Camden County officials announced today that a second Haddonfield resident, a man in his 20s, has tested positive for new coronavirus. Haddonfield’s first case, a man in his 40s, was hospitalized last week.
Officials also reported Camden County’s first death, of a Barrington woman in her 80s.
In compliance with Governor Murphy’s new directive, the Board of Education will hold its meetings in a virtual format beginning this Thursday, March 26, and in the foreseeable future.
The March 26 meeting will be broadcast at 7pm on the district’s YouTube Live channel.
When it’s time for public comment, the district will provide on-screen instructions for how to call in via the broadcast.
The Historical Society of Haddonfield has launched a story-gathering project called “Haddonfield Virus Year.” The Society is inviting its members, and members of the community generally, to contribute records of their experiences for posterity.
“The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us,” says Dana Dorman, the Society’s archivist. “During this challenging time of school and business closures, social distancing, or even actual illness, we at the Historical Society can’t help but wonder – how will this experience be recorded for future generations?
“Start writing down your experiences,” Dorman suggests. “You can do this in any way that feels right for you: as a letter, as a diary or an activity log, as a string of sentences. If you don’t want to write, document your experiences in whatever other ways feel right for you: photographs, artwork, audio or video recordings, etc.”
Learn more — and sign up to participate — HERE.
OFFICIAL from Haddonfield School District on March 23, 2020
On Saturday, March 21, New Jersey’s Governor Murphy announced a statewide “stay at home” order as of 9pm that evening.
This revised order prohibits all gatherings and directs the closure of “all non-essential retail businesses to the public,” with some exceptions. Here is the video of his announcement.
Here in Haddonfield, we will continue to provide the highest level of remote instruction possible, moving forward in compliance with Gov. Murphy’s latest directive.
In direct response to Governor Murphy’s message, we share the following important information with Haddonfield’s parents.
As previously stated, as long as we are engaged in remote instruction, all athletics and extracurriculars are cancelled.
Please keep in mind the borough’s state of emergency: borough and school district playgrounds, fields, and courts are all closed.
Although we are working from home, we are committed to supporting you and our students. Teachers, EAs, principals, technology staff, counselors, nurses and others are available when you need assistance.
Finally, remember that we are all in this together.
The Camden County Department of Health reported on Friday (March 20,) that a Haddonfield resident, a male in his 40s, has been hospitalized with the COVID-19 virus. He is in stable condition.
From Nancy McCrudden, Mabel Kay Senior Center Coordinator
The Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services will deliver meals to any senior in need. Seven meals will be provided per week, once a week. Drop-offs days vary by town. Call 856-374-6325 to make arrangements.
Seniors who are struggling to acquire essential supplies, prescription medication, travel to and from a medical appointment, or other critical assistance can call the Camden County Citizen Relief Emergency Worker (CREW) hotline, 8:30am to 10pm daily: 856-858-3220.
Haddonfield churches are adapting to the current disruption by livestreaming worship services on their websites, or via Facebook or YouTube.
OFFICIAL as of March 17, 2020
OFFICIAL as of March 17, 2020
OFFICIAL from Chief Jason Cutler, on March 17, 2020
The Haddonfield Police Department is taking measures to ensure that the Haddonfield community, our officers and our civilian employees remain safe and healthy amid the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Because of these health and safety concerns, and until further notice, we will be modifying non-emergency police responses and the methods we use to take police reports.
First, we ask that you refrain from physically coming to the Haddonfield Police Department unless you have a true emergency that needs to be addressed immediately. If you do come to the department, a phone is located outside the front door. This phone will connect you to the police dispatcher and they will coordinate with police supervisors to determine if there is an emergency that needs an officer response. If it is determined that an officer is not needed, you will be asked to leave your phone number and an officer will contact you shortly to take your report.
Second, all persons needing to make a police report or who need to discuss non-emergency matters are still encouraged to call (856) 429-3000 and speak with one of our dispatchers. If a police supervisor determines that it is not necessary for an officer to physically respond to take your report, we will still be more than happy to have an officer take your report over the phone and provide you with the same level of concern, professionalism and police service that we would during typical face-to-face contact.
Third, you may file or request a report using our online services by following the links below:
Please understand that these modifications are only temporary and will NOT impact the way that we respond to emergencies or high priority calls for service. Please still DIAL 9-1-1 in the event of a true emergency and our officers will respond with the same urgency as they normally do. This includes but is not limited to crimes in progress, incidents of domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents, and incidents where there is the potential for serious bodily injury or death.
These modifications are to help prevent unnecessary contact and interactions between people to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 from person to person. We remain dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors of Haddonfield and we will continue to provide you with the best police services possible moving forward. As always, we value the positive relationship we maintain with the members of the Haddonfield community and we thank you for your anticipated cooperation with these new procedures.