March 19, 2012 Municipal Matters

Home »  Latest News »  Municipal Matters »  March 19, 2012 Municipal Matters

POTHOLES
The Borough has begun compiling this year’s pothole list for the purposes of going out to bid.  To report a pothole please go to http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_dept_pw.php#pothole or call the Dept. of Public Works at 429-0183.

At this time potholes have been marked out in the Thursday and Friday trash routes.  If you feel that there are unmarked potholes in these areas that should be included, please report that information either through the website provided above or call Public Works.  As this work continues through the other trash routes, the same request applies – please contact Public Works if you feel that a specific area has been missed.

OVERNIGHT PARKING
REMINDER: The topic of overnight parking will be open for public discussion at the April 10 regular Commissioners meeting at 7:30, in the court room on the first floor of Borough Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and share viewpoints, concerns and ideas on the topic.

MARCH VEGETATIVE WASTE PICK-UP 
This month’s vegetative waste will be picked up the week of March 19. Vegetative waste must be in brown paper bags or trash cans. Do not use plastic bags – they will not be picked up.

It is unlawful to curb your leaves more than one week prior to April 2 – which is when Spring Cleanup begins. If you’re cleaning up now, brown bag the leaves for pickup during the week of March 19.

PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR ART TEACHER AT MABEL KAY
The Borough of Haddonfield’s Mabel Kay Senior Center is accepting applications for a part-time Art Teacher for a Thursday only art class from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Basic knowledge of Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Water Color and Clay Sculpture required; perspective, composition and color mixing is essential.  Student skill levels vary with minimum of 1 year instruction up to 10 years.  Applications are available in Borough Hall, Room 101 or online at www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_employment.php, and are due by March 30, 2012 to the Administration Office, Haddonfield Borough Hall, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or via email to dbennett@haddonfield-nj.gov. EOE

HYDRANT  FLUSHING PROGRAM
In April the Haddonfield Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

April 3, 4, 5, 6
The Area South of Kings Highway, West of the High Speedline

April 10, 11, 12, 13
The Area North of Kings Highway, West of the High Speedline

April 17, 18, 19, 20
The Area North of Kings Highway, East of the High Speedline

April 24, 25, 26, 27
The Area South of Kings Highway, East of the High Speedline

During, and for a short time after, flushing you may experience a period of time when your water is discolored. If your water appears to be discolored, let your cold-water spigots run until it runs clear. DO NOT run your washing machine until you’re sure the water is clear. For more information, contact the Haddonfield Water Department Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 429-0183.

HEALTHY LAWNS HEALTHY WATER
The Commissioners enacted an ordinance to regulate the application of outdoor lawn and plant fertilizers so as to reduce the overall amount of excess nutrients entering the Boroughs waterways, thereby helping to protect and improve surface water quality. These measures are required by the state as part of the Borough’s storm water management program. The proposed ordinance restricts the use of outdoor fertilizers from November 15 through March 1 by residents and from December 1 through March 1 by professionals. For more information on New Jersey’s fertilizer law visit www.nj.gov/dep/healthylawnshealthywater/.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The Commissioners introduced a Bond Ordinance for various capital improvements within the borough, including:

  • Repairs and improvements to various roads, buildings and sidewalks;
  • Replacing and upgrading the Haddon/Tanner/Euclid traffic light;
  • Development of the Stiles Avenue parking lot;
  • The acquisition of various public works equipment;
  • The Correction of drainage issues where needed.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
The Commissioners proclaimed March 2012 as Women’s History Month and ask the residents of our community to join them in celebrating the many, varied, unique and truly wonderful gifts of women.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 
The Partnership for Haddonfield’s Marketing Committee will host their third fun-filled, ladies’ night of shopping, wine, food and fun during its Girls’ Night Out! event on Thursday, March 29 from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Haddonfield. Girls’ Night Out! kicks-off the spring fashion season in Haddonfield with many of the town’s shops and boutiques offering in-store events, discounts and more. Stores will be offering 20% off select merchandise and is some cases, the entire store, for this event.

Prior to March 29, all participants are encouraged to register for this event atwww.ShopHaddonfieldNJ.com. All registrants will be eligible to win a $200 gift certificate. The drawing for the Haddonfield town wide gift certificate will take place before Girls’ Night Out so the certificate may be used during the event.  Winner will be notified via email.