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School Board filing deadline: July 27

Haddonfield residents interested in serving on the Board of Education have just a few days to collect the required number of signatures for their petition. The filing deadline is 4pm on Monday, July 27.

Three seats will be in play, each with a three-year term. The incumbents are Lynn Hoag, Heather Paoli, and Thomas Vecchio.

The election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, the date of the general election.

On July 1, 2020, Governor Murphy signed into law A-4037 that would require an electronic process for the collection of petition signatures and their submission for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

For information, go HERE. The petition is available HERE.

The New Jersey School Boards Association has an online video series for school board candidates,“Ten Things Every School Board Candidate Should Know before Taking Office”. The series contains important information for candidates and newly elected board members.

COVID-19: Four more cases. July bad for teens.

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that four more Haddonfield residents have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 73, with six fatalities.

Two of those added to the list today are age 10 to 19 — one male and one female. In addition, a female in her 30s and a male in his 40s were added.

Haddonfield’s youth (ages 10 to 19) escaped the virus until the beginning of July. The first cases were reported on July 2: two males. Then: a female on July 17; another on July 21; and another on July 22. A male also was reported on July 22.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,455, with 528 deaths. For New Jersey, 177,645 cases with 13,787 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,920 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey remains unchanged from yesterday, at 0.90. (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.

Summer Sale: From sidewalks to the street

The following is derived from a statement sent to members of the business community by the Commissioners and the Partnership for Haddonfield on Wednesday, July 22.

The Board of Commissioners and the Partnership for Haddonfield are excited to announce that the 2020 Super Summer Sale will be held Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9.

In celebration of this inaugural event, which builds on the success of our historic Sidewalk Sale, Kings Highway will be closed to vehicular traffic from PATCO to Haddon Avenue on Thursday, August 6th, and Friday, August 7, from 11am to 7pm.

In order to maintain the health and safety of our community, no retail merchandise will be permitted on the sidewalks between PATCO and Haddon Avenue. Instead, Borough officials are working to provide a specific plan that will permit merchandise to be displayed and sold on the Highway by each retailer, with direction as to the placement of displays in order to maintain social distancing and provide for an adequate fire lane in the event of emergency.

Outdoor dining will continue to be permitted on existing, designated sidewalk areas. Dining tables are not permitted in the street during the Sale.

We hope that this “new” event will promote Downtown Haddonfield as the wonderful destination that it is! Please join with Borough officials in adhering to State-issued guidance: masks and social distancing are to be encouraged and we hope to do so in a friendly, positive manner that is both welcoming and celebratory.

Your safety and that of our entire community, as well as our visitors, is of the utmost importance. Where possible, arrange for contact-free payment options, provide access to hand sanitizer and disposable masks, and frequently sanitize high-touch points. Remind customers to touch only what they intend to purchase as you welcome them back for shopping this summer!

On Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, the Super Summer Sale will be in-store only. Sales on the sidewalk and in the street are prohibited on those dates, as the road will be open for vehicular traffic. We are grateful for your continued presence in our Borough, and hope that the Sale is a huge success!

Republican Club to meet

The Haddonfield Republican Club will hold its next monthly meeting on August 12 at 7pm.

Now that the Borough Hall has reopened, the club is able to meet in the auditorium. Those attending are asked to enter via a side door.

Masks will be worn and social distancing protocol will be observed.

Commissioners to meet

The Borough commissioners will hold a meeting and budget work session on Monday, July 27 at 8pm. Action may be taken during the meeting.

To attend virtually, register in advance HERE.

National honor for Haddonfield

USA Today conducted an online contest recently, inviting members of the public to vote for the Best Small Town Cultural Scenes in the United States.

Ten towns were included in the poll:

  • Chautauqua, New York
  • El Dorado, Arkansas
  • Haddonfield, New Jersey
  • Nashville, Indiana
  • Occidental, California
  • Perham, Minnesota
  • Point Pleasant, West Virginia
  • Saratoga Springs, New York
  • Sheridan, Wyoming
  • Staunton, Virginia

When the votes were tallied, Chautauqua took top honors, with Haddonfield the runner-up.

In commenting on the award, Mayor Neal Rochford said, “We in Haddonfield pride ourselves in our one-of-a-kind Downtown experience with beautiful tree-lined streets and well-preserved historic buildings that now are home to over 200 businesses. We hope that this continued recognition will encourage those who haven’t experienced our historic town, to come and visit for the day when in the Delaware Valley area.”

The Art of Beer

The Markeim Arts Center will present the third of three Art of Beer classes on Tuesday, August 18.

Titled Fabulous Fall Beers, the class will enable participants to sample and discuss five different fall beers – some of the best seasonal suds for fall.

Participants will have the option of participating via Zoom or outside King’s Road Brewery, if weather permits.

For more information and to register, go HERE.

Food Drive on August 26

The First Baptist Church will hold a food drive on Wednesday, August 26 in support of the Food Bank of South Jersey.

Those who wish to donate non-perishable food items are asked to stop by the church’s parking lot between 10 and 11am.

Monetary donations may be made payable to “Oaklyn Community Food Pantry” and dropped off on August 26 or mailed to the First Baptist Church at 124 Kings Highway East. (Write “Food Drive” on the envelope, to ensure that your donation will be correctly assigned.)

Questions? Call Chip Chapman at 856-795-1727.

Movie Night canceled

“Out of an abundance of caution due to evolving safety guidelines for public gatherings,” Haddonfield Plays & Players has canceled the Beach Blanket Movie Night showing of “Mamma Mia!” originally scheduled for Friday, July 24.

But, they add … “Stay tuned for soon-to-be-announced future programs!”