2025 TOWN COUNCIL

On January 6, 2025, the Township of Maple Shade

held its 50th Reorganization Meeting.

Congratulations to the following residents sworn in at the meeting:

Heather Talarico, Mayor

John Zahradnick, Deputy Mayor

Andrew Simonsick, Councilman

2025 Town Council

Heather Talarico, Mayor

John Zahradnick, Deputy Mayor

Charles Kauffman, Councilman

Sandra Nunes, Coucilwoman

Andrew Simonsick, Councilman

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED

FIRE PREVENTION

SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR

Chris Clark Named Burlington County's Fire Specialist of the Year

The Township of Maple Shade's Fire Prevention Specialist, Chris Clark,

was named Burlington County's Fire Prevention Specialist of the Year

at the recent Fire Marshal Association Meeting.

This is a significant achievement which highlights Chris's dedication and commitment to fire safety. He plays a crucial role in protecting

our community and has made a significant impact in Maple Shade!

Congratulations, Chris!

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

MAPLE SHADE'S 2025 GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST RESULTS ARE IN!

The 2nd Annual Maple Shade Gingerbread House Contest & Display was a huge success! This year’s theme, “Open For Business,” challenged participants to create gingerbread businesses inspired by existing or imagined establishments. With 21 completed designs, the creativity and holiday spirit were on full display.

Congratulations to Our Winners:

Most Creative: Spongebob's Smorgasbord of Delights

Best Business Theme Execution: Dr. Brewlittle's

Best Overall: Wawa

A big thank you to all participants for your incredible designs and to the community for casting your votes. Check out the photos of the winners and all the great entries HERE.

CUSTOMIZED PAVERS FOR MAIN STREET

There’s still time to be part of Maple Shade’s history! The Business and Economic Development Commission’s Paver Drive is continuing, so you can still purchase a custom-engraved paver to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or show pride in our community. Pavers will be installed along Main Street in Spring 2025, leaving a lasting legacy in Maple Shade. To learn more or place an order, please visit https://mapleshade.com/business-economic-development/

Click HERE to access the Paver Order Form

PUBLIC WORKS

LEAF COLLECTION UPDATE

The 2024 Fall Curbside Leaf Collection has been completed.

At this time, all leaves must be BAGGED and brought directly to the Public Works Facility located at 620 Cutler Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ.

Public Works hours are operation are as follows:

Monday through Friday: 6:30AM - 2:30PM

Saturday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Please call 856-779-9610 ext. 221 with any questions.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

Christmas Trees will be collected curbside between January 2, 2025 through February 14, 2025.

Trees should be placed curbside. Trees must be removed from their stand along with all ornaments, lights, and other decorations.

Trees can also be dropped off at the Public Works Facility located at 620 Cutler Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ.

Public Works hours are operation are as follows

Monday through Friday: 6:30AM - 2:30PM

Saturday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Please Note: Artificial Christmas Trees can be disposed of by placing it with your regular trash on your scheduled trash collection day.

The Maple Shade Police Department would like to wish you and yours

a very happy, healthy and safe New Year. 

May 2025 be filled with much love, happiness and peace.

THANK YOU FROM THE MAPLE SHADE PBA LOCAL 267

2024 brought many blessings to the Maple Shade Police Department and PBA Local 267. We would like to thank all of our supporters who have stopped by over the last few weeks to bring us well wishes, treats, and donations.

Special thank you to Keith Johnson and his team at Laurel Lanes and Splitz Bar and Grill, for always supporting our men and women. Thank you for your generous donation, Keith!

HOLIDAY DONATIONS

Every year the Maple Shade Police Department teams up with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prep Outreach Team, as well as some very generous parishioners who donate much of their time making sure all the children in Maple Shade have a special holiday season.  

This year Maple Shade PBA 267, The Maple Shade Police Department, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help were able to supply holiday gifts for over 30 children with some help from The Happy Hour Club and The Sportsman Club. 

OLPH Donations Organized

by Aida and Margie

Happy Hour Club Donation

Sportsman Club Donation

2024 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Maple Shade PBA 267 would like to thank all of you who stopped out to visit our family at the Main Street Maple Shade 2024 Holiday Festival. Whether you purchased a shirt to support our men and women or just stopped by to say, “Hello”, we appreciate you!  

If you missed us at the Holiday Festival and would like to make a donation and receive a shirt, please stop by our Police Department's Main Lobby, from 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Anyone who donates $40 will receive a sweatshirt and a t-shirt will be given for a $20 donation.

Thank you to Tacconelli’s Pizzeria for supplying our team with a warm dinner after a cold night out at the Holiday Festival!  We appreciate you!

WELCOME TO TWO NEW POLICE OFFICERS

We would like to congratulate and welcome Officer Charles Szymczak and Officer Nicholas Worstall to our team. These officers recently completed the 16-week Basic Recruit Training Class at The Gloucester County Police Academy and graduated at the top of their class. We look forward to having them join our team.

WHAT IS THE MAPLE SHADE PBA LOCAL 267?

Not sure what Maple Shade PBA Local 267 is? PBA 267 is the Police Benevolent Association that your thirty-eight Maple Shade Police Officers belong to. They are supported by many MSPD retirees.  PBA 267 is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that donates to many local worthy causes, as well as sponsors many local events hosted by The Maple Shade Police Department like the National Night Out and Project Santa.  PBA 267 also sponsors many local sports teams, Maple Shade’s Step and Dance team, and donates to local fundraisers, such as Mini-Thon hosted by Maple Shade High School. 

Our PBA may be small but we are able to have a huge impact on our community, including an annual $4,000 in scholarships to Maple Shade High School seniors in memory of former officers.  Our annual Project Santa covers the entire cost of the holidays for at least one Maple Shade family that is down on their luck, donating over $3,000 worth of gifts every year. 

The PBA also generously donates through efforts like “Beards for the Year” which benefits The Maple Shade Food Bank and supports Toys for Tots in Burlington County annually. The PBA is able to do all of these things because of the generous donations from our member and our supporters.

Our PBA wants you to know that we will never solicit funds over the phone. We only ask for your support through our annual fund drive mailer.  The men and women of Maple Shade PBA 267 appreciate your support and your generosity.

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 Alexander Avenue between Route 38 and W. Rudderow Avenue, along with Rose Avenue from W. Woodcrest Avenue to S. Coles Avenue, are scheduled to begin this month.  Please use caution around these areas during those times.

Final drainage improvements and asphalt restoration have been completed on County Avenue.  

Fall hydrant flushing is complete. The Spring hydrant flushing is scheduled for April 2025. Notice will be given in March when scheduling occurs. 

SEWER UPATE

Earl Asphalt Company is set to begin work this month on the Main Street Pump Station’s force main. The work on this project consists of the replacement of a portion of the existing force main along with the installation of a new meter pit and valving.

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 158.

We need your help to complete the inventory. If you received a letter in November, 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. 

With the cold temperatures around, the Utility has helped a few homeowners with frozen pipes or water meter issues. The main issue in most of these cases is that not enough heat from the home was circulating in the area where the water meters are kept, which led to some pipes freezing.

Some Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes

1.  Turn off the water to outside faucets.

2.  Close outside vents, crawl spaces and doors.

3.  Repair broken windows or doors.

4.  Seal any holes or cracks, especially those in your cabinets under any sinks.

5.  If you plan to be away, keep the heat on in the house.

RECREATION

LIL SOUS CHEFS

JANUARY COOKING CLASSES

JANUARY 9th, 23rd & 30th

LIL SOUS CHEFS

FEBRUARY COOKING CLASSES

FEBRUARY 5th, 19th & 26th

TECH HELP SESSIONS

2025 DATES

KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES DRIVE

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

NOON YEAR'S EVE

On Tuesday, December 31st, the Business and Economic Development Commission, in collaboration with local businesses and our Recreation Department, sponsored Maple Shade’s first Noon-Year’s Eve Party at the Municipal Building. It was a fantastic way for our town’s youngest residents and their families to ring in the New Year—right at 12:00 noon!

The celebration included arts and crafts, a face painter, a delicious lunch courtesy of Tony Roni’s, and, of course, a festive countdown and balloon drop. This fun, family-friendly event helped connect our residents with local businesses, municipal staff, and neighbors.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and Happy New Year, Maple Shade!

Photo credits: Tom Gralish, Staff Photographer for The Inquirer

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 January 16th at 6:00PM in the municipal building senior room. The February business meeting will take place on February 11th 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. 

SUSTAINABLE MAPLE SHADE IS HAVING A CLOTHING DRIVE

Do you have clean gently used clothes clogging up your closets? Donate to Sustainable Maple Shade and help Shaders clothe Shaders. Reach out to Sustainable Maple Shade for pick up. See below for more information!

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 SOCCER CLUB SPRING REGISTRATION

MAPLE SHADE LIBRARY

JANUARY'S TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:

*Denotes change in regularly scheduled meeting day