April 24, 2013 Municipal Matters

Commissioners Election May 14th.  Polls will be open from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.  Don’t forget to VOTE!

Haddonfield Earth Day 2013 – April 27
Celebrate Haddonfield’s Natural Environmental and History with “All Rhoads Lead to Crows Woods, a Tricentennial Earth Day Celebration” from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Crows Woods Pavilion. This event is sponsored by the Environmental Commission, Sustainable Haddonfield, Historical Society, Shade Tree Commission and Crows Woods Gardeners.  For more information contact sustainablehaddonfield@gmail.com; call Julie at 856-795-2272. The following attractions will be at the Earth Day Celebration:

  • Academy of Natural Sciences Live Raptors
  • Guided Nature Hike to the Beaver Dams
  • Kids’ Crafts and Games
  • Samuel Rhoads Birthday Cupcakes
  • Expert Tree Advice

VEGETATIVE WASTE PICK-UP SCHEDULE:
Starting April 1st vegetative waste pick-up will once again be weekly.

Spring Clean-up begins April 1st through April 26th.  Leaves may be piled between the curb and the sidewalk without containers.  The chipper will run the 1st and 3rd week and the leaf machine will run the 2nd and 4th week of the month.

Police Department Promotions & Appointments
The Commissioners announced the following promotions within the Borough of Haddonfield’s Police Department: Daniel O’Pella, Sergeant; Christopher Kosofsky, Corporal.  The Commissioners also swore in two new patrolmen:  Joseph Carmichael, and James Ervin, Jr. Congratulations one and all!

Adopting of Budgets
The Commissioners adopted the 2013 Borough Budget as well as the 2013 Business Improvement District Budget.

Mom’s the Word
May 3 is the kickoff for Downtown’s annual Mom’s the Word promotion taking place Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 11. As part of “Mom’s the Word,” many of Haddonfield’s distinct shops, boutiques and restaurants will celebrate Mother’s Day by offering unique in-store events and specials.

The Commissioners also approved restaurants and vendors to set up in front of their store fronts for the Mom’s the Word event on Saturday, May 4 from 10 am. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday, May 5 from 12– 5 p.m. Those without building locations must get approval from the Partnership for Haddonfield and all vendors must require the correct permits.

Other Downtown Events
The Garden Club will hold its Herb Sale on Saturday May 11, 2013; and the Lion’s Club Lizzy Haddon Invitational Basketball Tournament will take place May 4 thru May 5., 2013.

Authorization for an Outdoor Eating Facility 
Da Soli, 114-116 Kings Highway East, Saxby’s Coffee, 104 Kings Highway East, and Golden Palace, 109 Kings Highway East, have been granted permission to extend their eatery outside with seating in front of their properties.

Authorization for Event Permit Applications
The Commissioners approved the Rotary Club of Haddonfield for Friday their Night July Concert Series. They also approved the Celebrations Association for a Fireworks Display, Independence Day Parade, Halloween Parade, and Christmas Tree Lighting and Arrival of Santa Parade.

Shared Services for Turf Fields Approved
Haddonfield Board of Education was authorized to sign into agreement with the Borough of Haddonfield for the Haddonfield Memorial high School Stadium Field and Anniversary Field. The borough Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the shared services agreement for the installation, maintenance and replacement of artificial turf for the two fields.

Bids Awarded 
The following bids were awarded by the Borough:

  • Garrison Enterprises, Inc., 211 West Elmer Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08360, for Emergency Sewer Main Repairs.
  • Garrison Enterprises, Inc., 211 West Elmer Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08360, for Emergency Water Main Repairs.
  • Garrison Enterprises, Inc., 211 West Elmer Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08360, for Water and Sewer Lateral Work.
  • Asphalt Paving Systems, 500 N. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037, for the 2013 Utilities Program – Replacement of Utilities – Various Roads program for the Borough of Haddonfield.
  • Asphalt Paving Systems, 500 N. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037 for the 2013 Road Program – Reconstruction of Various Roads program for the Borough of Haddonfield.
  • LandTek Group, Inc., 235 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 1170, for the Haddonfield Board of Education Stadium and Anniversary Field Project for the Borough of Haddonfield.

Having Mulch (Etc.) Delivered?
Residents and commercial property owners are reminded that dumpling mulch, dirt, sand, etc. on public streets and sidewalks is prohibited and that it is property owners, not landscaping contractors, who much appear in court when citations are issued.

Yard Sales
As the yard sale “season” approaches, the Commissioners remind residents who plan to hold private sales of the need to observe the regulations for yard and garage sales.  They include:

  • Residents are permitted to hold one sale in any six-month period.
  • A permit must be obtained prior to the sale. The cost is $5 and can be obtained at the Borough Hall, in Room 101. The penalty for not obtaining a permit is $10.
  • Signs may be placed only on the property where the sale is taking place.  Signs may not be placed on poles or trees or in the ground in the public right-of-way.

Sign up to Receive Reminders, Alerts and More via E-Mail
Residents are reminded to sign up to receive important e-mail notices, reminders, and alerts from the Borough.  This system can be used to alert those who are registered to impending deadlines (for the payment of taxes, pet license fee, etc.), and to public safety situations. To sign up, visit www.haddonfieldnj.org  and look for a box titled ”E-news from the Borough.”

Meetings/Events & Activities

  • Wed May 1—8:30 am Partnership for Haddonfield
  • Wed May 1—7:00 pm Municipal Alliance
  • Mon May 6—5:00 pm Commissioners Worksession
  • Tue May 7—7:30 pm Planning Board
  • Tue May 14—Borough Commission Election
  • Tue May 14—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
  • Thr May 16—7:30 pm Human Relations Commission
  • Fri May 17—2:00 pm Red Kimono Luncheon at Mable Kay House
  • Sat May 18—Farmers Market Opens at Kings Court
  • Mon May 20—8:00 am Shade Tree Commission
  • Mon May 20—9:15 am Senior Citizens Advisory Meeting
  • Mon May 20—5:00 pm Commissioners Worksession
  • Tue May 21—7:00 pm Sustainable Haddonfield/Environmental Commission
  • Tue May 21—7:30 pm Zoning Board
  • Wed May 22—7:30 Historic Preservation Commission
  • Mon May 27—Memorial Day
  • Mon May 27—No trash or recycling.  Borough Hall closed
  • Mon May 27—10:00 am Memorial Day Parade
  • Tue May 28—8:00 am Library Board
  • Tue May 28—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners