Municipal Matters August 27, 2010
The borough is seeking a clean communities officer. The officer is responsible for the annual Spring Cleanup, as well as working with the borough to keep the community clean by dealing with trash and property maintenance issues. It is a 10-hour-per-week job and a paid position.
Please check the borough’s Web site at www.haddonfieldnj.org for more information and to download an application, or visit borough hall for an application.
Labor Day Closings
Borough hall will be closed for Labor Day on September 6. The library also will be closed Labor Day weekend.
Tax Grace Period Almost Over
Because of the late mailing of tax bills this year, the grace period for paying taxes was extended to September 3. Payments received after the grace period will incur interest back to August 1.
Watch For Town Calendars
The annual Town Calendar are being mailed the week of August 30. If you do not receive a calendar by early September, copies are available in the Administrative Office at borough hall. Additional copies also can be purchased in that office.
Shredding Day Set
An additional Shredding Day has been set for October 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Take your personal, confidential papers, documents with bank account, Social Security, credit card and drivers license numbers and more to One Centennial Square (Archer & Greiner) off Euclid Avenue. Paper clips, staples and rubber bands are OK. Haddonfield residents only (ID may be required).
Partnership Vacancy
The Partnership for Haddonfield has a vacancy for an alternate position on the board. Please visit the borough’s Web site for information about the position and the application process.
Joint Court Plan To Be Discussed
Commissioners will be discussing a possible municipal court merger with Audubon at their September 14 meeting at borough hall at 7:30 p.m.
Fire Training Graduates
Haddon Fire Company No. 1 has announced that 13 volunteer firefighters, including all 10 fire department officers, recently completed the 16-week Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II management course administered by the Camden County Fire Academy. In addition, they are now qualified for Fire Officer I and II certification in the state.
The focus of the course was leadership and management skills to enhance decision-making in emergencies. Certification demonstrates professionalism and proficiency while also protecting against liability.
Those completing the course were Chief Joe Riggs, Asst. Chief Sam Trotman, Captains Joe Wells and Lou Frontino, Lieutenants Rich Kahl, Wil Schaub, Kyle Graeber, Jeff Mirabello, Craig Jordan and Tim Green, and firefighters Mike Miller, Kyle Hagan and Tom Trotman.
Cardboard Clarification
Commissioners want to clarify the process for the collection of cardboard. The proper way to recycle cardboard is to place it in the red or blue recycling containers provided by the borough. Boxes must be cut into two or three pieces and bundled together. Trash collectors will not pick up cardboard meant for recycling that is left by the curbside.
Upcoming Events
Commissioners have authorized a number of upcoming events:
The Ankokas Antique Car Club will sponsor an Antique Auto Show September 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Kings Highway. The road will be closed from Haddon Avenue to PATCO from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Fall Festival Day will be held October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date October 18) from noon to 5 p.m. in the commercial district. Organizations that want to participate in the event should contact the Information Center at 216-7253. Approval was granted for carriage rides to take place on Kings Highway with drop off and pick up at Kings Court, along with various entertainment opportunities, signage and materials for scarecrow making.
The Partnership for Haddonfield was granted approval to conduct a “Haddonfield Wedding Walk” on September 26 from noon to 4 p.m. in the commercial district. Commissioners approved a trolly for the event to travel on Kings Highway, making periodic stops and starting and stopping at the Haddon Fortnightly.
South Jersey Power Cooperative
Commissioners authorized the borough’s participation with Camden County in the South Jersey Power Cooperative. The county requested bids for electric generation supply services, and it was determined the rate secured by the county was lower than that currently paid by the borough.
Cool Off at Mabel Kay
Commissioners remind residents that the Mabel Kay Hospitality House, 24 Walnut Street, is a cooling center during these hot summer months. Residents who need an air-conditioned place to cool off can visit the center.
For more information, call 354-8789.