May 26, 2011 Municipal Matters
There will be a special Planning Board meeting regarding the Redevelopment Plan for the Bancroft property on June 15 in the Borough Hall auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The redevelopment planners will present three options for public review. Documents will be available for review on the borough website and the redevelopment website. The commissioners encourage everyone to attend.
Sewer Clogging
Due to recent problems affecting the sewer system, the borough would like to remind residents that only toilet paper should be flushed. Flushing additional items, such as wipes labeled as “flushable,” has led to clogged sewer lines and malfunctioning pump stations.
Explorer Appointments
Commissioners have appointed the following individuals to the Explorer program in Haddon Fire Company No. 1: Anthony Van Dervort, Jack LaMainia, Collin Setzer, Chris Cotter and Mike Walker. The program is for teens ages 16 to 19. Anyone interested in the program should contact the fire department or review the information about the program on the borough’s website.
Solid Waste Collection
Commissioners have extended the contract of Casworth Enterprises Inc. for an additional year to provide solid waste collection services for the borough.
Centre Street Project
Commissioners have authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for utility replacement and repaving of Centre Street. The project will stretch from East Cottage to Reillywood and include a water main. Bids are to be received on or before June 9 at 10 a.m. in Room 102 of Borough Hall.
2011 Road Program
Commissioners have authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for the 2011 road program. The base bid includes West Park, West Summit and Upland from Warwick to the PATCO bridge. The first alternate bid is for Wyndwood and Winding Way. The second alternate bid is for Greenmount. Bids are due on or before June 9 at 10:15 a.m. in Room 102 of Borough Hall.
Utility Televising Services
Commissioners have authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for 2012 road program utility televising services. This allows officials to see the condition of utilities under roadways. Bids are due on or before June 9 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 102 of Borough Hall.
Memorial Day
Borough offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The library and Information Center also will be closed. Public safety and emergency services – police, fire, ambulance and water and sewer – will be provided around –the-clock as usual.
Haddonfield’s observance of Memorial Day will take the form of a parade, sponsored by the Haddonfield American Legion Post 38 along Kings Highway East (from the Presbyterian Church to the high school) and a ceremony at the memorial in front of the high school. The parade will begin at 10 a.m.
Commissioners encourage residents and business owners to fly the flag on Memorial Day and to join them in paying tribute to Americans who died or were wounded in wars and military actions.
Primary Election
The primary election, including that for local Democratic committee representatives, will take place on June 7. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The polling places are:
District 1: Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road, Welcome Center.
District 2: Borough Hall, 242 Kings Highway East.
District 3: Crows Woods Building, 993 S. Atlantic Avenue.
Districts 4 and 5: Middle School, Chestnut Avenue.
Districts 6 and 7: Elizabeth Haddon School, 501 W. Redman Avenue.
Districts 8-10: Tatem School, 1 Glover Avenue.
Utility Bills
Second quarter utility bills were mailed May 27and have a due date of June 30. Bills received after June 30 will be delinquent with interest due. If you have received an “estimated” bill, please contact Public Works to have your meter checked.
Emergency Medical Fees
Commissioners approved on second and final reading an ordinance to amend the borough’s emergency medical services fees. The billing for an ambulance ride will rise to $600 from $450. Also, a transport fee of $15 per mile will be charged to transport a patient to a hospital that isn’t in the local area. Commissioners remind residents that these fees are paid by insurance companies or Medicare.
Borough Auditor
Commissioners have named Bowman & Company the borough’s auditor after the company submitted the lowest responsible bid for the services. The term of the contract is for one year.