January 13, 2012 Municipal Matters
Normal Trash pickup for Monday. Recycling for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday.
January 16 – Normal Trash Pickup
January 17 – Double Recycling Pickup
VEGETATIVE WASTE PICK?€UP SCHEDULE:
January— the week of the 16th—20th
February— the week of the 20th—24th
March— the week of the 19th—23rd
Leaf season is now over. Please place leaves in vegetative waste containers or brown recyclable bags and place them out the week of vegetative waste pick?€up.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Christmas Trees may be placed out at the curb the first week of the month. Trees will also be picked up the third week of January with the vegetative waste pickup.
CHIPPER TRUCK
First week of every month beginning in January
VACANCIES
The borough currently has opening available on several of the Boards and Commissions. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve should visit the borough’s website at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_boards.php to apply.
ANNUAL GENERAL EVENT PERMITS
Many of our town organizations hold a variety of functions in town which require Borough services. Over the years these requests have expanded and the Commissioners have tried to provide these services for many events at no cost to the organization. However, based on budgetary constraints we may no longer be able to do so. Additionally, there have been some notification issues that have arisen over the last couple of years. In an effort to streamline our involvement and the services needed an application now must be completed for all events in town by local and outside organizations which may require the use of Borough services. The completed applications must be submitted a minmum of six (6) weeks prior to the event. If your organization is planning an event please contact us as early as possible so that we may be able to assess if there will need to be a fee for services the Borough may provide. Applications
are located under the Borough Clerk section of the Borough web site.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT RESIDENTS
To assist residents with navigating the HPC process, draft design guidelines have been developed. These guidelines are currently under review by the Planning Board. The Planning Board will be discussing these guidelines at their February 7th meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Hall Auditorium. Public comments and recommendations are welcome at that time. The guidelines can be found online at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/pdf/HPC_Design_Guidelines_12?€28?€2011?€DRAFT.pdf
AUXILIARY POLICE APPOINTED
The Commissioners appointed twelve Auxiliary Police officers during their meeting on January 9, for one?€year terms expiring on December 31. The Commissioners thank these residents for their commitment to our community and for the services they render in support of our Police Department. Other residents who are interested in learning about the work of the Auxiliary Police should contact Lt. Gary Pierce at 429?€4700 ext 241.
PET LICENSING REMINDER
If you own a dog or cat, you must obtain a license for your pet by January 31st. A late charge of $5.00 applies to applications submitted after that date. The application form is available at the Borough Hall, Public Library, Information Center and Mabel Kay House. It may also be downloaded from the Borough web site.
Dogs – On or Before January 31st: $21.00 for neutered/spayed $24.00 for non-neutered/spayed
Cats – $17.00 for neutered/spayed $24.00 for non-neutered/spayed
TAXES WILL BE DUE FEBRUARY 1ST.
MAYOR’S BREAKFAST
The Commissioners encourage residents and business owners to attend the Mayor’s Breakfast, to be held in the Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall on January 21st, starting at 9:00 am. The event is sponsored by the Lions Club, will include both a State of The Borough address by the mayor and the presentation of the Citizen of the Year Award.