Municipal Matters September 11, 2014

Water and Sewer Utility Sale Public Information Meeting Schedule:
Wednesday, September 24, 10:00 am
Saturday, October 11, 9:00 am
Monday, October 13, 7:30 pm

All meetings will be held in the Borough Hall Auditorium.

http://haddonfieldnj.org/borough_water_sewer_sale.php

Volunteers Needed
Interested in participating on the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee?
Anyone interested in volunteering to serve should visit the borough’s
Web at: http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_boards.php  to apply.

School is in – Drive Safely!
With school newly in session, please be aware that pedestrian traffic
throughout the town has increased considerably. Drivers are asked to
be aware of the changed conditions and drive carefully and observe
the speed limit – 25 miles per hour – throughout the town.

POW\MIA Recognition Day
The Commissioners proclaim September 19, 2014 as POW\MIA Recognition
Day in Haddonfield. Borough residents are asked to join in on
honoring former American POWS and those Americans still unaccounted
for as a result of their service to our great Nation. Haddonfield
residents are encouraged to express their gratitude to the families
of these missing Americans for their perseverance through the many
years of waiting. On Friday, September 19, 2014, the U.S. flag will
be displayed in the center of town in recognition of those American
Prisoners of War and Missing in Southeast Asia as Haddonfield’s part
in a nationwide effort to remind all Americans of the significance of
this day.

The Haddon Fortnightly
On September 21, 1894, a group of twelve women met to organize The
Haddon Fortnightly women’s club – the object was to establish an
education, literary, social and civic interest center in Haddonfield.
In 1896 The Haddon Fortnightly became affiliated with the General
Federation of Women’s Clubs and the New Jersey State Federation of
Women’s Clubs. Over the past 120 years The Haddon Fortnightly has
become a pillar of the community – continuously involved in programs
and activities in keeping with the original objectives of the
organization. Today, as in the past, members enjoy great friendships
while participating in a host of activities, and special interests,
as well as local and national charitable endeavors. The Commissioners
would like to recognize, warmly congratulate, and sincerely thank The
Haddon Fortnightly on its 120th anniversary.

National Recovery Month
The Commissioners invite all residents to participate in the
September National Recovery Month. Behavioral health is an essential
part of health and one’s overall wellness – prevention and treatment
is effective and people recover everyday in our area and around the
nation. Preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use
disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both
physically and emotionally; and we must encourage relatives and
friends of people with mental and/or substance use disorders to
implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem and
guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support
services. On October 1, 2013 as a result of the Affordable Care Act,
more than 11 million uninsured individuals with behavioral health
needs will become eligible for affordable insurance coverage for
their treatment needs.

Library Bond Ordinance – Second Reading
The commissioners approved a bond ordinance for improvements to the
library. $1,827,000 will be issued for improvements to the library,
consisting of an addition for an elevator and handicap bathrooms, ADA
improvements, a new roof, improvements to the heating and air
conditioning systems and various other interior improvements.

Bid Awards
The Commissioners have awarded bids for the following:  Public Bldg.-
Public Works-Contractual items for the Borough by GWP Enterprises,
Inc. for Curb & Crosswalk Painting Services; Improvements to Borough
Hall Buildings by Falasca Mechanical for Borough Hall Boiler
Replacement; Shade Tree – Contractual by Enright’s Tree Service, LLC
for Tree Removal Services #2.   Authorization to Sign Professional
Services Agreement
Borough of Haddonfield has authorized Bowman & Company to enter into
a contract to provide Borough Auditor services.

Bid Requests
The Commissioners have authorized the Borough Clerk to advertise for
the receipt of sealed bids for the following:  Temporary Labor
Services – Public Works to be received on or before September 18,
2014 at 10 a.m. in Room 103 of the Haddonfield Borough Hall; Website
Design and Development to be received on or before October 2, 2014 at
3 p.m. in Room 101 of the Haddonfield Borough Hall; Library
Addition/Renovation services to be received on or before October 21,
2014 at 10 a.m. in Room 103 of the Haddonfield Borough Hall

Antique Auto Show September 20
An Antique Auto Show sponsored by the Ankokas Automobile Club of
America will be held on Kings Highway on Saturday September 20 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.  Meticulously restored cars will line Kings Highway
from Haddon Avenue to the PATCO High Speedline. Don’t miss the fun,
food, and music! Live entertainment includes Quartet 33 at the shops
at 116. The Car Show has been held in Haddonfield for more than a
quarter of a century. Over 200 autos dating back to the early 1900’s
are expected. Kings Highway will be closed to vehicular traffic. In
event of inclement weather, the event will be held on September 27.

Girls Night Out! October 2
The Partnership for Haddonfield will once again host Girls’ Night
Out!, featuring a fun-filled, ladies’ exclusive night of shopping,
dining and relaxing on Thursday, October 2 from 5 – 9 p.m. The event
is free and will kick-off the fall season in Downtown Haddonfield
with many of the town’s shops and boutiques offering in-store
discounts, food and beverages and more. While girls walk from store
to store they will find surprises, specials and deals that excite –
this is every girl’s dream, so be sure to gather the ladies and enjoy
a night of fun. No matter what you’re shopping for, participating
Haddonfield boutiques and eateries will be offering promotions to
please everyone.

Fall Festival & Craft Show October 18
The Commissioners cordially invite everyone to the annual Fall
Festival, Saturday, October 18, 2013 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain date
Sunday, October 19, noon -5 p.m.). Local charitable organizations and
food vendors will participate in this event taking place along Kings
Highway between Haddon Avenue and Chestnut Street. Carriage rides,
merchandise displays, entertainment and craft tables will all be a
part of the Fall Festival.

Upcoming Events
The Commissioners have granted permission to the following
organizations to host these upcoming events:

  • Christ the King Regional School – The King’s Run on November 22, 2014
  • Historical Society – Centennial Fair & Carriage Rides on Sept. 27, 2014
  • Ask the Mayor: Mayor Jeff Kasko will be available for questions and comments on Wednesdays, September 17, October 1, October 15, October 29 and November 12 from 3 – 5 p.m. in Borough Hall. He will also be available in the evenings by appointment. Please call his voicemail at 429-4700, ext. 316 to set up an appointment, or you can email him at jkasko@haddonfield-nj.gov .

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.”

UTILITY CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE
2014 Utility and Road Improvements–
Utility work is completed on Pomona.  Concrete crews are working on
Pomona installing curb, driveway aprons and ADA-compliant curb ramps.
Roadwork is beginning on Mount Vernon.

Meetings/Events & Activities

  • Farmers’ Market in Kings Court every weekend
  • Mon Sept 15–8:00 am Shade Tree Commission
  • Mon Sept 15–9:15 am Senior Citizen Advisory
  • Mon Sept 15–6:00 pm Commissioners Worksession
  • Tue Sept 16–7:30 pm Zoning Board
  • Tue Sept 16–7:00 pm Sustainable Haddonfield/Environmental Commission
  • Wed Sept 17–7:30 pm Historic Preservation Commission
  • Thurs Sept 18–7:30 pm Human Relations Commission
  • Tue Sept 23- 7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
  • Wed Sept 24–10:00 am Water and Sewer Information Meeting
  • Thurs Sept 25–8:00 pm Recreation Council