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Freeholders Authorize Improvements To Haddonfield-Sorrell Horse Road Connector In Pennsauken
Beginning on August 13, crews will begin making improvements to the Haddonfield-Sorrell Horse Road (CR 644) connector which connects Haddonfield Road to Route 130.
Antique Fire Apparatus Show Held On August 4 At Cooper River Park
The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association (CLAFAA) will be hosting an antique fire apparatus muster on Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Cooper River Park, 5300 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken.
Nutrition Vouchers Available For Senior Citizens
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors in Camden County with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Eligibility guidelines based on household size:
- Individual – $1,832.00 a month or less
- Couple – $2,470.00 a month or less
Senior citizens must be at least 60 years old and reside in Camden County and show proof of income: Social Security Statement, pay stubs, EBT Card, Medicaid Card or current income tax return.
For more information, visit the Camden County website.
Cooper River Bridge Spans In Need Of Emergent Work
Due to emergent structural work to two bridges that pass over the Cooper River, the Freeholder Board’s Department of Public Works will begin construction on both the Grove St. and Cuthbert Blvd. bridges. To facilitate the construction, detours will be in place beginning on or about July 23. The exact timing and completion of both projects may be altered by weather and other factors.
Mosquito Commission To Spray In Pennsauken On July 13
The Camden County Mosquito Commission regularly checks several thousand suspected mosquito breeding sites across the county. Spraying is scheduled on an as needed basis based upon the results of their surveillance efforts.
“It is important that you regularly check your yard for the presence of standing water,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Removing standing water where mosquitoes can thrive will protect your family from the pests, and will assist the efforts of the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission.”
Volunteers Needed For USRowing Club Nationals At Cooper River Park
Photo credit: Camden County
The Camden County Freeholder Board is proud to host the 2018 USRowing Club Nationals from July 11 to 15 at Cooper River Park. Volunteers are needed each day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“We are looking for Camden County residents, Boathouse members, visitors and rowing enthusiasts to help fill various volunteer positions,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “We also invite you to come out to watch and support a great regatta.”
Volunteers can register at: www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445afaa28aa8-usrowing
The Cooper River’s Olympic-distance, 2,000-meter straightaway is widely known as one of the best rowing venues in the nation, home to numerous world-class regattas and the Cooper River Boathouse. Spanning more than 346-acres through Collingswood, Haddon Township, Pennsauken and Cherry Hill, Cooper River Park has been Camden County’s gathering spot since it was created by the Works Progress Administration in 1936.
Camden County is proud that the Cooper River has emerged as a premier destination for competitive rowing, adding to the diverse family-friendly attractions in our region. Cooper River Park was named a Great Place in New Jersey by the American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter and continues to be one of the best greenspaces of the Delaware Valley.
Westfield Avenue Milling And Paving Project Finished Ahead Of Schedule
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last month, Camden County began a milling and paving project along a section Westfield Ave. Based on initial estimates, the work running from 42nd St. to Tinsman Ave. was to take several weeks, weather permitting. However, as the concrete under the street was in much better condition than anticipated, the road work was able to be completed at the end of the month.
Heat Alert Issued In Camden County This Weekend
The Office of the Camden County Health Officer has issued a Heat Alert for Camden County from June 30 to July 2, effective each day from noon to 7:00 p.m.
Woman Who Tested Positive For Measles Visited Kroc Center In Camden
The Camden County Department of Health of Human Services is working with state officials to help identify anyone that may have come in contact with a woman who tested positive for measles.
First Mosquito Spraying Of The Season In Pennsauken On Tuesday
The Camden County Mosquito Commission regularly checks several thousand suspected mosquito breeding sites across the county. Spraying is scheduled on an as needed basis based upon the results of their surveillance efforts.
“It is important that you regularly check your yard for the presence of standing water,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Removing standing water where mosquitoes can thrive will protect your family from the pests, and will assist the efforts of the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission.”
The commission will conduct spraying on June 19 from 2 to 6 a.m. in the following locations in the Township:
Pennsauken
- River Road
- Holman Avenue
- Barrows Avenue
- Lennox Road till Holman
“The commission works with the Public Health Environmental Laboratories in Trenton to verify the presence of West Nile Virus and other communicable diseases in their samples,” Nash said. “If a pool tests positive, the Mosquito Commission returns to spray the area. The sprayings take place when the mosquitoes are most active.”
The mosquito spray is not harmful to humans or pets, but you should avoid direct contact if you have respiratory concerns or are sensitive to irritants.
The Camden County Mosquito Commission suggests checking around your yard for mosquito breeding containers. The following is a checklist of tips to help eliminate mosquito breeding:
- Dispose of unnecessary containers that hold water. Containers you wish to save turn upside down or put holes in the bottom so all water drains out.
- Lift up flowerpots and dump the water from the dish underneath every week.
- Stock fish or add mosquito larvicide to ornamental ponds.
- Change water in bird baths, fountains, and animal troughs weekly.
- Screen vents to septic and other water tanks.
- Store large boats so they drain and small boats upside down. If covered, keep the tarp tight so water does not pool on top of the tarp.
- Do not dump leaves or grass clippings into a catch basin or streams.
- Do not allow water to collect on sagging tarps or awnings.
- Do not allow trashcan lids to fill with water.
- Check downspouts that are able to hold enough water to allow mosquito larvae to mature.
For more information, or to report a problem, contact the Camden County Mosquito Commission at (856) 566-2945 or skeeters@camdencounty.com.
