A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
I would like to invite you to join Township Council and me at two important events this Sunday.
At 9:30 a.m., we will gather at the DeCou Sports Complex hockey rink for the unveiling of a memorial sign and hockey rink dedication to Cherry Hill Resident Ravi Bloom.
Ravi, who grew up in the Point of Woods neighborhood and attended Cooper Elementary, passed away on April 5, 2021 at the age of 17 in a tragic car accident while on a family vacation. Ravi, his two brothers, his father, and uncle, along with numerous friends, enjoyed playing countless pick-up roller hockey games at the DeCou rink every Sunday. The sign in his honor fittingly reads "May his memory be a blessing, and his contagious love of hockey an inspiration."
On Sunday afternoon starting at 12 p.m., we will kick off our annual Harvest Festival at Croft Farm. Come on out to enjoy a pumpkin patch, beer garden, food trucks, live music, a craft show, kids activities and much more. Click here for more info.
As a reminder as well, 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.
Sincerely,
Susan Shin Angulo
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Mayor, Council Celebrate Township's National Wildlife Federation Certification |
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Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and Council President David Fleisher are pleased to announce Cherry Hill is now officially certified in the National Wildlife Federation's Community Wildlife Habitat ™️ program, making it the first municipality in Camden County and the 5th in New Jersey to earn the certification.
Led by Cherry Hill Environmental Board member Barbara Patrizzi, Cherry Hill Township, worked in partnership with the NWF and its state affiliate, New Jersey Audubon, to create wildlife habitats throughout the community. In order to achieve this certification, 262 homes in Cherry Hill created habitats in their own yards and had them certified by the NWF, in addition to houses of worship, municipal property, parks and corporate centers that were also certified. Each of these sites provides the four basic elements that all wildlife need to thrive: food, water, cover and places for wildlife to raise young, while integrating sustainable gardening and landscaping practices.
The program was initially brought to the attention of the Cherry Hill Environmental Board by local business owner Lisa Herman of Wild Birds Unlimited who also sponsored the initial registration fee, making this certification a true community-wide effort.
On Tuesday evening, Mayor Angulo and Councilwomen Sangeeta Doshi and Carole Roskoph visited resident Audrey Muse's certified community habitat, ahead of the Township Council meeting where Mayor and Council presented Barbara and the Environmental Board with a proclamation thanking them for their hard work making this certification possible. Barbara was joined by Lisa and resident Katherine Dallman, who also created a beautiful habitat at her home.
The Cherry Hill Environmental Board isn't stopping here however, and encourages residents to continue to create and certify their own wildlife habitats. For more information about habitats and certification, visit www.nwf.org/community.
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Mayor, Council to Dedicate DeCou Rink to Ravi Bloom |
Please join Mayor Susan Shin Angulo, Township Council and members of the community at the DeCou Sports Complex hockey rink on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. for the unveiling of a memorial sign and hockey rink dedication to Cherry Hill resident Ravi Bloom.
Ravi, who grew up in the Point of Woods neighborhood and attended Cooper Elementary, passed away on April 5, 2021 at the age of 17 in a tragic car accident while on a family vacation.
Ravi, his two brothers, his father, and uncle, along with numerous friends, enjoyed playing countless pick-up roller hockey games at the DeCou rink every Sunday.
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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 Police Department Releases Trick or Treating Information |
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Cherry Hill Township is ready for Halloween! Since the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, trick-or-treating hours will begin early and run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. The Cherry Hill Police Department is recommending a 7 p.m. curfew for children aged 17 and younger who are not accompanied by an adult. The police department will also be assigning extra officers on bicycles to supplement the normal marked and unmarked police vehicles in the neighborhoods. The town recommends following CDC guidelines for safe Halloween celebrations.
Cherry Hill Township also understands not everyone may feel comfortable with trick-or-treating this year, so the township has again designed signs for residents to download and print out.
To download this year's sign, click here. Those who are not interested in participating are asked to place the “Please, No Trick-or-Treaters” sign on windows, doors or other visible areas for trick-or-treaters.
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2021 General Election Information: Important Dates and Early Voting |
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Important Information About Water Main Repairs on Springdale Road |
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New Jersey American Water is working to repair a 42-inch water transmission main on Springdale Road in Cherry Hill between the intersections of Lark Lane and Wilderness Way. This critical pipeline supplies water to customers in several towns throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties.
🚦New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc. began work on September 27, and expects to be completed within approximately two to three weeks.
🧰Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday during the week of September 21. Once repairs begin on September 27, continuous 24-hour work may be required, depending on the complexity of the repair.
🚗Customers were alerted via the company’s notification system and are not expected to experience any changes in water service throughout the duration of the repair. The company is also working with local officials to coordinate additional notifications and traffic planning. People traveling in this area are asked to drive carefully around the work zone or seek an alternate route if possible.
☎️For more information or questions about the project, customers may visit the Alerts page on the company’s website at www.newjerseyamwater.com or call the Customer Service Center at 800-272-1325. Customers are also encouraged to update their contact information and alert preferences in their MyWater account.
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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 October & November.
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.
Middle and High in-person meetings and schools tours will take place at 7 p.m. in the schools' Media Centers on the following dates:
Cherry Hill High School East: October 19, 2021
Beck Middle School: October 27, 2021
Rosa Middle School: November 15, 2021
Carusi Middle School: November 16, 2021
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Come on out to the Harvest Festival this Sunday! |
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Upcoming Township Meetings |
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(Held via Zoom)
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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IMPORTANT: Leaf Collection Information |
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🍂 2021 FALL LEAF COLLECTION 🍂
The full leaf collection schedule is available 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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Tips for how to get involved with volunteering as a senior |
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Volunteering has many rewards, especially for seniors. Joining an organization as a volunteer gives you the opportunity to help others but has many personal benefits as well. You will meet people you wouldn’t have ever met who have similar interests, and you can work on projects that are fun.
You can apply for the many Cherry Hill boards: the historical commission, environmental board, arts board, and many more. Click here for a listing of all boards and the application.
There are also programs where volunteers read to children, visit assisted living homes, and call the homebound to check for their safety. Information on these organizations can be found through RSVP, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, reachable at 856-663-4773.
As a senior with many years of experience, you are valuable, you can contribute, and you can make a difference. Try a program, and if it doesn’t work for you, as a volunteer you can leave and try something else. Volunteering is a wonderful way to enhance life in the Golden Years.
Please contact Senior Services Program Coordinator Gaye Pino at gpino@chnj.gov or 856-671-4800 if you have questions on this or any senior citizens issue in Cherry Hill.
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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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Upcoming Closure: The Cherry Hill Public Library will be closed on Friday, October 22 for Staff Development Day. Book drops will be open. Doors will reopen Saturday, October 23 at 10 a.m.
The Cherry Hill Public Library is open and available for Contactless Pickup. Hours of operation 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). More information is available here: https://chplnj.org/covid19-faq
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. We also collect gently used jewelry and accessories all year -- purses/bags/wallets needed! Please drop off items in the Admin Office.
One Book, One Cherry Upcoming Events
One Book, One Cherry Hill is a community reading campaign encouraging Cherry Hill residents to read the same book at the same time.
A community reading project aims to unite neighbors by reading and discussing One Book together. By exploring common themes central to both life and the book, we hope to gain a better understanding of our world and ourselves. September is a great time to read these books and join the community read.
"The Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett is recommended for adults.
"Genesis Begins" by Alicia D. Williams is recommended for ages 9 -13.
Funding generously provided by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the Friends of the Library.
Save the Dates:
The Friends Book Sale is back! Wednesday, November 10 – Sunday, November 14.
Wednesday night is an Early Access Sale for Friends members only. Sign up by clicking here and become a Friend (and get Early Access). Book sale is open 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 here.
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 by clicking here.
Get Ready for Halloween!
Friday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Friendship Grove
Trick or treat outside at the library. Bring your kids in costume and collect safe treats! No registration required.
Upcoming Programs:
Same Family, Different Colors: Confronting Colorism in the American Family
Sunday, October 17 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
In this timely and interactive virtual presentation, award-winning author and educator, Lori L. Tharps will share her research and personal experiences with colorism in the American family. Using Brit Bennett's critically acclaimed novel, The Vanishing Half, as a starting point to examine how colorism can infect and impact a family over generations, Tharps will take a historical approach to showing how and why colorism manifests across cultures. Registration required. To register, click here.
Movie Monday
Monday, October 18 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a free movie in the Conference Center, Lower Level. This month features "Imitation of Life." Masks required for in-person events. No registration required.
Virtual Barking Book Buddies
Monday, October 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Read to a therapy dog via Zoom. Register for a 15 minute session. Presented in partnership with Tri-State K-9 Crisis Response. Registration required. To register, click here.
Virtual Kitchen Explorers
Tuesday, October 19 from 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Grab your apples and popsicle sticks; this month we are exploring caramel apples! This program will be made available via Zoom. The Library will provide the caramel and popsicle sticks, to be picked up in advance. You provide your favorite type of apple and any optional toppings. Grades 3 - 5. Registration required. To register, click here.
Boundaries of Love: Interracial Marriage and the Meaning of Race
Tuesday, October 19 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Chinyere Osuji for a virtual program as she discusses her book, Boundaries of Love: Interracial Marriage and the Meaning of Race. This book compares how Black-White couples in Brazil and the United States understand and negotiate racial boundaries. Boundaries of Love challenges the idea that interracial couples, multiracial families, and children from these relationships eradicate racism. This program is part of One Book, One Cherry Hill. Registration required. To register, click here.
Tarot for Teens
Tuesday, October 19 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Children’s Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
What can you learn from a deck of cards? Tarot can be a great way to encourage self-reflection and mindfulness. Learn a short history of the tarot, the basic meaning of some of the cards, different spreads, and how to formulate questions to ask the cards. In-person attendees are required to wear masks. This program is part of our Gen Zen series for teens! Individual registration is required. To register, click here.
One Book, One Cherry Hill Story Time
Thursday, October 21 from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
Improve literacy skills and encourage school-readiness with this story time for children ages 2-6. Books in this story time will feature the theme of being yourself, which go along with our One Book, One Cherry Hill slate of programming. Masks required for in-person events. This program is part of our One Book, One Cherry Hill series. Funding for One Book, One Cherry Hill is made possible with support from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library. Registration required. To register, click here.
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