Please see the statement below from Mayor Bernie Platt regarding the cut in aid from the DCA.

“In light of the severe cuts to state aid coming out of Trenton today, I’m hopeful the cuts are not made without providing towns a strong portfolio of resources to implement greater cost savings and more efficient operations. On [...]

By Bernie Platt The Mayor and Town Council recognize the importance of our schools in Cherry Hill and know that Township leadership has an obligation to provide our children with a quality education.  A good school system is central to the vitality of our neighborhoods and bolsters property values for everyone. We also believe in [...]

Mayor Bernie Platt announced today that he is instituting a special program to assist residents with tree debris clean-up, following a winter of record storms. Township ordinance requires that weekly yard-waste pickup – such as felled branches, bark, and even small trees – be cut into manageable pieces, bundled, and placed in an open bin [...]

Mayor Bernie Platt and a handful of Township residents and businesses were featured in a news segment last night on WCBS (Ch. 2) in New York.

Here’s the link: http://wcbstv.com/video/?id=140048@wcbs.dayport.com

The Department of Public Works has been working since Wednesday to clear debris from water inlets and outflows in anticipation of this weekend’s heavy rainfall.

Residents should call Police Dispatch to report flood conditions during the weekend, at (856) 665-1200.  The police will dispatch Public Works crews as needed.

Please see the following statement from Mayor Bernie Platt in reference to the sentencing of Tony Saccomanno.

“First and foremost I want to applaud the work of the U.S. Attorney and the FBI on this case. As for Mr. Saccomanno, this individual has broken the public’s trust and had compromised the integrity of the Code Enforcement Office. [...]

Mayor Bernie Platt and Township Council invite you to attend the 2010 U.S. Census Kick-Off Meeting on the evening of Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the Carman Tilelli Community Center at Town Hall (820 Mercer Street). Information collected from the U.S. Census becomes a factor in many government decisions, such as the number of [...]

Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: UPDATE: Town Hall closed today; trash pickup still on schedule

The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will be closed today due to inclement weather. Municipal court sessions scheduled for today will be rescheduled; those affected will be notified of their new court dates.
Trash and recycling collection will continue, and all Friday routes will be completed by the end of the day.
The Cherry Hill Public Library [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Town Hall, Library open for business today; all services operational

The Cherry Hill municipal building and public library are open for business today, Thursday, Feb. 25. Trash and recycling collection and other township services are also fully operational.
All Recreation Department activities scheduled for Thursday have been canceled; however, the Recreation Department itself is open.
Public Works crews are on hand to treat roadways as conditions require.
For [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Safety reminder: Property owners must clear snow, ice from sidewalks

As we continue digging out from last week’s snowfall, local property owners are reminded that they are required to remove all snow and ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots for the safety of everyone in the Cherry Hill community.

Local ordinance requires that all public access areas be cleared within 48 hours after snow stops [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Township DPW keeps an eye on pothole proliferation; asks for community’s help

Ed Note: In addition to reporting potholes using the Township DPW hotline below, you can also use the Fixer Upper tool on the sidebar of this site to submit issues that need fixing. These submissions are automatically relayed to town officials via e-mail.
This particularly harsh winter season has spawned an uptick in the number of [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Cherry Hill officials monitoring weather system

With snow in the forecast for later today and tonight, Township officials are continually monitoring weather conditions.
Crews will be on hand to treat municipal roadways as needed to make conditions safe for travel tonight and during Tuesday morning’s rush hour.
Contact the Mayor’s Office at (856) 488-7878 or the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422 [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: DPW crews continue work to clear trees, debris from roads

Throughout Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the Department of Public Works received more than 100 reports of downed trees and limbs blocking municipal roadways in the wake of yesterday’s crippling snowstorm.
As the number of calls grew and the scale of the storm damage became apparent, Township officials and emergency responders determined that roadway tree-removal had [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Downed trees a growing priority for Township crews

 

Due to the number of falling limbs and downed trees being reported throughout Cherry Hill tonight, the Township Department of Public Works is dispatching several snow-removal vehicles to respond to the growing need for tree-removal service.
While these efforts will, unfortunately, divert some vehicles from clearing and treating municipal roadways overnight, DPW personnel will continue working around-the-clock [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Downed trees, limbs reported around Cherry Hill; residents urged to use caution

Conditions around Cherry Hill continue to deteriorate in the wake of today’s storm. Downed trees and limbs are being reported throughout town, and road conditions are treacherous.
In light of these hazardous conditions, Mayor Platt advises residents to take the following precautions to stay safe:

Stay away from trees and limbs that [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Town Hall, Library, Schools closed Thursday, Feb. 11; trash collection canceled

The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 11, to ensure the safety of municipal employees and residents in these treacherous weather conditions. All Township schools and the Cherry Hill Public Library will remain closed, as well, and all recreational programs have been canceled.
This closure affects all non-emergency offices, including the [...]

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Cherry Hill Township wrote a new blog post: Town Hall closed Wednesday, Feb. 10

 The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 10, due to the impending snow storm. This closure affects all municipal offices except the Police Department and Public Works.
Please note that in light of this closure, the grace period for first-quarter taxes has been extended to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. [...]

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