A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
Spring has officially sprung here in Cherry Hill as the blooms start to appear all over the beautiful cherry trees throughout town.
A staple within our community, the vibrant pink cherry blossom trees line the magnificent two-mile stretch along Chapel Avenue from Haddonfield Road to Kings Highway. When the thousands of stunning pink and white blooms emerge every year, usually around mid-April, it’s a magnificent sight to see.
The first trees were planted back in 1972 by a group of civic-minded residents who wanted to unite the community around a common source of pride. Decades later, these blossoms remain a favorite of residents across Cherry Hill and have become a destination in their own right.
As this Thursday, April 22, marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, celebrate by taking a walk or drive down Chapel Avenue to see the trees as they bloom and simply reflect on the beauty of nature we have right here in our community.
Please continue to stay safe.
Sincerely,
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Mayor and Council Recognize Individuals at Council Meeting |
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During Monday’s Council Meeting, Mayor Angulo and Township Council recognized Dr. Kwame Morton for being selected as Visionary Principal of the Year (Secondary) by the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association as well as National Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year and Cherry Hill resident, Lindsay Cunningham, who organized her own vaccine scheduling network in the township to help more than 200 seniors secure COVID-19 vaccine appointments. |
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Dr. Morton gave brief remarks after receiving his proclamation. |
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Cherry Hill resident, Lindsay Cunningham, shares her experience helping other residents. |
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Mayor and Council Attend Fundraiser Raffle for Cherry Hill Food Pantry |
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Mayor Angulo, Councilman Carter and Councilwomen Doshi and Golkow attended The Cherry Hill Food Pantry's Fundraiser Raffle Drawing. The event helped raise $34,000 for renovations to their building. |
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Mayor and Council Attend Several Community Events Over the Weekend |
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Over the weekend, Mayor Angulo and Township Council attended several community events.
On Saturday, Mayor Angulo, Council President Fleisher, Council Vice President Bauerle, Councilwomen Roskoph and Doshi, and Councilman Carter were thrilled to join Cherry Hill American Little League for their 2021 Opening Day Ceremony.
Mayor Angulo gave welcome remarks at the Wreath Laying Ceremony Commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) at Bataan Death March Memorial at Cooper River Park.
Saturday afternoon, Mayor Angulo and members of Township Council were joined by several local officials, residents, and supporters at the Stop Anti-Asian Hate Rally held at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Watch Mayor Angulo’s speech at the rally here.
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Mayor Angulo welcomed parents and players at CHALL's Opening Day |
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Mayor Angulo gave welcome remarks at the 79th Anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan |
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Mayor Angulo and Township Council attended the Stop Anti-Asian Hate Rally |
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Virtual and Spring Outdoor Classes |
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This spring, Cherry Hill Recreation will be holding virtual and outdoor classes for children and adults. Classes ranging from exercise to hobbies will be offered for young and old.
To sign up for classes, follow the link below.
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StoryWalk® Cherry Hill is a fun, educational activity that places a children's storybook along a popular walking route. This month’s StoryWalk® Cherry Hill will feature "The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. StoryWalk® will take place at Croft Farm (100 Bortons Mill Road) from April 16-30, 2021.
For questions, contact the Recreation Department at (856) 488-7868.
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3rd Annual Warrior 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk |
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Join the Cherry Hill Police Department and Project Little Warriors on Saturday, April 17 in the 3rd Annual Warrior Run! CHPD has partnered with Project Little Warriors for a 5k Run and 1 mile walk at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken.
Project Little Warriors is a nonprofit organization which seeks to bring mindfulness and self-love to the younger generation by way of yoga and fitness. There is no better way to raise awareness for this organization than by partnering with your local community officials and all of your friends and family. Come out and help raise awareness and support our little warriors!
Project Little Warriors has also partnered with Cherry Hill High School West for their Restorative Practice Program which is a framework of discipline of restoring relationships with students and moving forward when students graduate high school.
Day of Registration and/or Check In opens at 9:00 am. The race begins at 10am. Please ensure enough time to Register/Check In and to pick up your bib and t-shirt before race start time!
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS PER THE ORGANIZER:
“We will be following all CDC guidelines and taking the proper precautions to ensure the safety of all our participants. There will be plenty of space for all participants to be socially distanced prior to start time and during the award ceremony. If not able to properly socially distance, we ask all individuals to wear a mask during that time. We will have a staggered start with a few different start windows spread across every 15 or 30 minutes, capping each window at a certain number of runners/walkers to keep large groups at a minimum. There will be sanitary stations throughout for extra safety.
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The Cherry Hill Environmental Board is Calling All Nature Lovers! |
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Spring is here, and that means that it’s baby season for wildlife! It's also a perfect time for residents to join our community effort to become a Certified National Wildlife Federation "Habitat Community." Simply make accommodations to provide food, water, cover, and places to raise young, and the National Wildlife Federation will recognize your backyard, school or business as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat®. Certify today, and not only will NWF plant a tree for wildlife in your honor, but you will be joining over 150 neighbors who have already certified their own properties.
We are halfway to our goal of becoming one of only 150 other towns in the country to hold the designation of NWF "Certified Wildlife Community." A community that provides for native wildlife has improved air and water quality and better crop yields for farmers and gardeners.
Here are a few ways you can provide wildlife with a place to raise their young:
- Use native plants in your garden. Butterflies and moths need native plants such as milkweed, oak, willow, and elm for their caterpillars to grow.
- Create a backyard pond and provide frogs and other amphibians a place to lay their eggs and for tadpoles to grow into adults.
- Birds nest in tree branches or in cavities in dead or decaying tree snags. Protect mature trees, keep snags standing, and plant new trees.
- Provide a brush pile as shelter for rabbits, foxes, lizards, and a variety of other wildlife to nest and raise their young.
Patios, balconies and small yards can qualify by providing pollinator habitats with small native plants, a tiny nesting area, and a saucer of water.
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Quarterly Property Tax Payment is due on May 1 |
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This is a courtesy reminder that the next quarterly property tax payment is due on May 1, 2021.
There is a 10-day grace period for tax 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.
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Important Dates for New Jersey's Primary Election |
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New Jersey's Primary Election is on June 8, 2021.
April 24
Commencement of Mailing Mail-In Ballots
May 18
Voter Registration Deadline
June 8
Primary Election
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Information for New Jersey Residents that are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination |
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New Jersey is rolling out COVID-19 vaccines step-by-step to serve all adults who live, work, or study in the state. Vaccination eligibility is based on availability and individual risk. As eligibility expands, details will be updated on the covid19.nj.gov website.
It's important to know that the number of eligible individuals will continue to grow, even before those who have been eligible are entirely vaccinated.
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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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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 assistance, residents should call (856) 424-4422 during business hours or the police non-emergency at (856) 665-1200 after hours and on weekends. |
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Proper Disposal of Yard (Vegetative) Waste |
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As many residents begin to clean up their yards, please remember that grass clippings, leaves, vegetative waste from lawns and flower beds, and tree brush must be placed in biodegradable paper bags, open containers, or tied and bundled as applicable. Branches and limbs must be cut into 4 foot lengths and securely tied in bundles with total weight not in excess of 50 pounds.
Placement of yard waste in plastic bags for collection is prohibited and will not be collected by the township.
If you have any questions, please contact 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.
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Even as more people are getting their vaccines and life gradually returns to normal, many people still feel isolated. There are many ways you can keep yourself engaged while still feeling safe:
☎️ Call your friends, neighbors, and your relatives, especially those that you haven't talked to in a while. They are home and would be happy to hear from you.
✍️ Write letters to the special people in your life. Share your ideas and let them know you're thinking of them.
👚 Organize your closets and drawers. Find things to donate or get ready for the neighborhood garage sales that will be coming soon when things get better.
🚶🍎Take care of your health. Be sure to keep your regular medical appointments. Take your temperature and your blood pressure if you have a home monitor. Eat and drink well. Keep moving; walk around your house, dance, exercise.
🗒️ Now is the time to pull out the "if only I had time" list and catch up, but remember: be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Sometimes there can be good in change.
If you have any questions regarding Cherry Hill Senior Services, please contact Gaye Pino Senior Services Program Coordinator, by email gpino@chtownship.com or (856) 661-4800.
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events |
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BIG NEWS
The CHPL Book Sale is back! Monday, April 19 – Saturday, April 24. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Book Sale will be open until 7 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday nights only. Saturday Special: $5 bag of books. Lower Level of CHPL. Hardbacks: $2, Paperbacks: $1, DVDs, audio books, and CDs: $2
CHPL is Open to the Public
The Cherry Hill Public Library is open to the public for limited browsing (30 minutes maximum) and Contactless Pickup by appointment. Visit us Mondays and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Computer lab open during open hours of operation. Masks and social distancing required in the building at all times.
Donations
Donations of books and other materials now accepted. Books for all ages needed! Drop off of 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.
FAQs
Pop-up Book Sale
Can’t wait until the Book Sale? Visit the Reading Room in the library and check out the Pop-up Book Sale. Please check our hours of operation before visiting.
Save the Dates
The Gently Used Jewelry & Accessory Sale is Friday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shop high quality, previously owned items at bargain prices! This fundraiser is in the Conference Center, Lower Level. Masks and social distancing are mandatory. Limited number of shoppers allowed in to the Conference Center at one time.
T-shirt Design Contest
Are you creative and you love CHPL? Show your enthusiasm and possibly win a gift card! We are hosting a t-shirt design contest. Info available online. Open to all ages. Deadline for entries: May 16. Learn More.
Upcoming Programs
Teen Book Club: Asian & Pacific Islander Reads
Tuesday, April 20 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join our virtual no-stress Teen Book Club. Bring your own book that is written by an Asian/Pacific Islander author or features Asian/Pacific Islander characters to share with other readers and collect new reading recommendations! Registration is required.
CHPL Animal Crossing Open Hours
Wednesday, April 21 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
We have a CHPL Teens Discord Server! Use our #animal-crossing text channel to chat with other Animal Crossing players. Teens can join the server by emailing Jasmine at jriel@chplnj.org for an invite. Include your name, grade, school, and Discord username if you already have one. New Discord users can create an account for free at https://discord.com/. 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.
Philadelphia’s Ballparks
Wednesday, April 21 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join us virtually as baseball enthusiast Jason Love shared the history of Philadelphia's iconic ballparks including Baker Bowl, Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium and the Vet. Jason has a history degree from West Chester University and has been a lifelong fan of history and baseball. He has given numerous presentations to libraries and community groups. His book, Slices of Americana: Baseball, Road Trips, & the Waffle House, is being published later this year. Registration required.
Rhyme Time Live!
Thursday, April 22 from 10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Meet us on Zoom to develop baby's motor, sensory and early literacy skills. Join us for short books, songs, movement and more! Designed for children ages 0-23 months. Registration required.
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