Cherry Hill awarded $140,641 for recycling efforts

(Cherry Hill, N.J.) – Cherry Hill has been awarded a $140,641 recycling tonnage grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Mayor Chuck Cahn has announced.

The Township’s award is the eighth-largest... Read on...

Mayor Cahn announces 'Smoke-Free Cherry Hill' initiative

(Cherry Hill, N.J.) – Smoke-free Township property and public lands could soon become law, under a proposed policy change announced Thursday by Mayor Chuck Cahn.

The proposed law, aimed at eliminating secondhand smoke... Read on...

Bond refinance to save Cherry Hill taxpayers nearly $2 million

The Township has secured almost $2 million in savings for Cherry Hill taxpayers through Fiscal Year 2024, thanks to a successful debt-refinancing effort completed on Sept. 27, Mayor Chuck Cahn has announced.

Favorable... Read on...

Paper yard-waste bags now available in Town Hall, DPW

FREE paper yard-waste bags are now available in the Mayor's Office and at the Dept. of Public Works. The large biodegradable bags are available to residents as a courtesy, on a first-come, first-served basis. They are... Read on...

Stay fit and healthy through the fall with our Mayor's Wellness events

With vacations behind us, many people are getting back to the grind of day-to-day life. In the midst of everything else going on in our busy lives, it’s sometimes easy to lose track of what’s really important, particularly... Read on...

Council adopts Cherry Hill's FY2013 budget with no tax increase

Municipal taxes will not increase for the residents of Cherry Hill, under the municipal budget adopted at the Sept. 10 Township Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Cahn has announced.

The governing body approved the $65,246,228... Read on...

Weekly Column: Traffic-safety reminders for the back-to-school season

September is here, and with the new month comes a new school year for more than 11,000 boys and girls across Cherry Hill. The return to the classroom means a fresh start and much excitement for students, parents and teachers... Read on...

Weekly Column: Summer Safety

Summer is the peak season for travel, recreation and much-needed relaxation with friends and family. But whether you’re staying home, visiting a local swim club, or planning a trip out of town, this time of year can also... Read on...

Weekly Column: Answering Property Maintenance Questions

A well maintained community helps attract business investment and improves the overall reputation of our neighborhoods. For many, homeownership is a life goal, and keeping and maintaining that home is something homeowners... Read on...

Weekly Column: Building a Healthier Cherry Hill

When we launched the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) in April, the goal was to begin taking steps to build a healthier Cherry Hill by encouraging our residents and businesses to commit to making healthier lifestyle choices. ... Read on...

Weekly Column: Tips To Beat The Heat This Summer

With summer comes the potential for extremely high and sometimes dangerous temperatures. According to... Read on...

Weekly Column: Wildflowers will bloom again on Route 70

Over 60,000 drivers travel along Route 70 every day. This major 6.5-mile thoroughfare stretches through Cherry Hill from end to end. Although Route 70 is a state highway maintained by the New Jersey Department of... Read on...

Weekly Column: Plenty To Do In Cherry Hill This Summer

The temperatures are rising and summer is just around the corner. While many families may travel down the shore or take a vacation, there is plenty to do right here in Cherry Hill with events and activities for residents of... Read on...

Cherry Hill Township Cooling Centers

Cherry Hill Township has three sites designated cooling centers where people who are in need of a break from the heat can go. These locations have air conditioning and are open during periods of the day when it is the... Read on...

Weekly Column: Cherry Hill Offers Numerous Opportunities For Seniors

It’s been said that the longer you live, the more beautiful life becomes and in Cherry Hill, we strive to make that statement a reality. Cherry Hill Township offers numerous benefits for seniors and endless chances to be... Read on...

Town Hall closed Monday; Memorial Day Ceremony - 11am; trash, recycling collection pushed to Tuesday

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, municipal offices will close at 3:00 pm today, and will be closed on Monday. Please join us on Monday May 28th at 11:00 am on the grounds of the Municipal Complex, 820 Mercer Street... Read on...

Weekly Column: Memorial Day Is A Time To Remember

For most of us, Memorial Day is a holiday, a day spent with family and friends enjoying all of the things that make Cherry Hill such a wonderful place to live. But we should not forget that it is, first and foremost, a day... Read on...

Weekly Column: Explore Cherry Hill's Swim Clubs

Summer is fast approaching and high temperatures are just around the corner. A great place to beat the heat and spend time with your neighbors is at one of Cherry Hill’s many swim clubs. Cherry Hill’s neighborhood swim... Read on...

Weekly Column: Celebrating Cherry Hill's Community Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community, lending their time and skills for the benefit of others. As we finish Volunteer Awareness Month, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our many volunteers for their hard... Read on...

Weekly Column: Cherry Hill Announces Project Medicine Drop

What happens when a doctor writes more of a prescription than needed leaving excess medication? Unfortunately, most unused medications are simply dumped down the toilet or thrown in the trash, where they could ultimately... Read on...

Weekly Column: Launching the Mayor's Wellness Campaign

Wellness is defined as “achieving a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being.” While there are many factors that contribute to wellness, concentrating our efforts on a... Read on...

Request for Proposals – Telecommunication Services for the Township of Cherry Hill

The Request for Proposal scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 11:00 a.m. will be postponed. A new proposal opening date as well as an addendum/clarification will be issued and advertised.

Weekly Column: Mayor Cahn marks 100 days serving Cherry Hill

The first 100 days of my administration have been busy, exciting, rewarding and productive. While the work continues, I wanted to recap some of the promises kept as we reach this milestone and highlight some of the progress... Read on...

Statement from Mayor Cahn regarding issue at Horace Mann Elementary School

The Township of Cherry Hill has zero tolerance for bullying of any kind. Similarly, verbal abuse and humiliation of a child by an adult is inexcusable. Allegations of bullying by an adult in our schools are extremely... Read on...

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Expands “Project Medicine Drop” to Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today expanded “Project Medicine Drop,” a statewide initiative to help everyday citizens join the fight against the abuse of... Read on...

Weekly Column: The Cherry Hill Business Council

The first 90 days of my administration have been extremely busy and fruitful. We have launched many initiatives and begun to streamline our operations to ensure our government operates more effectively and efficiently. We... Read on...

Weekly Column: The Mayor's Wellness Campaign

Recent national and state statistics show that an extraordinary number of American citizens and New Jersey residents are currently obese or overweight; specifically, sixty-two percent of adults, thirty-four percent of... Read on...

Earth Day Festivities Kick off Art Blooms Week

Earth Day Festivities Kick off Art Blooms Week
Event to Start With a Family Fun Bike Ride and Launch of Mayor’s Wellness Campaign

Cherry Hill, NJ –Cherry Hill Township,... Read on...

Cherry Hill Welcomes Home International Pianist Greg DeTurk For Concert

Cherry Hill Welcomes Home International Pianist Greg DeTurk For Concert
Graduate of Cherry Hill High School West returns home for performance

(Cherry Hill) The Cherry Hill Arts... Read on...

Weekly Column: Creating A Virtual Town Hall

As Mayor, I have consistently reiterated the importance of improving and increasing our communication with members of the community. That is why I am excited to announce that we have begun rolling out our new Township... Read on...

Cherry Hill Launches New Website Creating Virtual Town Hall

Cherry Hill Launches New Website Creating Virtual Town Hall
Redesigned site provides twenty-four seven access to Township information and services

(Cherry Hill, NJ) Mayor Chuck... Read on...

Join us for Cherry Hill Night at the Riversharks!

Please join us for Cherry Hill Night at Campbell's Field on May 22nd!! Mayor Cahn will be throwing out the first pitch and we encourage you to bring your friends, family and your neighbors for a night out full of... Read on...

Weekly Column: A more "Community Friendly" and "Business Friendly" Government

Over the past year, I listened as many residents and business owners complained about how Cherry Hill Township was not “business friendly” or “community friendly” when it came to our development – or, more specifically, how... Read on...

Weekly Column: Improving Cherry Hill Parks and Recreation Facilities

Within our “Quilt of Neighborhoods,” Cherry Hill’s parks and playgrounds often serve as the seams where families gather for entertainment and activities. Cherry Hill is unique in that we are home to fifty-two Township parks... Read on...

Cherry Hill Arts Board Seeking Volunteers

The Cherry Hill Arts Board is seeking volunteer members of all ages to help further their mission to spotlight and present the work of dedicated artists and performers of all ages and to bring quality arts programming to... Read on...

Weekly Column: Student Government Day at Town Hall

For over a decade, Cherry Hill Township’s Student Government Day has offered Cherry Hill students the opportunity to learn first-hand about the processes and daily happenings of local government. Working with Township staff... Read on...

Barclay, Croft Farm sites named ‘National Recreation Trails’

Two Cherry Hill trail sites have been designated as National Recreation Trails by the United States Department of the Interior.

The trails – located at the historic Barclay and Croft Farm sites – are the only New Jersey... Read on...

AARP Tax Help For Seniors At Township Hall

AARP continues to offer free tax help in room 208 of Cherry Hill Town Hall, 820 Mercer Street on Tuesdays & Fridays until April 17. From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, AARP will help prepare federal and state tax returns, along with... Read on...

Weekly Column: Focusing on Education

Education is critical to ensuring the continued long-term success of our community. As a product of Cherry Hill Public Schools myself, I recognize that a quality education is the key to unlocking future opportunities for our... Read on...

Weekly Column: Mayor Cahn Launches the Citizen's Cabinet

As a candidate, I spoke regularly about the need to further engage our community in the process of governing our Township. No matter where I traveled, be it community gatherings, Chats with Chuck, meetings with local... Read on...