November 14, 2013 Municipal Matters

ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM—YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!
On November 14th the Commissioners had a special meeting to outline a program that could potentially save residents money on their electric bills. This meeting was videotaped by the Civic Association. The Borough will be posting the link to the meeting on our website as soon as it is available. We would encourage all residents to watch the video and contact one of the Commissioners so that you may express your interest or disinterest in the program.

Public Meeting to be held Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 AM in Borough Hall
A public meeting is scheduled to review proposed plans for road reconstruction and traffic calming for Grove Street. Haddonfield has been working in conjunction with Camden County to design the project. The County is hopeful that it will be able to obtain federal funding for the construction project in 2014. At the meeting an explanation of the proposed plans will be provided. The County and the Borough would like to receive public comment on the plans and any issues related to the project.

Participate in the Tricentennial Photo – Legacy Project
The Haddonfield Tricentennial Committee and Haddonfield Civic Association are asking all Haddonfield residents to submit a photograph of their families in front of their homes this holiday season, with the family in the foreground and the home in the background, to memorialize life in Haddonfield in 2013. Digital and printed photographs will be collected for publication in a town-wide photo album, which will be donated to the Historical Society of Haddonfield’s archives for future generations to view and enjoy. More information about how to participate can be found at http://haddonfield300.org/photo-legacy-project/ .

First Night Buttons are available for the early sale price of $10 starting October 19 at http://www.firstnighthaddonfield.org/.

Leaf Collection is in full swing
The first pass through the full town has been completed. The crews are currently working on the second pass through. Please check the Borough website each day to determine which trash route the crews are working in. DO NOT RAKE LEAVES INTO GUTTER OR STREETS. Leaves in the street do not comply with storm water regulations. It also can lead to blocked inlets and cause flooding.

Leaf collection ends the week of December 9-13. After that date all leaves much be bagged or canned and placed out for vegetative waste pickup. Any leaves raked into the street after those dates will receive a summons to appear in municipal court for violation of the storm water regulations. Information on composting and mulching can be found on the Borough website as alternative to disposal of leaves.

VEGETATIVE WASTE PICK-UP SCHEDULE:
November—the week of the 18th –22nd
December—the week of the 16th—20st
January— the week of the 20th—24th

Chipper Truck—From January thru March, the chipper truck will only run on the first full trash week of the month, beginning on the first Monday of the month.

World War II Veterans Remembrance Month
November is World War II Veterans Remembrance Month. The Commissioners ask all residents to join them in expressing our gratitude to our World War II veterans and their families, as well as all veterans and active servicemen and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.

Haddonfield Patrolmen Appointed
The Commissioners have appointed Jared Atkins, Joseph Marano and Joseph Quicksell to the position of Patrolmen within the Haddonfield Police Department.

Holiday Events
Commissioners have approved the following Holiday events:

Chabad of Cherry Hill, Menorah Lighting, November 27
Citizens of Christian Christmas, Christmas in Haddonfield, December 10

Candlelight Shopping Commences November 29
Haddonfield’s Candlelight Shopping will once again take place every Friday evening from November 29 through December 20.

The kick-off to the Holiday Season and Candlelight Shopping will feature a tree lighting ceremony that will take place at the Borough Holiday Tree at Library Point at 6 p.m., followed by a parade with Santa to Kings Court. Musical performances by the Pick Up Band, Essential Brass Quartet, Pine Barons and Shades of Harmony will take place during the event, and carriage rides will be available for all.

Haddonfield’s Candlelight Shopping on Friday nights features unique gift ideas and exciting in-store holiday events; as well as horse-drawn carriage rides, live holiday entertainment throughout the town and visits from Santa Claus in the Kings Court from6 – 9 p.m. Haddonfield’s beautiful downtown will be decorated throughout the month of December with sparkling white lights and glowing trees; and the streets of Haddonfield will be lined with luminaries on Friday nights during Candlelight Shopping – providing holiday warmth and a festive atmosphere for shoppers.

Local Art on Display in Borough Hall to Celebrate Tricentennial
Paintings from artists at Mabel Kay House Senior Art Program are currently in display in the main hallway of Borough Hall. These paintings represent various scenes throughout Haddonfield in celebration of the town’s 300th Anniversary. All residents are encouraged to visit the display.

Tricentennial Trees
The Haddonfield Shade Tree Commission recently added 100 new trees to Haddonfield’s shade tree canopy – in celebration of the borough’s Tricentennial milestone Planted by volunteers and local Landscape Partners along streets and in gardens throughout the Borough, these new trees can be seen sporting green watering bags, which will be filled regularly this fall and next spring and summer by still more volunteers.

State Tree Planting Grant
The Borough of Haddonfield was recently awarded a $20,000 tree planting grant by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s State Forestry Service under the Community Stewardship Incentive Program. One of only 26 New Jersey municipalities to receive this award, Haddonfield received the maximum amount allowable.

The grant will be used to restart the Borough’s annual tree planting program, which was suspended in 2012 and 2013 as available funds were channeled to taking down the large number of trees now dying from Bacterial Leaf Scorch and other causes.

The goal is to plant at least 70 trees in spring 2014 with these grant funds, primarily along the main thoroughfares in Haddonfield and in heavily paved areas such as the public parking lots. The grant will cover all planting costs including the trees themselves, the labor to plant and water the trees and any ancillary costs such as remediation soil, mulch and watering bags. The Borough is expected to match 50% of the grant funding, with one-third of that match met through volunteer management and support by Shade Tree Commission members and other community volunteers.

Authorization to Reject Tree Removal Services Bid
The Commissioners have rejected all bids for Tree Removal Services for being over budget.

Ask The Mayor
Mayor Jeff Kasko will be available for questions and comments on Wednesday, November 27 and December 11, from 3 p.m. – 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.

Commissioner Rochford’s Open Door hours:
Each Wednesday from 9:00 am – Noon

Civil Union & Marriage Licenses
Applications for civil union and marriage licenses, including those for same-sex couples, are available from the Municipal Registrar in Borough Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. An application fee, proof of identity and residency, Social Security numbers, and a witness are also required. There is a 72-hour waiting period before a license can be issued. Information about having a civil ceremony performed is also available from the Registrar by calling 429-4700 ex. 206.

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 856-429-3000 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; 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

Thr Nov 21—7:30 pm Human Relations Commission
Thr Nov 21—8:00 pm Recreation Council
Tue Nov 26—8:00 am Library Board Meeting
Tue Nov 26—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
Thr Nov 28—Thanksgiving Day, Borough Hall Closed. No trash or Recycling
Fri Nov 29—Double Trash and Recycling. Borough Hall Closed.
Fri Nov 29—6:30 pm Treelighting @ Library Point
Mon Dec 2—6:00 pm Commissioners Worksession
Tue Dec 3—7:30 pm Planning Board
Wed Dec 4— 8:30 am Partnership for Haddonfield
Tue Dec 10—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners meeting
Mon Dec 16—8:00 am Shade Tree Commissioner
Mon Dec 16—6:00 pm Commissioners Worksession
Tue Dec 17—8:00 am Library Board Meeting
Tue Dec 17—7:00 pm Sustainable Haddonfield/ Environmental Commission
Tue Dec 17—7:30 pm Zoning Board