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  • Commissioner Jonathan Young addresses smell of smoke

     From Forest fire, by Ylvers, Pixabay

    The statement below is by Commissioner Jonathan Young regarding the impacts on the air quality in Camden County from the still burning wildfires from Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

    Throughout Camden County this morning residents may have woken up to the smell of smoke and seen small flickers of ash from the handful of wildfires currently burning throughout South Jersey. The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has been monitoring the fire events through their peers in the surrounding counties and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. In addition, we deployed assets from the Department of Public Safety to assist firefighting at the Bethany Run wildfire burning on the Voorhees and Evesham border last week. The 360-acre event was contained this weekend, but wildfires continue to burn throughout the state most notably a 2,500-acre fire in West Milford that is currently 0% contained. Nevertheless, these fires are not, for the most part physically near us but the wind has carried some of the smell and ash our way.

    The state has been under a drought watch since Oct. 17 and we are currently in a historic period of time experiencing no rainfall since September. Hopefully, that will come to end today and help to disperse the smoke in the atmosphere and provide an overdue assist to the brave members of the state Forest Fire Service and all of the local fire departments supporting them.

    That said, depending on the force and trajectory of the wind, residents may continue to smell more smoke during the shifting atmospheric conditions. Based on that, know that the source of the forest fire is not threatening homes and that Camden County is not under any threat. We will continue to monitor this situation and update the public if more pertinent information is relayed back to us from our partners.

    For all of our neighbors that have respiratory conditions, please limit your time outdoors and keep your windows closed during this time.    

  • Commissioner Jonathan Young addresses smell of smoke

     From Forest fire, by Ylvers, Pixabay

    The statement below is by Commissioner Jonathan Young regarding the impacts on the air quality in Camden County from the still burning wildfires from Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

    Throughout Camden County this morning residents may have woken up to the smell of smoke and seen small flickers of ash from the handful of wildfires currently burning throughout South Jersey. The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has been monitoring the fire events through their peers in the surrounding counties and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. In addition, we deployed assets from the Department of Public Safety to assist firefighting at the Bethany Run wildfire burning on the Voorhees and Evesham border last week. The 360-acre event was contained this weekend, but wildfires continue to burn throughout the state most notably a 2,500-acre fire in West Milford that is currently 0% contained. Nevertheless, these fires are not, for the most part physically near us but the wind has carried some of the smell and ash our way.

    The state has been under a drought watch since Oct. 17 and we are currently in a historic period of time experiencing no rainfall since September. Hopefully, that will come to end today and help to disperse the smoke in the atmosphere and provide an overdue assist to the brave members of the state Forest Fire Service and all of the local fire departments supporting them.

    That said, depending on the force and trajectory of the wind, residents may continue to smell more smoke during the shifting atmospheric conditions. Based on that, know that the source of the forest fire is not threatening homes and that Camden County is not under any threat. We will continue to monitor this situation and update the public if more pertinent information is relayed back to us from our partners.

    For all of our neighbors that have respiratory conditions, please limit your time outdoors and keep your windows closed during this time.    

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    Sunday, November 17

    Handstand Workshop and Crossfit Workout Supporting Type 1 Diabetes Research. 10 a.m. to noon. Crossfit DT1 708 King Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. There will be a free workshop featuring handstands, crossfit and a time to speak with a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Diabetes educator.

    Friday, Nov. 22

    Holiday House- A Dickens Holiday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Barclay Farmstead. The friends of Barclay Farmstead present their annual Holiday House which will be decorated with Dept. 56 village pieces, Victorian clothing and more. Volunteers needed. Interested volunteers should call the Recreation Department at 856-488-7868 or email Barclay@chnj.gov.Holiday Gift Bazaar: 

    Sunday, November 24, 2024 

    Holiday Gift Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami, 1101 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ. Shop for holiday gifts from more than 40 vendors including hand-crafted items, jewelry, clothing & accessories, beauty products, Judaica, sweets, home decor, pet treats and much more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Sisterhoodgiftgala@kolaminj.org 

    Monday, Nov. 25

    Township Council Meeting. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cherry Hill Municipal Building.

    Tuesday, Nov. 26

    Board of Education Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    Sunday, November 17

    Handstand Workshop and Crossfit Workout Supporting Type 1 Diabetes Research. 10 a.m. to noon. Crossfit DT1 708 King Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. There will be a free workshop featuring handstands, crossfit and a time to speak with a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Diabetes educator.

    Friday, Nov. 22

    Holiday House- A Dickens Holiday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Barclay Farmstead. The friends of Barclay Farmstead present their annual Holiday House which will be decorated with Dept. 56 village pieces, Victorian clothing and more. Volunteers needed. Interested volunteers should call the Recreation Department at 856-488-7868 or email Barclay@chnj.gov.Holiday Gift Bazaar: 

    Sunday, November 24, 2024 

    Holiday Gift Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami, 1101 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ. Shop for holiday gifts from more than 40 vendors including hand-crafted items, jewelry, clothing & accessories, beauty products, Judaica, sweets, home decor, pet treats and much more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Sisterhoodgiftgala@kolaminj.org 

    Monday, Nov. 25

    Township Council Meeting. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cherry Hill Municipal Building.

    Tuesday, Nov. 26

    Board of Education Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

  • Township man stabbed to death

    Detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a Cherry Hill man on Nov. 3, according to a release from the office of Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

    Township police officers responded to a call at about 5:24 p.m. that evening at the township’s Waterford Apartments on Park Boulevard and found 28-year-old Harrison Guttman suffering from stab wounds in one of the units, according to the release. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Detectives determined that Guttman was killed during some kind of altercation, police said. All parties involved have been identified, but criminal charges have yet to be filed. The investigation is ongoing.

    Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Det. Luis Sibaja Jr. of the prosecutor’s office homicide unit at (856) 225-8682, or township Det. Robert Daniello at (856) 432-8834. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

  • Township man stabbed to death

    Detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a Cherry Hill man on Nov. 3, according to a release from the office of Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

    Township police officers responded to a call at about 5:24 p.m. that evening at the township’s Waterford Apartments on Park Boulevard and found 28-year-old Harrison Guttman suffering from stab wounds in one of the units, according to the release. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Detectives determined that Guttman was killed during some kind of altercation, police said. All parties involved have been identified, but criminal charges have yet to be filed. The investigation is ongoing.

    Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Det. Luis Sibaja Jr. of the prosecutor’s office homicide unit at (856) 225-8682, or township Det. Robert Daniello at (856) 432-8834. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

  • DEP issues fire warnings

    Current fire danger remains at the orange – or very high – level for the state, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

    Ahead of Halloween and Diwali, the department issued a fire ban on all public lands and private properties and issued tips to safeguard communities. The ban is in effect “in response to prolonged dry conditions and increased wildfire activity until further notice.”

    DEP annouced the following rules:

    • All outdoor fires are prohibited unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. Includes bonfires and residential fire pits. 
    • No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while the level of restriction is in place. 
    • No firework celebrations are permitted. 
    • The fire ban is in place on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.
    • Amplify and share safety information with residents. Most wildfires can be avoided by adhering to these commonsense safety tips:
    • Don’t discard cigarettes, matches or smoking materials on the ground.
    • Use indoor wood stoves and fireplaces carefully; both can emit embers that spark fires. Fully douse ashes with water before disposal.
    • Be mindful where you park or drive your vehicle. Hot exhaust systems can ignite dry vegetation if parked or driven over it. 
    • Be careful when cutting your grass or using other yard tools. Power tools like lawnmowers and chainsaws can throw off sparks that ignite dry grass or leaves.
    • Keep matches and lighters away from children. 

    For more information about how to protect your community from wildfire, visit njwildfire.org.

  • DEP issues fire warnings

    Current fire danger remains at the orange – or very high – level for the state, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

    Ahead of Halloween and Diwali, the department issued a fire ban on all public lands and private properties and issued tips to safeguard communities. The ban is in effect “in response to prolonged dry conditions and increased wildfire activity until further notice.”

    DEP annouced the following rules:

    • All outdoor fires are prohibited unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. Includes bonfires and residential fire pits. 
    • No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while the level of restriction is in place. 
    • No firework celebrations are permitted. 
    • The fire ban is in place on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.
    • Amplify and share safety information with residents. Most wildfires can be avoided by adhering to these commonsense safety tips:
    • Don’t discard cigarettes, matches or smoking materials on the ground.
    • Use indoor wood stoves and fireplaces carefully; both can emit embers that spark fires. Fully douse ashes with water before disposal.
    • Be mindful where you park or drive your vehicle. Hot exhaust systems can ignite dry vegetation if parked or driven over it. 
    • Be careful when cutting your grass or using other yard tools. Power tools like lawnmowers and chainsaws can throw off sparks that ignite dry grass or leaves.
    • Keep matches and lighters away from children. 

    For more information about how to protect your community from wildfire, visit njwildfire.org.

  • NEW JERSEY WINE WEEK EXPANDS TO FULL MONTH

    Haddonfield, NJ – Say goodbye to New Jersey Wine Week – and say cheers to New Jersey Wine Month! Running November 1-30, this celebration highlights Garden State wine growers, vineyards, and wineries.

    “Our neighbors in Pennsylvania and New York celebrate their wines for an entire month,” says Devon Perry, Executive Director of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. “Now, New Jersey has a full 30 days to recognize our state’s 60+ wineries and vineyards! New Jersey Wine Month is perfectly timed to coincide with the gorgeous harvest season and before the busy holiday season sets in. Join us for a glass of wine, from Sussex County to Cape May, and everywhere in between!”

    “I am excited to join the Garden State Wine Growers Association in expanding NJ Wine Week to a month-long celebration of NJ wine this November”  said Ed Wengryn, NJ Secretary of Agriculture.” As the fall harvest season begins to wrap up it is a perfect time for people to get out and see our vineyards and explore our wineries, trying the best of what our winegrowers produce. As the holiday season approaches it offers people the chance to add a taste of NJ to their Thanksgiving and holiday meals and gift giving.”

    Director of New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, Jeffery Vasser shares, “The November 9th wine exposition offers participants an opportunity to meet our state’s passionate winemakers, explore 130 of New Jersey’s best vintages, and enjoy expert presentations. As visitors journey through Garden State Wine Country, they’ll not only discover our picturesque vineyards, but also our charming attractions, welcoming accommodations and top-notch culinary experiences that perfectly pair with New Jersey wines. We invite everyone to savor the pours and scenic beauty that make New Jersey a top destination for wine lovers.”

    Professor Donna Albano of Stockton University shares: “I am thrilled to be kicking off New Jersey Wine Month on the road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I will be presenting ‘Taste of the Garden State, Exploring New Jersey’s Wine Regions’ at the annual American Wine Society National Conference.”

    Lori A. Pepenella, President of the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association, shares, “The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA), as the leading advocate for travel and tourism in the Garden State, celebrates New Jersey Wine Month and the NJ Wine Expo. This is an opportunity for everyone to explore the innate beauty of our state and highlights the fantastic experiences that our wineries provide. The NJTIA recognizes the unique character that New Jersey wines infuse into local cuisine, events, activities, getaways, and significant moments throughout our beloved state.”

    New Jersey Wine Month features:

    Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA), a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards dedicated to promoting and supporting the Garden State’s wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy, leads this annual celebration, which showcases the rapid growth and success of the New Jersey wine industry. With more than 60 wineries and vineyards spanning from Sussex County to Cape May, New Jersey Wine Month underscores the rich diversity and quality of wines in the region.

  • NEW JERSEY WINE WEEK EXPANDS TO FULL MONTH

    Haddonfield, NJ – Say goodbye to New Jersey Wine Week – and say cheers to New Jersey Wine Month! Running November 1-30, this celebration highlights Garden State wine growers, vineyards, and wineries.

    “Our neighbors in Pennsylvania and New York celebrate their wines for an entire month,” says Devon Perry, Executive Director of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. “Now, New Jersey has a full 30 days to recognize our state’s 60+ wineries and vineyards! New Jersey Wine Month is perfectly timed to coincide with the gorgeous harvest season and before the busy holiday season sets in. Join us for a glass of wine, from Sussex County to Cape May, and everywhere in between!”

    “I am excited to join the Garden State Wine Growers Association in expanding NJ Wine Week to a month-long celebration of NJ wine this November”  said Ed Wengryn, NJ Secretary of Agriculture.” As the fall harvest season begins to wrap up it is a perfect time for people to get out and see our vineyards and explore our wineries, trying the best of what our winegrowers produce. As the holiday season approaches it offers people the chance to add a taste of NJ to their Thanksgiving and holiday meals and gift giving.”

    Director of New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, Jeffery Vasser shares, “The November 9th wine exposition offers participants an opportunity to meet our state’s passionate winemakers, explore 130 of New Jersey’s best vintages, and enjoy expert presentations. As visitors journey through Garden State Wine Country, they’ll not only discover our picturesque vineyards, but also our charming attractions, welcoming accommodations and top-notch culinary experiences that perfectly pair with New Jersey wines. We invite everyone to savor the pours and scenic beauty that make New Jersey a top destination for wine lovers.”

    Professor Donna Albano of Stockton University shares: “I am thrilled to be kicking off New Jersey Wine Month on the road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I will be presenting ‘Taste of the Garden State, Exploring New Jersey’s Wine Regions’ at the annual American Wine Society National Conference.”

    Lori A. Pepenella, President of the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association, shares, “The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA), as the leading advocate for travel and tourism in the Garden State, celebrates New Jersey Wine Month and the NJ Wine Expo. This is an opportunity for everyone to explore the innate beauty of our state and highlights the fantastic experiences that our wineries provide. The NJTIA recognizes the unique character that New Jersey wines infuse into local cuisine, events, activities, getaways, and significant moments throughout our beloved state.”

    New Jersey Wine Month features:

    Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA), a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards dedicated to promoting and supporting the Garden State’s wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy, leads this annual celebration, which showcases the rapid growth and success of the New Jersey wine industry. With more than 60 wineries and vineyards spanning from Sussex County to Cape May, New Jersey Wine Month underscores the rich diversity and quality of wines in the region.