Mayor Platt: Crews continue snow-removal work, prepare for next storm

Once again this winter season, Cherry Hill and surrounding communities face the daunting task of digging out from a record storm that brought more than 27 inches of snow to our region.

While there is still plenty of work to be done, the diligent snow-removal efforts performed by our Department of Public Works through the weekend have allowed us to start the work week relatively unscathed.

From the storm’s onset Friday evening, 43 Township’s snow plows and salt spreaders have been deployed throughout town, and more than 60 of our DPW employees have been on hand, working around-the-clock in an effort to keep more than 226 miles of municipal roadways safe and passable, allowing our lives to continue nearly uninterrupted.

That said, it has already been a long winter, and it appears our work is far from over. Another powerful storm is forecast to move through our area in the middle of this week, and we again expect that accumulation could be significant. Read more

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South Jersey braces for more snow

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South Jerseyans might not get a chance to rest after spending the weekend digging out from a major snowstorm.

Forecasters say another a storm starting late Tuesday is expected to bring a foot or more to most of the Garden State, with 18 inches or more in a swath across the middle of the state.

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Flak and flapjacks on menu in Cherry Hill

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By JANE ROH
Courier-Post Staff

One brought photographs of all the strange cars parked around her neighborhood. Another came waving a campaign brochure for the Republican candidates who lost a bid for council last November.
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Cherry Hill to spotlight talent at show

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By BARBARA S. ROTHSCHILD
Courier-Post Staff

The stars of tomorrow are lined up for "Cherry Hill's Got Talent" the Cherry Hill Education Foundation's following act to its popular "Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars" fundraiser to benefit the school district.
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Light bites at California Pizza Kitchen | Shop ‘Til You Drop

By Eileen Smith, Courier-Post Staff

Following the lead of Cheesecake Factory and other casual dining destinations, California Pizza Kitchen has launched a new "Small Cravings" menu featuring smaller dishes — with smaller prices.

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Train for your first 5K

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Getting in shape is among the top resolutions that people make each year, and Cherry Hill's Recreation Department wants to help residents achieve that goal.

The recreation department will be hosting a winter course, Train for Your First 5K, which will challenge residents to prepare to walk or run in Cherry Hill Township's 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk event on April 24.
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Plan for traveling with loved ones with dementia

By JANIE DE LEON-MALE
For the Courier-Post

With warm weather (we hope) just around the corner, many of us will take to the roads and skies for our vacations.

Traveling with elderly family members who suffer from some level of dementia requires being aware of many factors.

Family members who suffer from some level of cognitive impairment will generally fare better in well-ordered, familiar and stable settings.
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Commerce founder, bank continue court battle

It has been more than two years since Vernon W. Hill II was squeezed out of what was then Commerce Bancorp Inc., the Cherry Hill-based financial powerhouse he masterminded in 1973.

Since then, Hill, wife Shirley, the bank and its current owner, Toronto-based TD Financial Group, have been embroiled in dueling lawsuits in both state and federal courts.

Read the rest of this article at: Commerce founder, bank continue court battle | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

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Inch by inch, region digs out from snow

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By SHRUTI MATHUR DESAI
Courier-Post Staff

Doug Kelly was busy with his shovel Sunday morning. But he wasn't clearing the sidewalk outside his salon, Blue, in Haddon Township. He was creating a huge pile of snow to make into a giant snowman.

"During the last snowstorm I saw an eight-foot snowman in Collingswood," said Kelly, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with a warm fleece vest. "I think that if Collingswood could have a snowman then Haddon should have a snowman."

South Jerseyans learned to cope with the winter storm that dumped record-breaking amounts of snow in the region, with parts of Cherry Hill seeing just over 27 inches.
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Cherry Hill sees budget as challenge

By JANE ROH

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Courier-Post Staff

Cherry Hill will continue to face hurdles as budget season nears.

Mayor Bernie Platt believes this year's budget will be more difficult than last year's to hammer out, though he does not expect the township to have any major capital expenditures.

"The challenges we're going to face are going to be astronomical," he said. "I'm only looking to maintain what we have at this point, and it's going to be difficult to do that."
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DPW prepared for impending storm

With snow expected to begin this afternoon and continue through Saturday, the Township’s Department of Public Works is working diligently to ensure crews are ready to respond as soon as the first snowflakes fall.

Salt spreaders have been loaded and will be deployed at the storm’s onset to prevent icing on the 226 miles of roadway maintained by Cherry Hill. All told, some 41 plows and spreaders will be on the road for the duration of the storm to keep our roads as clear and as safe as possible.

Our employees will work around-the-clock through the duration of the storm, with supervisory personnel on hand to monitor road conditions and keep an eye on the most up-to-date forecast. Additionally, administrative staff will be on hand through the storm to answer telephone calls, at (856) 424-4422. Read more

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Snow-removal help available to seniors

As the region braces for yet another brush with Mother Nature this weekend, residents should be aware that there are resources available for seniors who need to get to medical appointments in the coming days. Read more

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Free tax help available for seniors through April 13

With tax season upon us, Cherry Hill and the AARP are once again offering a popular, free tax-help program to the Township’s 13,000 seniors.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday from now until April 13, AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will be at Town Hall to assist low- and moderate-income seniors in preparing their 2009 state and federal tax returns, as well as Homestead Rebate and Property Tax Reimbursement forms.

No appointments are necessary; however, residents should note that complex returns such as those involving businesses, rental income, or multiple capital gains, will not be prepared through this program. Electronic filing and direct-deposit services will be available to help speed seniors’ returns. Read more

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Blizzard on the way? Forecast calls for 18-24 inches

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Winter-weary New Jerseyans will soon be dealing with another major storm that is expected to bring heavy snow to southern and coastal areas, with lesser amounts forecast for the north.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Ocean counties today, along with southeastern Burlington County, while winter storm warnings were issued for most other counties.
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