Skip to content Skip to left sidebar Skip to footer

Borough

Tax deadline now June 1

During their meeting on Tuesday, May 12, the Borough commissioners changed the date for payment of property taxes without penalty from May 31 (a Sunday) to Monday, June 1.

The regular due date for second quarter tax payments was May 1. The commissioners extended the usual grace period to the end of the month, at 0% interest, provided payment is received on or before May 31, 2020. That “drop dead” date is now June 1.

The commissioners’ action recognizes the financial difficulties some residents are experiencing, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Property taxes that are not paid by June 1, 2020 will be subject to interest at the rate of 8% per annum up to $1,500 owed and 18% per annum over $1,500, calculated from the due date (May 1) until the date the payment is actually received.

Although the Borough Hall is closed to the general public, payments can still be made “in person” by placing them in the black mailbox in front of the building. Place the tax bill and check in an envelope marked “Tax Office.” The box is emptied daily. 

Paying by mail? The address is 242 Kings Highway E, Haddonfield NJ 08033.

Commission meeting set for May 12

The Board of Commissioners will hold their scheduled May 12, 2020 meeting via video, beginning at 7:30pm.

Members of the public who register HERE may watch, and participate at appropriate times. Those who register will receive instructions and a personal link by email. Instructions also will be provided for those who prefer to listen by phone.

Two Commissioner work sessions

The Borough commissioners will hold work sessions on Monday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 6.

The May 4 meeting, to be held through Zoom at 7pm, will be closed. The commissioners will conduct interviews for an Affordable Housing developer.

The May 6 meeting, at 3pm, will be accessible to members of the public on GoToMeeting. Link HERE. The webinar ID is 559-612-083.

Crows Woods woods are open

Following Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement on Wednesday that state parks will reopen on Saturday, May 2, the Borough commissioners announced on Friday that the walking path and wooded area of Crows Woods will be open for public use from 6am on Saturday.

The park will close at 6pm each day. Parking will be limited to the lot next to the concession stand.

All other fields, playgounds, concession stands, bathrooms, and pavilions in Haddonfield will remain closed.

In their statement, the commissioners noted: “Visitors must practice social distancing and stay six (6) feet apart from others (social distancing is not required for immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners). No organized group activities, activities involving contact with others, or sports are permitted. If residents & visitors do not abide by these restrictions, the Commissioners may be forced to close the path and wooded area once again, so we ask for your cooperation and thank you for your understanding. All dogs must be on leash.”

Violent winds fell large tree

Winds that ripped briefly through Haddonfield on Tuesday afternoon brought down a large tree on W. Summit Avenue, between Warwick Road and Chews Landing Road.

The tree fell onto a car parked on W. Summit, opposite Evans Avenue.

Commissioners’ COVID-19 update

OFFICIAL from the Board of Commissioners on April 19, 2020.

On the evening of April 18, 2020, the Board of Commissioners learned that two Haddonfield residents have died due to COVID-19. Sadly, one man and one woman, both in their 80s, have succumbed to the disease The Commissioners extend their deepest sympathies to the families of those who have passed away.   

As our community mourns, and many struggle with challenges such as caring for or being away from ill loved ones, financial burdens & limited social interaction, we remind everyone that NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to anyone dealing with anxiety and depression related to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Residents can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week. 

Additionally, local COVID-19 testing access will be expanding in the coming week, as the Rite Aid in Barrington will operate a testing site beginning Monday, April 20th The address of the location is 501 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ 08007. The site will be open for testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The site will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. Testing eligibility is based on guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which can be found via this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html

The Borough will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.  Residents can also access county & state-wide updates via https://covid19.nj.gov and https://www.camdencounty.com/service/covid-19-updates-and-preparations/

Environmental Commission meeting

The Environmental Commission will hold its April 22, 2020 meeting on Zoom. The scheduled start time is 7:30pm.

To log in, use the Zoom app or go to zoom.com and enter meeting ID 838 0055 1441 and password 579102.

To listen on a telephone, call one of the following numbers:

  • 1-646-558-8656
  • 1-312-626-6799
  • 1-669-900-9128
  • 1-253-215-8782
  • 1-301-715-8592
  • 1-346-248-7799

Shade Tree Commission meeting

The Shade Tree Commission will hold its April 22, 2020 meeting on Zoom. The scheduled start time is 8:30am.

To log in, use the Zoom app or go to zoom.com and enter meeting ID 822 6110 6249 and password 863879.

To listen on a telephone, call one of the following numbers:

  • 1-646-558-8656
  • 1-312-626-6799
  • 1-669-900-9128
  • 1-253-215-8782
  • 1-301-715-8592
  • 1-346-248-7799