Tax Bills Delayed

Cherry Hill's 2022 first half tax bills will be mailed on January 21, 2022. Residents will receive an extended grace period as a result of the delayed mailing. The grace period will be extended until February 15, 2022. Please be advised that payments received after that extended date will be charged interest back to February 1st. The amounts are currently available on our website. 



As a reminder, payments can be made by mailing a check to the Cherry Hill Township Tax Collector's Office, 820 Mercer Street Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or by physically dropping off your cash or check payment at the Cherry Hill Municipal Building, Tax Collector’s Office, 820 Mercer Street. Payments can also be made by credit card, debit card or electronic check (e-check) on the Township’s website.

To view or pay your bill online, please visit the Township's homepage, CHNJ.gov and click on the link that says "Pay Tax/Sewer Bills“

If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Office at 856-488-7880

Town Hall Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Cherry Hill Municipal Building and Department of Public Works will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2020 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal.

Mayor Welcomes New Priest at St. Thomas

Last weekend, Mayor Angulo joined the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox community as they hosted an entire morning of celebrations during its Divine Liturgy. Fr. Avgoustinos received his assignment as the new priest at St. Thomas after the appointment of Fr. Christoforos Oikonomidis as the full-time Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey. Fr. Christoforos served the parish for six years

The St. Thomas parish council was also sworn in for the New Year followed by the Cutting of the Vasilopita. The Vasilopita symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with the sweetness of life, liberty, health, and happiness for all who participate.

Home Smoke Alarm Program

The Cherry Hill Fire Department has a smoke detector program to help residents ensure they have safe, working alarms. Please call the Fire Marshal’s office at 856-429-7441 or visit our website to set up an appointment. 

A CHFD representative will arrange to visit your home in order to evaluate your existing alarms. If you do not have working smoke alarms on each level of your home, they will be installed at that time.

PLEASE NOTE: homes constructed after 1977 are required to be equipped with hard-wired (electric) smoke alarms. Hard-wired smoke alarms CANNOT be replaced with battery operated alarms.

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Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

Protect yourself and others by getting your COVID-19 vaccine and booster.

Vaccines and boosters will be given at 76Forward at the Cherry Hill Mall the second weekend of every month during the following time frames:

Friday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Walk Ups Welcome • No Appointment Needed.

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2022 Dog License Renewal - Available Online

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 Public Schools Opens Pre-registration for Kindergarten and First Grade

On Jan. 18, Cherry Hill Public Schools (CHPS) will open its online pre-registration for full-day kindergarten and new first graders for the 2022-2023 school year. Students who are currently enrolled students at CHPS, including Barclay do not need to reregister.

Due to COVID-19, all registrations will be completed online.

To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2022. Required registration documentation includes:

• Parent documentation
• Parent Photo ID
• Two proofs of residency
• Student Documentation
• Birth Certificate or passport
• Most recent physician’s immunization records
• District Registration packet
• IEP or 504 plan (if applicable)
• Custody documents (if applicable).
• All registration will be completed online

Please visit the Cherry Hill Public Schools’ Registration Office website at www.chclc.org to begin the pre-registration process online. Continue the registration process as detailed on the website.

Barclay Early Childhood Center registration for pre-k students will open in February.

Essay, Poster, Video Contest for Black History Month

The Cherry Hill African American Civic Association (CHAACA) is hosting their annual Reverend Ivan George Essay/Poster/Video Contest virtually this year. The theme of the contest is “The Impact of the Healthcare System on African Americans and Famous African Americans in Healthcare.” This contest is open to ALL public school students grades K-12 in Cherry Hill. All entries must be submitted online.



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Upcoming Township Meetings

Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 18

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Thursday, January 20

Township Council Meeting- Monday, January 24

Disposing of Paint

Latex Paint Disposal (water based)



Dried Latex Paint is water based; it is NOT hazardous waste and should be disposed inside of your GREEN Cherry Hill issued tote as trash. Here is how to properly prepare and dispose of latex paint (water based):

1. Make sure the paint can is ½ full or less. (if can is more than ½ full, pour the excess into another container – like a milk jug, coffee can or trash bag)
2. Add clay based kitty litter, mulch or speedy dry so that the can is ¾ full
3. Stir paint/kitty litter or speedy dry mixture
4. If liquid paint remains, add more kitty litter, mulch or speedy dry
5. Allow paint/kitty litter, mulch or speedy dry mixture to dry until it is no longer pourable
6. Dispose of dried paint can in the GREEN Cherry Hill issued tote

DO NOT PUT THE LID BACK ON THE PAINT CAN! Paint cans will NOT be collected if they are not completely dried and disposed of inside the township issued green trash tote.

WET PAINT SPILLS INTO THE STREET AND STORM WATER SYSTEMS IF NOT PROPERLY DRIED BEFORE DISPOSING. Please consider the environment before improperly disposing of paint.

Oil Based Paint Disposal

Oil based paint is flammable and MUST be disposed of at one of the several Camden County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events held between March and October.

Please call Cherry Hill Department of Public Works (856) 424-4422 or Camden County Hazardous Waste (856) 858-5241 for more information.

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AARP Senior Tax Help- By Appointment Only!

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services will again be available to Cherry Hill area residents from February 1 through April 12 - with a different twist for 2021: There will be no on-site traditional tax preparation where the taxpayer sits with an AARP Tax-Aide during the tax preparation process.

Instead, taxpayers will have the choice of 2 service models:

Same Day Drop-Off: Taxpayers interact with an IRS-certified Tax-Aide in a 20-30 minute in-person and socially distanced meeting. During the appointment, the Tax-Aide will complete the intake process and write a receipt for all tax documents collected. These meetings, available by appointment only, will take place in the Municipal Building in Room 208 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am to 2pm.

Before the taxpayer leaves, they will make a follow-up appointment to return the same day to review the printed tax return, sign an authorization for AARP Foundation to file the return electronically, and acknowledge their receipt of the original tax documents. 

Taxpayers can only make appointments by accessing the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Site Locator for Cherry Hill at: www.aarpfoundation.org/Tax-Aide after January 15th. Taxpayers will receive an automatic confirmation email. A follow-up email from aarp.cc.pt@gmail.com will include the links to documents to be printed, completed, and brought to the drop-off site. If you do not have a printer, packets containing all required documents will be available for pick-up at the Community Center and the Municipal building.

If there are no appointments available, taxpayers can add themselves to the appointment waitlist. An AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will contact waitlisted taxpayers by phone as appointments become available. 

Self Preparation: Under this model, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides taxpayers with free access to software so they can prepare their own taxes. Taxpayers can also request help from an IRS-certified counselor to coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing. Participants can only request virtual tax prep assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide's website www.aarpfoundation.org/Tax-Aide. Participants must provide a private email address to use this model.

Please do not contact this site about any of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service offerings. They are wonderful, supportive hosts, but they are not AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers. 

The Cherry Hill Public Library is CLOSED on Monday, January 17 for MLK Day. Starting Tuesday, January 18 CHPL will resume typical hours of operation.

Moving forward, hours of operation are:

Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday hours resume on January 30 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Stay Safe and Use Contactless Pickup! Place an item on hold, and when notified of its availability, call 856-667-0300x2 to schedule your Contactless Pickup date & time. Your items will be placed at the end of the Circulation Desk near the front doors on your scheduled date/time. Staff will do their best to accommodate for specific days/times based upon availability of requested materials. Email our librarians for more info or to request items.

Masks are required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Do not forget to wear masks during indoor programs.

Donations

Donations of new or gently used books and other materials are accepted. Drop off items at the side entrance (closer to Friendship Grove) Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please do not bring donations into the building through the Main Entrance. For more information, click here. New or gently used jewelry and accessories are also needed including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, purses, wallets, and more. Please drop off in the Admin Office.

February Fundraiser

Candy Bingo for All Ages!

Saturday, February 26 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Conference Center, Lower Level

Play five rounds of Bingo while enjoying lots of candy! Candy and gift cards will be awarded each round. $10 per person registration fee. Registration required.

Upcoming Programs

Rhyme Time Live on Zoom

Wednesday, January 19 from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

The fun doesn't end just because winter has begun! We're moving Rhyme Time onto Zoom! Develop baby's motor, sensory, and social skills through exploration of short books, rhymes, songs, and more! Registration required. 

Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners

Wednesday, January 19 from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Computer Lab, Lower Level

Learn how to impress your colleagues with your next presentation using tips and techniques taught in this class. Keyboard and Mouse proficiency required. Registration required.

Pandemic Teen Time Capsules

Wednesday, January 19 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Hybrid Program

A time capsule is great for preserving and commemorating special memories, whether you plan to open it yourself or let someone else open it. Let's make our own time capsules to remember all the ways we coped and persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic and write letters to our future selves (or other future readers). Learn more and register.

Writers Roundtable

Wednesday, January 19 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Multicultural Room, Lower Level

Meet with other aspirational writers and share your stories, interests, challenges, and inspirations. We encourage everyone to be respectful of each other and non-judgmental. This is an open, constructive, creative space. No registration required.

Inspect Your Gadgets

Thursday, January 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Computer Lab, Lower Level

If you need help with your mobile device or have a question about using a popular app, then bring your iPad, Kindle, Android, smartphone or tablet -- and most importantly, your EMAIL ADDRESS, USERNAMES and PASSWORDS and we will do our best to help you. NO REPAIRS OR SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED. Registration required. 

Story Time

Thursday, January 20

Our Children’s Librarians are hosting TWO hybrid 30 minute story times! Meet in person or on Zoom. Both story times feature the same stories and songs for kids ages 2-6. Click the time you prefer to register. 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Virtual Teddy and Me Tea Party

Saturday, January 22 from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

We are going to have a bear-y good time at this Zoom tea party! Bring your favorite teddy bear, or stuffed friend, to join you as we read bear stories, sings songs, complete a bear craft, and have a special snack together. The tea packet, snack, and craft supplies will be ready for pick up the week prior to the program. Registration required.