Cherry Hill, Recyclebank featured in NY news segment

Mayor Bernie Platt and a handful of Township residents and businesses were featured in a news segment last night on WCBS (Ch. 2) in New York.

Here's the link: http://wcbstv.com/video/?id=140048@wcbs.dayport.com

DPW crews clearing storm drains to prevent flooding

The Department of Public Works has been working since Wednesday to clear debris from water inlets and outflows in anticipation of this weekend's heavy rainfall.

Residents should call Police Dispatch to report flood conditions during the weekend, at (856) 665-1200.  The police will dispatch Public Works crews as needed.

Flood watch issued for much of South Jersey

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch advisory for Burlington, Gloucester and Camden counties, as well as much of the surrounding area, through Sunday morning.

The weather service notes rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in the area, with local amounts of 5 inches possible in some areas.

Smaller streams are likely to flood first, with larger waterways likely to come after, according to the report.

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AARP senior tax help at Town Hall tomorrow

These sessions will continue every Tuesday and Friday through April 13.
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Mayor Platt comments on sentencing of former township official

Please see the following statement from Mayor Bernie Platt in reference to the sentencing of Tony Saccomanno.

"First and foremost I want to applaud the work of the U.S. Attorney and the FBI on this case.

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Township hosts 2010 Census kickoff event

Mayor Bernie Platt and Township Council invite you to attend the 2010 U.S. Census Kick-Off Meeting on the evening of Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the Carman Tilelli Community Center at Town Hall (820 Mercer Street).

Information collected from the U.S. Census becomes a factor in many government decisions, such as the number of seats New Jersey has in Congress, in addition to how more than $400 billion in federal money is allocated each year to fund infrastructure additions, improvements and services in communities such as Cherry Hill.

Please join Township and U.S. Census Bureau officials as the 2010 Census begins!

PHOTO: Accounting firm logs $6,150 in fundraiser

Alloy Silverstein Goes Red for Women

Catholic schools work to boost enrollment

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While the region's public school districts struggle with cuts in state aid that could affect programs and property taxes, the Camden Diocese has been changing how its schools operate to retain current students and attract new ones despite a bleak economy.

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N.J. drivers still call — and crash

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Despite nearly 225,000 citations that have been issued statewide since New Jersey's cell phone law was enacted two years ago, polls show more motorists are using phones while driving.

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Study: Tri-county residents make too few healthy choices

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If residents across the region don't start making healthier choices, South Jersey could see higher mortality rates and increased risk to chronic diseases, such as adult-onset diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

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Kids become digital authors

Julia McCauley has found an outlet for some of the imaginative stories her son Michael, 7, has concocted.

The first-grade student from Van Sciver Elementary School and his mother, residents of the West Collingswood Extension section of Haddon Township, attended the school's recent book fair and fundraiser at Barnes and Noble in Cherry Hill.

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Town Hall, Library open for business today; all services operational

The Cherry Hill municipal building and public library are open for business today, Thursday, Feb. 25. Trash and recycling collection and other township services are also fully operational.

All Recreation Department activities scheduled for Thursday have been canceled; however, the Recreation Department itself is open.

Public Works crews are on hand to treat roadways as conditions require.

For weather- and trash-related questions, call DPW directly at (856) 424-4422. For additional assistance, contact the Mayor's Office at (856) 488-7878.

Township DPW keeps an eye on pothole proliferation; asks for community’s help

Ed Note: In addition to reporting potholes using the Township DPW hotline below, you can also use the Fixer Upper tool on the sidebar of this site to submit issues that need fixing. These submissions are automatically relayed to town officials via e-mail.

This particularly harsh winter season has spawned an uptick in the number of potholes affecting municipal roadways. In response, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has launched an aggressive campaign to identify and repair the damaged areas.

Beginning this week, three DPW road crews have been assigned to seek out and fix these potholes, which have been caused by the repeated freezing and thawing of road surfaces in the past two months. Each crew has been assigned a service area, and is touring every inch of the 226 miles of local roadway maintained by Cherry Hill to look for other depressions in the asphalt.

In light of this daunting task, Mayor Platt and DPW Director Steve Musilli are asking for the community’s help. Residents who see a potential problem spot should contact DPW immediately by calling (856) 424-4422. Additionally, potholes can be reported 24 hours a day on the Township Web site, www.CherryHill-NJ.com.
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Cherry Hill officials monitoring weather system

With snow in the forecast for later today and tonight, Township officials are continually monitoring weather conditions.

Crews will be on hand to treat municipal roadways as needed to make conditions safe for travel tonight and during Tuesday morning's rush hour.

Contact the Mayor's Office at (856) 488-7878 or the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422 with questions or concerns on Tuesday.

DPW crews continue work to clear trees, debris from roads