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Two more residents test positive

Camden County officials have added a Haddonfield man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s to the list of county residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus. This brings the Haddonfield total to date to four.

Borough facilities and services status

OFFICIAL as of March 17, 2020

  • All Borough offices and facilities are closed to the public, including Borough Hall, the Haddonfield Public Library, Mabel Kay Senior Center, 65 Club clubhouse, Crows Woods complex, Public Works complex, Fire House, and all fields, playgrounds, gardens, and recreation facilities throughout town.
  • The Borough has canceled all public meetings through the end of April for all municipal boards, commissions, and committees. If/when the Board of Commissioners or Board of Health are required to meet these will be livestreamed so as to permit public observation and participation. A full list of canceled events can be located on our Borough website.  
  • The Haddonfield Municipal Court, which is located in the Audubon Municipal Building, is closed through March 30th. Persons who are scheduled to appear before any Municipal Court to contest a traffic or parking ticket, or minor local ordinance violation should not appear and should await notice of a new court date.
  • Parking at meters and kiosks is free through April 30, 2020 and overnight parking restrictions will be re- laxed until further notice.
  • Suspended services and activities include senior citizens programs, recreation programs, youth sports, and athletic leagues.
  • A curfew is recommended from 8pm to 5am, unless your employers or an emergency require you to be outside or traveling.
  • Trash & recycling collection is currently running according to schedule. This is subject to change.
  • Library programming may be available online, including video tutorials, via this link.
  • No yard sale permits, block parties or solicitation permits will be issued at this time.
  • To obtain a marriage license, please call 856-429-4700 ext 206 or email Megan Giordano.
  • Construction permit applications may be dropped off in the black dropbox located in the front of Borough Hall. Construction Inspections will be limited and may not be available through April 30, 2020. To find out about the status of a specific application, call 856-429-4700 ext 228 or 209 or email Tavis Karrow.
  • No new applications for our Historic Preservation, Planning or Zoning Boards will be accepted through April 30, 2020. Questions about applications, objections or appeals can be directed to Tavis Karrow.
  • Payments for municipal services may be mailed or dropped off in the black dropbox located in the front of Borough Hall or made via online payment options, which will be available on our website as of March 30, 2020.

Borough update; Social distancing guidelines

OFFICIAL as of March 17, 2020

  • Public and private schools, pre-schools, and activity centers are closed
  • Borough businesses may operate on reduced hours, with the exception of certain convenience, grocery, and drug stores, as well as gas stations and healthcare facilities. Please consider supporting our local businesses by shopping online or purchasing gift certificates for future use.
  • Restaurants and breweries are permitted to operate for take-out services and delivery only, with proper health and safety precautions, until 8pm each evening.
  • A curfew is recommended from 8pm to 5am, unless your employer or an emergency require you to be outside or traveling.
  • All previously-scheduled public events, including runs/walks, field trips, egg hunts, and other community gatherings are canceled for the months of March and April, and are subject to postponement.
  • No door-to-door soliciting is permitted at this time.
  • Residents should stay at home, limit interaction with others, and only travel for food, medicine, healthcare, assisting family members, or work that is required.
  • Residents should practice good hygiene, including washing hands frequently with soap and water, using hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, and avoiding touching their faces.
  • Residents should refrain from congregating downtown and gathering in groups in order to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to one another, and to limit the risk of exposure to our first responders.

A message from the Police Chief

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.

Commissioners declare state of emergency

OFFICIAL from the Borough of Haddonfield, March 17, 2020

Last night, the Board of Commissioners and the Borough Emergency Management Coordinator declared a state of emergency in Haddonfield due to the ongoing public health and safety threat posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

A declaration of emergency allows our municipal government to take certain actions to protect the health and welfare of residents, ensure the continued operation of borough government during the emergency, and apply for federal and state assistance. It includes activating an emergency operations plan, authorizing enhances public safety functions, and empowering certain officials and employees to streamline processes and waive rules to address urgent needs during the emergency.

The declaration supplements those announced by federal, state, and county officials and all of them are in force until further notice. As a result, the following restrictions are in place throughout the Borough of Haddonfield, effective immediately.

  • Residents should stay at home, limit interaction with others, and only travel for food, medicine, healthcare, assisting a family member, or work that is required.
  • Residents should practice good hygiene, including washing hands frequently with soap and water, using hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, and avoiding touching their faces.
  • Residents should refrain from congregating downtown and gathering in groups in order to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus to one another, and to limit the risk of exposure to our first responders.
  • A general curfew is in place to stay at home between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each day unless an emergency requires you to be outside or traveling.
  • All borough buildings and facilities are closed to the public, including Borough Hall offices, Haddonfield Public Library, Mabel Kay Senior Center, 65 Club clubhouse, Crows Woods complex, Public Works complex, Fire House, and all fields, public playgrounds, gardens, and recreation facilities throughout town.
  • Public and private schools, pre-schools, and activity centers are closed.
  • Downtown retail businesses are operating with reduced hours and many are closed, with the exception of certain food, convenience, and drug stores (Acme, CVS, Rite Aid, and 7-Eleven). Consider supporting our local businesses by shopping online or purchasing gift certificates now for future use.
  • Restaurants and breweries are permitted to operate for take-out service and delivery only, with proper health and safety precautions.
  • Most municipal services continue to be offered, with staff in place with proper precautions. Staff will continue responding to telephone and email inquiries. Trash and recycling pickup continue as usual.
  • The Haddonfield Municipal Court, located in the Audubon Municipal Building, is closed through at least March 30, 2020.
  • Suspended services and activities include public library programs, senior citizen programs, recreation programs, youth sports, athletic leagues, and attendance at church services.
  • The Borough has canceled all public meetings through the end of April for all municipal boards, commissions, and committees. If Board of Commissioners, Board of Health, or Public Safety/Emergency Management meetings are required to take place, they will be done by teleconference and livestreamed for public observation and participation.
  • All previously-scheduled public events, including runs/walks, field trips, egg hunt, and other community gatherings are cancelled for the months of March and April. Later events are subject to postponement.
  • Parking at meters and kiosks is free through April 30, 2020 and overnight parking restrictions will be relaxed until further notice.
  • No door-to-door soliciting is permitted at this time.

Residents may contact Borough Hall offices at 429-4700 with important concerns or questions. Police reposts may be called in to 429-3000. For emergencies, dial 911.

The above is not a complete listing of all restrictions and/or closures and is subject to change at any time. More complete information will be posted on the Borough website at www.HaddonfieldNJ.org, including links to federal, state, and county resources regarding the coronavirus and staying healthy. Please also look for additional information on social media, in local newspapers, and in the mail.

Thank you for joining us in putting public health and safety first. Your cooperation as we urge everyone to stay home, stay healthy, and prevent the spread of this virus is essential at this time!

  • Mayor Neal Rochford
  • Commissioner Jeffrey S. Kasko
  • Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich

Public schools close

OFFICIAL from Haddonfield School District — Starting Tuesday, March 17 up to and including Friday, March 27 all Haddonfield schools will be closed to protect our school community and to do our part to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All extracurricular and athletic activities are also canceled during this time period. 

There is a possibility that this closure could extend beyond Friday, March 27. Education will continue during this closure period uninterrupted. Your child’s teachers and principal will be communicating with you about your child’s online learning plans on Monday as we meet with staff to plan for our adventure in cyber learning. We know that you have a lot of questions, we will be doing our best to answer those questions in the upcoming week. This is all very new to us also. Best wishes, be safe and we will hopefully see everyone back at school on Monday, March 30.