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Two new COVID-19 cases

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents — a male in his 20s and a male in his 30s — have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 87, with seven fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,673, with 558 deaths. For New Jersey, 190,613 cases with 14,141 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,780 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey has dropped to 0.78. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

COVID-19: One new case

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that another Haddonfield resident, a female in her 50s, has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 85, with seven fatalities. The most recent fatality was reported last week — a female in her 40s.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,620, with 554 deaths. For New Jersey, 190,021 cases with 14,124 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,829 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — is headed in the right direction. Today, it dropped to 0.83, from 0.85 yesterday. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

One new COVID-19 case; NJ transmission rate down

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that another Haddonfield resident, a female in her 30s, has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 84, with seven fatalities. The most recent fatality was reported last week — a female in her 40s.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,603, with 554 deaths. For New Jersey, 189,719 cases with 14,120 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,829 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — is headed in the right direction. Today, it dropped to 0.85, from 1.04 on Friday. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

New business open; others move, expand

“While 2020 hasn’t quite turned out the way we anticipated,” the Partnership for Haddonfield noted in a recent news release, “it has not stopped businesses from locating and expanding in Downtown Haddonfield.”

The Partnership’s retail recruiter, Remi Fortunato, commented: “Earlier this year, we welcomed new businesses and expansions of current businesses in our Downtown. I am thrilled to announce that, even with the challenges of 2020, we are continuing to see new businesses choose Downtown Haddonfield as their home and some of our existing tenants announce the expansion of their spaces.”

The Partnership, which is the management corporation for the Haddonfield’s business improvement district, provided the following list of businesses that are new (some yet to open), have moved to new locations, or have expanded at their existing locations.

NEW

A Little Whimsy 136 Kings Highway East — A children’s boutique.

A Pair of Jacks Collectibles 9 South Haddon Avenue — Offering antiques and collectibles – something for everyone! www.pairofjackscollectibles.com

All Smoke and Mirrors Hair Studio 69 Ellis Street — One of Downtown Haddonfield’s newest self-care salons.

BodyBlast Personal Training 7 North Haddon Avenue — BodyBlast Personal Training gives clients the right mix of strength, power, and functional training to achieve a specific goal. Even while you’re stuck at home, you can get BodyBlast Personal Training’s easy-to-follow training and nutrition programs and online coaching. www.bodyblast.net

Button Shy Games 6½ Kings Highway East — Button Shy is an independent, family-owned, small publisher of wallet games that does things a little bit differently. www.buttonshygames.com

The Creative Shutter Photography 138 Kings Highway East, Suite 103 — Specializing in family, children’s portraits, custom cake smashes, engagement, weddings, and boudoir. www.thecreativeshutter.com

Crepe N Shake 472 North Haddon Avenue — Delicious crepes and shakes are making their way to Downtown Haddonfield!

Crust N’ Fire 51 Kings Highway East — Offering authentic brick oven pizza, burgers, salads, health bowls, and more! www.crustnfirepizzamtlaurel.com

Diana Alexis Dance Academy 421 North Haddon Avenue — Providing instruction on current styles of dance along with the classical training that is needed to thrive as a dancer. Also offering a variety of ballet classes for every level. www.dianaalexisdanceacademy.com

DiBartolo Bakery 115 Kings Highway East — DiBartolo Bakery, founded in 1969, serves the finest cakes & pastries while specializing in modern cake creations, and delivers old-school customer service. They also offer a full line of gluten-free and nut-free products. www.dibartolobakery.com

Endless Smiles Photography 12 South Haddon Avenue — Portrait photography studio specializing in newborn, maternity, first birthday, family, and milestone sessions. www.endlesssmilesphotographysj.com

Mia’s Meals Falafel Bar 3 South Haddon Avenue — Mia’s Meals is a home-based meal prep service.

Morgan’s Cookie Crush 123 Kings Highway East — Discover a love for cookies at this new food/beverage boutique! www.morganscookiecrush.com

Norris Barber Company 53 Kings Highway East — Offering a line of clothing, accessories, jewelry, hair and beard products, home décor, and of course, haircuts and straight shaves. www.norrisbarbercompany.com

Pizza Crimine 139 Kings Highway East — Pizza this good should be a crime! www.facebook.com/PizzaCrime

Sugarlove Studio 40 Tanner Street, Suite 1 — Photography studio specializing in newborns and mamas-to-be, as well as children and families. Work can be done either in Downtown Haddonfield studio or on location using natural light. www.sugarlovestudio.com

William Heritage Winery Tasting Room 127 Kings Highway East — Wine tasting room offering an intimate version of the William Heritage Winery estate tasting room. The entire portfolio of award-winning wines will be available for purchase on location. www.heritagewinenj.com

The Bread Board Plus (Expanding) 605 North Haddon Avenue, Suites A, B, C — Proudly serving Haddonfield for 35 years, The Bread Board Plus is expanding! A charming café offering cold and hot sub sandwiches plus all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar. The family-friendly shop will now occupy Suites A, B, and now C at its location on Haddon Avenue. www.breadboardplus.com

NEW LOCATION

Haddonfield Theater Arts Center 33 Kings Highway East — With the need for social distancing, Haddonfield Theater Arts Center is going to necessary lengths to ensure the safety of its students and staff, and thus will be expanding to a larger location within the Downtown for this upcoming season. www.haddonfieldtheaterartscenter.com

Inkwood Books 106 Kings Highway East — Downtown Haddonfield’s full-service, independent seller of new books has moved across the street to an expanded location. Offering online orders with choice of curbside pickup or delivery. www.inkwoodnj.com

Meraki Market 140 Kings Highway East — Offering affordable and unique home decor, gifts, plants, and crystals. Design services also available.

The Nail Café 413 North Haddon Avenue — The Nail Café moved to a new location on Haddon Avenue in Downtown Haddonfield!

EXPANDING AT EXISTING LOCATION

Garaguso Classical Martial Arts 16 North Haddon Avenue — Haddonfield’s premier classical martial arts academy is expanding! www.garaguso-karate.com

In The Kitchen Cooking School 10 Mechanic Street — In its original location, In The Kitchen now offers event rental space, and incubator space for small business start-ups.

Valente’s Cucina 7 Kings Court — Valente’s Italian Specialties is transforming from an Italian market into an Italian Restaurant – Valente’s Cucina. Still in its original location, Valente’s Cucina will be transforming into a BYOB restaurant offering outdoor dining. www.valentescucina.com

The Partnership for Haddonfield thanks all who have shown support to the businesses by shopping online, purchasing online gift certificates, taking part in virtual experience classes, or choosing curbside pick-up, take-out or delivery from our business establishments. 

For more information visit www.downtownhaddonfield.com.

One new COVID-19 fatality; one new case

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield resident, a woman in her 40s, has died from complications related to the coronavirus. In addition, a male in his 70s has tested positive.

This brings the total number of Haddonfield fatalities to seven. A total of 83 residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

For Camden County’s 37 municipalities, the total is 554 deaths and 9,539 cases. For New Jersey: 14,112 deaths and 188,817 cases.

[The statistics above are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day, under the COVID-19 header.]

Voting Info: Register to vote

To check if you are already registered to vote in New Jersey, go HERE.

To register to vote in New Jersey, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be at least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18.
  • Be a resident of the county for 30 days before the election.
  • Be a person not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey or another state or of the United States.
  • Complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form, available HERE. The form also is available in Room 101 of the Borough Hall, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield.

Completed forms may be submitted to the Borough Clerk at the Borough Hall or mailed or delivered to the Camden County Board of Elections, Elections and Archive Center, 100 University Court, Blackwood NJ  08012. Regular hours: Weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The deadline to register to vote for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3 is Tuesday, October 13. (The Camden County Board of Elections will remain open later than its regular 4:30pm closing time on that date.)

Library board to meet

The Haddonfield Public Library’s board of trustees will meet via Zoom at 8am on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

To join via Zoom, register HERE.

To watch on the Library’s YouTube channel, go HERE at the appointed time. Questions can be asked via the Chat feature.

School Board to discuss opening procedures

Two new policies covering procedures necessary for the opening of schools for the 2020-21 school year will be discussed and potentially approved during two meetings of the Board of Education, on Thursday, August 28 and Thursday, September 3.

Each meeting will begin at 7pm and may be attended virtually on the School District’s YouTube channel … HERE.

Time will be provided for comments and questions from members of the public.

Two new COVID-19 cases

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents — a male in his 50s and a female in her 30s — have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 82, with six fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,488, with 552 deaths. For New Jersey, 188,427 cases with 14,097 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,829 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey — 1.06 — remains above the key threshold of 1.0. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

Conversation on affordable housing

The Borough Commissioners will host a conversation on affordable housing and what it means in our community on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7pm.

To register on Zoom in advance, go HERE.

Meeting ID: 825 1860 9356

Passcode: 029134