINING HOSTED BY THE VFW

October 21st or November 5th

9:00AM

Open to Maple Shade Residents only

First Come, First Serve Basis

Contact the VFW for more details

MSBA Pizza Fest tickets are now available. Proceeds to benefit MSBA Charities – Providing scholarships to MSHS Graduates. 

Visit ThinkMapleShade.com/PizzaFest

Sustainable Maple Shade will have its next general meeting on Tuesday, September 12th at 6pm in the library meeting room. All are welcome to join!

Sustainable Maple Shade is collecting gently used Halloween Costumes. Look out for collection boxes in the Municipal Building lobby and school buildings. Distribution dates will be October 15th, 22nd, and 28th from 9am-11am in the Municipal Building. 

Clean Communities, in conjunction with Sustainable Maple Shade, is having a community clean up on October 22nd from 9am-11am.

Email cleancommunities@mapleshade.com to sign up. 

Looking for businesses with vehicles that would like to participate. Also looking for groups/businesses that would like to sponsor a kid friendly activity for the event. Email: Recreation@mapleshade.com if interested.

This program was developed to encourage our young population to approach and get to know our officers, and to open up the lines of communication between the officers and the youth in our community. Remember safety first and foremost. Please wait until the officer is no longer dealing with an issue before approaching to request a card. The contest is not open to relatives of the Maple Shade Police Department or it’s civilian staff. Officers have a limited number of trading cards and will continue to share them with the public until their supply is exhausted.

Contact Cpl. Misty Weiss with any questions at

MWeiss@mapleshadepd.com. We would like to extend our gratitude to Mark Viggiano at Optimum Exposure for capturing the good side of our team! 

Cpl. Misty Weiss and Ptl. Karenann Wortmann, with K9 Ripley, took advantage of the Maple Shade Cheerleading Car Wash on August 18th. The new electric vehicle is all cleaned up and ready for the next event!

Ptl. Cullen McClintock had his patrol vehicle washed by a great group of Maple Shade Soccer players at their car wash fundraiser!

We are still getting our Walk and Watch Program off the ground.

If you walk your dog and are interested in getting involved in being the eyes and ears for the police department, please contact Cpl. Weiss at MWeiss@mapleshadepd.com or Ptl. Wortmann at 

KWortmann@mapleshadepd.com. 

Tips of the Month

from the MSPD

We have been seeing an increase in vehicle thefts, particularly Kia’s and Hyundai’s. 

If you own one of these makes, please go to the listed website and obtain the anti-theft software upgrade and steering wheel locks offered by the vehicle manufacturers.

Kia:

https://ksupport.kiausa.com

Hyundai: https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com

School is back in session. Please obey all school zone speed limits and be aware of stopped school buses loading and unloading our children.

National Night Out 2023 was a huge success! August 2, 2023 brought us great weather and a great night for a community get together. National Night Out is the largest event hosted by the Maple Shade Police Department. 

Six years ago, Chief Christopher Fletcher organized and hosted the 1st ever Maple Shade National Night Out in the municipal parking lot. As the event continues to grow, we continue to make changes. 

This year the evening of fun, games and community fellowship took place at Ace’s Field and included Ax Throwing and a helicopter landing! Thank you to the over 40 volunteers who jumped in to assist to make this such a successful evening.

Thank you to our sponsors, without you, this event would not be possible. Thank you to all of our community members who came out and supported the event. We are already planning big things for next year! 

Custard With a Cop 2023 was a lot of fun! Officers enjoyed interacting with our residents and the community enjoyed free ice cream! Thank you to everyone who came out to say “hello”!.

MSPD Traffic Officer Matt Shaw, along with Ptl. Jarrett Lee and Cpl. Misty Weiss, visited Over the Rainbow Daycare Center and offered free car seat safety checks and car seat safety tips on August 14. If you would like more information on car seat safety or to schedule a car seat installation check, contact Officer Matt Shaw at Mshaw@mapleshadepd.com.

FREE ESL CLASSES AT IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

For adults 18+ to learn and practice speaking English as a second language.

Classes will run from 8:30am - 10:30am in Fellowship Hall at Immanuel Baptist Church.

Upcoming classes are:

• September 9th
• October 14th
• November 11th
• December 9th

Please reach out to Maggie & Keeley through email at ESL.IBClife@gmail.com or by phone at 856-779-1807 if you have any questions.

Click HERE to register for the classes

RECREATION

ZUMBINI SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER CLASSES

PAINT WITH MAIN STREET ART - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

LIL SOUS CHEFS COOKING OCTOBER CLASSES

TECH HELP THURSDAYS

WATER & SEWER UTILITIES

LEAKS AROUND YOUR HOME CAN COST YOU BIG

Leaks may seem like little annoyances, but they can cost you a lot. The impact they have on your wallet, let alone the environment, should be enough incentive to get it repaired.

FAUCET DRIPS

A faucet that drips once a second could waste up to 3,000 gallons of water a year. That's enough to take 150 showers!

WATER WASTE

The average household leak can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water per year. That’s 270 loads of laundry! 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons of water or more per day and over 31,000 gallons per year.

COMMON LEAKS

The most common household leaks are worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and leaking valves.

LEAKING TOILETS

A leaky toilet flapper can waste up to 950 gallons a week. What to do?

Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring or a toilet leak detection tablet in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak.

Leaking toilets waste about 25 more water than a shower leak, and about 4 times more than a faucet leak. A moderate toilet leak can cost you about $1,000 per year.

OUTDOOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

The average zone on an irrigation system uses approximately 25 gallons per minute (GPM), which is a conservative estimate. Most zones use more, and it's best to water between 12 and 16 GPM.

SEPTEMBER TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:

Wednesday, September 13th - Zoning Board Meeting at 7:00PM

Thursday, September 14th - Town Council Meeting at 6:30PM

Wednesday, September 27th - Planning Board Meeting at 7:00PM

Thursday, September 28th - Town Council Meeting at 6:30PM

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER EVENTS:

September 15th -

Movie in the Park at Dusk - Woodlawn Sports Complex - Field 2

September 17th -

Pizza Fest from 12PM-3PM - Alden Cafe

October 8th -

Touch-a-Truck from 11AM-2PM - Municipal Lot at Brubaker Ln & Forklanding Rd

October 22nd -

Fall Clean-Up from 9AM-12PM

October 28th -

Halloween Parade at 2:15PM - Main St. & Fellowship Rd.