Cherry Hill Sun

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  • Food drive and coat swaps at library

    The Cherry Hill library is collecting food for the township food pantry and the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey, which will distribute donations to area families. Please consider donating Thanksgiving items (stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.) and the items below:

    • Cereal 
    • Tuna
    • Soups
    • Pasta
    • Pancake mix and syrup
    • Peanut butter and jelly
    • Canned vegetables and fruit
    • Laundry detergent
    • Juice
    • Rice
    • Snacks
    • Pasta sauce

    The food drive begins Friday and willl continue through Sunday, Nov. 17.

    The library will also accept donations of coats starting Monday and through Saturday, Dec. 7. All-ages coat swaps will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Participants are asked to take only one coat per child.

    For more information, visit chplnj.org.

  • Food drive and coat swaps at library

    The Cherry Hill library is collecting food for the township food pantry and the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey, which will distribute donations to area families. Please consider donating Thanksgiving items (stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.) and the items below:

    • Cereal 
    • Tuna
    • Soups
    • Pasta
    • Pancake mix and syrup
    • Peanut butter and jelly
    • Canned vegetables and fruit
    • Laundry detergent
    • Juice
    • Rice
    • Snacks
    • Pasta sauce

    The food drive begins Friday and willl continue through Sunday, Nov. 17.

    The library will also accept donations of coats starting Monday and through Saturday, Dec. 7. All-ages coat swaps will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Participants are asked to take only one coat per child.

    For more information, visit chplnj.org.

  • Free cancer screenings

    Jefferson Cherry Hill will offer free cancer prevention screenings from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9, at its 2211 Chapel Ave. location.

    The event will include screenings for prostate, lung and colorectal cancers; blood pressure and diabetes checks; COVID and flu vaccines; health education giveaways; and tours of the hospital’s new Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center.


    Screening appointments are limited, so registration is required. Call (856) 218-5324 and select prompt seven, or visit www.JeffersonHealth.org/CherryHillCancer.

  • Free cancer screenings

    Jefferson Cherry Hill will offer free cancer prevention screenings from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9, at its 2211 Chapel Ave. location.

    The event will include screenings for prostate, lung and colorectal cancers; blood pressure and diabetes checks; COVID and flu vaccines; health education giveaways; and tours of the hospital’s new Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center.


    Screening appointments are limited, so registration is required. Call (856) 218-5324 and select prompt seven, or visit www.JeffersonHealth.org/CherryHillCancer.

  • Cherry Hill advances tree planting

    To continue replenishing tree canopies and utilizing funds collected through Cherry Hill’s tree ordinance, Mayor David Fleisher has announced that the township is advancing its fall planting with 60 trees currently going into the ground in open spaces.

    “I’m excited to see our second tree planting of the year is now underway, utilizing funding from our tree ordinance,” Fleisher said. “We passed the ordinance to protect our trees, hold developers accountable and ultimately create a greener Cherry Hill. And now we are seeing that vision grow into a reality.

    The township tree ordinance – enacted in 2022 – requires residents and contractors to get tree removal permits and requires those contractors to either pay into the tree fund or plant a new tree for each one they remove. 

    The recent planting builds on action completed earlier this year that utilized resident feedback, input from the Cherry Hill Environmental Board and data on the town’s tree canopy to determine where best to deploy resources. The township plans to work with te board to expand plantings in the spring. 

    The fall tree planting is going on in Barlow Park, Cherry Run, Columbia Lakes, Decou, Erlton North Park, Erlton South Park, Lion’s Den, Lucerne, Old Orchard, Point of Woods, Surrey Place East and Willowdale Park developments.

  • Cherry Hill advances tree planting

    To continue replenishing tree canopies and utilizing funds collected through Cherry Hill’s tree ordinance, Mayor David Fleisher has announced that the township is advancing its fall planting with 60 trees currently going into the ground in open spaces.

    “I’m excited to see our second tree planting of the year is now underway, utilizing funding from our tree ordinance,” Fleisher said. “We passed the ordinance to protect our trees, hold developers accountable and ultimately create a greener Cherry Hill. And now we are seeing that vision grow into a reality.

    The township tree ordinance – enacted in 2022 – requires residents and contractors to get tree removal permits and requires those contractors to either pay into the tree fund or plant a new tree for each one they remove. 

    The recent planting builds on action completed earlier this year that utilized resident feedback, input from the Cherry Hill Environmental Board and data on the town’s tree canopy to determine where best to deploy resources. The township plans to work with te board to expand plantings in the spring. 

    The fall tree planting is going on in Barlow Park, Cherry Run, Columbia Lakes, Decou, Erlton North Park, Erlton South Park, Lion’s Den, Lucerne, Old Orchard, Point of Woods, Surrey Place East and Willowdale Park developments.

  • Cherry Hill Calendar 10.30

    Events subject to cancellation due to the pandemic. Be sure to check online for status updates. 

    Monday, Nov. 4

    Fall into the Arts Opening Reception. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Croft Farm Arts Center.

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Policy & Legislation. 6 to 7 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Curriculum & Instruction. 7 to 8 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Tuesday, Nov. 5

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Strategic Planning Meeting. 5 to 6 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Business & Facilities Meeting. 6 to 7 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Saturday, Nov. 9

    Annual Holiday Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holy Eucharist Parish. The holiday craft fair will feature 50 local crafters who will offer for sale unique and timely items ideal for Holiday use and/or gift-giving. Admission is free. The ladies of the Altar and Rosary Society will also offer for sale an array of home-made cakes, cookies, and pastries. The cake sale is not to be missed. The event is held in the Parish Hall located at 344 Kresson Rd. Cherry Hill, just across the road from McNaughton’s Garden Center. All are welcome.

    Second Saturday Trail Crew. 9 a.m. to noon. Location: TBD. For more information, visit chnj.gov.

    Tuesday, Nov. 12

    Cherry Hill Township Council Meeting. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chery Hill Municipal Building and Online.

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


    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.

    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 10.30

    Events subject to cancellation due to the pandemic. Be sure to check online for status updates. 

    Monday, Nov. 4

    Fall into the Arts Opening Reception. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Croft Farm Arts Center.

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Policy & Legislation. 6 to 7 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Curriculum & Instruction. 7 to 8 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Tuesday, Nov. 5

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Strategic Planning Meeting. 5 to 6 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Board of Ed Committee Meetings: Business & Facilities Meeting. 6 to 7 p.m. Lewis Administration Building.

    Saturday, Nov. 9

    Annual Holiday Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holy Eucharist Parish. The holiday craft fair will feature 50 local crafters who will offer for sale unique and timely items ideal for Holiday use and/or gift-giving. Admission is free. The ladies of the Altar and Rosary Society will also offer for sale an array of home-made cakes, cookies, and pastries. The cake sale is not to be missed. The event is held in the Parish Hall located at 344 Kresson Rd. Cherry Hill, just across the road from McNaughton’s Garden Center. All are welcome.

    Second Saturday Trail Crew. 9 a.m. to noon. Location: TBD. For more information, visit chnj.gov.

    Tuesday, Nov. 12

    Cherry Hill Township Council Meeting. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chery Hill Municipal Building and Online.

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


    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.

    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.

  • Commissioners urging residents to conserve water as statewide drought is declared

    After the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a statewide drought watch on Oct. 17, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Office of Sustainability are urging residents to conserve water.

    “The past few months have been abnormally warm and dry, creating the current drought conditions statewide,” said Commissioner Jon Young, liaison to the Office of Sustainability. “While we should always be aware about how much water we are using, it is especially important right now that all residents try their best to conserve water to ease the stress on our state’s water supply while this drought watch is in effect.”

    New Jersey has a three-stage drought advisory system where a drought watch is the first step. Under a drought watch, conservation is encouraged but if conditions don’t improve, the state could enact mandatory conservations efforts.

    NJ DEP has recommended taking the following steps to conserve water:

    1. Reduce usage by 65% and use a commercial carwash instead of washing your cra at home.
    2. POstpone water intensive yardwork, like reseeding your lawn until conditions improve
    3. Sweep patios, driveways and sidewalks. NEver hose paved surfaces
    4. Fix leaks around your home and with your irrigation system.
    5. If you are still watering your plants, lawns, gardens, they require less water in the fall, and use a rain barrel or watering can.
    6. Install low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets
    7. Take five-minute showers
    8. Turn off water while brushing teeth.
    9. Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when full.
    10. Raise lawnmower blades to at least three inches to promote deeper grass roots, which hold water better.

    The public is encouraged to follow these common-sense water conservation tips. For additional water conservation tips, visit dep.nj.gov/conserve-water.

    The most up-to-date information about the status of New Jersey’s water supplies can be found at dep.nj.gov/drought/

    For more water conservation tips, go to: dep.nj.gov/drought/current-conditions/

  • Commissioners urging residents to conserve water as statewide drought is declared

    After the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a statewide drought watch on Oct. 17, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Office of Sustainability are urging residents to conserve water.

    “The past few months have been abnormally warm and dry, creating the current drought conditions statewide,” said Commissioner Jon Young, liaison to the Office of Sustainability. “While we should always be aware about how much water we are using, it is especially important right now that all residents try their best to conserve water to ease the stress on our state’s water supply while this drought watch is in effect.”

    New Jersey has a three-stage drought advisory system where a drought watch is the first step. Under a drought watch, conservation is encouraged but if conditions don’t improve, the state could enact mandatory conservations efforts.

    NJ DEP has recommended taking the following steps to conserve water:

    1. Reduce usage by 65% and use a commercial carwash instead of washing your cra at home.
    2. POstpone water intensive yardwork, like reseeding your lawn until conditions improve
    3. Sweep patios, driveways and sidewalks. NEver hose paved surfaces
    4. Fix leaks around your home and with your irrigation system.
    5. If you are still watering your plants, lawns, gardens, they require less water in the fall, and use a rain barrel or watering can.
    6. Install low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets
    7. Take five-minute showers
    8. Turn off water while brushing teeth.
    9. Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when full.
    10. Raise lawnmower blades to at least three inches to promote deeper grass roots, which hold water better.

    The public is encouraged to follow these common-sense water conservation tips. For additional water conservation tips, visit dep.nj.gov/conserve-water.

    The most up-to-date information about the status of New Jersey’s water supplies can be found at dep.nj.gov/drought/

    For more water conservation tips, go to: dep.nj.gov/drought/current-conditions/