A Message from Mayor Susan Shin Angulo |
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Dear Neighbor:
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, a day we usually spend gathered around the dinner table with close friends and families - we know this year will be a little different for all of us. Whether you're spending the day with those under the same roof or having a socially distanced dinner - there is still plenty to be thankful for. This time of year is a great time to reflect on the past year and be grateful for all that we have been given and give thanks for the blessings we enjoy every day.
I know that many of us are experiencing “Covid fatigue," and although this year may be more difficult than others, we are hopeful that we will be back to normal soon. There are more than a few reasons to be optimistic, and the development of two effective vaccines is a shining bright light at the end of the tunnel. Please take a look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for Holiday Celebrations and Small Gatherings for more information on how to keep your family safe this holiday season.
As you celebrate, please remember to reach out to those in our community who are less fortunate especially during these challenging times. Our Recreation Department is running a Holiday Food Drive and you can find more information on that below.
On behalf of Township Council and my administration, I wish you and your families a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Please note that although the Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building is still currently closed to the public, municipal offices will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please continue to stay safe.
Sincerely,
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Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building Closed for Thanksgiving |
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Although, the Cherry Hill Municipal Building is still currently closed to the public, municipal offices will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please Note: There will be no trash, recycling or yard-waste collection on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday routes will be collected Friday; both Thursday's and Friday's routes are expected to be completed by the end of the day Friday. Any delays will be completed on Saturday. If you have questions or concerns about trash or recycling collection, please contact Public Works at (856) 424-4422 or Republic Services of New Jersey at (856) 234-4000.
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Cherry Hill Township Food Drive |
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Help our neighbors by bringing your non-perishable food items to any of the following drop off locations for the Cherry Hill Township Food Drive.
Drop off locations*:
- Cherry Hill Food Pantry, 910 Beechwood Ave
- Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS), 1301 Springdale Rd
- Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street
- Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd
*Visit our website for specific days/times at each drop off location.
Items needed:
- Thanksgiving items (stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.)
- Cereal
- Tuna
- Soups
- Pasta
- Pancake Mix & Syrup
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Canned Veggies & Fruit
- Laundry Detergent
- Juice
- Rice
- Snacks
- Pasta Sauce
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Camden County 2020 Drive-thru Flu Shot Schedule |
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As our region continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting the spread of seasonal influenza will be critical to protecting public health in Camden County this fall. To help keep residents safe and healthy this flu season, the Freeholder Board is announcing the 2020 Seasonal Flu Shot Schedule, beginning on Friday, Oct. 2. In order to accommodate social distancing recommendations, this year’s flu shot program will be conducted via a series of drive-thru events at locations throughout the county.
Each fall, the county offers a number of times and locations throughout the county where residents can receive the influenza vaccine, at no out-of-pocket cost.
Cherry Hill locations:
November 21
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
One Stop – Cherry Hill
101 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill 08003
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Share your holiday traditions with us |
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From Thanksgiving to New Year's, what are you favorite holiday traditions?
Send us a short video, a photo or a sentence or two about your family's holiday traditions. It can be anything - the way you spend time as a family, your favorite decorations, food dishes, etc. Your video/photos/text will be featured in a short video clip on our website and on Cherry Hill Township's social media pages.
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Cherry Hill Township Scavenger Hunt |
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Looking for something safe & fun to do? The Cherry Hill town-wide scavenger hunt is the perfect adventure for the whole family. Explore places you never even knew existed and revisit some familiar spots as you travel throughout town. |
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New COVID-19 Testing Site to Open on Cherry Hill CCC Campus |
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Cooper University Health Care in conjunction with the Camden County Freeholder Board and Camden County Department of Health had opened a new drive-up COVID-19 testing site on the Cherry Hill Campus of Camden County College beginning Thursday, November 12. As cases continue to rise in the county and state, this new site will allow more people to get tested for COVID-19.
The testing site will be set up in the parking lot of Camden County College located at 1889 Marlton Pike East in Cherry Hill (the corner of Springdale Road and Route 70) and will be open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Pet licensing now available online |
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Pets must be registered with the Township annually. Renew or register your pet today!
Annual Dog & Cat License Renewal
Dog License valid Jan 1 - Dec 31
Cat License valid Aug 1 - July 31
Annual Fees
Neutered or spayed dogs/cats - $22.20
Non-neutered or spayed dogs/cats - $25.20
Late fees of $25 applied for dog licenses issued after January 31 and cat licenses issued after August 31.
To register your pet online, please visit our website or call the Municipal Clerk's office with any questions at 856-488-7892.
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Cherry Hill Police Officers take part in No-Shave November fundraiser |
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Officers of the Cherry Hill Police Department in conjunction with the Cherry Hill PBA 176 are participating in a fund raising event titled "No-Shave November." No-Shave November is a national campaign held from November 1st to November 30th to raise money and awareness for cancer. During the month participants forgo shaving in order to evoke conversation regarding cancer and to raise money for cancer research, education and prevention. The money goes to various organizations including, but not limited to, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and Prevent Cancer Foundation.
If anyone would like to support the officers participating in No-Shave November please visit the link below.
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This Life Counts: A Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program |
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Join JFCS and the Cherry Hill Police Department on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. for THIS LIFE COUNTS, a virtual suicide prevention program for tweens, teens and parents. Learn about risk factors, warning signs, & more. Free to participate but advance RSVP is required. Learn More.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive |
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American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive in the Cherry Hill community on Wednesday, December 9 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The blood drive will take place at the Cherry Hill Community Center
located at 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill.
Appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, click here
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Barclay Farmstead Holiday Sale |
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The Barclay Farmstead is excited to announce that this year they will be having a Holiday Sale!
Items available for purchase can be viewed by clicking the Holiday Sale Order Form below. To place an order, please send the form below to FriendsofBarclayFarmstead@gmail.com or to Friends of Barclay Farmstead, P.O. Box 3014, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034*
Orders can be picked up at the Farmstead: on Sunday, December 6 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment*
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Stay up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Cherry Hill. Find information such as the following:
- How to Conduct Township Business
- Closures throughout Town
- Helpful Links and Resources
- FAQs
- Information for Local Businesses
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COVID-19 Exposure Tracking App Launched in New Jersey |
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Add Your Phone to the COVID Fight. Download COVID Alert NJ.
COVID Alert NJ is New Jersey's free and secure mobile app that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
The app also provides users with up-to-date information on New Jersey reopening news, key COVID-19 metrics, and a user-friendly symptom tracking tool. COVID Alert NJ uses Bluetooth proximity technology. The app will never record any identifying data. All users will remain anonymous. How it Works:
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Download COVID Alert NJ on the App Store or Google Play Store. Opt-in to receive "Exposure Notifications"
- As you go about your day, the app will use Bluetooth to sense any "close contacts"—other app users who are within 6 feet of you for more than 10 minutes
- When your app senses a close contact, your phone will exchange a secure random code with the close contact's phone. It's important to note that your location and name are never disclosed
- If you test positive for COVID-19, a public health representative will call you and ask if you're willing to anonymously notify your "close contacts" by uploading your app's close contact codes
- Each day, the app will compare your list of close contact codes to the list of codes associated with positive COVID-19 app users. If there's a match you will get an Exposure Alert, along with appropriate next steps
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Help make Cherry Hill an even better place to live |
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Join our community effort!
Our township initiative to become a Certified National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat is underway, but we need your help. Visit NWF.org/certify, and register your property as a NWF Wildlife Habitat. You will automatically be counted as part of our community effort.
The process is simple and can provide a learning opportunity for your family. Your yard or patio may already qualify, or may need just a few more simple accommodations for wildlife. We are just over halfway to our goal. Help us make Cherry Hill an even better place to live for us, and for our valuable birds and pollinators. Visit NWF.org/certify today.
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Upcoming Virtual Township Meetings |
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In order to join the virtual meetings, please refer to the log-in information and links on our website under the calendar section.
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Department of Public Works |
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The Department of Public Works Administrative Offices will remain closed to the public until further notice. Public Works will be continuing to provide services to the best of their ability. If you have an emergency matter that requires immediate assistance, residents should call (856) 424-4422 during business hours and 911 or police non emergency (856) 665-1200 after hours and on weekends. |
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2020 Leaf Collection Schedule |
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The easiest way to manage your leaves is still by bagging them. Free, 30-gallon recyclable paper leaf bags are available for interested residents at the Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street, and at the Public Works Complex and Recycling Center, 1 Perina Blvd. Below is a list of collection dates for each neighborhood. A map is also available online.
The following areas are scheduled for leaf pick up the week of November 23.
- Candlewyck
- Cherry Downs
- Kingston
- Northwoods
- Short Hills
- Springbrook
- Surrey Place East
Second collection tentatively scheduled for the week of December 16.
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Although, Township offices are closed to the public, our Senior Services Coordinator is still responding to voicemail and email. Please note that during this time, senior bus services are currently suspended. If you have any questions regarding Cherry Hill Senior Services, please contact Gaye Pino by email or (856) 661-4800. |
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Understanding Medicare presented by William Greenfield of Wealth Bridge Advisory Services, LLC on Monday, November 23 at 11:00 a.m.
Medicare is one of the most commonly misunderstood “age-related milestones” when it comes to financial planning. But it’s a crucial component of any retirement plan. This workshop will cover such topics as when to sign up for Medicare, what Medicare does — and doesn’t — cover, the costs, and what your options are. It will also discuss how to plan for your health care expenses during retirement.
*This is a FREE Zoom presentation and pre-registration is required. You must have computer/phone capabilities. Zoom information will be sent out to registrants prior to the presentation via email.
You may login into your account or create one to register for this class. If you have any questions, please call 856-488-7868.
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During these unprecedented times, when we can't gather together, we still wanted to bring you the benefits of our annual Senior Festival event...virtually!
Members of the community can explore the valuable information, services and activities, specifically for Cherry Hill residents 55 and older. Connect directly with local organizations, businesses, non-profit groups and Township departments in our Vendor Stalls and be sure to check out the Resource Center for videos and information on specific topics and needs.
Visitors to the website can also enter into a drawing to win a door prize each Wednesday during the month of November. Learn more by following the link below.
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Cherry Hill Public Library News & Events |
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The Cherry Hill Public Library is open to the public through Wednesday, November 25 at 2 p.m. The building is CLOSED for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26.
Starting Friday, November 27 at 10 a.m. the library will be CLOSED to the public due to spiking COVID cases in Camden County.
We will be providing Contactless Pickup and remote services. For updated information, check our FAQ. To request items for Contactless Pickup contact our librarians by email at chplref@chplnj.org or call 856.667.0300 x2. Calls and emails are returned Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Online resources are available while the building is closed
Monday, November 23
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Monday, November 23
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Saturday, November 28 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join our DungeonMaster via Zoom for a quick D&D one-shot campaign! Registration is limited, so sign up early. You will be e-mailed a link to the Zoom meeting room + password upon registering. This meeting will not be recorded. Open to grades 6-12. Learn More.
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