JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION AND BOROUGH COMMISSIONERS MEETING CORRECTION

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

The meeting has been moved FROM Borough Hall TO the All-Purpose Room at the Central Elementary School. It is still scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. This joint meeting is to further detail the BOE proposal to purchase the Bancroft parcel for future use.

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January 27, 2012 Municipal Matters

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

VEGETATIVE WASTE PICK-UP SCHEDULE
February – the week of the 20th through the 24th
March – the week of the 19th through the 23rd

Leaf Season is now over. Please place leaves in vegetative waste containers or brown recyclable bags and place them out the week of vegetative waste pick-up.

Chipper Truck Schedule – first week of every month beginning in January.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE VACANCIES
The borough currently has openings available on several of the Boards and Commissions. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve should visit the borough’s web at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_boards.php to apply.

TAXES ARE DUE FEBRUARY 1ST
The deadline for the 1st Quarter Taxes is February 1st. Payments can be made in person in the Tax Office (Room 105 of Borough Hall), or online at https://ssl.haddonfieldnj.org/

PET LICENSING REMINDER
If you own a dog or cat, you must obtain a license for your pet by January 31st. A late charge of $5.00 applies to applications submitted after that date. The application form is available at the Borough Hall, Public Library, Information Center and Mabel Kay House. It may also be downloaded from the Borough web site.

On or Before January 31st:
Dogs
$21.00 for neutered/spayed
$24.00 for non-neutered/spayed
Cats
$17.00 for neutered/spayed
$24.00 for non-neutered/spayed

2012 COMMEMORATIVE TREE DONATION PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce that the 2012 Commemorative Tree Donation Program is underway. This year’s available locations are on Tanner Street, at 9 Tanner Street (the tree well closest to Kings Highway);9 Tanner Street (the tree well further from Kings Highway); 12 Tanner Street and 23 Tanner Street. The plantings will take place this spring –which is best for the trees.

By planting a tree in honor of a special event or a special person, you can provide a remembrance that is important to you, your family and your community. The Borough of Haddonfield is pleased to work with individuals interested in giving a dedicated tree.

A $1,000 minimum donation is requested to establish a dedicated tree. This covers the cost of acquiring the tree and the commemorative plaque as well as the planting and maintenance cost. Tree types and planting sites will be selected by the Haddonfield Shade Tree Commission in consultation with the Department of Public Works. This insures that the sites are appropriate to support the tree, are in locations where plantings are needed by the borough, and that the tree species are consistent with the street trees planted successfully throughout the borough. . Donors may request an engraved brass plaque through the Shade Tree Commission, to be placed near the dedicated tree.

For more detailed information and an application form, please visit the Borough website at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_Shade_Tree3.php.

BANCROFT PARCEL UPDATE – JOINT MEETING PENDING
A joint meeting between the Board of Education and the Commissioners is slated to take place February 6th at 7:00 pm in the “all purpose room” at Central Elementary School to discuss a proposal by the BOE for usage of the Bancroft Parcel. The school board has proposed to purchase the Bancroft Parcel for future use and will further detail this proposal during this presentation to the Commissioners.

MAYOR’S STATE OF THE BOROUGH REPORT
The Lion’s Club held their annual Mayor’s Breakfast on Saturday, January 21, during which Mayor Tish Colombi gave her state of the Borough Report. The full address is available on our website at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/stateofborough-colombi.php.

DESIGN DRAFT GUIDELINES FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
If you are an Historic District Homeowner, you probably received a recent letter from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding Design Guidelines that were recently proposed to the Planning Board. It is important to emphasize that the Guidelines are a DRAFT only and are subject to change or updates after public input and comments are reviewed. The HPC invites you review the Design Guidelines draft at www.haddonfieldnj.org/pdf/HPC_Design_Guidelines_12-28-2011-DRAFT.pdf and share your input at the next Planning Board meeting on February 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall.

VEHICLE & TRAFFIC ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The Commissioners introduced an ordinance amending the Borough’s Vehicles and Traffic code regarding certain areas where stopping and standing is prohibited during certain hours along specific stretches of Kings Highway. The public hearing is scheduled for February 14.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR
The Love is in the Air shopping will once again take place throughout our downtown shopping district. From February 1 through February 14, participating shops and restaurants will offer special and discounts; and shppoing district-wide gift certificates will be discounted 10%. We invite you to join the fun and support our downtown business owners.

GREEN TEAM UPDATE
The Haddonfield Green Team invites all community stakeholders to participate in a “Visioning Meeting” at Borough Hall on Wednesday, February 15 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. If you have an interest in sustainability on the local level in Haddonfield, join the Green Team at this highly interactive meeting with group exercises and activities that will help create a collective vision to guide the Haddonfield community in regards to sustainability. Please RSVP by February 8 to
Mike Nuckols with questions or to 215-622-7317 / Email: mikenuck@yahoo.com.

The Green Team recently launched a periodic newsletter covering green and sustainability topics, news, and local events. Follow this link below to subscribe: http://haddonfieldnj.us4.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=7fd200303407bd7965a57fb0f&id=d378d86778

Additionally, join us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/HaddonfieldGreenTeam

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The Haddonfield Green Team to hold “Visioning Meeting” at Borough Hall on Wed., Feb. 15th from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

HELP CREATE A VISION FOR A GREENER FUTURE
The Haddonfield Green Team is inviting all community stakeholders to participate in a “Visioning Meeting” at Borough Hall on Wednesday, February 15th from 7 PM to 9 PM. If you are part of the Haddonfield community and have an interest in sustainability on the local level, this meeting should be exciting. The meeting promises to be highly interactive with group exercises and activities that will help create a collective vision to guide the Haddonfield community in regards to sustainability.

Food & Drinks will be served, so please RSVP by February 8th.
Contact Mike Nuckols with questions or to RSVP:-
Ph: 215-622-7317 / Email: mikenuck@yahoo.com

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January 13, 2012 Municipal Matters

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY TRASH PICK UP:
Normal Trash pickup for Monday. Recycling for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday.
January 16 – Normal Trash Pickup
January 17 – Double Recycling Pickup

VEGETATIVE WASTE PICK‐UP SCHEDULE:
January— the week of the 16th—20th
February— the week of the 20th—24th
March— the week of the 19th—23rd

Leaf season is now over. Please place leaves in vegetative waste containers or brown recyclable bags and place them out the week of vegetative waste pick‐up.

CHRISTMAS TREES
Christmas Trees may be placed out at the curb the first week of the month. Trees will also be picked up the third week of January with the vegetative waste pickup.

CHIPPER TRUCK
First week of every month beginning in January

VACANCIES
The borough currently has opening available on several of the Boards and Commissions. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve should visit the borough’s website at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/borough_boards.php to apply.

ANNUAL GENERAL EVENT PERMITS
Many of our town organizations hold a variety of functions in town which require Borough services. Over the years these requests have expanded and the Commissioners have tried to provide these services for many events at no cost to the organization. However, based on budgetary constraints we may no longer be able to do so. Additionally, there have been some notification issues that have arisen over the last couple of years. In an effort to streamline our involvement and the services needed an application now must be completed for all events in town by local and outside organizations which may require the use of Borough services. The completed applications must be submitted a minmum of six (6) weeks prior to the event. If your organization is planning an event please contact us as early as possible so that we may be able to assess if there will need to be a fee for services the Borough may provide. Applications
are located under the Borough Clerk section of the Borough web site.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT RESIDENTS
To assist residents with navigating the HPC process, draft design guidelines have been developed. These guidelines are currently under review by the Planning Board. The Planning Board will be discussing these guidelines at their February 7th meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Hall Auditorium. Public comments and recommendations are welcome at that time. The guidelines can be found online at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/pdf/HPC_Design_Guidelines_12‐28‐2011‐DRAFT.pdf

AUXILIARY POLICE APPOINTED
The Commissioners appointed twelve Auxiliary Police officers during their meeting on January 9, for one‐year terms expiring on December 31. The Commissioners thank these residents for their commitment to our community and for the services they render in support of our Police Department. Other residents who are interested in learning about the work of the Auxiliary Police should contact Lt. Gary Pierce at 429‐4700 ext 241.

PET LICENSING REMINDER
If you own a dog or cat, you must obtain a license for your pet by January 31st. A late charge of $5.00 applies to applications submitted after that date. The application form is available at the Borough Hall, Public Library, Information Center and Mabel Kay House. It may also be downloaded from the Borough web site.

Dogs – On or Before January 31st: $21.00 for neutered/spayed $24.00 for non-neutered/spayed

Cats – $17.00 for neutered/spayed $24.00 for non-neutered/spayed

TAXES WILL BE DUE FEBRUARY 1ST.

MAYOR’S BREAKFAST
The Commissioners encourage residents and business owners to attend the Mayor’s Breakfast, to be held in the Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall on January 21st, starting at 9:00 am. The event is sponsored by the Lions Club, will include both a State of The Borough address by the mayor and the presentation of the Citizen of the Year Award.

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The Planning Board to discuss Historic Preservation guidelines at their February 7th meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Hall Auditorium.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

Historic Preservation District Residents – to assist residents with navigating the HPC process, draft design guidelines have been developed. These guidelines are currently under review by the Planning Board. The Planning Board will be discussing these guidelines at their February 7th meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Hall Auditorium. Public comments and recommendations are welcome at that time. Click here to review a copy of the guidelines.

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Monday, January 16, 2012 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Procession & Program Sponsored by the Haddonfield Human Relations Commission

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Join the Haddonfield Human Relations Commission on Monday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m. in front of Borough Hall for a procession to the Haddonfield Middle School. The program at the middle school will include remarks, musical selections, awards, student essay and poetry readings and refreshments.

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Haddonfield’s New Public Parking Kiosks to be Activated Sunday, January 1

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

The newly installed kiosk system has replaced meter parking at public lots and along Tanner Street, offering the convenience of using credit cards to pay for parking

Haddonfield, NJ – December 29, 2011 – The parking kiosks are coming. Viewed as a better and more convenient method to pay for parking than scrounging for change to feed a meter, the kiosks have replaced all meters in the Borough’s public parking lots and on Tanner Street. The kiosks become active Sunday, January 1.

Public Lot Kiosks
The public lots have a pay-by-space kiosk system. Each of the parking spaces is marked with a number, which must be entered at the kiosk. Each space is also marked either with an “S” (short) for up to three-hour parking or an “L” (long) for up to 12-hour parking. At the kiosk, patrons must: (1) enter the parking space number via the keypad; (2) select payment type (cash or credit/debit); (3) pay with coins, bills or card; (4) keep ticket/receipt as proof of purchase.

Tanner Street Kiosks
The Tanner Street kiosks are a pay-and-display kiosks. These require that patrons, upon parking, proceed to the kiosk and make a payment using cash or a debit/ credit card. The kiosk will in turn generate a slip of paper showing the length of time for which parking is paid. This slip of paper must then be placed on the passenger side front windshield with the time stamp facing outward. Please note that if tickets are placed incorrectly or in the wrong spot the car owner may be ticketed.

It should be further noted that the kiosks cannot provide change for cash payments. Metered parking spaces will continue to operate in the usual fashion.

For more information public parking, please visit www.haddonfieldnj.org or call Borough Hall at 856-429-4700 ext. 250.

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Advice on Copper theft from the police department

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

It is no secret that Haddonfield has been targeted by numerous thefts of copper gutters. On a National, State and County level we are experiencing an alarming amount of copper thefts. Copper is the new gold. In the past the intrinsic value of copper didn’t merit the labor required to steal it for scrap. Not any more. Older buildings, as we have in Haddonfield are especially vulnerable, as they are a virtual treasure chest of copper pipes, wires, gutters and flashing.

Towns that have a high number of vacant homes are experiencing burglaries with the copper pipes being removed. Commercial businesses are having refrigeration and air conditioning units stolen and stripped for copper. In upscale neighborhoods, like Haddonfield, copper gutters are being torn from the homes.

Unlike burglaries, that involve a thief stealing valuables contained in a building, copper crooks steal from the building without entering the residence. Copper gutter thefts are quick and leave little evidence for the police to process. Property owners can take some preventive actions to help guard against the copper thefts.

• Trim or remove shrubbery or other landscaping that allows criminals to hide from view on your property. If you are planting shrubbery near the home use plants that have thorns and can restrict access to vulnerable areas.

• Ensure regular checks are made of the roof. Often, until it rains you will never know the gutter is missing.

• Maintain well-lit areas, use lights with motion detectors, secure area by fencing when possible. Although we have not had many reports of issues with air conditioning units, cages around the outside unit is recommended and locks on outside electrical panels.

• Secure or reinforce all gutters and downspouts to the building so they can not be easily removed.

• Use a perimeter security system with motion detectors.

• Paint copper black making it more difficult to distinguish the copper from a distance.

Protection from this type of theft relies on vigilance. Relaying license plates and descriptions of suspicious activity to police have been the biggest deterrent to this type of crime and are the first steps in bringing metal thieves to justice. If you observe any type of suspicious activity do not hesitate in contacting the Haddonfield Police at 429-3000, if you observe a crime in progress dial 911.

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Preliminary Election Results for the Borough of Haddonfield

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/pdf/General-Election-Results11-08-2011.pdf

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Haddonfield Police Department seeks Part-Time School Crossing Guards.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

The Haddonfield Police Department is actively seeking to hire Part-Time School Crossing Guards. School Guards work a maximum of three hours a day and currently earn $13.36 per hour with no additional benefits. Applicants will be required to undergo an extensive background check. All potential fires must be able to pass a physical that includes testing of both visual and audio capabilities, as well as a drug test. All testing is paid for by the Police Department. All needed equipment will be supplied to the guard. Those interested in applying may respond to the Haddonfield Police Department, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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