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COVID-19: Camden County passes two “grim” milestones

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that the number of cases of COVID-19 in the county is now above the 8,000 mark, and the number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus exceeds 500.

Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. released the following statement:

“This pandemic has been marked by one grim milestone after another. Today, we announce with a heavy heart the loss of 22 additional Camden County residents, bringing our total number of victims to over 500.

“The toll of this pandemic has been absolutely devastating. Hundreds of families in our community have been torn apart by this virus, and news from around the country raises fears that we will continue to face additional loss of life in the weeks and months ahead.

“The only way to prevent this from happening is to continue following the guidance of public health officials. Wear a mask, social distance, avoid large gatherings, and stay home if you are sick.

“This fight has not been easy, and it is not getting easier, but we can win the war against this virus if we work together and individually take responsibility for the health and wellbeing of those around us.”

Key stats for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated each weekday on Haddonfield[dot]Today, under the COVID-19 header.

Female in 20s tests positive

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield female in her 20s has been confirmed positive with the novel coronavorus, COVID-19.

The addition of this case brings the Haddonfield tally to 64 confirmed cases, with 6 fatalities.

Stats for Haddonfield are updated each weekday on Haddonfield[dot]Today, under the COVID-19 header.

Video: Racism in Education (a town hall)

On June 29, 2020, the Haddonfield School District hosted an online Town Hall on Racism in Education – how race affects the experience of students (current and alumni), faculty, staff, and community members in Haddonfield schools.

The district’s goal was to hear about the experiences of the community, and ask questions that will guide the district in its future work. 

The meeting was led by Dr. Shelley Zion, Professor of Urban Education at Rowan University. Dr. Zion has been working with district administrators, teachers, and staff for two years.

More than 100 people attended the online meeting, a video of which may be viewed on the School District’s YouTube site, HERE.

Zoning Board to meet

The Haddonfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet, courtesy of Zoom, on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:30pm.

You can join the meeting HERE.

The meeting ID is 892 4091 1514.

Password: 593680

The agenda, when finalized, may be accessed HERE.

Planning Board to meet

The Haddonfield Planning Board will meet, courtesy of Zoom, on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:30pm.

Join the meeting HERE.

The meeting ID is 892 4091 1514.

Password: 593680

The agenda, when finalized, may be accessed HERE.

Summer Reading Challenge

The theme of this year’s national Summer Reading Challenge at public libraries is “Imagine Your Story” – a celebration of fantasy, mythology, and fairy tales.

The Haddonfield Public Library suggests that this summer is the perfect year to visit a land far, far away. 

The fun will begin on Monday, July 6. The library will be using Beanstack to manage the challenge, and is offering “lots of great prizes.”

For more information and to sign up, visit Beanstack HERE.

Primary Election, Tuesday, July 7

For this election, ballots were mailed to registered voters.

If you returned your ballot by mail, you do not need to go the your polling place on Tuesday, July 7.

If you did not return your ballot by mail, you have three options:

  1. Mail your ballot on or before Election Day. Ballots postmarked on or before Election Day and received by July 14, 2020 will be counted.
  2. Go to your polling place (see list below) and vote a paper Provisional Ballot. Polling places will be open from 6am to 8pm.
  3. Drop off your ballot at any one of six locations in Camden County (see list below), by 8pm.

NOTE: You CANNOT drop off the ballot you received in the mail at a polling place. You MUST use one of the three options listed above.

Polling Places in Haddonfield:

  • Districts 1, 3, 5 — Methodist Church
  • Districts 2, 4 — Mabel Kay Senior Center
  • District 3 — Methodist Church
  • District 6, 7 — Elizabeth Haddon School
  • Districts 8, 9 — Lutheran Church
  • District 10 — Borough Hall

To find the location of your polling place, go HERE.

Ballot Drop-Off Locations in Camden County:

  • Audubon Municipal Building
  • Camden County Administration Building, Camden
  • Camden County Board of Elections
  • Camden County College, Cherry Hill
  • Chesilhurst Municipal Building
  • Gloucester Township Municipal Building

To find the addresses of these locations, and more detailed information, go HERE.