PRSRT STD Permit #1027 U.S. Postage Paid ECR WSS Bellmawr, NJ POSTAL CUSTOMER Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Volume 29 Issue 5 THE HEIGHTS REPORT October and November 2016 The Official Borough Publication Paper Shredding & Electronics Mayor’s Office Hours RECYCLING EVENT Tuesday, October 4th SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 from 8am-11am at The Service and Operations Facility located at 514 W. Atlantic Avenue. Residents may Tuesday, November 1st bring papers to be shredded and also any electronics for recycling. Residents are limited to 10 boxes per household. There is no limit on from the electronics. Please bring your id with you when dropping off that 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. day. We will NOT be accepting any paper or electronics from businesses. Haddon Heights Electronics can be dropped off any day Mon-Fri from 7am-3pm. It is a violation of Town Wide Yard Sale NJ law to put TVs and computers, etc. at the curb. We accept anything with a cord. Fall Festival We DO NOT accept smoke detectors or thermostats. Join us on Saturday October 8th for the Haddon Heights Town Wide Saturday, October 1st If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office and someone will be 10am - 4pm glad to assist you. 856-546-2580 office hours 8AM-4PM Yard Sale Day! You can find more The Haddon Heights Business and information and the sign up sheet Professional Association is happy on Page 24. to announce that their annual Fall 2nd Annual Halloween House Festival will occur on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 10am to Decorating Contest The library is happy to host our second annual Halloween 4pm. In case of inclement weather, House Decorating Contest. Scare up the outside of your the rain date is Sunday, October 2, house and yard with things that go bump in the night! Free 2016. registration is available at the library. Only houses registered Enjoy strolling down Station by October 21 will be included. Judging will take place from Avenue from the White Horse Pike October 24 – October 30. Residents are welcome to vote by through the 700 block. using forms in the library. Winners will be announced on Artisans, crafters, merchants Halloween. There are three categories: Scariest, Most Creative WHAT’S INSIDE and professionals, civic groups, and Judge’s Favorite. The winners will get their name on a plaque in the library Mayor’s Message 2 churches, and food vendors will all and gift certificates to local merchants. be represented. Entertainment will All decorations should be visible from the sidewalk or street. The contest is not Contacts 4 be provided by the Haddon Heights designed for people to come into your yard or house. Call the library at 856- Heights Programs 5 Creative Team. A children’s area 547-7132 for more information. will be featured in Dr. Fishers Boro Bits 6 - 7 parking lot. A thank you to our sponsors, Michael’s Jewelers & Revolutionary War Encampment Muni Muse 8 - 9 Gemologist; Rehab Connection; THE BRITISH ARE COMING! THE BRITISH ARE COMING! Upcoming Council Meetings 8 and Wise Family Jewelers. Saturday, October 8, 2015, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine Check it out and see what we are all THEY’RE BACK! and firing demonstrations of cannons Employee Spotlight 12 about! We look forward to seeing The Borough will and muskets will take place at 11:30 Business Spotlight 13 you. Thank you! host re-enactors a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. from the 2nd Re-enactors of the 2nd Pennsylvania Schools in Haddon Heights 14 Stay Connected with Pennsylvania portray typical troops on both sides. Education 16 Haddon Heights Regiment of The 2nd Pennsylvania is noted for its Don’t miss out on any of the fun! the Continental valiant service with Gen. Anthony Places of Worship 18 Join Haddon Heights on Facebook, Army in Camden Wayne. During this living history event Instagram (@haddonhts) and also sign Sports 22 County Park on soldiers will set up camp and campfires, up for our bimonthly e-Report. You North Park Drive can register for this service equipment, prepare foot conduct Library Corner 24 at 10TH Avenue, drills and speak with local compatriots. informative bimonthly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Rentals 25 e-mail on the home page Patriot women will prepare and cook Families are invited to picnic along with of the borough website meals. Little Resident Activities 26 at www.haddonhts.com. the Encampment. Soldiers will set up camp on North Park Drive. Skirmishes CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 When Love Speaks 27 MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Dear Neighbors: The beautiful fall season is upon us as emergency safety procedures to Avenue. These are just a sampling of we approach October. Our kids are be applied as well as emergency the many events approaching this fall back in school, fall sports are in full repairs. Councilman Vince Ceroli that help contribute to our great sense swing, and many town events that we worked closely with our Department of community. As always, I would all look forward to and enjoy are on of Public Works to make sure that like to thank all of our volunteers the horizon. these emergency repairs could who contribute their time and talents Your government continues to work be completed quickly and safely. to ensure a good time for all attending hard maintaining our Borough as a Funding was secured from capital these events. desirable and safe place to live. Doing reserves to facilitate this repair. These I would also like to recognize our so reflects well on our property values are examples of your local government Neighbor’s Night Out Committee and on our standing as a community. working behind the scenes does in for collaborating with our Farmer’s As I have recently reported, and as the background on a daily basis to Market to add a nice new enhancement him and wish him the best of luck in Council President Lange reports on keep our town’s assets in good shape. – the Kid Time at the Market his retirement. I also welcome and later in this issue, we have reached a On October 7, our Neighbor’s Night Program. This unique collaboration wish the best of luck to longtime terrific sound solution with respect Out Committee will hold its annual offers family friendly programming at Haddon Heights police officer Bruce to new lighting at the soccer fields at Bonfire at Hoff’s Park (event will the Farmer’s Market; it has been great Koch, as he begins his tenure as Chief Devon Avenue. Many people worked be contingent upon the NJ State to see so many families participate in of Police. hard to make this project a reality. Forestry conditions report.) Thethis. Thank you to all who have been Enjoy the beautiful fall season and as In a town where our budget is only Town Wide Yard Sale is coming up on involved in this creative new idea! always, please feel free to contact my approximately $8 million – to run the Saturday, October 8th (raindate will Finally, I have to extend my deepest office if there is ever anything your entire town for a year – dealing with be October 15th) and is sponsored by thanks and appreciation to our government can do to help you. I am an unexpected $400,000 requirement the Library. Also on October 8th, the now-retired Police Chief Richard open to your ideas and/or suggestions. is never easy. Through good business Revolutionary War Encampment will Kinkler. Chief Kinkler served our I can be reached at 856.547.7164, ext. practices and cooperation we found a take place by the Cannons between 10 Borough, our residents, and our 27 or at [email protected]. way to make it work without having a.m. and 4 p.m. Our Parent Teacher country with the highest distinction to pass along a massive tax increase. Group is preparing for the always and exemplifies the highest standards We recently had a manhole collapse exciting event, Hoots-n-Howls on of professionalism and duty. I am Mayor Jack Merryfield on Highland Avenue, which required Saturday, October 24 on Station certain we will all miss working with Do You Need the Fall WORK-UP “Function Better Program”? PHYSICAL THERAPY Each fall, many folks enjoy activities such At WORK-UP PHYSICAL THERAPY, you will as going for cool afternoon walks as the find that: leaves are falling, attending football or soc- • Individual attention is provided by a cer games, raking leaves, picking pump- licensed physical therapist during the kins, tending to some gardening prior to entire treatment session. winter and even doing some early Christ- • The treatment sessions are provided in a mas shopping in town. If you find yourself friendly and professional environment. in a position where the bending, endurance, • Individuals of all ages and fitness levels balance, standing, walking and climbing are welcome. requirements of these activities may be too difficult, too painful or even impossible, the • Free transportation is provided “Function Better Program” at WORK-UP for local seniors. PHYSICAL THERAPY may be just what you • Medical monitoring is provided during need in order to have a fantastic fall season! treatment to ensure patient safety. The “Function Better Program” at WORK-UP PHYSICAL THERAPY emphasizes TREATING muscle strengthening and stretching exer- cises, activities to decrease pain, condition- • Low Endurance ing exercises on equipment as well as per- • Knee Replacements sonalized instruction to promote safe and • Balance Problems independent function. After completion • Walking Problems of the “Function Better Program”, many people report that they are pain free and • Pain Problems able to lead a more active and independent • Arthritis Issues For appointments at the lifestyle.