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Fall 2018
Community Magazine
News Classes Events
Early Bird Registra on un l September 2
Crea ve Cra ing, Anima on and Minecra for Kids, pg. 25
Rookie Rugby, pg. 29
Fall Into the Arts, pg. 9
Harvest Fes val, pg. 13
Department of Recrea on
h p://www.cherryhill-nj.com
A Message from Mayor Chuck Cahn Did you know?
Welcome to once again, there will be no increase Plas c bags should
the Fall 2018 in your municipal taxes! Town Council not be placed in your
edi on of the and I have worked hard to ensure that recycling carts. Plas c
Cherry Hill taxpayer money is managed responsibly bags require a differ-
Township and that we con nue to deliver the ent collec on system
Community high level of services that our residents and processing equip-
Magazine. I deserve. ment than our Town-
hope you’ll ship provides. Most
Our top priority is to see that Cherry Hill
take a minute recycling facili es
remains a safe, thriving, vibrant, and
to look through are set up to handle
inclusive community, where everyone
the pages of predominately hard
feels welcome. Whether you have lived
this magazine materials that are easier to separate i.e.
here your whole life, or just moved here
to learn about all of the great things aluminum cans, glass bo les, plas c
from across the globe - you are welcome
happening here in Cherry Hill. containers and lids, metal cans, and
here! And we hope you’ll stay awhile to
cardboard/paper. Plas c bags get easily
Town Council and I are constantly enjoy all the wonderful things that this
tangled in the processing equipment and
working to provide opportuni es that great town has to offer.
can shut down the recycling facility.
promote healthy
Follow us on social
living, lifestyle It’s not that plas c bags can’t be recycled
development, and
“Town Council and I have media; sign up for
– they just require a different collec-
worked hard to ensure news alerts through
community on system and processing equipment.
the Township website;
enrichment. We are that taxpayer money is Plas c bags can be recycled at the main
subscribe to my
proud of the programs entrance of many big box stores and
we offer to our managed responsibly Mayor’s Weekly
local grocery stores, or can be brought
Briefing e-mail. You
community members and that we con nue to to the Department of Public Works, the
can also a end our
of all ages and abili es, Municipal Building, and the Cherry Hill
including our health
deliver the high level of Town Council Public Library.
and fitness classes, services that our residents mee ngs, the second
and fourth Monday of Plas c bags that are seen in Township
the arts, sports, and deserve.” every month (dates recycling carts include:
fes vals. You’ll see
are posted on our
there’s something for • Garbage bags – even if good recy-
website), or follow along with the live-
everyone in Cherry Hill. clables are inside of the bags, there
stream of each mee ng on our Facebook
is no way to tell. Therefore, do not
As the seasons change, I encourage you page.
bag recyclables. Leave the items
to take a look at the upcoming events
If you have a ques on, concern or loose in the blue recycling cart.
that will help set the tone for the cooler
sugges on, come out and meet us at
weather ahead. These include our • Retail store bags – many retailers
Township events, or reach out to us: call
annual Fall into the Arts celebra on, collect these for recycling, so they
my office at (856) 488-7878, or email
Harvest Fes val, and so much more! should be returned to the store.
me directly at MayorCahn@chtownship.
In this tech-driven world, I hope you’ll Or, if reused for garbage, these bags
com. I look forward to hearing from you!
consider pu ng your phone or tablet belong in the green garbage cart.
down and taking advantage of the many Sincerely,
• Other – including dry cleaning bags,
outdoor recrea onal opportuni es and
food storage bags, newspaper
events that we offer, par cularly during
delivery bags, etc. must go in the
the Fall months.
garbage cart.
I’m also happy to announce to you that Chuck Cahn, Mayor
• Placement of yard waste in plas c
bags for collec on is also prohibited
T C and will not be collected by the
Mayor Chuck Cahn Township.
David Fleisher, Council President For more informa on, please visit our
Sara Lipse , Council Vice President website at CherryHill-NJ.com or call
the Department of Public Works at (856)
Melinda Kane Carole Roskoph
488-4422.
Carolyn Jacobs Brian Bauerle
Sangeeta Doshi
2 856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 www.CherryHill-NJ.com
Program Registration Information
Cherry Hill Township 2018 Recreation Sponsor
Registration Process Wait List Purchasing Tickets
Register in person, by mail or online at: If a program is at maximum enrollment, you Tickets for events and concerts may be
https://register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill can be added to a wait list, in order of enroll- purchased online, at events, or in person at
Township offices are open Monday-Friday, ment. If a seat becomes available, you will be the Recreation Department. Tickets will be
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. contacted by the Recreation Department. If mailed to the address provided or you may
Visa and Mastercard are accepted online. you decide to participate, you will be trans- show proof of purchase at the door. The non-
If registering in person or by mail, a ferred into the program and payment will be resident fee does not apply to tickets. Tickets
registration form must be properly filled due at that time. If you do not wish to partici- are non-refundable.
out (including date of birth), signed and pate, the open spot will be offered to the next
submitted with your payment made payable person on the wait list. Frequently Asked Questions
to Cherry Hill Township. I just registered for a class! Will I
Forms can be downloaded online.
Code of Conduct
Participants are expected to exhibit appropri- receive confirmation?
ate behavior at all times while participating, You will receive an emailed receipt for your
Registration deadlines purchase of each class. You may or may not
Unless noted, the registration deadline for all spectating, or attending any program or event receive correspondence from your instruc-
programs is the start date of each program. sponsored by Cherry Hill Township. Failure to
observe the Code of Conduct may result in tor or the Cherry Hill Recreation Department
Registration will still be accepted after the prior to your first class. Please report to the
deadline if space allows, but fees will not be your removal from a program without refund.
The Code of Conduct can be found online at: first day of your scheduled class unless speci-
prorated. As always, please register well in fied by the Recreation Department.
advance of each program start date so pro- https://register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill.
grams are not unnecessarily cancelled. Please How will I know if class is cancelled?
register through the Recreation Department
Registration Waiver
Registration forms must be signed by the You will be notified by phone and/or email
for all classes. by a member of the Cherry Hill Recreation
participant or parent/guardian. Class is to
be attended by the registrant only. Parents Department regarding all class cancellations
Early Bird Discounts and/or class schedule modifications. For
Cherry Hill Township is now offering “Early and siblings are not permitted to stay in class
unless indicated in the course description. class cancellations due to inclement weather,
Bird” discounts for most programs. Please we will do our best to notify registrants via
take advantage of all Early Bird rates where phone/email. You may also go online to www.
applicable. No exceptions will be made after
Cancellations/Refunds
Cancellations or transfers must be made CherryHill-NJ.com/Recreation or Facebook
the Early Bird date except for registrations (@Cherry Hill Recreation Department).
7 days before the class begins.
received by mail. Early Bird rates do not apply
to Community Partner classes. Refunds will not be given after the first day
of class except in the case of injury or I’d like to teach a course, how do I
Non-Residents illness. Written documentation from a get started?
physician is required. Cherry Hill Recreation is always looking
$10 non-resident fee is required per class.
Refunds are subject to $15 processing fee. for experienced and talented instructors
Classes are open to anyone unless for future programs in the following fields:
otherwise noted. Credits will not be issued for refunds.
Classes are subject to enrollment. sports, science, exercise, dance & music, lan-
Free courses are limited to Cherry Hill guage arts, art & creativity, hobbies & leisure
residents, except for senior line dancing, Courses canceled due to inclement weather
or instructor absence will be made up at and adult enrichment. For program proposals
square dancing and ceramics, which require and for more information, visit
a non-resident fee each semester. the end of the session.
www.CherryHill-NJ.com/Recreation.
No refunds for classes under $25 or tickets.
On the Cover: Harvest Fes val at Cro Farm Where can I find information about
Harvest Fes val, co-hosted by Cherry Hill seasonal programs/events?
Township and the Cherry Hill Police and Fire All classes and upcoming events are listed
Departments is one of Cherry Hill’s largest in this Community Magazine that is mailed
community events. This year’s fes val will be seasonally to most residents as soon as it’s
held on Sunday, October 21 from 12-4 p.m. at available. The Community Magazine can
Cro Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road and will fea- also be downloaded online at CherryHill-
ture ac vi es such as a pumpkin patch, pony NJ.com/Recreation or picked up at Cherry
rides, pe ng zoo, food trucks, beer garden and Hill Recreation Department located at
more! For informa on, or to par cipate, visit 820 Mercer Street. You may also call the
www.CherryHill-NJ.com/HarvestFes val. Recreation Department at 856-488-7868 for
information.
Facebook: @CherryHillRecrea on
856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 www.CherryHill-NJ.com 3
Introducing online payments Cherry Hill Township upgrades four local playgrounds
for licenses and permits Mayor Cahn and Township Council responders, trains, space, and dinosaurs.
Star ng late summer, Cherry Hill resi- joined members of the community at The Township designed the new play
dents and businesses will be able to pay rededica on ceremonies this spring to areas with safety, accessibility, and inclu-
fees associated with permits, cer fi- celebrate the grand re-opening of four siveness in mind.
cates, applica ons, licenses or renewals local community parks: Jeremy Kane
The Jeremy Kane Park and the Gregory
directly through the Township’s website. Park, Woodland Park, Gregory Dalessio
Dalessio Park, both of which are named
The SDL Portal and MuniciPay service Park, and Ashland Park.
a er Cherry Hill residents who lost their
make it easier for the public to make Each of these playgrounds received lives in the line of duty, received a spe-
payments to the Township from any substan al renova ons, including the cial rededica on honoring the brave ser-
tablet, computer, or mobile device. removal and replacement of playground vicemen who will forever remain close to
Payments and more can be done by equipment and upgrades to the sur- our hearts. We hope to see children and
visi ng www.cherryhillportal.com rounding park area. Each playground families enjoying our new playgrounds
has its own theme which include first for years to come!
The SDL Portal now offers a complete
start to finish experience. You can also
check the status of your applica on, cre-
ate an inspec on or just gather informa-
on. All of this is done to offer residents
and businesses a more convenient and
efficient way to manage applica ons,
permits, and
licenses.
Ashland Park Gregory Dalessio Park
Note that
online
payments
for taxes,
court fines and recrea on programs
are s ll processed through their
respec ve sites.
Jeremy Kane Park Woodland Park
CONNECT WITH US! Cherry Hill celebrates July 4th in Erlton South
@Cherry Hill Recrea on
@Cherry Hill Township
@Cherry Hill Police
@Cherry Hill Fire
@Cherry Hill Alliance
@Barclay Farmstead
Museum
@CherryHillTwp
@CherryHillFire Council Vice President Sara Lipse along dence. We are always proud to be a
@Barclay_Farmstead with Council members Carolyn Jacobs part of such a rich tradi on. Thank you
and Brian Bauerle celebrated the July to the Erlton South Civic Associa on for
4th holiday this year at the annual Erlton another great parade!
@CherryHillTwp South Fourth of July parade. The parade
@CherryHillPD has been a staple of the holiday for
@CherryHillFire decades, bringing together people of all
@HistoricBarclay ages to celebrate our na on’s indepen-
4
856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 www.CherryHill-NJ.com
Councilwoman honored at Council celebrates Cherry Bowl 2018 at
South Jersey event Covered Bridge Swim Club
Members of Council were among hun-
dreds of people who turned to celebrate
this year’s Cherry Bowl swim meet, held
at Covered Bridge Swim Club on July 28.
For the last 59 years, Cherry Bowl has
brought together swimmers and com-
munity members from across Cherry Hill
to compete in a fun, compe ve com-
munity event.
Councilwoman Melinda Kane was hon- Congratula ons to the Erlton Gators,
ored in June at the annual SJ Magazine’s who took home this year’s Cherry Bowl
Women of Excellence event. Six South crown, and thank you to Covered Bridge
Jersey women received recogni on for Swim Club, the Cherry Hill Associa on of
their remarkable achievements, includ- Pools, and all those involved in making
ing our very own Councilwoman and this year’s Cherry Bowl such a success!
Gold Star Mother, Melinda Kane. The
winners were nominated by SJ Magazine
readers and selected by an esteemed Cherry Hill Police host another successful
panel of judges.
Junior Police Academy
Mayor Cahn and Township Council
Congratula ons to this year’s Junior Po-
congratulate Councilwoman Kane on
lice Academy cadets, who completed the
her achievements and her inspiring
week-long summer camp program from
ac ons that make a difference in our
August 6 – 10. Now in its fourth year, the
community.
JPA is meant to challenge and educate
boys and girls ages 11 to 14 on what it
takes, and what it means, to be a Cherry
CAMDEN COUNTY Hill Police officer. Cadets work closely
with Cherry Hill Police officers in a vari-
SEASONAL ety of programs and exercises, including
FLU SHOT CLINIC daily PT and drill exercises, classroom
ac vi es, tours of the juvenile deten on
program, and the transforma on in each
of them from start to finish was amazing.
Congratula ons to all who par cipated
center and Cherry Hill Fire Department,
and hands-on demonstra ons in areas in the program this year, and thank you
Friday, October 19, 2018 including SWAT, the K-9 unit, forensics, to our men and women in uniform for
traffic stops, and more. More than three giving their me to such an incredible
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. dozen cadets signed up for this year’s program!
Carman Tilelli 2018 General Elec on
Community Center
820 Mercer Street
Reminders
October 16
The Camden County Department of Voter Registra on Deadline
Health will host a flu shot clinic for October 30
residents ages 9 and over. Deadline to apply for a
Please bring your Medicare or Mail-In Ballot by Mail
medical insurance card and social
November 6
security number with you.
General Elec on
For more informa on or a complete list
For more informa on:
of Camden County Flu clinics, please h p://www.cherryhill-nj.com/
contact the Department of Health 378/Vo ng-Informa on
at 1-800-999-9045. 856-488-7892
856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 www.CherryHill-NJ.com 5
Active Adult Living
Social Clubs for Residents 55+
Stay busy this year by joining one of the CHERRY HILL RETIREE’S CLUB
many social clubs specifically for residents Tuesdays and Fridays, 12 - 4 p.m.
55 and older. Clubs meet in the Carman Activities: pinochle, bridge, shuffleboard,
Tilelli Community Center (820 Mercer St) discussion, refreshments and luncheons
and feature activities like games (Mah Dues: $10/year
Jongg, Pinochle, Bridge, etc.), live enter- Contact: Bill Druckman, President
tainment, and even refreshments. Join one 795-4091, DruckmanW2003@yahoo.com
or join them all!
Residents 55 and older can also enjoy
these clubs. Please note the club
MATURITY CLUB
locations.
Mondays, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Activities: bingo, cards, refreshments, trips, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED
entertainment, business meeting with FEDERAL EMPLOYEES NARFE
speaker (2nd Monday) Dues: $5/year 4th Wednesday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Contact: Connie Cramer, President Activities: business meetings with speaker,
856-414-0778, CCramer19@gmail.com refreshments, luncheons, day trips
Location: Carman Tilelli Community Center
SUPER SENIORS
Contact: Shirley Seger, Secretary, 609-660-
Wednesdays*, 12 - 4 p.m.
2119
Activities: bingo, cards, refreshments,
trips, business meeting with speaker GOLDEN SENIORS RACQUETBALL CLUB
(1st Wednesday), *No meeting 4th Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
Wednesday Dues: $5/year Activities: All levels of play, picnics, parties
Contact: Lillie Brown, President Location: Cherry Hill Health & Racquet
856-616-1346 Club, Old Cuthbert Road
Contact: Jim Cuzzupe, 662-2094
Luncheon with the
Senior Citizen Arts for Seniors
Narcotic Pill Safety The great crooners
and Disposal Event Holiday Decora ng Party
and more
featuring Join us as we decorate the Community Center with Stephen Fuller
Lunch & Live Entertainment in prepara on for the Town’s Holiday Ligh ng
Ceremony on Monday, December 3. Fri., January 11, 10:30 am
Tickets: $5 ($8 on 1/11)
Bring your friends and your holiday spirit; Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road
we’ll provide the decora ons.
Enjoy an interactive
Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, November 16 performance by
11 am - 1 pm, Free* Wed., November 21 at 9:30 a.m. singer Stephen
Cro Farm Art Center FREE Fuller as he brings
100 Bortons Mill Road Carman Tilelli Community Center you the music of
820 Mercer Street Frank Sinatra,
The CHPD will be collecting expired, and Nat King Cole, Elvis,
For informa on or to RSVP: Sponsored by
unwanted medication for disposal in a Harry Belafonte,
856-488-7868
safe and legal manner as well as discuss- Broadway show tunes and more!
Events@CHTownship.com
ing the dangers associated with illegal
narcotic pill use. Lunch is served after the entertainment.
Co-hosted by
This FREE informative Residents 55+ & Senior Groups:
event includes lunch and We’d love to hear from you! Sponsored
a live performance by by
Please contact:
Maggie Mustico!
*Registration is required. Gaye Pino 856-488-7868 OR Arts@CHTownship.com
Senior Services Program Coordinator Seating is limited. To purchase tickets,
For information or to register: 820 Mercer Street, Room 102 visit Room 102 of the Municipal Building, or visit
856-488-7889 or Alliance@cherryhillpolice.com 856-661-4800 or GPino@CHTownship.com https://register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill
6 856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 www.CherryHill-NJ.com
Cherry Hill Active Adult Recreation
Register online at https://register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill
Ceramics Gentle Yoga Chair Yoga for Seniors
Work on a variety of useful and decorative This program consists of specially adapted Chair Yoga increases flexibility, strength,
dynamic projects. *There will be a fee for yoga poses for older individuals and is done endurance, concentration and memory, and
bisque and firing. Pre-registration is required. on a floor mat. There is no wrong way to do lubricates the joints while decreasing stress
*Non-residents pay $10 per season. an exercise and no competition. Please bring and lowering blood pressure. You can use
LOCATION: Carman Tilelli Community Center your own mat. these exercises at any time: at home, at work,
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Williams FREE LOCATION: Carman Tilelli Community Center anywhere! Presented by Camden County
INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Speake LIMIT: 20 Board of Freeholders.
Thursdays, year-round, Sept.-Dec. (Fall) (NC 11/22)
12 - 3 pm CODE: 789 EARLY BIRD FEE: $30; REGISTRATION FEE: $35 LOCATION: Municipal Building, Room 208 FREE
6 Wednesdays, 9/12 - 10/24 (NC 9/19) INSTRUCTOR: Provided by Camden Co. LIMIT: 25
8:30 - 9:30 am 55 yrs. + CODE: 772-3 Board of Freeholders
6 Wednesdays, 11/7 - 12/12 5 Wednesdays, 9/12, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7 & 11/21
Senior Line Dancing 8:30 - 9:30 am 55 yrs. + CODE: 772-4 1 - 2 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 90-1
A great opportunity for men and women to
enjoy Ballroom-style line dancing including
the Cha Cha, Tango, Waltz and Rumba. Pre-
registration is required. *Non-residents must
pay $10.
Understanding Social Security Understanding Medicare
LOCATION: Carman Tilelli Community Center
INSTRUCTOR: Lorraine Stepanavage FREE Social Security is a greatly misunderstood fed- This educational workshop will answer all
eral entitlement program that, when properly your Medicare questions including: when to
Thursdays, year-round, Sept.-Dec. (Fall) (NC 11/22)
10:30 - 11:30 am CODE: 798
utilized, can be a very important part of your sign up, what does Medicare cover and how
retirement plan. This workshop will teach you much does it cost. We will also explain how
at what age you should begin to access this to plan for health care expenses during retire-
benefit, how spouses should plan for their ment. Your retirement planning is not com-
Social Security payments, how divorcees have plete without this knowledge.
Square Dance Lessons access to a former partner’s benefits, and LOCATION: Municipal Court Room FREE
Set to all types of music, square dance is a much, much more. You’ll leave this work- INSTRUCTOR: Bill Greenfield, LIMIT: 30
great cardiovascular and mental exercise. No shop with a much greater understanding and Wealth Bridge Advisor
dance experience or partner necessary. Tips appreciation of Social Security.
1 Thursday, 11/1
will alternate between beginner and inter- LOCATION: Municipal Building, Room 208 FREE 6:30 - 8 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 90-4
mediate (mainstream) levels. Join the fun. INSTRUCTOR: Bill Greenfield, LIMIT: 50
*Non-residents must pay $10. Wealth Bridge Advisor
LOCATION: Carman Tilelli Community Center FREE 1 Tuesday, 10/30
INSTRUCTOR: Caryl Fick LIMIT: 30 6:30 - 8 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 90-6
8 Fridays, 10/19 - 12/14 (NC 11/23)
7 - 8:30 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 798-2
Additional course offerings for adults can be found on pages 30-34.
Meditation and Healthy Lifestyles
for Seniors Understanding IRAs in Retirement Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Bring harmony into your life! This class is This workshop will explain the seven deadly Forget what you once may have heard,
designed for those individuals who feel over- IRA sins that you can ignore at your own peril. today’s version of Reverse Mortgages is a
whelmed with the anxiety and stress of every- You will learn the difference between a tradi- powerful tool. Reverse mortgages may be
day life, or those who battle with stress- tional IRA, a rollover IRA, and a Roth IRA and used to, 1) eliminate current mortgage debt,
related disorders. Create awareness methods when to utilize each one. You will also learn 2) used to make home improvements, 3)
to diminish stress and create balance for the proper ways to list beneficiaries to pro- assist in purchasing a new home, 4) help
yourself. This class is offered at no cost by vide the maximum benefits and with tax sur- to pay expenses, taxes, and debts, and 5)
Camden County Board of Freeholders. prises. Anyone who owns an IRA or plans on become an integral part of your retirement
LOCATION: Municipal Building, Room 208 FREE
owning an IRA should attend this workshop. plan. If you’re looking for options to help
INSTRUCTOR: Provided by Camden Co. LIMIT: 25 LOCATION: Municipal Court Room FREE meet your retirement needs and future goals,
Board of Freeholders INSTRUCTOR: Bill Greenfield, LIMIT: 30 you should attend this workshop.
Wealth Bridge Advisor LOCATION: Municipal Court Room FREE
5 Wed., 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 11/28
1 - 2 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 90-2 1 Tuesday, 11/13 INSTRUCTOR: Bill Greenfield, LIMIT: 30
6:30 - 8 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 90-3 Wealth Bridge Advisor
1 Thursday, 11/15
6:30 - 8 pm 55 yrs. + CODE: 90-5
t!
Ps sss Don’t miss the early bird registration
856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street,discount. Sign
Cherry Hill, up by September
NJ 08002 2, 2018 to take advantage!
www.CherryHill-NJ.com 77
Cherry Hill is a wonderful place to live Cherry Hill Township
There are so many housing programs for senior home owners. Service Directory
Annual Property Tax Deduction: Annual deduction of up to $250 from Main Number: (856) 665-6500
property taxes for homeowners age 65+ or disabled who meet certain Address Changes 488-7880
income and residency requirements. This benefit is administered by the Alcohol & Drug Alliance 488-7889
local municipality. If you are not currently receiving this deduction, pleaseAnimal Control 718-0305
call the Assessor’s Office at 856-488-7899. Assessor 488-7899
Better Business Bureau 609-588-0808
Sewer Discount: Senior citizen taxpayers who are income-eligible for the $250 Property Barclay Farmstead 795-6225
Tax Deduction automatically qualify to have the Township sewer rental fee waived. All Birth Certificates 488-7892
homeowners 60 years of age or older can receive a 10% discount on Township sewer Building Permits 488-7855
rental by showing proof of age at the Tax Collector’s Office. For more information, please Business Advocate 432-8706
call 856-488-7880. Business Registrations 432-8706
Cherry Hill Township Home Improvement Program for major repairs like roof replace- Camden Co. College 874-6000
Township Clerk’s Office 488-7892
ment or repair, heating and electrical systems, plumbing repairs, weatherization, etc.-
Code Enforcement 488-7855
Deferred loan up to $20,000 max- no interest or payback until house is sold or vacated.
Comm. Development 488-7870
Administered by Camden County Department of Community Development. For informa- Community Policing 488-7813
tion, please call 856-751-2242. Council 488-7892
Handy Helper: Income-qualified senior citizens can receive free help with minor home County Store 566-2920
repairs. The Township will arrange for a certified contractor to complete plumbing, car- Croft Farm 216-0669
pentry or other minor repairs. Call 856-488-7870 for an application. Death Certificates 488-7892
Deeds & Real Estate Records 225-5326
Veteran’s Deduction: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on real estate of Disabled Citizens Ombudsman 488-4279
qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/civil union partners/domes- Domestic Violence 432-8869
tic partners. If you are not currently receiving this deduction, please call the Assessor’s Election Records(County Clerk) 225-7219
Office for further details at 856-488-7899. EMS (Non-emerg.) 795-9805
Engineering 424-3203
Facility/Field Rental 488-7868
Fire Dept. (Non-emerg.) 795-9805
Gold Card Program Fire Detector Inspections 429-7441
Food Service Permits 488-7892
Cherry Hill residents age 55+ can obtain a Gold Card from the Recreation Department
Handy Helper 488-7870
(Room 102) by showing proof of age and residency. The Gold Card entitles the bearer to Health Complaints 374-6025
discounts on Township events and at participating businesses. A directory can be found Housing 488-7870
online at www.CherryHill-NJ.com. Human Resources 432-8741
Leaf Collection 424-4422
Library 667-0300
Licensing 488-7892
Transportation Mayor’s Office 488-7878
Marriage Licensing 488-7892
Cherry Hill offers free bus service for senior (55+) and disabled residents, Monday through
Mosquito Commission 566-2948
Friday following a designated route that includes grocery shopping, service to club meet-
Municipal Court 488-7850
ings and programs at the Carman Tilelli Community Center, Cherry Hill Mall and Katz JCC. Noise Complaints 665-1200
Seating on the bus is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents Parks 488-7868
must call to schedule a pick-up at least 3 business days in advance and should call Passports (County) 225-5318
between 8:15-8:45 on the morning of their appointment to confirm. Individual appoint- Pet Licensing 488-7892
ments for service within Cherry Hill Township will be accommodated as space and sched- Planning Board 488-7870
uling allow. Police Dept. (Non-emerg.) 665-1200
Potholes 424-4422
Cherry Hill Bus Service: (856) 661-4711 or (856) 661-4802 Property Maintenance 834-3364
Monday - Friday, within Cherry Hill Township Public Works 424-4422
Purchasing 488-7848
SEN-HAN Transit: (856) 456-3344 Recreation 488-7868
Available for senior (60+) and disabled Camden County residents. Services include Road Projects 424-3203
non-emergency medical transportation, personal business transportation (i.e., banking, Senior Bus 661-4802/661-4711
nursing home/hospital visits) and shopping along a designated route. Senior Service Coordinator 661-4800
Sewers 424-4422
Reduced Fare Transportation: The following transportation services offer a reduced fare Snow Information 424-4422
to senior riders. Please contact each for details. Special Event Permit 488-7892
PATCO: (856) 963-7998 NJ Transit: (973) 275-5555 LC Taxi: (856) 321-8294 Tax Collector 488-7880
Tennis Courts 432-8750
Able Taxi: (856) 371-2522 Premier Trans.: (856) 321-8294 Cielo Taxi: (856) 571-7057 Traffic 488-7820
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Trail Ambassadors Needed
The Cherry Hill Environmental Board A prime example of the last one will be
(CHEB) depends on their Trail Ambassador coming out to Na onal Public Lands Day in
Corps to provide informa on on trail main- Cherry Hill on September 22, 2018.
September 22 tenance and improvement needs. Two new
Although CHEB needs Trail Ambassadors at
9 am - 12 pm volunteers have joined the Corps just this
Downs Farm, Bunker Hill, Bortons Mill, and
Cro Farm year. Please welcome Joe at Barclay Farms,
Carusi Trails, more than one Ambassador
100 Bortons Mill Rd. and Samantha (Sam) at Old Orchard. They
at a trail is just fine.
join exis ng Corps members: Joe (Cro ),
Marcie (Barclay), and Mary Ellen (Cherry Joining is easy. Just contact Lew Gorman at
Na onal Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the Valley Trails). lew.gorman@yahoo.com or Earle Seneres,
na on’s largest, single-day volunteer CHEB Liaison, at eseneres@chtownship.
effort for public lands. Please join the Want to join the Cherry Hill Trail Ambassa-
com to express your interest. There’s also
Cherry Hill Environmental Board in dor Corps? CHEB would love to have you!
an easy Cherry Hill Township release form
observing this special day as we improve The basic responsibility for a Trail Ambas- to complete and sign. That’s all.
and maintain some of our nine trail sador is to regularly keep an eye on their
loca ons, remove invasive plant species, We look forward to hearing from those
assigned trails and report as needed. Am-
and clean up li er. who are interested in connec ng people
bassadors can volunteer to expand their
with nature on Cherry Hill Trails and ex-
Over the years CHEB has coordinated du es to include ac vi es such as trail pro-
cited about joining the CHEB Trail Ambas-
NPLD ac vi es that benefited our lands mo on and educa on, trail maintenance
sador Corps.
by plan ng trees, installing trail signs, and/or trail improvement at their trails or
removing invasive plants and improving at other Cherry Hill Trail loca ons.
trails.
For more information or to participate:
Cherry Hill Pollinator Gardens
Taking care of our town’s na ve plants and bu erfly or its
856-424-3203
animals on Cherry Hill’s natural lands is a caterpillar.
ESeneres@CHTownship.com
responsibility the Cherry Hill Environmen-
A key to the
tal Board (CHEB) takes seriously.
CHERRY HILL
success of pol-
With the na onwide decline in pollina- linator gardens is
tors, most notably, the Monarch bu erfly, partnering with
SHREDDING AND CHEB embarked on an ini a ve to install
“pollinator gardens,” especially on the
volunteers who
design, plant and
RECYCLING DAY
township’s Open Space lands. Two new regularly maintain
pollinator gardens were planted this Spring them. Kudos to the Hor cultural Society of
doubling the exis ng number of plots South Jersey for the Cro gardens, Carusi
dedicated to providing habitat, nectar and Middle School teacher, Dawn Fichera and
Sunday, September 23
pollen for pollinators. her students, Master Gardener Nancy
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brown for the Bunker Hill pollinator gar-
Cherry Hill Public Works Come visit all
den, and Mary Ellen Lane, CHEB member,
1 Perina Blvd. four loca-
who manages the Cherry Valley Trail gar-
ons; the two
den and was cri cal to the establishment
SHRED YOUR PERSONAL new gardens
of this year’s two new gardens.
DOCUMENTS SECURELY & SAFELY. located at
Bunker Hill Together they make up a team of devoted
Materials to be collected: Paper to be
Trail’s Green nature stewards driven to care for pol-
shredded, single stream recycling, CFL light
trail head and linators and the na ve plants and blos-
bulbs, e-waste, batteries, plastic bags, tires
Carusi Middle soms that support them. This is another
(off the rim), used oil, car batteries and
School, plus important step to improve our public lands
more.
CHEB’s first for nature. For more informa on please
For a complete list of recyclables, visit: pollinator gar- Installing a new pollinator contact Earle Seneres, CHEB Liaison at
www.cherryhill-nj.com/178/Recycling. den planted in Garden at Bunker Hill Trails eseneres@chtownship.com.
This event is for residents only; no businesses.
2016 at the Cleveland entrance of Cherry
Maximum 3 boxes per vehicle for shredding. Ar cles submi ed by:
Valley Trails, and four raised flower beds at
Lew Gorman III, Chair
For information: the Cro Farm Arts Center. Cherry Hill Environmental Board
856-424-4422 or The flowers, bu erflies and bees are fasci- For more ar cles, visit: h p://www.
Recycling@CHTownship.com na ng. If you’re lucky you’ll see a monarch cherryhill-nj.com/110/Environmental-Board
856-665-6500 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 www.CherryHill-NJ.com 15Department of Public Works
1 Perina Blvd., Cherry Hill - 856-424-4422
Hours of Opera on
Office: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (phone lines open un l 5 p.m.)
DPW Yard: Jan. 1 - June 30: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 1 - Dec. 31: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHEN YOUR PET
Yard Cleanup Reminders Residents may take them to the GOES ON THE LAWN,
Grass clippings, following loca ons for safe and proper
leaves and hedge recycling free of charge: Goodwill REMEMBER IT DOESN’T
trimmings are to Dona on Centers (Various loca ons) or
be placed in paper Cherry Hill Public Works (1 Perina Blvd). JUST GO ON THE LAWN.
lawn/leaf bags or Call 856-424-4422 for more informa on.
placed into open
Holiday Trash Schedule
cans up to 50 gallon
Trash, recyclables or yard waste will not
capacity weighing less than 50 lbs. for
be collected on the following holidays:
your weekly collec on. Do not put yard
waste in plas c bags, they will not be New Year’s Day Memorial Day
collected. Branches must be cut to less July 4th Labor Day
than 4 and ed in bundles, or placed Thanksgiving Day Christmas
into open cans up to 50 gallon capacity
Collec on will be the following day, all
weighing less than 50 lbs.
other days remain the same.
Prepara on of Trash
Trash shall be placed in the 95 gl. or 64
gl. Township-issued green trash cart with
handles facing the house. As of 2016,
trash bags outside of the cart or in non-
2018 Household Hazardous
Township carts will not be collected. Waste Collec ons
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rain or Shine
If addi onal trash and/or recycle carts are Rain washes pollutants into
needed, they may be borrowed for 1 or Camden County Residents ONLY
No businesses accepted. storm drains and directly into
2 weeks, or they can be purchased. Call
Public Works for further details.
our lakes, rivers and the ocean.
September 15 - PENNSAUKEN So what can you do?
Appliances, Metal Items Properly dispose of your pet’s
Sanitary Landfill
Refrigerators, freezers, grills, stoves,
washers, dryers and other metal items
9600 N. River Road waste by flushing it down the
are collected once a week on a
Pennsauken toilet or by placing it in a bag
Wednesday by calling Public Works at October 20 - LINDENWOLD and throwing it in the trash.
856-424-4422 no later than 3 p.m. the Camden County Public Works Complex
Tuesday before. 2311 Egg Harbor Road
Bulk Trash too large to fit into your trash Lindenwold
cart such as ma resses, box springs, For more informa on, call:
couches and chairs may be placed
curbside for collec on on your regularly Camden County
scheduled collec on day, but must have Environmental Affairs
a 4 . clearance from the cart to allow for WWW.CLEANWATERNJ.ORG
856-858-5421
the automated arm opera on.
Did you know?
Effec ve January 1, 2011, per “State Hey Gardeners!
of New Jersey Electronics Waste Man-
agement Act” residents are no longer FYI - Leaf Compost is available
permi ed to place their TVs, computers, for your vegetable and flower gardens at
or computer related items at the curb as the Public Works Complex
trash; they must now be recycled at an (1 Perina Blvd.)
Electronics Recycling Facility. Bring a shovel & container!
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1 Perina Blvd., Cherry Hill - 856-424-4422
Helping to Prevent Sewer
Overflows and Backups is Easy
Fats, oils, and greases aren’t just bad for
arteries and waistlines; they’re bad for
sewers, too.
Sewer overflows and backups can cause
health hazards, damage home interiors,
and threaten the environment. A common Re: Increasing Cherry Hill’s Recycling Rates
cause of overflows is sewer pipes blocked
by grease. Grease gets into the sewer from
Dear Resident & Business Owner:
household drains as well as from poorly
maintained grease traps in restaurants and
other businesses. Are you aware that the State of New Jersey was the first state in the country to re-
quire residen al, commercial and ins tu onal recycling? The New Jersey Statewide
Where does the grease come from? mandatory Source Separa on and Recycling Act (the Act) challenges our residents,
Grease is a by-product of cooking that businesses, industry, schools and government to be environmental stewards and
comes from meat fats, lard, oil, shorten- recycle to our full ability. The state’s goal is for New Jersey to recycle 50% of the
ing, bu er, margarine, food scraps, baked solid municipal waste stream and 60% of the
goods, sauces and dairy products. When total waste stream. We are not there yet, but with your help we believe we can
washed down the sink, grease s cks to the reach, and even surpass, our goal.
insides of sewer pipes (both on your prop-
erty and in Cau on: Home garbage dispos- The Township of Cherry Hill has been a con nued leader in recycling efforts and
the street). als do not keep grease out of typically rants in the top ten municipali es in the state. We applaud you as our
Over me, the plumbing system. Moreover, partners in this endeavor and ask for your con nued commitment to recycling.
it can build hot water and products such as
up and detergents that claim to dissolve The state is currently placing new emphasis on community educa on efforts to
block an grease only pass it down the line ensure all property owners and operators understand the requirements of the Act,
en re pipe. and cause problems elsewhere. including local recycling opportuni es and source separa on requirements within
our local ordinances.
The results can be:
Raw sewage overflowing in your home or To enhance our educa onal efforts, the Township has added informa onal videos
the house next door. to our website. The three videos can be found at www.CherryHill-NJ.com/
An increase in opera on and mainte- 178/Recycling, and provide a snapshot of the following topics:
nance costs for local sewer departments,
• Video #1 The Processing of Single Stream Recycling Materials
which leads to higher sewer bills for
• Video #2 Recycling Educa on by our Marke ng Partners/
customers.
An expensive and unpleasant cleanup ReCommunity
that o en must be paid for by you, the • Video #3 Commercial Recycling Educa on/Requirements
home or business owner. In addi on to the informa onal videos, all municipal ordinances related
Raw sewage to recycling may be viewed at www.clerkshq.com/default. ashx?Clientsite= cherry-
overflowing into parks, hill.nj. Go to Revised General Ordinances, Chapter XIX: “ Solid Waste and Recycling
yards, and streets. Management.”
Poten al contact with
disease-causing Residents can help increase Cherry Hill’s recycling rate by complying with our local
organisms. recycling requirements and separa ng all mandated recycling materials while busi-
ness owners can help by providing your business’s recycling tonnage informa on to
You can help!
our municipal recycling coordinator.
Help prevent sewer overflows by:
Never pouring grease down sink drains or Should you have any ques ons, please feel free to contact Steve Musilli, CRP, or
into toilets. Connie Salvatore, Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator at 856-424-4422.
Pu ng baskets/strainers in sinks to catch
food scraps and other solids, and empty- Thank you in advance for your con nued commitment to recycling. By working
ing them into the trash. together we will undoubtedly reach and surpass our recycling goals.
Scraping grease and food scraps into a
can or the trash for disposal (or recycling
where available). REUSE - REDUCE - RECYCLE
Speaking with your friends and neighbors
about how to keep grease out of sewers.
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1 Perina Blvd., Cherry Hill - 856-424-4422
Leaf Collec on Guidelines We need your help to create a more sustainable
Cherry Hill residents have three op ons recycling program; please empty, clean, and dry
for leaf disposal:
1. Bag your leaves *Your best choice* What we can recycle here in Camden of all contents, rinsed and drained of
2. Township leaf collec on County is o en dependent on foreign all water. Remnants of foods and liquid
3. Haul your own markets that purchase much of what is in bales of paper and cardboard are
put out at the curb, not only in our county considered contaminants and will affect
... WHY SHOULD YOU but throughout the Country. the marketability of that material.
BAG YOUR LEAVES?
With this in mind, recent developments in Next, we ask all residents to refrain
1. BAGGING YOUR LEAVES China are affec ng US recyclers “that from “aspira onal recycling” . That is,
is the Recommended Op on ... have historically marketed a large por on do not place items not iden fied by
TRY IT THIS YEAR! of their materials in China. One of the ef- your municipality as recyclable, in your
Bag your leaves in paper biodegradable fects of the “China Sword”, a recent ini a- curbside containers. This includes items
bags or place in open trash cans and place ve of the Chinese government, is a such as plas c laundry baskets, plas c
curbside for recycling day. Save money ghtening of the specifica ons for children’s toys, garden hoses, mirrors,
and keep our streets safe. recycled paper entering that country. plate glass, light bulbs, ba eries etc.
Note that these items are not being
• Leaves get picked up every week on In March of this year the allowable
recycled and are leaving the recycling
your regular recycling day. percentage of contaminants or non-recy-
facility as trash or causing contamina on
• Rain won’t delay pick-up. clable materials in a bale of paper went
of otherwise marketable materials. Please
• Your neighborhoods will be cleaner from 3% to 0.5%, a level beyond most U.S.
place these items in your regular trash,
without leaf piles blocking traffic or recycling facili es’ capability to meet. This
NOT in your recycling container.
blowing onto neighbors’ yards. has resulted in whole loads of recycled
• It’s safer- No children playing in leaf paper being rejected, with few alterna- Also, do not place plas c bags in your
piles in the streets. Cars won’t skid on ve markets available. As a result, some curbside recycling container. They are
wet leaves. of this previously recyclable paper is now considered a contaminant and a nuisance
• Fire hazards reduced- Leaves in the being stockpiled, awai ng markets to ap- to the recycling process and will be
street can catch fire, especially if cars pear. Unfortunately, paper that is stored disposed of as trash. Clean plas c bags
are parked in the street. outdoors for long periods of me begins can be recycled separately at any number
• Cost- Bagging reduces the Township’s to degrade and so lose value, making it of grocery stores and other outlets
leaf collec on program costs, saving even harder to sell. around the County.
your tax dollars. In order to create a more marketable For more ways to help Improve your
2. TOWNSHIP LEAF COLLECTION product coming out of our recycling recycling habits, please see Your Recycling
The Township uses heavy equipment to facility, Camden County is asking residents Container’s Dirty Dozen.
collect the leaves at the curb. When you to help by ins tu ng some changes in
By following these simple steps, we can
see signs posted in your neighborhood, what and how they prepare their items
produce a sustainable recycling program,
rake your leaves to the curb. Remember, for recycling at the curb.
and reduce items to be landfilled.
lawn services must remove leaves. Keep Most importantly, all containers placed in
your cars off the street between 7 am and your curbside recycling should be empty Informa on from Camden County
5:30 pm. Board of Freeholders’ Division of
Environmental Affairs
3. HAUL YOUR OWN
Residents may take leaves to the
Kresson Road Ecology Site October
through December.
NOTE: Due to unpredictable weather con-
di ons (rain), it is difficult to know when
leaves will fall. This makes it hard to set a
strict leaf collec on schedule. · We make
every a empt to complete this process
before snow season (when we need the
same trucks ready with snowplow a ach-
ments). We try our best, but ask for your
pa ence and understanding.
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RECYCLING BIN’S
DIRTY DOZEN
The following are your curbside recycling 6. NO Diapers or Bio-Hazardous Waste 10. NO Liquids
container’s DIRTY DOZEN. Please follow Syringes and needles, diapers and other When we compact bo les for shipping,
these simple rules when deciding which sanitary products are not recyclable. liquids drip, spla er and explode all
items to place in your container. Please place these items in your regular over the floor, crea ng a s cky, smelly
trash. mess on the sor ng floor. Please
1. NO Plas c Bags
completely empty and rinse out all
Plas c Bags are the WORST contaminant 7. NO Non-recyclable Plas cs
containers before recycling.
in a recycling container. When placed in While we have added new plas c items,
a curbside container, they get wet and many plas cs are s ll not recyclable. 11. NO Ceramics or Non-recyclable
dirty and cannot be recycled. They may Plas c lids, foam and any other plas cs Glass
be recycled at any of several local grocery not listed in our recycling guidelines are Ceramic, china, dishes, mirrors, light
stores that provide recycling bins for not recyclable because stable recycling bulbs, porcelain and window glass should
plas c bags. markets do not exist for these materials. not go into your curbside recycling
Please place these items in your regular container. Their different mel ng points
2. NO Materials in Plas c Bags
trash. and chemical composi ons will ruin new
Workers have to slow the conveyor belts
glass bo les. Please place these items in
to rip open bags that contain recyclables 8. NO Fla ened Containers
your regular trash.
and then add the bag to the heap of bags The single-stream sor ng equipment
headed for a landfill. No items should be separates “flats” (paper) from “rounds” 12. NO Frozen Food Containers
placed in plas c bags. (containers). When containers are Paperboard boxes that were designed
fla ened, the equipment mistakenly for freezer foods, such as frozen pizza and
3. NO Shredded Paper
sends them to the paper side of the facil- entrees, have a plas c polymer sprayed
Shredded paper is too small to sort.
ity, significantly contamina ng the paper on them to protect against freezer burn.
The pieces fall through the cracks of
we’re sending to the recycling market. That same coa ng prevents the box from
the sor ng machines, s ck to the belts
breaking up in the recycling process.
and end up all over the floor. Please 9. NO Caps/Lids on Bo les or Jars
These materials are neither recyclable or
avoid shredding when possible because Metal lids can be removed and recycled
compostable. Please place these items in
it destroys the poten al for recycling. loose in the bin. Plas c lids and caps from
your regular trash.
Compost shredded materials in your glass bo les and jars should be placed in
backyard compost bin (if available) or your regular trash.
simply place in your regular trash.
4. NO Scrap Metal
Scrap metal items of any size should not
go into your curbside container. These
items cause excessive damage to recycling
equipment. Call your municipal public
works office to find out how and when to
recycle scrap metal in your municipality.
5. NO Hazardous Waste
K T M O
Hazardous wastes such as paint,
automo ve fluids, car ba eries and
R B
pes cides must be taken to one of our
six annual household hazardous waste
collec on events, not placed in your
curbside recycling container.
Informa on from Camden County
Board of Freeholders’ Division of Environmental Affairs
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CHERRY HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT
856-488-7813 www.CherryHillPolice.com
Safety Reminders for the Fall Season
As a new school year begins, expect to see Please also remember to STOP for all (CHT Local Ordinance 15-16.2) All snow
an increase in the number of pedestrians Crossing Guards when they are bringing and ice/slush must be removed from
and bicyclists on our already-busy roads. our children across busy streets. Passing sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots
With this surge in numbers of our young a guard with their stop paddle raised is that are accessible to people walking,
people walking and riding to and from not only a huge safety risk, but also an within 48 hours a er the end of snowfall.
school, the Cherry Hill Police Department expensive cket when caught by nearby Ice must be treated with salt, sand, or
urges everyone to please drive safely and police who are watching. other ice-mel ng substance.
look ahead for children who may be cross-
o Pedestrians and Bicycles: Colder air does o Snow & Ice Removal from Cars: Drivers
ing the road or biking along the same route
not mean the streets and sidewalks will are required by law (NJ Statute 39:4-77.1)
you are taking. Please take the me to ex-
be empty; people enjoy walking and to remove ALL accumulated snow or ice
plain to your own children the importance
biking in all weather, especially a er a from their vehicles before hi ng the
of looking both ways before crossing any
snowfall. Please watch for pedestrians or roads. We all see lazy drivers who clear
street, crossing at corners of intersec ons
bicyclists when on streets affected by just enough of a hole for them to peek
whenever possible, and to never cross a
weather. It is the responsibility of every through a frozen windshield, and most
street or enter a street from behind or
homeowner or business to properly clear end up being towed away a er crashing
between parked vehicles.
away snow or ice, so pedestrians will due to poor visibility. Snow and ice are
o School Buses: As school buses are back have a safe place to walk and not be easily blown off and thrown from a mov-
on our roads during commu ng hours, forced into the street. If biking or walking ing car, and o en land on the windshield
motorists are reminded that it is illegal to in less-than-perfect weather, especially at of an unsuspec ng motorist. Snow and
pass, in either direc on, a school bus night, please wear light-colored or high- ice blown from a moving vehicle can
that is stopped to pick up or discharge visibility clothing and use lights and cause extensive damage and extensive
children with its red lights flashing and reflectors on your bikes. Carrying or wear- injuries when landing on another car or
stop paddle extended. This offense could ing a light along with wearing reflec ve person at highway speeds. Ensure every-
add 5 points to an offender’s driver apparel while walking is the safest way to one’s safety by properly cleaning off your
license along with heavy fines, so please go, and remember there is greater safety car of all snow and ice before driving in
be extra cau ous and alert, and always in numbers! foul winter weather.
be on the lookout for these vehicles.
Surveillance Camera Report Suspicious Activity
The Cherry Hill Police Department recog- The Cherry Hill Police Department is invit- Members of the public
nizes that many residents maintain their ing residents that maintains their own have long been one of law
own outdoor surveillance cameras. These security system to send us an email at enforcement’s best sources
systems have proven helpful while inves- ps@cherryhillpolice.com. Include your of informa on on what is
ga ng crimes that have occurred at the name, address, and a contact phone num- out of place and suspi-
residence, as well as the immediate area. ber or e-mail where you can be reached cious in the communi es
in the event a criminal inves ga on is in which they reside and
ini ated in the area. The Inves ga ve Unit work. Residents know their
would maintain a confiden al log of those communi es best and are o en the first to
residences with surveillance systems and no ce when something is out of the ordi-
if contacted, you can decide if you would nary such as unfamiliar people or vehicles
be willing to provide access to any images loitering in the neighborhood, or ac vity at
or videos. We thank you for your coop- a vacant home or a closed business.
era on as we work together to provide a
Police are reminding the public if you “see
safer community.
something, say something” by calling 9-1-1
or our non-emergency dispatch number at
N H :C I II S L E O (856) 665-1200. Anonymous ps can also
be sent to ps@cherryhillpolice.com.
For more informa on, visit: www.CherryHill-NJ.com #seesomethingsaysomething
@CherryHillPD Follow “Cherry Hill Police” on Facebook
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CHERRY HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT
856-795-9805 www.CherryHillFire.org
Free Smoke Alarm
Inspection and
Installation for Seniors
One of the most
important fire safe-
ty devices for the
home is a smoke
alarm. When work-
ing smoke alarms
are present, your
Fire Prevention Week chances of surviving
a home fire double. It is es mated that a
October 7-13, 2018 third of the smoke alarms are not working,
o en due to the failure to replace a worn
In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean “LISTEN” for the sound of the smoke out ba ery. Smoke alarms should be tested
the difference between residents of our alarm. You could have only minutes to es- monthly and ba eries replaced annually.
community escaping safely from a fire or cape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. All smoke alarms should be replaced when
having their lives end in tragedy. Go to your outside mee ng place, which they are 10 years old. The Cherry Hill
should be a safe distance from the home Fire Department understands that senior
This year’s Fire Preven on Week theme is:
and where everyone should meet. ci zens may not be able to afford, test, or
“Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can
happen anywhere.” “LEARN” two ways out of every room and change the ba ery in their smoke alarm;
make sure all doors and windows leading therefore, that service is provided for you.
“LOOK” for places fire could start. Take a If you need a smoke alarm or are not sure
outside open easily and are free of clu er.
good look around your home. Iden fy po- that yours are in proper working order,
ten al fire hazards and take care of them. please call to schedule an appointment. If
it needs to be replaced the Fire Depart-
Cooking Safety Tips Hurricane Season ment will install a 10-year long life ba ery
powered smoke alarm free of charge.
Cooking is o en a relaxing and fun task The Atlan c Hurricane Season is upon us Every home needs working smoke alarms!
that brings family and friends together, and and lasts through un l November. Are you Please call us at (856)429-7441.
it provides a great way to showcase your prepared?
crea vity and love of good food. Never- • Ready.gov is an excellent source of PLEASE NOTE:
theless, cooking is also the number one informa on with detailed facts about • Homes constructed a er 1977 are
cause of home fires and home injuries. what to do BEFORE, DURING and required to be equipped with hard-
Being mindful while you cook, however, AFTER a hurricane. wired (electric) smoke alarms. Hard-
can go a long way to helping prevent these wired smoke alarms CANNOT be re-
• Have a Disaster Kit ready. When pack-
fires. placed with ba ery operated alarms.
ing a disaster kit, be sure to include six
Here’s what you need to know! main items: • This service is NOT available for
o Water homes that are for sale.
• Keep an eye on what you fry
o Food
• Be alert when cooking
o First aid kit
• Keep things that can o Clothing, bedding, sanita on
catch fire away
o Tools
from cooking
area o Special items - baby formula,
medica on, extra eyeglasses, bank
account numbers, important family
documents, etc.
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