June 17, 2011 Municipal Matters

Potter-Ellis Construction

Construction on the intersection of Potter and Ellis streets is expected to start June 20. The project will cost $2.3 million in county funds and an additional $500,000 in borough funds, and will include the installation of a new traffic signal at Kresson and Ellis. Also included will be the repaving of Ellis until just past Lincoln Avenue with a new turn lane for traffic wishing to go up Potter. The intersection will have ADA compliant curb cuts, ramps and additional sidewalks, and upgrades will be made to the storm sewer and water utilities. MacDonald Park will be renovated, green space will be added by the ball fields and additional streetscape improvements will include trees and decorative lights.

The project will be discussed at a public meeting on June 22 at 7 p.m. in the borough hall auditorium. Borough officials will be on hand to answer any questions.

Independence Day

Fireworks will be held July 3 at the high school field. Gates open at 7 p.m. No charge for admission, but donations are accepted Rain date is July 9. Entertainment by The Shore Thing begins at 7:30.

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. at Chestnut Street on July 4 and proceed down Kings Highway. Judging will be held for family, neighborhood and organizational groups. Registration is available only on July 4 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. behind the Presbyterian Church at 29 Kings Highway East. Antique auto entrants need to report to the antique auto registration table on Kings Highway after 10 a.m. Parade winners will be announced at the high school immediately after the parade. Free cold drinks will be available at the high school, courtesy of the Lions Club.

There is no rain date for the parade.

Illegal Fireworks

The commissioners and chief of police urge residents to confine their enjoyment of fireworks to the exhibition at the high school. Fireworks are illegal, except when used in a display that is properly permitted and approved, and also potentially dangerous.

Summer Curfew Hours

Parents and juveniles are reminded that summer curfew hours are now in effect: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. seven days a week. An exception is made for juveniles in the company of parents.

July 4 Schedule

Borough hall, the library and Information Center will be closed on July 4. Also, there will be double trash and recycling on July 5.

Rotary Concerts

The annual summer Rotary concerts begin Friday. Here is the lineup for the summer:

June 24 – Haddonfield Community Philharmonic and Marching Band at 7:15 p.m.

July 1 – Mango Men

July 8 – All SOULed Out

July 15 – 78th Division, US Army Band

July 22 – The Ed Goldberg Band

July 29 – The Achords

These concerts start at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Stay Cool

When temperatures reach 90 degrees or above, senior citizens age 55 and over are invited to enjoy the air-conditioned comfort provided at the Mabel Kay Hospitality House at 24 Walnut St. The house is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Residents in need of air-conditioned shelter between noon and 8 p.m. on days of excessive heat can contact the borough clerk at 429-4700 or the police non-emergency dispatch at 429-3000 for cooling center information.

Auxiliary Appreciation

Borough commissioners express their appreciation to auxiliary members who assisted in the traffic assignment on June 5 involving the moving of the “Miracle on the Hudson Plane” flown by “Sully” Sullenberger through downtown Haddonfield. With little advance notice, these Auxiliary members changed their plans for the day and assisted the police department with this detail. Commissioners thank them for their service and note that their efforts made the event a smooth operation.

Fire Appointments

Commissioners accepted the application of Connor Lovretin to Haddon Fire Company No. 1.

Crafts-Fine Arts Festival

Commissioners authorized the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Arts Festival on July 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and July 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Kings Highway will be closed from Haddon Avenue to the PATCO station, along with portions of Tanner, Mechanic and Chestnut streets.

Sidewalk Sale

Commissioners authorized the Partnership for Haddonfield’s Sidewalk Sale Days from Aug. 4-6 within the commercial district of the borough.

Teen Open Mic Night

Commissioners authorized the Friends of the Library’s Teen Open Mic Night to be held June 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Truck Bids

Commissioners authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for a used roll-off truck. Bids are due on or before July 14 at 10 a.m. in Room 102 at borough hall.

Sewer Replacement

Commissioners authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for Station Avenue sanitary sewer replacement. Bids are due on or before June 28 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 102 of borough hall.

Pump Station Repairs

Commissioners authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for pump station repairs at the Euclid Avenue pump station. Bids are due on or before June 28 at 10:45 a.m. in Room 102 of borough hall.

Pothole Repair

Commissioners awarded a bid for pothole repair services to GWP Enterprises Inc. of Franklinville.

Centre Street Bids

Commissioners awarded a bid for utility replacement and repaving of Centre Street to Ivymont Construction Company of Audubon. The base bid awarded was $229,481.16.

Road Program

Commissioners awarded bids for the 2011 road program to Landberg Construction of Mays Landing. The bids amounted to $731,111.25.

Utility Televising Services

Commissioners awarded the contract for 2012 road program utility televising services to Video Pipe Services of Newfield for $71,950.

Flag Day

Commissioners proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day and the week beginning June 12 National Flag Week.