Township of Maple Shade

"Nice Town, Friendly People"

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TAX COLLECTOR

3rd QUARTER 2024 TAX BILLS DELAYED

The 2024-2025 have been mailed.

The grace period for the 3rd quarter payment, normally due on August 1st,

will be extended until September 13, 2024.

SENIOR FREEZE INFORMATION

The deadline for the 2023 Senior Freeze Application

is October 31, 2024.

Click HERE to check eligibility requirements.

Please contact the Senior Freeze Information Line at 1-800-882-6597 to request an application booklet.

First-time filers or those who must reestablish a base year may print the PTR-1 application and/or instructions or file online. You may also print a copy of Form PTR-1 from the website at https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/.

Those residents who received a reimbursement check in the previous year will automatically receive their personalized Form PTR-2 in the mail, please contact the Senior Freeze Information Line at 1-800-882-6597 if you have not receive yours.

If you have any questions filing out the PTR application, please contact the Senior Freeze Information Line at 1-800-882-6597.

CAR SHOW DATE CHANGE

Due to the forecasted wet weather on Saturday,

the Maple Shade Car Show has been moved to Sunday, September 8th.

The time & location are still the same.

SAFETY TIPS OF THE MONTH

HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS HELPFUL INFORMATION & TIPS

Click HERE to access FEMA's Protective Action Guidelines & Facts

Click HERE to access the National Weather Service's Tropical Storm & Hurricane Tips

PREP RALLY

On September 21st, as part of Preparedness Month, we will be holding a “Prep Rally” at the Burlington County Library from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.

The County will have an area set up to teach residents about emergency preparedness (Get a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay Informed), Stop the Bleed, Hands-only CPR, Narcan Administration (with Narcan giveaways), etc.

Also, they will be running Hands-only CPR sessions twice an hour with multiple CPR mannikins (demo and practice by participants only – no certification). They are planning on having giveaways, etc.

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Join the BEDC and Make a Difference!

Do you want to make a difference in your town? Interested in joining a group of dedicated residents and business owners to bring ideas to life?

The BEDC is now seeking applicants for one at-large member.

Click HERE for more information and to download an application.

Upcoming BEDC Meeting

The next Business & Economic Development Commission (BEDC) Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30PM in the Senior Room.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

On August 6, 2024, the Maple Shade Police Department and the Maple Shade Police Chaplains Association hosted National Night Out 2024. Despite some last-minute changes due to uncooperative weather conditions, the night went off without a hitch because of our friends and partners at the Maple School District. A huge thank you to Superintendent Norcia and her team! A great time was had by all!

Click HERE to access a video highlighting the 2024 National Night Out

Special thank you to all of our sponsors and all of our volunteers. This night would not have been possible without your support.

Did you know the men and women of the Maple Shade Police Department love to keep their patrol vehicles sparkling clean? On Saturday, August 17, they had some help from our friends at the Maple Shade Soccer Club Car Wash. Officer Wortmann and Officer Buckley stopped by with K9 Ripley, had the patrol car washed, made some new friends, and were able to donate to this annual fundraiser. Thank you Maple Shade Soccer Club!

Going back to school can be scary for children. For 15 million children, who are living in poverty, the stress of not having “back to school” supplies can make it even scarier.

This year the Maple Shade Police Department teamed up with the Volunteers of America and Grungo Law to distribute hundreds of back packs to those students from Kindergarten to 12th grade at no cost to them. Grungo Law went above and beyond by filling those backpacks with all the supplies the students had on their supply lists. Thank you, Grungo Law, for making a big difference in our small town.

TIP OF THE MONTH

School is in session! Please drive slow.

You must stop for a School Bus with flashing RED LIGHTS!

Wishing all of our student residents the best school year ever!

PUBLIC WORKS

Department of Public Works Hours:

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

Saturday: 9AM - 1PM

Public Works Facility Address:

620 Cutler Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052

See below for what items are accepted at the Public Works Facility

Brush, Tree Branches, Shrubs & Bagged Leaves (no loose leaves or bagged grass clippings)
Metal
Tires - residents are limited to 4 tires per visit
Appliances (doors removed from refrigerators)
Old Paint/Antifreeze - paint should be dried before disposing
Thinners/Solvents/Gasoline
Waste Oil (No 50-Gallon Drums)
Electronics (TV’s, Computers, Printers)

NO Loose Grass Clippings (Grass Clippings are to be put out for Regular Trash Pick-Up)
NO Bulk Trash
NO Construction Material of Any Kind
NO Concrete/Cinder Blocks or Bricks
NO Removal of debris from replacement/repair of fencing (stockade, privacy, etc.) It is the responsibility of of contractor/homeowner to make arrangements for disposal. *The Township can take chain link fencing.*

REMINDER:

ONLY Residential Debris will be Accepted

Residents are required to obtain a dumpster for large

in-home construction projects and all basement, garage,

or full-house (moving/relocating) clean-outs.

WATER & SEWER UTILITIES

Water Update

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

Water System Improvements on County Avenue, between Fellowship Road & Maple Avenue, began on August 12th, and is expected to be completed in September. Please use caution around the area during those times.

Sewer Update

Our crews will be continuing preventative maintenance cleaning of the sewer mains in September, between the hours of 8:00AM-11:00AM. Please use caution around our work crews. Thank you for your cooperation.

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RECREATION

LIL SOUS CHEFS COOKING CLASSES

SEPTEMBER 16th, 23rd & 30th

SOUND HEALING

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

THE ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS IN PREVENTION

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

CHEF MINION COOKING CLASS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

SEUSSICAL FLOWERS PAINT PARTY

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

LIL SOUS CHEFS COOKING CLASSES

OCTOBER 10th, 17th & 24th

KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES DRIVE

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

2024 FREE TECH HELP SESSIONS

The Township of Maple Shade's Recreation Department

would like to thank the following SPONSORS of the

2024 Township Events

Gold Sponsor

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.

2024 TOWNSHIP

EVENTS CALENDAR

SAVE-THE-DATE

Town Hall Trick-or-Treat Event

October 31, 2024

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Municipal Offices & Police Department located at 200 Stiles Avenue

*This is event is for young children who live in Maple Shade*

SEPTEMBER MOVIE IN THE PARK

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

This is a FREE event.

No tickets are being sold by the Township & reservations to attend are NOT required.

If you would like to participate in this event as a vendor or enter your

business vehicle into the event, please email Recreation@mapleshade.com.

HALLOWEEN PARADE

If you or your organization would like to participate in the parade route,

please email Recreation@mapleshade.com.

BURLINGTON COUNTY SHREDDING EVENTS

Sustainable Maple Shade Invites You to Attend their Upcoming Meetings

Sustainable Maple Shade's General Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month in the Maple Shade Municipal Building Senior Room at 6:00PM. The September Business Meeting will take place on September 10th at 6:00PM. The October Business Meeting will take place on October 8th at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend.

Want to save money on your utility bill? Check out Sustainable Jersey's - PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership!

Sustainable Maple Shade has partnered with Sustainable Jersey to help residents take advantage of PSE&G's residential energy efficiency programs. The no obligation professional home energy assessment can give the residents of Maple Shade recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. These recommendations could help you save on your utility bill and decrease your impact on the environment. Visit EnergyOutreachNJ.com/MapleShade for more information.

Join us for Clean Communities Fall Community Clean Up!

Mark your calendars! The Clean Communities' Fall Community Clean Up is scheduled for Sunday, October 13th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Groups can pick up supplies at the Municipal Building at 9:00AM. Contact cleancommunities@mapleshade.com for more information.

Help Support Sustainable Maple Shade's Annual Halloween Costume Shop

Sustainable Maple Shade is collecting Halloween costumes and accessories for the annual costume shop. Help us reduce and reuse by donating your gently used and clean Halloween Costume at the Municipal Building or Maple Shade School District Schools. Need a costume? Stop by the Municipal Building October 13th and October 26th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM to shop! See below for more details.