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the heights report
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THE HEIGHTS REPORT
Volume 29
Issue 3
June / July 2016
The Official Borough Publication
Mayor’s Office Hours
Join us for the Independence Day Parade
Monday, July 4th at 9am (Rain Date Saturday July 9th)
Haddon Heights will be celebrating our Nation’s 240th Birthday on Monday
July 4th. Please join us for these traditional events… Parade begins at 9am
following a Station Avenue route, starting at 2nd Avenue then looping
around 10th Avenue and heading down High Street to Hoff ’s Park. We
are planning on making this year’s event bigger and better! Join us for
traditional and new events!
The 4th of July Parade will feature string bands, floats, civic groups, antique
cars, decorated bicycles and wagons, costumes and decorated pets. Want to
join in the fun? Participants please see page 6 and 7 to see where and when to line up! Got a cute baby or child? The
baby parade starts at Sycamore and 10th. Registration begins at 8:45 - Judging ends at 9:15 and then joins into the
main parade. We invite all of our residents to decorate their homes to show their patriotic spirit.
When the parade is over the fun doesn’t stop! Join us at Hoff ’s Park for a Post-Parade Party until Noon.
Children will enjoy face painting, inflatable games and bounces and much more! Lots of yummy treats
will be available for sale like ice cream, hot dogs, soda and more. Event open to everyone, come on over
and join your friends and neighbors in all the fun! We hope everyone has a Fun and Safe Holiday!
For more detailed information about the Parade and Post-Parade Party please check out Pages
6 and 7, the borough’s website or call Susan Griffith at 856-655-5669. Information will be
updated as details are confirmed.
Down The Garden Path - Twilight Garden Tour
Friday, June 10th 4pm - 8pm
The Friends of the Haddon Heights Library invite everyone to the “Down
the Garden Path” Twilight Garden Tour on Friday, June 10 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Six distinctive properties make this year’s Garden Tour especially pleasing to
the senses. The gardens, which range from large to small and from formal
to casual, reflect the owner’s individual tastes and styles. Jump start your
imagination with unusual plant specimens, whimsical garden ornaments
and private spaces that evoke a sense of serenity and peace. Colorful annuals
and perennials, flowering trees, roses and winding garden paths converge to
delight both the novice and seasoned gardener.
The Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that helps raise money
and awareness for the Haddon Heights Library. Tickets are $10.00 and are on
sale at the Haddon Heights Library, April Robin and Freshest Flowers. These
are all located on Station Avenue. For more information call the library at
547-7132. The event will be held rain or shine. Bring a hat, a friend and
a smile – you are in for a treat! All proceeds benefit the Haddon Heights
Library.
Haddon Heights Summer Rec Program
The 2016 Summer Rec Program is about to begin! Be sure to check out Page 17 for the payment schedule,
last minute details and donation requests. All information is also available on the borough’s website at
www.haddonhts.com/programs
Wednesday, June 8th
and
Tuesday, July 5th
from
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Stay Connected!
Don’t miss out on any of the fun in
Heights this Summer! Join Haddon
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up for our bimonthly e-Report.
The e-Report is the perfect way to get
current town wide events right to your
inbox. You can register
for this informative
e-mail on the home page
of the borough website at
www.haddonhts.com.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Mayor’s Message
2
Contacts
4
Heights Programs
5
Parade & 5K Information 6-7
Upcoming Council Meetings 8
Muni Muse
8-9
Boro Bits 10-11
Fire Department
11
Business Spotlight
12
Education
14
Schools in Haddon Heights 15
Sports
18
Places of Worship
20
Rentals 21
Library Corner
22
When Love Speaks
23
Little Resident Activities
23
MAYOR’S MESSAGE:
Dear Residents:
It’s one of my favorite times of year here in Haddon
Heights. Our community really comes alive in the
spring with outdoor events, sports, proms, graduations
and other great civic activities that make our town the
special place that it is. We recently had the HHYA
Opening Day Parade and Ceremony (which due to
the rather unfortunate weekend weather we had,
we had to move to a few weeks into the season!) As
always, the HHYA volunteers did a great job with the
event, and continue to put on a top-notch baseball
and softball program for our children. We also had a
very successful first ever Rhythm and Brews event on
Station Avenue, which I am told, brought many people
to our town who do not live in Haddon Heights. Those
folks had the opportunity to experience Haddon
Heights, to shop in our businesses and eat in our
restaurants. Our business district has something for
everyone, so anything that brings it more exposure is
good for everyone. I would like to thank the team at
Heights in Progress, led by Joe Gentile, for bringing us
that event and for bringing back our Farmer’s Market
for another season. The Haddon Heights Neighbors
Night Out Committee put on another terrific event,
Margaritas and Mayhem, in our Community Center.
Everyone in attendance had a great time and the
money raised from this event will hopefully push the
project to restore the Fountain by the train station over
the finish line. I would like to thank the volunteers
of the Neighbors Night Out Committee, led by their
chair, Jillian Soriano. Our town cannot be the great
community that it is without these and so many other
volunteers who give their time and talents. So again,
thank you and keep up the great work!
You may have heard or read a lot lately about our
project to replace the field lighting at McCullough
Field at the Devon Avenue athletic complex which is
used primarily by the Haddon Heights Soccer Club. I
am pleased to report that it looks as if we have come
up with a workable solution. As you might recall, a
safety inspection of the lighting resulted in a finding
that they were old and dangerous and had to be
removed. Unfortunately, last season the Haddon
Heights Soccer Club was forced to rent portable lights
and generators to power them to provide lighting for
evening practices and games. Those of you who were
down at the fields at the time probably noticed how
loud they were, the odors they emitted, and how close
to the fields they were located – which was less than
ideal from a safety perspective. They were also very
expensive to operate because they had to be rented
and fueled; not using the fields at night is just not a
viable option for us. We are lucky to have so many
programs that use McCullough Field so the governing
body had to fund a way to address the problem. After
many hours of effort by Council President Kathy Lange
and the Soccer Club, we have reached a solution that
we think will work. We will get new lighting installed
through a partnership with the Soccer Club, whereby
they are contributing some of the funds necessary to
make the down payment and defray some of the costs
of a long-term bond. The Borough will absorb the rest As always, if there is anything we can do from a
of the bond in later years, when some more current government perspective to assist you, please do not
obligations have been taken care of.
hesitate to reach out to me.
There are some out there who say we should not be Mayor Jack D. Merryfield
Do You Need the Summer
“Function Better Program”?
Now that the weather is warm and the
flowers are in bloom, there is an increasing
desire to be active outdoors. Gardening
activities, walks in the park, outdoor grilling
and playing games with young children are
some of the activities that many people enjoy each summer. If you are having trouble
with pain, endurance, bending, walking,
squatting and other movements that these
activities may require, the “Function Better
Program” at WORK-UP PHYSICAL
THERAPY may be just what you need in order to have a fantastic summer season!
The “Function Better Program” at
WORK-UP PHYSICAL THERAPY emphasizes
muscle strengthening and stretching exercises, activities to decrease pain, conditioning exercises on equipment as well as
personalized instruction to promote safe
and independent function. After completion of the “Function Better Program”,
many people report that they are pain free
and able to lead a more active and independent lifestyle.
WORK-UP PHYSICAL THERAPY is conveniently located at 135 East Atlantic Avenue
in Haddon Heights (just off Station Avenue).
Due to high demand, slots for the upcoming
summer session of the “Function Better
Program” are limited and filling quickly.
To reserve a slot for the program, call
(856) 546-0377.
funding projects like
this at all, because
these things cost tax
dollars. There are
some out there who
say we should spend
money
whenever
we need to for
whatever projects we
want, whenever we want. While I recognize those
viewpoints, I cannot subscribe to either of them.
The first abandons our town and its need for capital
spending and improvements. Abandoning our town
like that will result in a decrease in our quality of life
and in the things that make our town special. The
second abandons our responsibility to be careful
stewards of tax dollars, and that will also result in
a decrease in our quality of life. I believe the right
answer is to spend carefully and responsibly and
to come up with plans that work to ensure that our
residents benefit from improvements in infrastructure
and services. That is what we have accomplished with
replacement of the lighting. Over time, we will all have
to make some small sacrifices to cover the increased
costs, the results will be worth it in terms of property
values, community pride and activities for our youth.
We owe it to our kids. We owe it to our town. And we
owe it to ourselves.
At WORK-UP PHYSICAL THERAPY, you will
find that:
WOrK-UP
PHYSiCaL THeraPY
• Individual attention is provided by a
licensed physical therapist during the
entire treatment session.
• The treatment sessions are provided in a
friendly and professional environment.
• Individuals of all ages and fitness levels
are welcome.
• Free transportation is provided
for local seniors.
• Medical monitoring is provided during
treatment to ensure patient safety.
TreaTiNg
• Low endurance
• Knee replacements
• Balance Problems
• Walking Problems
• Pain Problems
• arthritis issues
Jim Clements, PT, DPT, MS is the Director of
WORK-UP PHYSICAL THERAPY in Haddon
Heights. Dr. Clements completed his physical
therapy training at Thomas Jefferson University
and went on to receive a Doctoral degree from
Boston University as well as a Master of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Need a PeP-UP? Call WOrK-UP at
Lic. # 40QA00472300
(856) 546-0377!
For appointments at the
Haddon Heights
office, call:
(856) 546-0377
Medicare and most other
insurances are accepted.
www.workupnow.com
Haddon Heights Neighbors Night Out
Haddon Heights Neighbors Night Out
thanks YOU for all your continued
support of our events and projects.
Our Margaritas & Mayhem fundraising
event was a great success, bringing
neighbors together to share delicious
food, drink, local talent and local spirit
as we reached our fundraising goal for
the fountain renovation project. Thank
you to everyone who came out to enjoy
the night and support the event. A
special thank you goes out to the Haddon
Heights Son’s of Italy Lodge 2311 for
holding a basket raffle at the event and
making a donation to HHNNO.
Check out our upcoming events and projects!
• The unveling of the new welcome sign on King’s Highway!
• The ribbon cutting for the fountain renovation project, happening this summer!
• Storytime Theater at the Haddon Heights Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Haddon
Heights Public Library and Haddon Heights Neighbors Night Out.
• And everyone’s favorite, our annual Station Avenue Spaghetti Dinner, September 18, 2016
Be sure to follow to keep up to date on all of our projects and events.
haddonheightsneighborsnightout@gmail.com
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WHO TO CONTACT THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH, STATE, AND COUNTY
2016 MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS
Adopt-A-Spot
Mayor: Jack D. Merryfield, Jr.
e-mail: jmerryfield@haddonhts.com
Borough Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 37
Ambulance Auxiliary
Louisa Benson 856-547-8629
Business & Professional
Association
Interfaith Caregivers
Mary Ann Bigelow 856-3540298
amy.lafferty2@gmail.com
Reggie Beckett 609-670-8200
HH Environmental
Commission
Library House Tour
John Babcock 856-655-8969
HH Field Hockey Club
Brett Harrison 856-310-0827
Chris Walter 856-547-7132
Lions Club HH/Barrington
BHHLions@gmail.com
Shannon
Parkinson
856-310-0053
Circolo Italiano Club
NJ Boys & Girls State
Kathy Terranova 856-547-3110 HHHS Alumni Association
Peter Hill 856-546-5065
Paul
DeMartini
856-546-6252
Community Activities
Project Prom
HHHS Band Auxiliary
Bob Hunter 856-465-7751
Trish Sheilds 856-547-5825
Dave
Brownback
856-546-8614
Cub Scout Pack #163
Republican Club
Lorraine Hoilien 609-706-5822 HH Mens & Senior Soccer
Susan R. Griffith 856-655-5669
Lhoilien@comcast.net
Frank Bellomo 856-546-7643 Sons of Italy Lodge #2311
HH, Barrington,
Democratic Club
Tina Messina 609-320-8698
Lawnside Wrestling
Steve Berryhill 856-546-9800
St. Rose PTA
Rocky Riley 856-547-2569
Friends of Hoff Playground
Rachel Healey 856-546-6166
pta@strosenj.com
Barbara Robinson 856-547-3312 HH Rotary Club
Dick Cooper 609-204-1410
Friends of Library
Story Storks, Inc.
or Rich Israel at
Jodilyn Turner 856-546-5860
Adrienne Evans 856-546-5831
risrael@earpcogn.com
Council Member: Susan R. Griffith
e-mail: sgriffith@haddonhts.com
Borough Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 42
Council Member: Jacquelyn Valvardi
e-mail: jvalvardi@haddonhts.com
Borough Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 45
Council Member: Vincent Ceroli
e-mail: vceroli@haddonhts.com
Borough Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 46
Garnet Youth Fooball
Solicitor: Albert J. Olizi, Esq.
e-mail: olizi@aol.com
Phone Number: 856-466-9264
Dara Riggs
HH Soccer Club
Garnet Youth Cheerleading
HHYA
garnetyouthfootball@yahoo.com
Sustainable HH
Al Oswald 856-547-2794
Marshall Hatfield 856-546-0391
Village Playbox
Steve Allen 856-534-6960
Jim Bruno brune34@verizon.net sallen@midnightsurfer.com
Dionna Ward
garnetyouthcheerleading@yahoo.com HH VFW Post 1958
Woman’s Club
John Kuhlen 856-546-0604
Girl Scouts & Brownies
Lois Cuthbert 856-547-2291
Heritage League
800-582-7692
info@gscsnj.org
Rose Fitzgerald 856-547-3950
Borough Clerk: Kelly Santosusso, RMC
e-mail: ksantosusso@haddonhts.com
Phone Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 30
CAMDEN COUNTY
CC Social Services:
225-5143 or 8800
Welfare to Work: 427-0988
Police, Fire & Ambulance Emergencies : 911
WIC: 225-5155
For All Other Non-Emergencies: 856-547-2222 Health & Human Service:
374-6300
Public Works: 856-546-2580
Division for Children:
After Hours Emergency 1-800-793-4315
374-6376
I.D. #201 EL
Food Stamps: 225-7789
Police Department: 856-547-0614
Mosquito Control: 566-2945
Local Phone Numbers:
Alcohol & Substance Abuse:
374-6376
Veteran’s Affairs: 613-1199
One Stop Resource Center:
968-4200
Parks & Recreation: 216-2130
Public Works (County):
566-2980
Sr. Services & Services for the
Disabled: 858-3220
Surrogate: 225-7282
Sheriff ’s Office: 225-5473
Rental Assistance: 614-3300
Homeless Prevention: 614-3318
Catholic Charities: 663-9800
PSE&G: 866-657-4273
Office of Economic
Opportunities: 910-1180
New Jersey Officials
PLEASE NOTE: All Borough Buildings have an
updated phone system and some extensions have
changed! Please listen for new extension numbers!
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Haddon Summer Music
Theater
Elena Hill 856-546-5065
HH. Elem. Parent Teacher Gr. Knights of Columbus
Amy Lafferty
Santa Maria Council 1443
Bill Wagner 856-546-2106
Council Member: Richard (Rick) DiRenzo
e-mail: rdirenzo@haddonhts.com
Borough Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 44
Fire Prevention Bureau: 856-546-7135
Ambulance Loan Equipment: 856-546-9575
Borough Hall: 856-547-7164
Construction Office: 856-546-2580
Overnight Parking: 856-784-9161
Library: 856-547-7132
Historical Society
Scott Glading 856-547-5553
American Legion Baseball
Mike De Castro
mick13man@yahoo.com
Boy Scouts Troop #67
Council Member: Stephen D. Berryhill, Esq.
e-mail: sberryhill@haddonhts.com
Phone Number: 856-546-9800
Good Neighbors
Sue Watson 856-546-6677
John Rayser 856-546-7024
Council President: Kathy Lange
e-mail: klange@haddonhts.com
Borough Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 41
Phone Number: 856-546-4852
Deputy Borough Clerk: Katie Compton
e-mail: kcompton@haddonhts.com
Phone Number: 856-547-7164 ext. 31
2016 HADDON HEIGHTS CIVIC GROUP CONTACTS
Governor Chris Christie
PO Box 001
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-6000
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez
856-757-5353 - 202-224-4744
208 White Horse Pike, Suite 18
Barrington, NJ 08007
House of Representatives
District 1 - Donald Norcross
856-427-7000 - 202-225-6501
10 Melrose Avenue - Suite 210
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
U.S. Senator Cory Booker
973-639-8700 - 202-224-3224
One Port Center
2 Riverside Drive, Suite 505
Camden, NJ 08101
Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez
Assemblyman Gilbert ‘Whip’ Wilson Assembly Vacancy TBD
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State Senator & Assembly
Representatives:
130 Black Horse Pike, Suite D-3
Audubon, NJ 08106
(856) 547-4800
PROGRAMS
Fun is in the air at
Haddon Heights Programs!
Many of our Summer I classes have not yet begun
and our Summer II classes begin the week of July
11th. There is still time to sign up and we would
love for you to join us!
Children’s classes include:
Tennis Lessons,
SNAPOLOGY for our very youngest kiddos (these
classes can be taken while older siblings attend
Summer Rec) and SNAPOLOGY for our older
scholars (Minecraft and Combat Robots), and our
always popular Rising Stars Acting Camp and Kids
can Cook Camp. Summer Science Fun is a new set
of one week classes that can be taken immediately
following Summer Rec or on their own. Adult
classes include: Vegan Cooking, Tai Chi, Zumba,
and many more fun fitness classes. As always, our
Bridge, Pinochle, and MahJongg Clubs are great
activities for Seniors.
Please visit our website at www.haddonhts.com/
programs for more information or look for our
Summer 2016 brochure which was mailed directly
to your home in Mid-April - (if you did not receive
your copy, please let our program coordinator
know.) You can also pick up a brochure at Borough
Hall and the Library, along with the Community
Center and the Cabin. For more information or
to suggest an idea for a future class, please call our
Program Coordinator, Erin Moran, at 856-546-2585
or email at programcoordinator@haddonhts.com.
Haddon Heights is very excited to be pairing up with
SNAPOLOGY to offer some new fun classes for our
younger residents! We have three new one week programs
for our youngest scholars (ages 3-5) that are available first
thing in the morning during the time their older siblings
may be attending Summer Rec.
Preschool classes include: ABCs and 123s—Learning
was never this fun! Children will learn colors, shapes,
letters, and numbers using DUPLO bricks. Junior
Creator’s Club—Creative play activities promote the
creative, social, and expressive skills of students. You will
be amazed at what your child creates in this class! Junior
Engineeers—Build fun and simple models while learning
about pulleys, levers, gears, wheels, and axles. Explore
energy, buoyancy, and balance!
But we aren’t saving all the fun for the preschoolers we
also have to great classes for our older scholars! Those
classes include: Minecraft—Travel to the Nether with
SNAPOLOGY, but watch out for those creepers! Bring
Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. (Ages 5-12) Combat
Robots—Can you build a robot that can win a head-tohead combat mission? Come use sensors, motors, and
remotes to learn strategies for building sturdy structures
and then see if your robot will be victorious in a friendly
competition. (Ages 7-14)
Ready to join the fun? See class information at the
borough’s webiste at www.haddonhts.com/programs
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Baby/Child Parade
Firecracker 5K
Over 7 to Senior Citizens
If you have any questions or would like any additional information please
contact Bridgette Fultano at (856)655-5988.
Registration begins at 8:45 am at Sycamore and 10th Avenue. Eligible children
are 6 years old and under. Judging will end at 9:15 am and then will join into
the Main parade.
There are 5 categories your little one(s) can place in:
• Best Dressed Individual or Couple
• Best Decorated Bike without training wheels
• Best Decorated Bike with training wheels *
• Best Decorated Wagon (non-motorized) *
• Best Decorated Baby Stroller
Want to join in the parade? We invite everyone 7 and older to join in this noncompetitive parade! You can dress up as individuals, couples, or families. Pets
on leash are also invited to dress up and join the parade. You can also decorate
you bike* or non-motorized wagon. (Bikes & Wagons will join the Parade at
Candy Corner and W. Atlantic Avenue) Decorate your car or put together a
float. Have fun and show your patriotic spirit!
*HELMETS ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE IN THE PARADE
Minute Men & Women
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are calling for “Minute Men & Women” to volunteer to be Parade
Marshals! Can you spare 30 to 60 minutes to help us? Please contact Sue
Griffith at 856-207-4666 or SGriffith@haddonhts.com to sign up. Minute Men
& Women will be needed in a few spots, contact us for details. Thank you in
advance for your help!
The Haddon Heights Municipal Drug Alliance would like you to join in their
Firecracker 5K in Haddon Heights. It will be held on Monday July 4th, 2016
at 8am. Pre-Race Registration is only $20. Race Day Registration is $25. If you
would like to participate please fill in registration form found below and either
drop it off or mail it in to the Borough Hall along with your registration fee
check. You can also enter online June 1st - June 29th online at www.ACTIVE.
com. Checks are payable to: Haddon Heights Municipal Alliance. Mail to:
Haddon Heights Municipal Alliance 625 Station Avenue; Haddon Heights, NJ
08035. Please mark envelope Attn: Firecracker 5K
Parade Rain Date!
While we have all our fingers crossed and are hoping for beautiful weather, we
know that sometimes mother nature is not on the same page. So if there is rain
and the parade is postponed, we will hold the festivities on SATURDAY JULY
9th all of the times will remain the same.
Own A Classic Vehicle?
This year we also want to extend an invitation to all residents with a “classic”
car or truck to join into the parade also. If you are interested in joining the
parade, line up on 2nd Ave the morning of the parade.
Parade Line Up
See Page 7 with Parade Line Up. Any questions contact Susan Griffith 856-2074666 or SGriffith@haddonhts.com
Parade Line Up
2nd Avenue
Neighborhood Floats
Resident Classic Cars
Civic Groups
and Floats
3rd Avenue
Queen & Court
Scouts
Church Groups
and Floats
Sport
Organizations
(HHYA, Field Hockey,
Football, Soccer)
4th Avenue
Mayor & Council
Grand Marshall
Color Guard
Fire Dept
EMS
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MUNICIPAL MUSE
Submitted By: Kelly Santosusso - Borough Clerk RMC
The Following Items were addressed
at the March 1, 2016 Council Meeting:
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 2016:64 – Resolution
Amending Resolution 2016:56 –
Resolution Supporting the Submission
of an Application to the Camden County
Open Space, Farmland, Recreation and
Historic Preservation Trust Fund for
Enhancements to the Cervino Baseball
Field at Eighth and High Street,
Haddon Heights High School Baseball
Booster Club to be Retitled Resolution
2016:56A. A motion to was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:56A – Resolution
Supporting the Submission of an
Application to the Camden County
Open Space, Farmland, Recreation and
Historic Preservation Trust Fund for
Enhancements to the Cervino Baseball
Field at Eighth and High Street, Haddon
Heights High School Baseball Booster
Club. A motion to adopt was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:63 – A Resolution
Authorizing the Haddon Heights High
School Baseball Booster Club, Inc. to
Make Improvements to Cervino Field
Located at Eighth Avenue and W. High
Street. A motion to adopt was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilwoman Valvardi. All members
voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:65 – Resolution
Authorizing PSE&G Direct Install
Program Through Green Tech Energy
Services for the Purpose of Energy
Efficiency Upgrade for Lighting in
the Service Operations Facility at
514 W. Atlantic Avenue. A motion to
adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilwoman
Kathy Lange. Under a roll call vote, all
members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:66 – Resolution
Authorizing the Hiring of a Financial
Advisor Services for the Purpose
of Consideration of Future Debt
Restructuring. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilwoman Lange.
Under a roll call vote, all voted in favor
with the exception of Councilman
DiRenzo who voted no.
Resolution 2016:67 – Resolution
Authorizing the Approval of Bills and
Claims for the First Half of March,
2016. A motion to adopt was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilwoman Lange. Under a roll call
vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:69 – A Resolution
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Providing for a Meeting Not to Open
to the Public in Accordance with the
Provisions of the New Jersey Open
Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.
Matter related to collective bargaining
negotiations with the International
Association of Firefighters ; Discussion
expected to be ½ hr. in duration. Formal
Action May be Taken. Matter related
to Police Department Special Law
Enforcement Officers (Class II) hourly
rate. Discussion is expected to be ½
hr. in duration. Formal Action May be
Taken. A motion to adopt was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilwoman Kathy Lange. Under a
roll call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:70 – Resolution
Approving Certified List of Fire
Department Volunteers Eligible for
Length of Service Awards Program
(LOSAP) for the Year 2015. A motion
to adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilman
Berryhill. Under a roll call vote, all
members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:71 –
Resolution
Authorizing Payments to be Made to
the County of Camden In Accordance
With A Shared Services Agreement
Between the County of Camden and
the Borough of Haddon Heights for
Animal Control Services for The Period
January 1, 2016 Through December 31,
2016. A motion to adopt was made by
Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:72 – Resolution
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriation
Reserves. A motion to adopt was made
by Councilwoman Griffith, seconded
by Councilwoman Lange. Councilman
DiRenzo asked why a transfer was being
made from general liability to solid
waste. Santosusso explained that the
account was overexpended and that
transfers are permitted in the first few
months of the year. Under a roll call
vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:73 – Resolution Filling
Vacancy on Council. Councilwoman
Griffith made a motion to nominate
Vincent Ceroli to fill the vacancy on
Council, Councilwoman Valvardi
seconded the motion. A motion to
adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilwoman
Valvardi. Under a roll call vote, all
members voted in favor with the
exception of Councilman DiRenzo who
abstained.
Resolution 2016:74 – A Resolution
Authorizing Haddon Heights Youth
Athletics Association to Make
Improvements to the Barr Complex
Located at West Atlantic Avenue.
A motion to adopt was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilwoman Kathy Lange. Under a
roll call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:75 – Resolution
Supporting the Submission of an
Application to the Camden County
Open Space, Farmland, Recreation and
Historic Preservation Trust Fund for
Enhancements to the Barr Baseball/
Softball Complex, West Atlantic Avenue,
by Haddon Heights Youth Athletics
Association. A motion to adopt was
made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill
Lange. All members were in favor.
Resolution 2016:76 – Resolution
Appointing Chair of Environmental
Commission to the Haddon Heights
Green Team. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilman Berryhill,
seconded by Councilwoman Griffith.
All members voted in favor.
The Following Items were addressed at
the March 15, 2016 Council Meeting:
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance 2016:1428 – An Ordinance
to Exceed the 2016 Municipal Budget
Appropriation Limits and to
Establish A Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:
4-45.14). Public Hearing and Final
Adoption is scheduled for April 5, 2016
in the Municipal Building, 625 Station
Avenue, Haddon Heights, New Jersey.
A motion to introduce was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Council President Lange. Under a roll
call vote, all members present voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:78 – Resolution
Approving Introduction and Providing
Notice for Public Hearing and Public
Inspection of 2016 Municipal Budget.
Public Hearing and Final Adoption is
scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2016
in the Municipal Building, 625 Station
Avenue, Haddon Heights, New Jersey.
A motion to introduce was made by
Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. All members
present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:79 – Resolution
Authorizing the Payment of Bills and
Claims for the Second Half of March.
A motion to adopt 68 was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilwoman Valvardi. All members
present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:80 – Authorizing
Solicitation of Bids for Temporary
Workers for the Borough of Haddon
Heights. A motion to adopt was made
by Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:81 – Resolution
Approving a One Day Social Affair
Permit for Heights In Progress for the
Purpose of a Beer Garden for the Event,
Rhythm and Brews – April 23, 2016,
Rain Date, April 24, 2016. A motion
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UPCOMING
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
7:00 p.m. Caucus in the Borough
Conference Room
7:30 p.m. Regular Business Meeting
in the Borough Auditorium
Wednesday, June 8th
Tuesday, June 21st
Tuesday, July 5th
Tuesday, July 19th
to adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilman
Berryhill All members present voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:82 – Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
a Camden Improvement Authority
Development Grant Agreement for Year
38 (2016-2017). A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi.
All members present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:83 – Resolution
Authorizing Refund of Program
Fees. A motion to adopt was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilman Berryhill. Under a roll call
vote, all members present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:84 – Resolution
Authorizing Refund of Cabin Rental
Fee. A motion to adopt was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilwoman Valvardi. Under a roll
call vote, all members present voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:85 – Resolution
Authorizing Refund of a Parking Permit
Fee. A motion to adopt was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilman Berryhill. Under a roll call
vote, all members present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:86 – Resolution
Approving Active Membership of
Stephen DiRenzo in the Haddon
Heights Fire Department. A motion
to adopt was made by Councilman
Berryhill, seconded by Councilwoman
Griffith. All members present voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:87 – Resolution
Approving a Raffle License for St. Rose
of Lima Parish for the Purpose of a
50/50. A motion to adopt was made
by Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. All members
present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:88 – Resolution In
Support of and Commendation of Law
Enforcement and an Expression of
Sympathy. A motion to adopt was made
June & July 2016
by Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Council President Lange. All members
present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:89 – Resolution
Amending Directorship Appointments.
A motion to adopt was made by
Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. All members
voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:90 – Resolution
Authorizing Refund of a Police Report
Fee. A motion to adopt was made by
Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. All members
present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:91 – Resolution
Authorizing the Haddon Heights Soccer
Club to Make Improvements to the
McCullough Athletic Complex Located
at Devon Avenue. A motion to adopt
was made by Council President Lange,
seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi.
All members present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:92 – Resolution
Supporting the Submission of an
Application to the Camden County
Open Space, Farmland, Recreation
and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
for Enhancements To McCullough
Field at Devon Avenue by the Haddon
Heights Soccer Club. A motion to adopt
was made by Council President Lange,
seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi.
All members present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:93 – Resolution
Respecting the Composition of
the Historic Preservation Review
Commission. A motion to adopt was
made by Council President Lange,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill. All
members present voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:94 – Resolution
Amending 2016 Membership of the
Planning and Zoning Board. A motion
to adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilwoman
Valvardi. All members present voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:68 – Resolution
Ratifying Camden County Uniformed
Fire Fighters Association International
Association of Fire Fighters Local
#3249, A.F.L. C.I.O. C.L.C. Contract for
the Period of January 1, 2016 through
December 31, 2019. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill.
Under a roll call vote, all members
present voted in favor.
The Following Items were addressed at
the April 5, 2016 Council Meeting:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Public Hearing and Final Adoption of
Ordinance 2016:1428 – An Ordinance
to Exceed the 2016 Municipal Budget
Appropriation Limits and to Establish
A Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14).
Motion to adopt was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members were in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 2016:95 – Resolution
Requesting Permission For Dedication
By Rider For The Haddon Heights
Recreation Committee Required by
N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39 (P.L. 1999, Chapter
292, Approved December 23, 1999)
Establishing the Parks and Recreation
Trust Fund. A motion to adopt
Resolution 2016:95 was made by
Council President Lange, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:96 – Resolution
Supporting the Shade Tree Commission
Application
for
Community
Stewardship Incentive Program (CSIP)
Grant. A motion to adopt was made
by Councilman Berryhill, seconded by
Councilwoman Valvardi. All members
voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:97 – Resolution
Authorizing Bills and Claims for the
First Half of April. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi.
Under a roll call vote, all members voted
in favor.
Resolution 2016:98 – Resolution
Establishing Hourly Rate of Special
Law Enforcement Officers (Class
II). A motion to adopt was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilman Berryhill. Under a roll call
vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:99 – Resolution
Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids for
Tree Removal Services for the Borough
of Haddon Heights A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill. All
members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:100 – Resolution
Authorizing the Online Auction of
Surplus Municipal Property No Longer
In Use. A motion to adopt was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilman Berryhill. Under a roll call
vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:101 - Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Hold Harmless Agreement With the
Camden County for the Placement and
Maintenance of ‘Welcome to Haddon
Heights’ Sign on County Park Property
at Kings Highway. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill. All
members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:102 – Resolution
Approving a Raffle License for the Sons
of Italy for Drawing at the Neighbors
Night Out Margaritas and Mayhem
event on May 6, 2016. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill.
Under a roll call vote, all members
voted in favor with the exception of
Councilman DiRenzo who abstained.
June & July 2016 Resolution 2016:103 – Resolution
Authorizing Issuance of Planning/
Zoning Escrow Refund. A motion to
adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilman
Berryhill. Under a roll call vote, all
members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:104 – Resolution
Providing for a Meeting Not Open
to the Public in Accordance with the
New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act,
N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.
Matter related to
Glover Mill LLC litigation; Discussion
is expected to be ½ hr. in duration.
Formal Action May be Taken. A motion
to adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilwoman
Valvardi. All members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:105 – Resolution
Awarding a Contract to Lyneer Staffing
Solutions for the Purpose of Providing
Temporary Labor Services to the
Department of Public Works. A motion
to adopt was made by Councilwoman
Griffith, seconded by Councilman
Berryhill. Under a roll call vote, all
members voted in favor.
The Following Items were addressed
at the April 19, 2016 Council Meeting:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Resolution 2016:106 – Resolution
For Local Examination of the 2016
Municipal Budget. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi.
Under a roll call vote, all members voted
in favor.
Resolution 2016:107 – A Resolution
Authorizing the 2016 Municipal Budget
To Be Read By Title Only. A motion to
open the Public Hearing on was made
by Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilwoman Valvardi. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Under a roll call vote to adopt the 2016
municipal budget, all members voted in
favor with the exception of Councilman
DiRenzo who voted no.
NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction of Ordinance 2016:1429
- An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance
2014:1416 and Providing for Vacant/
Abandoned Properties Public Hearing
and Final Adoption is scheduled for
May 3, 2016 in the Municipal Building,
625 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights,
New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. A motion to
introduce was made by Councilman
Berryhill, seconded by Councilwoman
Griffith. All members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:108 – Resolution
Authorizing Refund of a Summer
Recreation Fee. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilman Berryhill,
seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi.
Under a roll call vote, all members voted
in favor.
Resolution 2016:109 – Resolution
Authorizing a Change Order for the
FY 2014 New Jersey Department of
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Transportation Trust Fund Resurfacing
of W. Atlantic Avenue. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilman Berryhill,
seconded by Councilman Ceroli. Under
a roll call vote, all members voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:110 – Resolution
Authorizing Bills and Claims for
the Second Half of April. A motion
to adopt as amended was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded
by Councilman Ceroli. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor
with the exception of Councilman
DiRenzo who voted no for the mileage
reimbursement payments for Newell
and Dirkes, and abstained from the
Sons of Italy payments.
Resolution 2016:111 – Resolution
Providing for a Meeting Not Open
to the Public in Accordance with the
New Jersey Open Public Meetings
Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. 1) Discussion
is related to contract negotiations
with Captain of Police. 2) Discussion
related to the Administrative Assistant
Position in the Service Operations
Facility. Discussion is expected to be
½ hr. in duration. Formal Action May
be Taken. A motion to adopt was made
by Councilman Ceroli, seconded by
Councilwoman Griffith. Under a roll
call vote, all members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:112 – Resolution
Authorizing
Refund
of
Tax
Overpayment. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Berryhill.
Under a roll call vote, all members voted
in favor.
Resolution 2016:113 – Resolution
Authorizing
Refund
of
Tax
Overpayment. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Griffith,
seconded by Councilman Ceroli. Under
a roll call vote, all members voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:114 – Resolution
Authorizing
Refund
of
Tax
Overpayment. A motion to adopt
was made by Councilwoman Valvardi,
seconded by Councilman Ceroli. Under
a roll call vote, all members voted in
favor.
Resolution 2016:115 – Resolution
Extending Grace Period for Payment of
Second Quarter 2016 Taxes. A motion
to adopt was made by Councilman
Berryhill, seconded by Councilwoman
Griffith. Under a roll call vote, all
members voted in favor.
Resolution 2016:116 – Resolution
Authorizing Salaries, Wages and
Reimbursements to be Paid to NonContractual Employees of the Borough
of Haddon Heights. A motion to adopt
Resolution 2016:116 was made by
Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by
Councilman Ceroli. Under a roll call
vote, all members voted in favor, with
the exception of Councilman DiRenzo
who abstained.
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Driving and Parking
Near Ballfields
BORO BITS
2016 Pet Licensing
Renewal forms for the cat and dog licenses have been mailed and are now due.
The cost for a spayed/neutered cat or dog is still just $9.00. The cost for a nonspayed/non-neutered cat or dog is $12.00. To avoid the $10.00 late fee, license
must be issued on or before JUNE 30, 2016.
Please note that in order to obtain a license & tag you must provide the
Borough with current vaccination information from your veterinarian. Also for
the borough to be able to issue the license you pet’s rabies vaccination must
not expire before November 1st, 2016. This is a state regulation, if you have
questions about the regulation you can find more information about it on the
State of NJ’s website.
If your pet(s) are in need of getting an updated rabies vaccine, we are again
offering a free rabies clinic at the end of April (see information below). If you
have questions about the timing of your pets rabies vacation, we recommend
calling your vet.
You can see this information
and more on the borough’s
website. You can also find a
link to print a new renewal
form on the website, if you
are in need of a new form.
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Crossing Guards Needed
The Haddon Heights Police Department
is in need of Crossing Guards. If you’re
in good health, enjoy being out doors
and spending time helping children you
may be qualified. Interested applicants
should apply at the:
The Haddon Heights Police Department
would like to remind residents that spring
sports practices will be starting. Therefore
after the winter lull you will now notice
increased pedestrian, motor vehicle and
bicyclist activity near sports fields. Please
make a point of slowing down as you
drive through these areas. Additionally,
we ask that you abide by all No Parking
regulations. These regulations were
passed to reduce bottleneck situations
and to open up sight lines so motorists
can see pedestrians, including children.
Our Department will strictly enforce
speeding and No Parking violations in
these areas.
Please call 856-547-0614 ext. 10 if you have any questions.
Crossing Guards typically start part time and move to a permanent
position when a post becomes available. Hourly pay is $11.66.
Zoning Department
With the arrival of warmer weather, many homeowners will be starting outdoor
projects. Borough Code requires zoning approval for, but not limited to, the
following projects: Decks, fences, garages, patios, walkways, sidewalks, dormers,
and additions. Please be aware that even though you may be doing an exact
replacement, zoning is still required.
In addition, if you are located within an historic and / or business district, zoning
is required for signs, windows, siding, and roofs. If you are contemplating a project
and are unsure of what is required, please call the Service Operations Center 856546-2580 and ask to speak to the zoning officer Ron Newell.
Girls’ Career Institute (GCI) is a program, offered by the New Jersey State Federation
of Women’s Club GFWC (NJSFWC), for girls who have completed their junior year
of high school.
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Haddon Heights has
selected Skye Robertson as the young woman to
attend this year’s program. Skye has been involved
in the Garnet and Gold Club, Tutoring, Starter of
the Lemon Club, Varsity Cheer Leading, Manager
Boy’s Basketball and Girl’s Track and organized
Alex’s Lemonade Stand foundation.
The GCI program, which began in 1947, is held at
Douglas Residential Campus at Rutgers University
and affords a unique mini college experience for
approximately 175 students from all over the state.
This year’s dates were June 6 - June 9.
SENIOR COMMUNITY TABLE
Newly retired? Please join
us at the Senior Community
Table? A Community Table
is a long table where people
come for lunch, sit together,
order from the regular
menu, pay their own bill and
socialize with new and old
friends. The group will meet at the Community Table anytime between
11:30 and 1:30 p.m. at the following restaurants. Please join us!
Call Rose Fitzgerald at 547-3950 for more information
First Tuesday, June 7 – Kunkel’s
Second Tuesday, June 14 – Village Cheese Shop
Third Tuesday, June 21 – Station House
Fourth Tuesday, June 28 – Anthony’s
First Tuesday, July 5 – Kunkel’s
Second Tuesday, July 12 – Village Cheese Shop
Third Tuesday, July 19 – Station House
Fourth Tuesday, July 26 – Anthony’s
• Parking is prohibited on Borough
streets from midnight to 5:00am.
• Parking Permit applications and
renewal applications for 2016 permits
must be received by Friday December
18th.
• 2016 permits must be displayed by
1/1/2016.
• The overnight parking number 856784-9161. This number is also located
on the Borough website several times
in case you forget.
• Whenever there is a warning or
prediction of possible snow or ice,
ALL on-street parking is denied.
The Woman’s Club of Haddon Heights
Haddon Heights Police Department
625 Station Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ
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Overnight Parking
Information
Delegates are sponsored and the cost is underwritten by local NJSFWC Clubs or
individuals. Delegates are selected on the basis of interest, community service and
participation in school activities. They experienced a sample of college life by living
in a dorm, eating in the cafeteria and attend lectures and workshops. They also
learned about career choices and how to network with other delegates from all over
the state of New Jersey. During free time, there were organized activities, such as
swimming, crafts and after dinner programs. In addition to organizing and directing
all the activities of the GCI program, NJSFWC clubwomen volunteer their time and
act as housemothers for the program.
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Haddon Heights is a member of the New Jersey State
Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) of GFWC, which was founded in 1894 and
has been headquartered on the Douglass Residential Campus, formerly Douglas
College in New Brunswick since 1966. The NJSFWC is a member of the General
Federation of Women’s Clubs, the oldest and largest nonpartisan, nondenominational
women’s volunteer service organization in the world. Opportunities are provided
to women in education, leadership training and community service through
participation in local clubs, enabling members to make a difference in the lives of
others, one project at a time.
If you are interested in learning more about the NJSFWC or in joining a local club,
contact NJSFWC Headquarters at (732)249-5474 or www.NJSFWC.org.
The Heights Report
June & July 2016
FIRE DEPT.
Thank you, residents of Haddon Heights for your generous
support during our past month’s fund drive. Your donations
ensure that we are able to provide the high level of service
expected, and we couldn’t do it without you.
In the event a fire alarm is activated in your residence or
apartment building, do you have an emergency plan to evacuate, and are you aware of your building’s
procedures in case of such an event? If an alarm is activated in your building, the most important to
do is to treat as an emergency, and do not assume it is a false alarm. After the alarm sounds, proceed
safely to the nearest exit, calmly, and assist those in need, to get safely away from the building. Avoid
gathering near entrances, and around fire hydrants outside. Allow room for emergency responders
to get to work and investigate the alarm activation, but alert them to any concerns, for instance if
you smell smoke, or someone isn’t accounted for. For your safety, do not attempt to reset alarm
panel on your own. And wait for the all clear to return to the building. Procedures may vary from
building to building, but if you receive an order to evacuate, please do so.
Congratulations to Preston Antrilli for his successful completion of his Firefighter I training at the
Camden Country Fire Academy. Preston like all of us, are local residents, ready and willing to step
up to the challenge and serve his community. If this sounds like something that interests you, please
contact our fire prevention office during normal business hours, or simply stop up at the firehouse
on Monday nights. We’re located behind the library on Station Avenue.
As always, we’re available around the clock for you emergency needs by calling 911, and follow us on
Facebook to keep up with latest news and safety updates. We thank you for your continued support.
Sustainable Haddon Heights
Sustainable Haddon Heights invites you to visit them every Sunday from
9:30 am until 1pm at their booth “Sundays on Station with Sustainable
Haddon Heights” located adjacent to the Haddon Heights Farmers’
Market. Most weeks, the group will be having demonstrations on
various aspects of sustainability and gardening. Currently, the “Stop
Using Plastic Bags” project is underway. Stop by the table after you make
your purchases at the market. For each reusable bag you have used, receive an entry into the
weekly contest to win a reusable produce bag. Due to demand for the bag, they now also have
them for a donation of $3, less than cost, for anyone who wants them. Many people use the
traditional reusable bags at the grocery store but then take many of the small plastic bags in the
produce department. They are the least reused bags! These reusable produce bags take the place
of the small plastic bags. Forgot your reusable bag, stop by the booth and get a free one to use
shopping. It is yours to keep or you can return at a later date.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
• May 15 - Sustainable Lawn Care - Learn how you can save both your time and effort and the
planet with some tricks to having a healthy lawn.
• May 22 - Backyard Chickens - Learn about pets that provide breakfast as well as excellent
fertilizer and insect control in your yard. There will be a visiting hens for adults and kids
alike to pet.
• May 29 - Outdoor Water Conservation - learn about rain barrels, rain gardens and other
ways to collect water and decrease run-off. Special activity for the kids!
• June 12 - The Problem with Plastic - learn how you can decrease the use of plastic at home.
Are You Part of an Organization
in Haddon Heights?
Would you like to see your organizations
information, achievements, meetings,
or upcoming events included in the next
Heights Report?
We are always looking for new submissions.
For more information about our printing
schedules, and to be put on our email reminder
list, please contact Julie Yuhaze at jyuhaze@
haddonhts.com or 856-547-7164 ext. 36
Sponsor Intercity Camp
Please Help Enrich a Child’s Summer
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Camden, runs an
inner city summer day camp for local children ages
4 to 12. The camp runs weekdays for five weeks in
July and August. You may sponsor a child for 1 day
for $16; a week for $80; half the summer for $200;
and all summer for $400. You may mail a check
made out to St. Paul’s Camp Faith 2014, to Toni
Bonnette, 30 Sylvan Lake Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ
08033 or call her at 856-577-1579
Could You Walk to Rio Di Janeiro?
Join us as we “Walk” to the Olympics!
Four years ago, to encourage fitness and have a little Olympic Fun,
we challenged residents to “walk” from Philadelphia to London, the
site of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Yes, we pretended we could walk
across the ocean and about 35 residents made the trip by the Opening
Ceremony.
This year, the XXXI Olympics will
be held in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil
and we have until late August to
get there. It’s easier now - there’s a
selection of fitness devices or phone
apps to help track our progress. Or
use your trusty pedometer and set
up your log. So are you “game”?
There is an average of 2,000 steps to
a mile. (Or customize your device)
If you want to take the shorter,
water/flying route you need only to
log 4,786 miles.
If you want to go hard core, you could take the “walking route.” Starting
in Philadelphia and walking down through Mexico and across South
America to Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil the total is roughly 8,308 miles.
If you would like to try the “walking route” we recommend maybe
creating a relay team. This way
the team can slit up the miles
needed and work together to
walk all the way to Rio!
Can you make the trek before
the closing ceremonies on
August 21st? We are working
on the Honor System, you
can log your miles using your
devise of choice! Let us know
how far you made it by August
30th. (Email Kathy Lange at
klange@haddonhts.com) Kathy
will have Gold, Silver, and
Bronze “medals” to award at the
September 6th Council Meeting.
Even if you don’t make it all the way, it will be fun to see how far you
can get - there’s plenty of interesting cities along the way. Be inspired
by the Olympic Creed… The important thing in the Olympic Games
is to not win but to take part just as the important thing in life is
not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have
conquered but to have fought well. Good Luck!
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up online at: www.TipTopFitnessTraining.com. We are
only accepting 21 applicants for our Spring Challenge.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION T O OUR T OWN!
First Church of Christ, Scientist Up for Sale
Rose Fitzgerald - Historic Preservation Commission
Our Christian Scientist Church is up for sale. The congregation has
joined the Haddonfield church. This building, unique to the area and
loved by all, is not listed as a town historic site nor is it in a historic
district. But, because it is within 500’ of the White Horse Pike Historic
District which includes Fourth Avenue, alterations or demolition and/
or new construction will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation
Commission and Planning Board.
This church began as a Society in the fall of 1916 when 16 members of
churches in other areas decided to form a church in Haddon Heights.
In 1925 construction began for the curved roof building (see photo)
where Sunday school was held. The cottage- style church looks as if
it should be sitting on a rolling hill in the English countryside. With its distinctive wavy roof,
brick and stucco and massive fireplace and chimney, it is an example of the storybook Tudor
style that was popular for a brief time in the 1920’s. The steeply pitched roof appears to be made
of thatching. It is, in reality, constructed of wood and slate. These types of roofs are made up
of steamed cedar shingles, which have the ability to be shaped in curved formations. A certain
amount of creative underlying construction was required to support the heavy materials.
In August 1949, plans were drawn up for the construction of the church edifice. The church was
completed in 1952 and dedicated in 1966. Christian Scientist churches are not dedicated until
free of debt. The church interior is well maintained has half timbering, wonderful woodwork and
is in its original 1921 and 1952 built condition
with original doors, lanterns, shutters, hinges
and shutter dogs (possibly Samuel Yelling?).
12 The property is zoned residential but could
also be used for a church and/or a school.
Dan White is the realtor handling the sale.
We are sad to see this congregation leave. We
wish them well and thank them for their fine
stewardship of this beautiful building.
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June & July 2016
Haddon Heights Good Neighbors
The sun is shining, the days are getting longer,
and the summer months are right in front of us.
It’s grand to be living in a town, such as Haddon
Heights, to reap all of the beauty around us!
We often give pause to think about our neighbors
who might be having a hard time enjoying the
warmth of summer because of a medical problem
or a financial problem. We turn to each other and
ask what we might be able to do to help them.
Fortunately, the Haddon Heights Good Neighbors
(HHGN) organization is able to help brighten up
the lives of these neighbors.
HHGN was formed in 1979 to provide short-term
financial assistance of a material nature to residents
in need. As an organization of the people, by the
people, and for the people of Haddon Heights, we
pride ourselves on helping members of our town
when they are struggling. After all, shouldn’t a
sense of community come with
a sense of responsibility?
One way of helping HHGN to
accomplish its goal is to join
the organization which typically
meets the 1st Wednesday of
January, May, September, and
November. These meetings are
held in Borough Hall at 7:00
PM. New members are always welcome.
Another way is to make a donation to the
organization which will be used to help residents
in our community. Whether it goes toward rent,
utilities, groceries, or home repairs, we investigate
every request and independently determine its
worthiness. Our hands-on approach ensures that
money goes to where it is needed the most.
WHO ARE THE HADDON HEIGHTS GOOD NEIGHBORS? YOU ARE.
Haddon Heights Good Neighbors is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization. It has never had a
paid employee or officer. All work is done by volunteers, and anyone who makes a donation is a member. No
donation is too small and no act of kindness is too inconsequential! There are a couple of ways you can make
a donation. You may use PayPal with the following link: http://www.hhgoodneighbors.org/donate.
html Or, if you wish to make a donation by check, please make the check out to HHGN, and mail it to:
Haddon Heights Good Neighbors
625 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
856-546-6677 www.hhgoodneighbors.org Like us on Facebook!
Interfaith Caregivers
National Train Day
Interfaith Caregivers has people who need your help.
Currently there are 11 people on our wait list. In
order to get them off we need you. Come to our
volunteer orientation on Thursday, July 14 from 9am11:30am at the Mable Kay House, 24 Walnut Street,
Haddonfield, NJ.
in Haddon Heights?
Join Your Neighbors • Help Your Neighbors Ever wonder why we celebrate trains
For 25 years Interfaith Caregivers has been helping
Haddon Heights’ seniors and people with disabilities
live independently and stay active in their community.
Our volunteers provide rides to medical appointments,
grocery stores, senior centers and more. We grocery
shop and run errands with seniors. Chatting or reading
to a neighbor can provide comforting companionship.
A brief phone call can bring peace of mind to clients
and their families. Do you or someone you know need
Interfaith Caregivers? If so call our office at 354-0298
or email maryann@ifchaddons.org.
Many of your neighbors are already helping our 101
Haddon Heights’ clients. Won’t you join them? Give
as much time as you have – an hour or two a week
or a month. We work around your schedule. Call us
whenever you have some time, or check our email list
to see what we have available. For more details, call
the Interfaith Caregivers office at 856-354-0298 or
email maryann@ifchaddons.org.
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National Train Day celebrates the joining of the
Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads at
Promontory Utah on May 10, 1869. The event
linked the east and west coasts of the country
and was instrumental in the settlement of
the west. On the local level, we celebrate the
construction of our 1890 passenger station by
the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad.
The station was built by the Lippincott family
as an inducement for the railroad to have
a station stop at Haddon Heights. The
railroad was instrumental in building the
town. Building materials, coal, ice, and lumber
arrived by train. Passenger service to Atlantic
City, and Cape May provided recreational
opportunities. The Philadelphia connection
allowed passengers access to the national
railroad network and well as the opportunity
to live in the suburbs and work in Philadelphia.
This was the start of commuter society we still
enjoy today.
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EDUCATION
St. Rose of Lima School
The St. Rose School staff and students congratulates
our 8th grade students and wishes them much success
as they embark on the next journey in their lives. Many
of our students received scholarships and awards to
the area high schools that they will be attending next
year. They will be attending Bishop Eustace Prep,
Camden Catholic, Gloucester Catholic, Haddon
Heights, Merion Mercy Academy, Paul VI, Sterling, St.
Joseph’s Prep, and St. George’s School. Congratulations
graduates!
On May 7th, our second grade school and religious
education students received the Sacrament of First
Holy Communion. Thank you to all of the teachers
and parents who worked with our students as they
prepared for this special day.
The St. Rose of Lima Track Team had a great spring
track season. Several of our students participated in
the Penn Relays with great results. Congratulations to
all of our student athletes. The Drama Club brought the
annual musical production to life in May. Our students
sang, dance and participated in an exciting version of
Mary Poppins, The Musical, under the direction of Mia
Reich. Our students participated in their Annual Laps
for Learning event held on May 21st. This fun event
promotes exercise while raising money for the school’s
educational programs.
Gather your foursomes together for our 4th Annual
Golf Outing! It will take place on Thursday, June 9,
2016 at 11:00 am at Woodcrest Country Club. Don’t
miss this fun community event!
Baptist Regional School
Open Enrollment
Upcoming Events
Summer Programs
St. Rose Summer Basketball Camp registration is
open, please go to the link below to register your child.
Open to grades 1-8. http://www.strosewebsite.com/
wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-SRL-BasketballCamp-Registration.pdf.
St. Rose of Lima Parish will be hosting a free Summer
Literacy Program for students in grades K-8 this
summer, held on Tuesday nights, June 28, July 12, 19
and 26 from 6:00 – 7:30pm. This is the 13th year of the
program which encourages reading in a fun setting.
Please email Mrs. Janis at bmjanis@aol.com or visit
www.strosenj.com for additional information. Our
annual Vacation Bible School will be held July 11- 15th
for children age 4 (by 6/1/16) through 5th grade. It is a
fun week filled with crafts, songs and friendships.
St. Rose is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school
year. We currently have openings in kindergarten
and grades 1-8. We offer a 2-year tuition grant to
students entering grades 1-7. Tuition assistance is also
available. We offer personal school tours and shadow
days for prospective students and families. Please call
the Advancement Office at 856-546-6166, ext 309 to
schedule a personal tour or for additional information.
Our Preschool, Rosebud Academy has a few openings
for the 2016-17 school year, please contact our director,
Mrs. Mattson at 856-627-4570 for information. Follow
our pages on Facebook at St. Rose of Lima School and
Alumni Association and Rosebud Academy Preschool.
Visit our website www.strosenj.com.
Baptist Regional School is currently accepting
applications for the 2016-2017 school year for grades
Pre-K4 – 12. Open enrollment continues throughout
the summer, but class sizes are limited and filled on a
first come first served basis.
Baptist Regional School is housed in the facilities
of Haddon Heights Baptist Church at 300 Station
Avenue. During the past 45 years, God has not only
provided facilities, but also outstanding teachers, and
a large and growing field of graduates.
Baptist Regional School promotes excellence in the
spiritual, social, academic, and physical development
of our students through the application of biblical
standards and in cooperation with the home and
local church. Our enduring commitment is to
provide children with an education that is Biblically
accurate, Christ-centered and academically superior.
Baptist Regional School is fully accredited by both
the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools and the Association of Christian Schools
International.
Vocal Forte
Our A Cappella group Vocal Forte competed in the
ICHSA National A Cappella for the eighth consecutive
year with three appearances in the National Final
in New York City. This past year Vocal Forte has
performed with actress Lucy Hale and the Voices of
Meningitis team, filmed two episodes of Lifetime’s
new series, “Pitch Slapped,” and appeared on the
2016 Best of High School A Cappella (BOHA) CD.
They also competed in the 4th Annual A Cappella
for Autism 2016 competition at Moorestown High
School to raise Autism awareness. Vocal Forte
finished in 2nd place and Sarah Petrillo was named
best soloist.
Vocal Forte also spends a large portion of the school
year performing at local churches, community
functions, and charity events.
St. Rose of Lima 4th Annual Golf Outing
Thursday, June 9th 11:00 am – Woodcrest Country
Club, Cherry Hill
For information email: ajsciarra03@gmail.com or visit
http://www.strosewebsite.com/10447-2
St. Rose of Lima School Summer Literacy Program
For Parish or School students entering grades K-8.
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm - June 28, July 12, 19 & 26
For information visit www.strosenj.com or email:
bmjanis@aol.com
Vacation Bible School
July 11th– July 15th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Forms are available at the Rectory or visit:
http://www.strosenj.com/Religious-education
For information or to be a volunteer please email: vbs@
strosenj.com or call 856-546-9326
Photo: Members of the St. Rose of Lima track team recently
attended the Penn Relays. The girls team placed 2nd, pictured
from left are Emma R., Emily O., Emily M., Dimitra K., Maddy
R., and Isabella G. The boys team placed 1st, pictured from left
are Mitchell W., Pat B., Nate W., Jimmy B., Luke V. and Matt M.
Summer Basketball Camp
Baptist Regional School will once again host our Annual
Summer Basketball Camp for boys & girls entering
grades 1 through 8. This year’s camp dates are July 18th
through 21st and are under the direction of Jeff Prentice,
experienced teacher and coach. For an application and
more info please call the school office at 856-547-2996.
Contact our school office at 856-547-2996 ext 0 for
more information or to arrange and educational
consultation with our Administrator.
Photo: Vocal Forte performing at Moorestown High School
for the 2016 A Cappella for Autism
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June & July 2016
HADDON HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
Atlantic Avenue Elementary School
21 E. Atlantic Avenue
856-547-0630
Principal Chris Ormsby
Baptist Regional School
Third Avenue & Station Avenue
Head Adm. Lynn Conahan
856-547-2996
Haddon Heights School District
“HADDON HEIGHTS CLASS OF 2016 CONTINUES TRADITIONS!”
The Haddon Heights High School graduating class of 2016 continues the tradition of
outstanding student accomplishments and recognitions. Of this year’s graduating class, 99%
will continue their education at 2 and 4 year colleges, technical schools and in the military.
This year’s valedictorian, Justina Snyder of Haddon Heights, will attend Ithaca College. Last summer, Justina became
only the second female student ever from Camden County to be elected the New Jersey Girls’ State Governor, and the
first from Haddon Heights High School during this prestigious program.
Snow Closing #1262
Board of Education
316A Seventh Avenue
President Rebecca A. Kitchmire
Superintendent Michael Adams
Child Study Team
316B Seventh Avenue
Jocqueline Renner
856-547-1322
Glenview Avenue Elementary School
1700 Sycamore Street
856-547-7647
Principal Samuel Sassano
Haddon Heights Jr./Sr. High School
301 Second Avenue
856-547-1920
Principal: Ron Corn, Jr.
Asst Principal (Grades 7-9): Eric Rosen
Asst Principal (Grades 10-12): Michael Renner
New Beginnings Learning Center
Nursery School
1st United Methodist Church
704 Garden Street
856-547-4444
Director: Gayle Iannitelli
Seventh Avenue Elementary School
316 Seventh Avenue
856-547-0610
Principal Chris Ormsby
St. Rose Elementary School
300 Kings Highway
856-546-6166
Mr. Bill Stonis
Snow Closing #610
Salutatorian, Natalie Hales of Barrington, received appointments to both the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Natalie will attend West Point. Claudia Bowman of Barrington
accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy Prep School at West Point, NY. Adam Laskey, also
of Barrington, received an athletic scholarship for baseball to attend Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Paula Clemente of Haddon Heights has been granted a full academic scholarship to Temple University to study Music
Therapy. Ibrahim Massey of Lawnside has committed to Monmouth University and will receive a full track scholarship.
Leah Peshkin of Haddon Heights will attend Chestnut Hill College and received a soccer scholarship. Several other
seniors will continue their academic and athletic pursuits at Division III colleges.
The Class of 2016 also played an integral role in warmly welcoming the first freshman class from Merchantville this
school year.
Haddon Heights Elementary Parent Teach Group
The Haddon Heights Parent Teacher Group (HH PTG) is pleased to announce that over $16,000 was raised during
the 2015/2016 school year. We would like to thank our amazing parent and teacher community for another wonderful
school year. All funds raised will be used to provide continued professional development opportunities for our
elementary school teachers, as well as offer unique programs in the arts, sciences, and technology for our students. We
would especially like to thank our board, committee, and program chairs, many of whom will be “retiring” from the
PTG this year due to student graduations:
• Holly Russell, Treasure and Chair,
Run Like Its Recess Chair (retiring,
new chair needed)
• Jackie Schroeder, Kathy Lewis,
Danielle Linaris, Hoots & Howls
• Jenny Fogerty and Kristen James,
Valentine’s Day Sock Rock
• Linda Schreiber, Annual Science
Fair (retiring, new chair needed)
• Jennifer Griffith and Shannon
Severino, Earth Day Events
• Larissa Whitman, Grocery Card
Connection
• Kim Dodds, Assembly Coordinator
(retiring, new chair needed)
• Kathy Mullan, Scholastic Book Fair
• Claire Wikberg, Yearbook (retiring,
new chair needed)
• Antonella Kressel, Theater Week
(retiring, new chair needed)
As you can see, with all of our “retirees” we are at a critical juncture for the 2016/2017 school year. Please consider
volunteering as a committee or program chair in order to save these programs and allow them to continue. Many events
can be put together by a small group of friends which makes the experience fun and worthwhile. The PTG is also a great
way to meet other parents in the committee and get to know our principals and teachers. Contact the PTG to learn
more about 2016-2017 planning and opportunities to engage at: hhptg@hhsd.k12.nj.us. Thank you for your support!
Project CHILD FIND
Do you have a preschool age child, ages 3 to 5, experiencing developmental difficulties with communication,
learning, socialization, or motor skills? If so, your child may be eligible for free services through the school district.
The district will evaluate children, when warranted, beginning at age 2 years 9 months old. The district provides
special education services for eligible preschoolers.
If you suspect your preschool age child is developing differently or demonstrating problems learning contact
Jocqueline Renner, Director of Special Education, at 547-1322, Ext. 3006 for more information. Information is
also available on the Special Education, Project CHILD FIND weblink located on the school district’s website at
hhsd.k12.nj.us
The Haddon Heights Public School District Emergency Closing Number is #563
Stanfill Manor
New Summer Hours at Stanfill Senior Services Network
The meeting, greeting and fun spot for
Haddon Heights seniors is the Stanfill Senior
Services Network housed on the second floor
of the historic Stanfill Manor at 109 E. Atlantic
Avenue where a variety of free informational
and referral services are available to all seniors
in our community. Summer hours starting June
1 will be Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or by
phone or appointment. Call 856-546-2590.
What could be a better spot for enjoying lovely
summer days than our beautiful porch! Join
us Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:30 AM
for Just for Gents...a chance for the guys to get
together for coffee, donuts and conversation.
On Wednesday afternoons everyone is invited
for Porch Talk. Come sit a spell and enjoy
chatting, watching the birds or just relaxing
and meeting new friends. Lemonade and
cookies will be served and chess and checkers
sets will be available.
Our calendar of classes and informational
events continues with new offerings beginning
June 1. Check us out on Facebook under Stanfill
Manor, or look for copies of our calendar
brochures located throughout town and in a
basket on the Manor’s front porch. There’s
something for every interest, so take a look and
see what appeals to you.
Coming this Fall we’ll have other new
presentations on wine making, traveling and
many other fascinating topics.
Don’t forget we also offer connective and social
service support for all the seniors of Haddon
Heights. If you need some help or connections
for yourself or a friend to “age-in-place”, call us
today!
Be a part of it all at Stanfill Senior Services
Network....and tell a friend!
Improper Mulching Can Kill Your Trees!
It’s that time of year when everyone wants to clean-out and freshen-up their garden beds. They like
the “pleasing” look of mulch without the presence of leaves. Rather than rake up the leaves and
put them out for the town to compost, consider using a mulching mower and leave the clippings
on the lawn as fertilizer. Or, catch the clippings and use as free, beneficial mulch in your garden
beds. It is more “earth-friendly”. Don’t like the look of shredded leaves? Put a thin layer of more
attractive mulch on top of them.
There are many “green” benefits to applying mulch. Less fertilizer is needed since the mulch slowly
decomposes, improving soil fertility. It also helps maintain soil moisture, decreasing the need for
extra watering. Weeds are prevented from germinating and growing, so herbicides are not needed.
Mulch keeps the soils cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Mulch also makes maintenance
easier and helps prevent damage from mowers or string trimmers.
Unfortunately, there is a practice that the
general public now thinks is the proper way to
mulch around a tree or large shrub. It is referred
to as “volcano mulching”. We all have seen
it, especially in shopping centers, apartment
complexes and even on public property. With
this type of mulching, the mulch is applied
directly next to the trunk of the tree, often
extending a foot or more up the trunk. This
kind of mulching is very dangerous to the tree
and can actually kill it. It is among the leading
Improper “Volcano” Mulching!
cause of mortality in freshly planted trees. It
makes the tree more susceptible to fungus, insects and rodents, particularly voles which eat the
bark and roots. It also prevents water from reaching the root system of the tree. You can see an
example of “volcano mulching” in the photo. Even landscapers are guilty of doing this. They want
to please their customers who insist on it because they think it is the right way to mulch.
The correct way of mulching is called “donut mulching”. A ring of mulch, generally advised to be
about 3 inches deep, is put around the tree extending out as far, when possible, as the branches
extend. Minimal mulch, a thin coating at
most, is placed within about 3-4 inches of
the trunk. Therefore the mulch closest to the
trunk is in the shape of a donut.
Sustainable Haddon Heights encourages you
to mulch properly. Do not follow the lead
of your neighbors, family or friends. Be a
leader and an educator and tell others - even
a professional if you hire one - about the
proper way to apply mulch. Your trees will
thank you!
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Proper “Donut” Mulching!
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June & July 2016
Haddon Heights 2016 Summer Rec Program
Summer Rec Round Up!
Our 2016 season is about to start! All
of our enrolled Summer Rec families
should have received their information
package including the all-important
Emergency Contact and Medical form.
Please return this form to Borough Hall
at your earliest convenience. Contact
us if you haven’t received this mailing.
Payment for weeks 1, 2 or 3 is now due
and must be received by Wednesday
June 1st; Payments for weeks 4 or 5 are
due on or before Thursday July 1. Nonpayment will result in your spot being
released to a family on the Wait List.
Don’t be left out; contact us if there is a
question or concern.
We will accept additional wait list
registrations until July 6. A completed
registration form and a $15 check gets
you date stamped and on the list. If any
Be a friend of Summer Rec
openings occur we will contact
you; if not your uncashed check
will be destroyed or returned as
you indicate.
Any payment questions contact
Julie at jyuhaze@haddonhts.
com or 856-547-7164 Ext 36;
Program questions go to Kathy
Lange at klange@haddonhts.com
or 856-546-4852.
Can you help us keep the costs down for Summer Rec and also promote recycling? We will
gratefully accept your donations at the Town Hall Office in our “Green” Summer Rec bin.
antiseptic. Tube of Neosporin
• “Corn Hole” game. (Does not have to be new)
• Box of latex free gloves size small
• Toilet paper tubes
• Paper towels, liquid hand soap, baby • Box of freeze pops (type that is a long
tube) unfrozen of course!
wipes, cleaning wipes
• Brown paper “lunch” bags, gallon size zip • Science project kits
lock plastic bags
• Plastic bins, in shoe box size, or any size
appreciated
• Plastic table cloths (even left over birthday
or theme ones) plain or flannel backed
• Cardboard boxes from shoes, bubble
wrap (we do not need any plastic peanuts)
• Craft items: even left over birthday favor
kits or holiday craft kits, craft sticks
• Prepackaged craft kits for rainy days
• Patriotic theme craft kits
• “Adult/Teen” coloring books
• Olympic theme craft kits
• Oriental Trading DIY draw string back
packs $80 for 48. (Or monetary donation
• Sharpies (black), markers
towards)
• Duct tape, masking tape, painters blue
• Monetary donation to offset cost of our
tape, clear “packing tape”
popular “Owl Pellet” project; they are
• Beads - especially alphabet and sport
$3.50 each for large size or purchase direct
theme. Lacing especially leather like and
for us from Carolina Biologic Supply
stretchy elastic
• Monetary donation to purchase another
• Jewelry making kits
picnic table for the cabin area
• Glitter (we use tons of glitter), white glue
• Leather, metal or wood crafts, model kits • Monetary donations: Checks Payable to
Borough of Haddon Heights Memo: Sum
• Hula hoops, jump ropes, nerf balls
Rec donation
• Band aids, child friendly “no sting”
Friends of Glover Fulling
Mill Park Created
Friends of Glover Fulling Mill Park has recently been established by
Resolution of the Borough. As a Committee of the Borough, Friends
will help by planting a garden with bushes used in the dyeing of fabric,
with occasional cleanups of the park, and occasionally holding events
commemorating the Glover Fulling Mill.
In 1911 the Glover Family sold the Mill and surrounding seven acres to
the Borough for a new sewer and public works plant. The Borough has
been the custodian of the remains of the Glover Fulling Mill. In 2011 the
Borough sold six acres to Bob Meyer Communities for development of
houses on Fulling Mill Lane with the remaining one acre, which contains
the Glover Fulling Mill Archaeological Site, designated as a passive park
with entrances from Fulling Mill Lane and Sylvan Drive.
In June, the area immediately adjacent to the mill remains will be graded
and the remains fenced in. The wooded section of the Park will be made
“park ready” by John Ellis and the DPW with the assistance of Steve
Dorsey, Borough arborist. Westfield Associates
is preparing a sign describing the mill and
fulling process, its Revolutionary War history
and the Glover Family that will be installed
this summer. This park is being created with a
grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust. The
Borough will continue to own and maintain
this one acre park - the grass, the woods and
the fenced in remains of the archaeological site.
All interested residents are invited to join the
Friends of Glover Fulling Mill Park by calling
Rose Fitzgerald at 547-3950.
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SPORTS
Haddon Heights
Soccer Club
Dear Haddon Heights Soccer Families:
Thank you for another successful Spring Season
of soccer in Haddon Heights. The travel teams
played a full, 10-game season and we held
professional training and pre-travel programs
to build individual skills. We thank all of our
member families, the players and of course the
volunteers who make it all happen. We want to
thank the Borough of Haddon Heights for their
support, especially for the progress we have
made towards the installation of new lights at
the McCullough Athletic Complex on Devon
Ave.
Registration for summer soccer camp and
fall recreational soccer programs (ages
3+) is still open. You can register at www.
haddonheightssoccer.net. Please note the family
discounts: $10 off for a second player, $20 off
for a third, $95 off for a fourth and more.
The Club is always looking for new sponsors.
Please contact Jeanette Simons at simons@
gmail.com for details. Also - FootballMania is
returning to HHSC! Be on the lookout for more
details.
Finally, I’d like to remind you of a few important
dates on the HHSC calendar:
August 15:
Rec Registration ends ($20
penalty for late registration)
August 22 - 26: ASF Summer Camp
September 9:
Opening Night of Fall
Season
November 18: Soccer Social
Once again, the Haddon Heights Soccer Club
would like to thank you for your continued
participation and support. We look forward to
the remainder of the year!
Haddon Heights Field Hockey Camp
at Haddon Heights High School
June 21st through June 24th 9:00am - 11:00am
For Grades 1 thru 8 / Tuition: $75
Payable to Haddon Heights Field Hockey Booster Club
C/O 409 Hobart Drive, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
For further information call Camp Director, Melissa Del Collo
at (856) 547-7454 or email: delcollm@hhsd.k12.nj.us.
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Walk to School June Challenge!
The Borough Council would like to urge all
school children to JUMP, JOG, JIGGLE and
WALK TO SCHOOL IN JUNE. Haddon
Heights is one of the Classic Towns of Greater
Philadelphia because of its walkability.
More effective than new windows or other “green” initiatives, WALKING
rather than driving is the MOST effective way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Haddon Heights Cub Scouts
Haddon Heights Cub Scout Pack 163 serves boys from
kindergarten through 5th grade. In Cub Scouting, boys
and their families have fun and adventure in a program
that builds character and instills values. Community
events, service projects, historical outings, camping,
hiking, fishing, orienteering and sporting events
are just some of the activities that Cub Scouts do with their families and
friends. Come out and see how much fun Cub Scouting can be! For more
information you can follow us on Facebook or email: lhoilien@comcast.net
Please plan walking time into your child’s school schedule
both for exercise and to keep Haddon Heights green.
The Haddon Heights Police Department and Crossing
Guards will support this movement. For more information
on how you can help, visit these Web sites: www.
walktoschool.org; or the National Center for Safe Routes to
School - www.saferoutesinfo.org.
Haddon Heights Boy Scouts
Eagle Scout Project
On April 10, 2016, Patrick Hughes, of Haddon
Heights Boy Scout Troop 67, completed his
Eagle Scout Project at Glenview Avenue School.
Patrick designed and coordinated construction
of an outdoor classroom next to the school’s
garden.
The classroom consists of a bordered mulched
seating area with four picnic tables and a potting
station. He secured donations from Camden
County Conservation Company, McCahill’s
Landscaping, Home Depot, Lowes, Shop Rite,
Acme, The Pretzel Factory, and Krispy Kreme
which made this project possible.
Patrick enlisted the help of fellow scouts from
Troop 67 along with family and friends. The
staff and students were very excited to discover
this surprise on the morning of April 11th!
Patrick was recognized for efforts at the May
Board of Education meeting. Hopefully, Patrick
will receive the prestigious title of Eagle Scout
in the near future. Thanks, Patrick, for a job
well done!
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
Ascension Lutheran Church
534 Fourth Avenue
547-6669
www.alchh.org
George Dietrich, Pastor
Service of Holy Communion 9:00 a.m.
Education Hour 9 a.m.
Joy Community Fellowship
1701 Sycamore Street
546-1188
www.joynj.org
Mark Savidge, Pastor
Sunday 10 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
of Haddon Heights
28 Seventh Avenue
547-6139
fpchaddonheights.org
Rev. Eliza Cramer Jaremko
Sunday 10 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima RC Church
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
300 Kings Highway
547-0564
www.strosenj.com
“Everyone is Welcome at St. Mary’s Come Worship With Us”
White Horse Pike and Green Streets
547-3240
www.stmaryshhnj.org
Sunday Eucharist at 10:00 a.m.
with Sunday School
www.facebook.com/SRLHaddonHeightsNJ
E. Joseph Byerley, Reverend
Saturday, 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.;
Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.,
6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church First Church of Christ Science
704 Garden Street
547-3300
www.fumchhnj.org
William Benjamin, Pastor
Sunday 10 a.m.
First Presbyterian
On June 5, the First Presbyterian Church of Haddon
Heights will be celebrating “Living Waters for the
World”. This will be a fun and exciting day for all
ages. Please join us at 10:00 for our “Very Big Sunday”
activities as we learn about the ways in which access
to clean water affects the lives of children in many
parts of the world. The Deacons Annual Picnic follows
featuring a baking contest, great food and games for
the children.
On June 12, we will be celebrating the confirmation
of our newest members. It will be Youth Sunday and
we will be presenting Bibles to the children moving up
in Sunday School. The Sunday School teachers who
have faithfully shared God’s love with our youngsters
this year will be recognized.
First Presbyterian
Church is located at the corner of Seventh and Green
Streets in Haddon Heights. Check us out at www.
fpchaddonheights.org.
301 Station Avenue
547-7447
info@hhcsrroom.com
christiansciencehaddonheightsnj.org
Sunday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday (Testimony reading) 8-9 p.m.
The Men’s Breakfast Club of First Presbyterian Church
of Haddon Heights meets every fourth Wednesday at
9:00 am in the church parlor. Please invite a friend and
join us on June 22 and July 27 for a hearty homemade
breakfast and special Bible study presented by Pastor
Eliza Jaremko. A $5.00 donation is requested for
breakfast and a year-end contribution to a local charity.
Make your reservation by calling the church office at
856-547-6139. First Presbyterian Church is located
at the corner of Seventh and Green Streets in Haddon
Heights. Check us out at www.fpchaddonheights.org.
Women’s Association
The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian
Church of Haddon Heights will meet at 6:00 on June
21 for our end of the year covered dish dinner. Please
come out and join us. We’d love to meet you. Check
us out at www.fpchaddonheights.org.
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300 Station Avenue
547-3579
www.haddonheightsbaptist.org
Dr. Nick Boeke, Sr. Pastor
Sunday 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.
Haddon Heights Baptist Church
“Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid.... for the Lord thy God is with thee.” Joshua 1:9
Vacation Bible School
Haddon Heights
Baptist Church
announces its
2016 Vacation
Bible
School!
Circle the week
of July 25 to 29
on your summer
calendar--that’s
when Cow-abunga
Farm
holds its weeklong hoe down called “Growin’ with Our Faithful
God.” Students will experience life on the farm
complete with animals, tractors and growing crops.
As they learn about God’s faithfulness as revealed in
the life of Joseph, they will be encouraged to grow in
godliness and to trust in God’s plan.
Vacation Bible School at Haddon Heights Baptist is
for kids age 4 through 6th grade and runs from 9
am to 12 noon each day. A registration form can be
downloaded from www.haddonheightsbaptist.org.
Look for the VBS float from Haddon Heights Baptist
Church in the borough’s Fourth of July Parade.
Men’s Breakfast Club
Haddon Heights Baptist Church
Running concurrently with Vacation Bible School
is a Ladies Class of Bible Study. This year’s theme is
“Bloom Where You Are Planted,” and allows moms
and other women to fellowship, workshop and relax
while their kids enjoy their daily trips to Cow-abunga Farm. A nursery for children up to 3 years old
will be available.
The Shepherds Department of special needs students
also will be having fun at Cow-a-bunga Farm in July.
Their Vacation Bible School runs from July 5 through
8 from 7 pm to 9 pm each evening. They will enjoy
Bible stories, craft time, game time and refreshments
as they learn how to grow in faith like crops grow in
the fields of Cow-a-bunga Farm!
Free Car Wash
On June 25, Haddon Heights Baptist Church will
provide borough residents an opportunity to receive
a free car wash! Washes will be available between
10 am and 2 pm in the Station Avenue parking lot at
Fourth Avenue. The event is a gift to the community-no money will be accepted.
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Awana
On April 27th, 62 Awana clubbers and their parents,
relatives and friends celebrated the end of another
year of accomplishment at the 2016 Awana Awards
and Recognition Program. Many trophies and
awards were presented to clubbers for their work in
Scripture memorization and workbook completion.
Commander Harvey Hagen challenged parents and
clubbers alike to continue in God’s Word as approved
workmen.
Awana, which stands for Approved Workmen Are
Not Ashamed, is a kids club for children age 3 through
6th grade. Emphasis is on wholesome game activities,
Scripture memorization and Bible-based teaching.
Awana meets Wednesdays, September through April,
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. All are welcome and parents
of clubbers may attend Bible Study groups held at the
same time as club. The club year begins again on
Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
Youth Group
The church’s Jr/Sr High Youth Group meets on
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm September
through June. On Friday night, March 4, the youth
group enjoyed an All-Nighter. Come for food, fun,
fellowship, a challenging speaker, good music and
games.
Missions
Haddon Heights Baptist Church provides several
housing units on campus for missionaries on
between-field ministries. Currently, Sandy Heim,
church planting specialist to Lima, Peru, is enjoying
those facilities.
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School and
9:30am - 10:30am
Community Groups for all ages
Morning Worship Service
10:45am - 12:00pm
Children’s Church
11:15am - 12:00pm
Evening Worship Service
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Find out more about us at
www.haddonheightsbaptist.org
or call (856) 547-3579
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, White Horse Pike and Green Streets, in Haddon Heights
invites you to mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11th from 11am until 3pm when they
will host a Craft/Vendor Fair and Old Fashioned Strawberry Festival.
Spaces for crafters/vendors are available for $20.00 per 10 ft. space. Tables will be set on
the church’s front lawn extending down Green Street offering wonderful visibility for those
traveling down the White Horse Pike. With a large lot in which to park, shoppers can
wander the Fair without fear of being ticketed.
There will also be delicious opportunity for shoppers to enjoy lunch, and dessert of sweet
strawberry shortcake. We will have locally grown quarts of strawberries to purchase as well
as strawberry bread, jams and others goodies. Children can enjoy face painting and other
activities.
Those interested in having a craft or
vendor table at the event should go to the
church’s website at www.stmaryshhnj.org
and download the registration form and
guidelines and send it to the church office
as soon as possible or contact the church
office at 856-547-3240.
Come out and enjoy a day in the sun with
your family, get to see your friends and
neighbors and meet the folks from St.
Mary’s. See you at the Fair.
RENTAL FACILITIES
Planning a Party or Event? Need to find a space to host it? Look no further! Haddon
Heights has two facilities to offer you! The Cabin and The Community Center are
available to rent for private parties and functions. What better way to celebrate a family
event! With Hoff ’s Playground conveniently located next to the Cabin and adjacent to
the Community Center, children can play within view of adults enjoying their event.
There is ample street parking for all of your guests.
The Community Center is located at 321 Seventh
Ave. It offers a spacious main room with french
doors leading to a fenced in yard. It is equipped
with a full kitchen & sound system. Round tables
& padded chairs are supplied. The Community
Center accommodates up to 100 guests.
The Cabin is located at 600 Lippincott Lane. The
Cabin offers a charming space which includes a gas
fireplace, a small warming kitchen area and audio
visual equipment. Tables and chairs are supplied and
set up for every event. The Cabin accommodates up
to 40 guests.
If interested in renting one of your hometown’s facilities, you can find more information
on the borough’s website. There you will see a slide-show of photos taken of the facilities
and also a link to print out the required rental agreement. If you have questions or would
like to check on the availability of a date/time, please contact Julie Yuhaze at 547-7164
ext. 36 or email at jyuhaze@haddonhts.com. If you would like to see the facilities before
your event you can contact Pat Cooper at 856-546-2580. Pat will be able to schedule a
time to take you over and show the space and answer any questions you may have.
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LIBRARY CORNER
Children’s Summer Movies Return
Lights! Camera! Action! The popular Summer Movie Series returns to the library every Tuesday during
the summer. G-rated movies will be shown at 11:30 am and PG-rated movies will be shown at 7:00 pm. The
series will run from June 21 – August 16. These FREE movies are shown on our 144
The library’s annual summer INCH SCREEN in HD! Bring your popcorn and drinks and enjoy great movies in
reading program, entitled “On the air-conditioned library. A schedule of movies will be available at the library in
Your Mark, Get Set…READ!”, June. Call 547-7132 for more information.
will begin on Monday, June 20
from 1:30 – 3:30. Stop by on June The library continues to host a Foreign Film Series on the fourth Thursday of every
20 for our LAUNCH PARTY! month. Beginning at 6:30 pm, a new or classic foreign film will be shown. Our next film nights will be
You will be able to register Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, July 28. Call the library at 547-7132 for more information.
and pick up your reading logs.
We have many fun events planned. The program will
run through Monday, August 15 and our summer ending
The Haddon Heights Library will be holding a Silent Art
reading party will be held on Friday, September 9 from 3:30
Auction with many wonderful pieces to bid on. Framed
– 4:30. Keep an eye out throughout the summer for reading
pieces will be on display with bid sheets from Wednesday,
events and giveaways! Call the library at 547-7132 for more
June 1 until Friday, June 10. The art work can be seen at the
information.
library and in several store fronts along Station Avenue. All
art work will be moved to the library for the auction with
final bids on Friday, June 9. Bidding will close at 8:30 on June 9 and winners
will be announced. You don’t need to be present to win. All sales benefit the
library. We are still accepting donations of framed originals or prints for the
auction. If you have any questions, please call Chris Walter at 547-7132.
Summer Reading Program
Foreign Film Nights
Silent Art Auction
2nd Annual Comic Con
The Haddon Heights Library and The Comic Station are
happy to announce the 2nd Annual Haddon Heights Comic
Con. This year’s con will be held on Sunday, July 10 from
10:00 – 5:00. We will have face painting, balloon artists,
vendors, writers, artists, The Ghostbusters and much more.
Stop by the library or The Comic Station for more details on
this great event.
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The library has a new program that is launching this month: The Adult
Coloring Club. Adult coloring books have taken the world by storm
and have proven to relieve stress. Join us on the third Thursday of
each month at 7:00 pm. We will be creating beautiful masterpieces and
bonding with our neighbors. Our next coloring club will be held on
Thursday, June 16.
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Friendlyness! By @Phillies Nation
Insta-Love! By @Matt Skoufalos
Haddon Heights’ native Andrew Bailey was called
up by the Phillies earlier this week.
From the guy tasked with managing the 500 block stage,
a humongous-big THANK YOU to all the bands and the
sound crew for delivering a great show! ...
Join Us on
Facebook, Twitter
@HaddonHeights,
and Instagram @
Haddonhts. Be
sure to use hashtag
#haddonheightsnj
to help us keep the
“love” together!
You can also email
your information
directly to Julie
Yuhaze at jyuhaze@
haddonhts.com
or drop off at the
Borough Hall 625
Station Ave.
Insta-Love! By @haddonheightsneighborsnightout
The @haddonhts
community
center looked
great last night
all dressed up
for the fiesta.
Huge shout
out to Kennys
World for
supplying endless
decorations and
serving ware.
Thanks for your
support Kennys!
#haddonheights
#shoplocal
#fiesta
Friendlyness! By @ Animal Welfare Association
AWA representatives
visited the third
graders at Glenview
Ave. School in Haddon
Heights with our
humane education
presentation. The
students in turn
showered us with
donated supplies, as
well as $303.00 dollars
they raised selling
hand painted dog
bowls!
LITTLE RESIDENTS
a Picture and post online for us to see! Reach us on
COLOR ME! Snap
Facebook @ Haddonheights or Instagram @ HaddonHts
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