Municipal Matters March 23, 2016
SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING—REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Commissioners will have a special meeting to hold a public hearing and discuss the Redevelopment Plan for the Bancroft property on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm in Borough Hall. A copy of the plan is available on the Borough’s website. Public comment will be taken. It is expected that action will be taken at this meeting.
Haddonfield Women’s History Month – March 2016
The Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, New Jersey announced that the month of March is Haddonfield Women’s History Month, in recognition of the women of Haddonfield, past and present, and request all residents to join in thanking all women in Haddonfield for their contributions to their families and to this community.
NO SMOKING AREAS
The Commissioners approved an addition to Ordinance Chapter 193 entitled ‘Smoking Prohibited,” which prohibits smoking in the following places:
- Inside all Haddonfield Municipal Buildings and within a 25-foot radius of the entrance of all Municipal Buildings;
- All public parks and recreation facilities owned or leased by Haddonfield and all property owned or leased by Haddonfield, including all area adjacent to such facilities such as parking areas, driveways or dive aisles;
- Any motor vehicle registered to the Borough of Haddonfield.
Each area would be designated with a clearly visible “no smoking” sign. Violators are subject to a fine not to exceed $200.
SPRING CLEANUP TO BEGIN
Beginning April 4 an unlimited number of items may be placed curbside for trash pickup, provided they are placed properly. Leaves and other yard debris may be piled in the park strip (between the curb and the sidewalk). They do not need to be in containers. Leaves will be collected the second and fourth weeks of April. The chipper will be sent out the first and third week of April to take care of tree limbs and branches. Spring Cleanup will end April 29.
HADDONFIELD ‘PET-A-PALOOZA’ EVENT
Downtown Haddonfield will celebrate our four legged friends with pet related promotions, adoption opportunities and pet-friendly activities during Haddonfield’s second annual ‘Pet-a-Palooza’ charity event on Saturday, April 9 from noon – 4 p.m.
The event will feature an opportunity to adopt a dog and/or cat from the local Camden County Animal Shelter (CCAS) at various locations from noon – 4 p.m.
Musical entertainment will be performed throughout the day, and new to this year is a pet Fashion Walk and Pet Talent show – and plenty of other events and activities for you and your pet.
Pet-related services will also be available to offer grooming and other pet amenities.
Authorization to Approve General Event Applications – Various
The Commissioners have authorized the following events:
- Canuso Foundation – Chicken Run’s At Midnight – May 20, 2016
- Friends of the Indian King Tavern Museum – The Skirmish – June 4, 2016
- Haddonfield Celebrations Association – Fireworks – July 3, 2016
- Haddonfield Celebrations Association – Independence Day Parade – July 4, 2016
- Haddonfield Y’s Men Club – 35th Annual 5k Road Race – November 12, 2016
Authorization to extend Professional Services Agreement for Borough Auditor
The Commissioners have extended the agreement for Borough Auditor to Bowman & Company for the 2015 audit.
Haddonfield Memorial High School Stadium Field Shared Services Agreement
The Commissioners have authorized the appropriate officials to sign a shared services agreement with the Haddonfield Board of Education for the replacement of lights at Haddonfield Memorial High School Stadium Field.
ASK THE MAYOR
Mayor Jeff Kasko will be available for questions and comments on Wednesdays, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11, and May 25, from noon – 2 p.m. in Borough Hall. He will also be available in the evenings by appointment. Please call his voicemail at 856-429-4700, ext. 316 to set up an appointment, or you can email him at jkasko@haddonfield-nj.gov.
HADDONFIELD’S RULES FOR PARKING
The Commissioners want to remind residents of the rules regarding parking your vehicles. All cars parked in driveways must not block the public sidewalks.
If you must park on the street, please call the police department at 429-3000 and let them know you will be parking your car there overnight.
HADDONFIELD’S RULES FOR DOG WALKING
The Commissioners want to remind residents of the rules regarding walking your dogs and disposing property of their waste:
All dogs must be on a leash when being walked on public streets; the Crows Woods Nature Preserve and in any park area; no pet is permitted to roam un-leashed in Haddonfield
Pet owners or anyone who takes their pet for walks must properly dispose of their pet’s waste by picking it up, wrapping it and either placing it in the trash or flushing it unwrapped down the toilet.
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE REMINDERS, ALERTS AND MORE VIA E-MAIL
Residents are reminded to sign up to receive important e-mail notices, reminders, and alerts from the Borough. This system can be used to alert those who are registered to impending deadlines (for the payment of taxes, pet license fee, etc.), and to public safety situations. To sign up, visit www.haddonfieldnj.org and look for a box titled” E-news from the Borough.
MEETINGS/EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
- Tue Apr 5-7:30 pm Planning Board
- Mon Apr 6-6:30 pm Commissioners Worksession
- Mon Apr 6-7:30 pm Special Board of Commissioners
- Tue Apr 12-7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
- Mon Apr 18-6:30 pm Commissioners Worksession
- Tue Apr 19-8:00 am Shade Tree Commission
- Tue Apr 19—7:30 pm Environmental/Sustainable Haddonfield
- Tue Apr 19-7:30 pm Zoning Board
- Wed Apr 20-7:30 pm Historic Preservation Commission
- Thr Apr 21-7:30 pm Human Relations Commission
- Tue Apr 26-7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
- Thr Apr 28-8:00 pm Recreation Commission