December 16, 2013 Municipal Matters

Leaf Collection has ended
Due to the snow fall Public Works was unable to pick up leaves the final week of leaf collection. They had completed three passes through the entire town and were anticipating the completion of a fourth before we received the significant snow fall on Sunday, December 8th. At this time all trucks have been switched over for winter weather. If the snow melts sufficiently Public Works will try and pick up those leaves that had been raked prior to the storm. We request that NO NEW LEAVES be raked to the curb. All leaves can be placed in the green containers for vegetative waste.

Vegetative Waste Pick-Up Schedule
December – the week of the 16th – 20th
January – the week of the 20th -24th
Chipper Truck—From January thru March, the chipper truck will only run on the first full trash week of the month, beginning on the first Monday of the month.

Toy Collection
Imprinsic Marketing, Inc. is sponsoring a Fun for Fosters Toy Collection on December 21 in Kings Court from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Authorization to Transfer Radio Equipment to Haddonfield Police Department
The Commissioners authorized the transfer of public safety radio communications equipment from Camden County to the Haddonfield Police Department. This equipment will allow the Haddonfield Police Department to interact with the new Camden County Communications Center.

Law Enforcement Records Management System
The Commissioners approved the purchase of a Law Enforcement Records Management System which will allow the police department to automate and share law enforcement records and a processing system. A Shared Services agreement is also authorized.

Sothern New Jersey Regional Employee Benefits Fund
The commissioners have renewed Haddonfield’s membership in the Southern New Jersey Regional Employee Benefits Fund.

Salt Brine Agreement
The commissioners have approved an Interlocal Service Agreement with Gloucester City to purchase salt brine for road safety as needed $0.20 per gallon.

First Night Buttons
First Night Buttons for our December 31 celebrations starting at 5:30 p.m. are available for $15 at www.firstnighthaddonfield.org/ and at participating Haddonfield shops.

First Night Button Sales Signs
The commissioners are allowing real estate type signs to be placed in front of businesses that sell the buttons for admission into the First Night Venues on December 28, 29, 30 and 31.

First Night Fireworks
First Night Fireworks will take place at Central Middle School between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. First Night will be held on Tuesday, December 31.

Grant Approved for the Department of Environmental Protection
The commissioners have authorized the application for a grant to assist in funding the 2013 CSIP Assessment/Inventory Project. This will include contractors for tree planting and watering, volunteers for tree selection, care and planting program management, and other planting supplies.

Candlelight Shopping
Haddonfield’s Candlelight Shopping takes place every Friday evening through December 20. Haddonfield’s Candlelight Shopping on Friday nights features unique gift ideas and exciting in-store holiday events; as well as horse-drawn carriage rides, live holiday entertainment throughout the town and visits from Santa Claus in the Kings Court from 6 – 9 p.m. Haddonfield’s beautiful downtown will be decorated throughout the month of December with sparkling white lights and glowing trees; and the streets of Haddonfield will be lined with luminaries on Friday nights during Candlelight Shopping – providing holiday warmth and a festive atmosphere for shoppers.

Participate in the Tricentennial Photo – Legacy Project
The Haddonfield Tricentennial Committee and Haddonfield Civic Association are asking all Haddonfield residents to submit a photograph of their families in front of their homes this holiday season, with the family in the foreground and the home in the background, to memorialize life in Haddonfield in 2013. Digital and printed photographs will be collected for publication in a town-wide photo album, which will be donated to the Historical Society of Haddonfield’s archives for future generations to view and enjoy. More information about how to participate can be found at http://haddonfield300.org/photo-legacy-project/.

Bid Award
A bid has been awarded to Greenscapes Landscape Contractor Inc. for tree removal services throughout the Borough of Haddonfield.

Bid Request – Grove Street Utility Improvements
The Commissioners are requesting bids for the Grove Street Utility Improvements to be received on or before Friday, January 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 103 of Haddonfield Borough Hall.

Haddonfield Receives Silver Certification for 2013
Thank you to Sustainable Haddonfield and the Environmental Commission, along with the more than 15 borough and community organizations, and over 60 individuals who had a hand in completing the 37 sustainable action items necessary to achieve this goal. We are proud of what a community effort can accomplish!

Firefighters Graduate Academy
Haddon Fire Company No. 1 is pleased to announce the graduation of 3 new firefighters from the “Firefighter 1” training program at the Camden County Regional Firefighter Training Academy.

Firefighters Alex Kolbe, David Washick and Michael Ruggero recently joined Haddon Fire Company and enrolled in class #2013-03 at the Fire Academy in order to obtain the necessary State of NJ firefighter 1 certification. They now return to Haddon Fire Company No. 1 to serve as volunteer firefighters in the Borough of Haddonfield.

David Washick also was the recipient of the “John D West Sr” award signifying the highest scores and top honors in the class for practical skills achievement.

Haddonfield’s Rules for Parking
The Commissioners want to remind residents of the rules regarding parking your vehicles.

All cars parked in driveways must not block the public sidewalks.
If you must park on the street, please call the police department at 429-3000 and let them know you will be parking your car there overnight.

Haddonfield’s Rules for Dog Walking
The Commissioners want to remind residents of the rules regarding walking your dogs and disposing property of their waste:

All dogs must be on a leash when being walked on public streets; no pet is permitted to roam un-leashed in Haddonfield
Pet owners or anyone who takes their pet for walks must properly dispose of their pet’s waste by picking it up, wrapping it and either placing it in the trash or flushing it unwrapped down the toilet.

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, visitwww.haddonfieldnj.org and look for a box titled” E-news from the Borough.

Mayor Kasko’s Open Door hours:
Wed, January 8th 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wed, January 22nd 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wed, February 5th 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Commissioner Rochford’s Open Door hours:
Each Wednesday from 9:00 am – Noon

Meetings/Events & Activities

Mon Dec 16—8:00 am Shade Tree Commissioner
Mon Dec 16—6:30 pm Commissioners Worksession
Tue Dec 17—8:00 am Library Board Meeting
Tue Dec 17—7:00 pm Sustainable Haddonfield/ Environmental Commission
Tue Dec 17—7:30 pm Zoning Board
Wed Dec 18—7:30 pm Historic Preservation Commission
Thr Dec 19—7:30 pm Human Relations Commission
Mon Dec 23—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
Tue Dec 24—Borough Hall closed half day, normal trash and recycling
Wed Dec 25—Christmas Day, Borough Hall Closed. No trash or recycling
Thr Dec 26—Double trash and recycling.
Tue Dec 31—Borough Hall closed half day normal trash and recycling
Wed Jan 1—New Year’s Day Borough Hall closed. No trash or recycling
Thur Jan 2—7:30 pm Double trash and recycling