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Two hometown candidates for NJ Hall of Fame


At this time each year, the New Jersey Hall of Fame invites members of the public to vote for deserving New Jerseyans for induction into the Hall of Fame. There are ten candidates in each of five categories: Arts & Letters, Enterprise, Performing Arts, Public Service, and Sports.

This year, two Haddonfield luminaries are candidates, both in the Public Service category: Margaret Bancroft (1854-1912) and Alfred E. Driscoll (1902-1975). 

  • Alfred E. Driscoll graduated from Haddonfield High School in 1921. Among his many distinguished accomplishments, he was New Jersey’s first two-term governor, serving from 1947 to 1954. In Haddonfield he was a member of the Board of Education, the Board of Commissioners, and the Historical Society. He was one of six recipients in the inaugural class for the Haddonfield Alumni Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, in 1994.
  • It is worth noting, given the times, that it was Governor Driscoll who spearheaded the adoption in 1947 of a new constitution for New Jersey that, among other things, ended racial segregation in the state’s public schools.
  • Margaret Bancroft was a pioneer in special education. She founded the Bancroft Training School in Haddonfield in 1883. Her specialized program for special education students was the first of its kind in the country. Today,based in Mt. Laurel, it provides a wide array of programs throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

To vote, go HERE. 

Voting is open through Tuesday, June 30. Inductees will be chosen by July 15. The individuals receiving the most votes in each category will be automatically inducted. Honorees will be formally inducted in a virtual induction ceremony in October.

Last chance to order tees

The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact on small businesses in Haddonfield. Many have closed temporarily; others are operating at greatly reduced levels. 

To help keep some cash flowing, several business owners created “Haddonfield Here For Good!” It’s a way for residents and others to support and show appreciation for their favorite businesses.

The concept is simple: Go online and purchase a $20 tee-shirt. All shirts have the “Haddonfield Here For Good!” graphic on the back, while each participating business has its own logo on the left chest. (Haddonfield[dot]Today is one of the participating businesses. Order our shirt HERE.)

If you can’t decide which business you want to support, order the generic “Haddonfield” shirt, or make a donation. 

The promotion will end on Tuesday, June 30.

$10 from each sale goes to the business. The more shirts sold, the more money the business gets. 100% of proceeds benefit the small businesses of Haddonfield and all monies collected in the general fund will be divided equally among participating businesses. 

As of June 10, more than $30,000 had been raised for Haddonfield businesses.

When Downtown Haddonfield gets back to normal and retail returns, there will be special events where everyone will be invited to wear their Here For Good shirts. 

Shirts can be purchased online at HaddonfieldHereForGood.com.

One new COVID-19 case

A male in his 70s was added on June 21 to the list of Haddonfield residents who have contracted the coronavirus.

The tally now stands at 57 cases and 6 fatalities.

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day, under the COVID-19 header.

Downtown shopping incentive

For two weeks from Monday, June 22, patrons of Haddonfield shops and restaurants can earn a 20% rebate on their in-store purchases.

To claim the rebate, shoppers and diners email a scan of their original receipts to the Haddonfield Information Center — infocenter@haddonfieldnj.org — along with their name and mailing address. In return, they will receive a townwide gift certificate for 20% ($100 maximum) of the total of their receipts ($500 maximum).

There are restrictions:

  • A limit of one offer per person.
  • Personal shopping and dining only. No online sales.
  • Must be 18 or older to participate.
  • Receipts must be dated June 22 to July 5, 2020 and must be submitted by July 31, 2020.
  • Gift certificates must be used on or before September 1, 2020

NJ.com: ‘Main Street is making a comeback’

“A 2-mile corridor in Camden County could provide a glimpse into the immediate future of retail business in the age of the coronavirus pandemic,” writes Bill Duhart on nj.com.

He explores the prospects for retail along the route from Haddonfield to the Cherry Hill Mall, noting that five new stores have opened in Haddonfield recently and suggesting that shoppers may prefer the outdoor openness of downtowns to the indoor environment of malls and big-box stores.

Link to the article HERE.

Farmers Market open for walk-up

From Saturday, June 20, the Haddonfield Farmers Market will operate on a walk-up basis. Ordering in advance is still available, but is no longer required. The current list of vendors is HERE.

This year, the market is located in the Archer Law parking lot, at 33 East Euclid Avenue. Shoppers who drive are asked to park in nearby streets or the PATCO lot, since the lot needs a lot of room to accommodate social distancing.

The market is open from 9am to 12 each Saturday, rain or shine, through October 10.

Face masks for shoppers (who maintain social distancing) are desired, but not required. Vendors and Farmers Market personnel will be wearing face masks and gloves. The Market’s guidelines are HERE.

Summer theater camp

Haddonfield Plays & Players has developed a virtual OnStage Camp that offers “flexible and age-appropriate options for kids ages four to 17 that can be done at home, down-the-shore or wherever the road may take you and your family this summer!”

The camp will have virtual masterclasses, workshops, and performance opportunities for the Stage Teenies, Stage Kidz, and Stage Players programs.

Camp starts on Monday, July 6. Registration is open HERE.

COVID-19: Haddonfield snapshot

As of Friday, June 19, the Camden County Department of Health had identified 56 Haddonfield residents who have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The earliest case was that of a male in his 40s, on March 20; the most recent, a female in her 60s, on June 18.

To date, 6 residents have succumbed to the virus. Males: one in 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. Female: two in 80s, 2 in 90s.

The breakdown of cases by sex and age is as follows:

  • 20s — 4 male, 4 female
  • 30s — 3 male, 4 female
  • 40s — 7 male, 5 female
  • 50s — 8 male, 1 female
  • 60s — 2 male, 3 female
  • 70s — 2 male
  • 80s — 3 female
  • 90s — 2 female
  • Unknown age — 6 male, 1 female
  • Unknown sex– 1

The confirmed cases rate for Haddonfield is 4.83 per 1,000 of population. (For comparison: Camden County = 13.67; New Jersey = 18.97). Haddonfield ranks 32nd of the 37 municipalities in the county. Hi-Nella 4.60, Gibbsboro 4.40, and Haddon Heights 3.61 have lower per capita numbers than Haddonfield. Pine Valley and Tavistock have 0 cases.)

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

Students plan Black lives stand-in, march, vigil

A newly formed coalition of high school student leaders from Haddonfield, Collingswood, Woodlynne, Pennsauken, and Haddon Heights is planning to hold a stand-in, march, and vigil in Haddonfield on Wednesday, June 24 from 4pm to 6pm.

The activity, sponsored by SJ Students for Black Lives, will have three components:

  • A stand-in (4 to 4:30pm) – with posters, signs, and artwork mourning Black lives lost to police brutality, and demanding justice for Black citizens — along sidewalks on Kings Highway East, from the PATCO line to Haddon Avenue.
  • A unity march (4:30pm to 5pm) along Kings Highway East from Haddon Avenue to the High School.
  • A gathering (5 to 6pm) at the High School, with speakers, poetry, song, and an 8:46 period of silence in honor of George Floyd.

Social distancing measures will be followed. Participants should wear masks and bring water.

Those who cannot join in person are encouraged to follow SJ Student for Black Lives on Instagram for ongoing events and education.

The group encourages supporters to donate to The Lucy Outreach Foundation — a youth empowerment program working in Camden. Connect HERE.