HOLIDAY TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

LOOKING FOR A TRULY MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY GIFT?

This season, give a loved one the gift of a lasting legacy in our community! The Maple Shade Business and Economic Development Commission’s Paver Drive offers you the opportunity to create a custom-engraved paver, installed along Main Street in Spring 2025. Honor a special date, celebrate a family milestone, or commemorate someone dear—these pavers will become a timeless tribute that friends and family can appreciate for years to come. To make your gesture even more memorable, we provide Certificates of Honor at no additional charge. Present this heartfelt certificate to your recipient, letting them know their name and story will forever be a part of Maple Shade’s fabric.

Click HERE to access the Paver Order Form

BUDDY THE ELF BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO MAPLE SHADE!

On November 30th, Small Business Saturday, Maple Shade got a special surprise—Buddy the Elf! Santa himself sent Buddy to our town to spread holiday cheer and celebrate our amazing local businesses. Buddy spent the day visiting businesses, meeting residents, and sharing his contagious festive spirit. From photo ops to laughs, he brought smiles to everyone he met.

Check out some of the fun Buddy got into during his Maple Shade adventure!

And that’s a wrap! Just like that, 2024 is almost behind us. The Maple Shade Police Department has not slowed down this Fall.

We continued our Fill-the-Truck Food Event which included local businesses and community organizations. We collected over 3,000 non-perishable items for the Maple Shade Food Bank during our drives. We wrapped up at the Maple Shade Custard Stand on a November 13th. In keeping with our tradition, it was a chilly night. Thank you to Johnny Fischer for braving the cold with us and offering his parking lot.

Thank you to Bentley Truck Services and Nelson Wiest for supplying the truck and driving it!

The winner of the community- based organizations are:

1st Place: Maple Shade Cheerleading

2nd Place: Maple Shade Girl’s Softball

3rd Place: Amped to Dance

4th Place: Fierce Diversity

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to the Maple Shade Police Chaplains Association for donating $2,500 for our winners. 

1st Place - Cheerleading

3rd Place - Amped to Dance

2nd Place - Softball

4th Place - Fierce Diversity

Special thank you to all of our businesses who helped support this event; BJ’s Wholesale, Stonhard, Eastern Lift Truck Company, RISE Chiropractic, and Immanuel Baptist Church.

When you see one of our officers who is not “clean shaven”, please thank them for their donation to the American Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse. These officers made a generous donation in order to don their beards and mustaches during the month of November.

The Maple Shade PBA raised funds for Toys for Tots at the 2024 National Night Out Event. The Maple Shade Police Chaplains Association matched that donation and were able to donate over $500 to Toys for Tots. If you are interested in supporting the Maple Shade Police Chaplains Association, please check out their website at https://www.mspolicechaplain.com.

TIPS OF THE MONTH

Tis the season, for vehicle and residential burglaries. 

Do not fall victim to those who prey on others during the holiday season.

• Remove valuable items and gifts from your vehicle
• Lock your vehicle all of the time
• Keep doors and windows locked to your home
• Keep your home well- lit to deter criminals

The Holiday Season can be a difficult time for some. If you are battling depression, know that you are not alone. Help is a phone call away. Please call or text 988 if you are facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug concerns or just need someone to talk to.

The Maple Shade Police Department wishes you and yours

a happy, healthy, safe holiday season!

WATER & SEWER UTILITIES

ANNUAL CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR)

The annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is available online. To view the report please click HERE.

WATER UPDATE

Water System Improvements on Rose Avenue are scheduled to begin in December/January. New water main will be installed on Rose Ave, from E Woodcrest to W Woodcrest. Advanced notice will be given to residents before the project begins.

The water meters and radio transmitters are property of Maple Shade Township. It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure the meters and transmitters are not removed or tampered with. The radio transmitters are typically installed on the outside of the house. If you are planning to replace your siding, please contact the utility to schedule an appointment to have it removed and reinstalled after the work is complete. If the radio transmitter is missing, a fee may be charged for the installation of a replacement. 

WATER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY UPDATE

Per NJDEP regulations, all water systems must identify the water service lines that supply water to residential and commercial buildings. In 2022, the Township sent out 2 rounds of letters asking those with unknown lines to contact the utility to make an appointment. At that time the unknown lines total was over 500, our inventory currently stands at 168.

We need your help to complete the inventory. If you received a letter, please contact the utility to set up an appointment. The appointment takes just a few minutes, otherwise an excavation may be required to determine the service line material. The current inventory can be viewed HERE.

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Receive a text message and/or an email regarding emergencies such as main breaks, upcoming utility work, important announcements, water shut offs, etc. through NIXLE. Please visit https://nixle.com/register/ to sign up. 

Receive email updates from our website by subscribing at http://www.mapleshadeutilities.com where we post upcoming work, hydrant flushing updates, and much more. 

RECREATION

2024 TOY COLLECTION DRIVE

The above picture shows the results of our 2024 Toy/LEGO drive for Pediatric Cancer Awareness. Thank you to all those who have contributed to putting a smile on the faces of kids that are in the hospital battling illnesses. These items will be delivered just in time for the holiday season. Maple Shade proudly supports Kart 4 Kids!

LIL SOUS CHEFS

JANUARY COOKING CLASSES

JANUARY 9th, 23rd, & 30th

TECH HELP SESSIONS

2025 DATES

KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES DRIVE

Donate using the Amazon Wishlist QR Code - Drop-Off donations to Municipal Bldg.

The Township of Maple Shade's Recreation Department

would like to thank the following SPONSORS of the

2024 Township Events

GOLD SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

If any business is interested in becoming a sponsor for 2024 Township events,

please email Recreation@mapleshade.com for more information.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Saturday, December 14, 2024

4:00PM - 7:00PM

Main Street, Maple Shade, NJ 08052

GINGERBREAD HOUSE

CONTEST VOTING

December 14th - 28th

Municipal Building, 200 Stiles Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052

Visit the Municipal Building lobby December 14th–28th to see the 2nd Annual Maple Shade Gingerbread House Contest & Display.

This year’s theme, "Open For Business," challenged our icing architects to create gingerbread storefronts. Stop by, admire their tasty work, and cast your vote for your favorite gingerbread business!

NOON YEAR'S EVE PARTY

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

10:30AM - 1:00PM

Municipal Building, 200 Stiles Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052

Hey kids! We’re throwing a special Noon-Year’s Eve Party just for you! Come celebrate on December 31st at the Municipal Building, where the fun is all about you. This event is for kids ages 0-12, and little ones 2 and under get in free!

When: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Municipal Building, 200 Stiles Ave, Maple Shade

What’s Happening: Countdown to noon with a balloon drop, a delicious kid-friendly lunch catered by Tony Roni’s Taphouse, plus crafts, games, and tons of fun!

Tickets are on sale NOW at the Municipal Building, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Don’t wait—space is limited, and tickets are first come, first served! Important: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No unattended children allowed.

We can’t wait to ring in the New Year with you!

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE

Sustainable Maple Shade is Looking for More Volunteers!

Sustainable Maple Shade is looking for energetic, green conscious people to join their team! Even if business meetings aren't your thing; we have jobs large and small that can have a huge impact in our community. Do you have any experience writing grants or fundraising? Sustainable Maple Shade needs you! If you are interested in helping ensure a greener future for Maple Shade, you can email us at sustainablemapleshade@gmail.com. Or, if business meetings are your thing, you can attend Sustainable Maple Shade's general meetings. The January business meeting will take place on November 16th at 6:00PM in the municipal building senior room. 

Recycle Broken Holiday Lights with Sustainable Maple Shade!

If your festive fairy lights stop twinkling, don't be a Grinch! Drop off any broken holiday lights to the new recycling center in the lobby of the Maple Shade municipal building. Sustainable Maple Shade will make sure your holiday mishap doesn't end up in the landfill. 

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Sustainable Maple Shade Events!

Want to know more about what's going on with Sustainable Maple Shade? Check out the flyer below!

MAPLE SHADE LIBRARY

DECEMBER'S TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:

*There is only ONE Town Council Meeting the month of December