Greater Kingston Civic Association - Cherry Hill, NJ
A Network of Neighbors
Welcome! This website was created by and for residents living in or around the Greater Kingston Area as an informational community resource. A site by neighbors for neighbors, we welcome your input for additional info or links. To be added to our confidential monthly updates and alerts list, or to send requests and/or ideas, please contact us at [email protected].
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Website Updated: 9/23/2024
Publication of organization names or links does not constitute GKCA endorsement of any associated individuals, groups or their activities.
Publication of organization names or links does not constitute GKCA
endorsement of any associated individuals, groups or their activities.
All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
NOTICES
ROUTE 70 is a major thoroughfare through our town and of importance locally and regionally. Traffic on and around the highway impacts our neighborhood directly and indirectly. GKCA remains committed to limiting the impact of pass-through traffic on our community. In 2004, NJDOT published a "Route 70 Concept Development Study", which included the following NJDOT graphics of the Kingston/Westgate and Covered Bridge/Frontage Road intersections with Route 70:
Official reports and documents on 2021 construction projects were to have been posted as they become available from officials. Visit ROUTE 70 for historical information on modification proposals and community input and reaction to proposals.
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Want to stay informed? Check agendas of upcoming meetings to be aware of implementation of Master Plan features:
Town Council Agenda - no agenda link found
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911 is for emergencies only. To report suspicious activity, call the CHPD Non-Emergency Dispatch at (856) 665-1200.
For non-emergency questions or concerns, call the Police Information at (856) 488-7828.
The CHPD Community Response Unit is available every day by utilizing the email address [email protected] or telephone number 856-488-7813.
CHPD STATS:
Lock It or Lose It - Follow these tips to help protect you from being a victim. Theft from vehicles are most often crimes of opportunity in which a thief sees an easy target. Reduce the chances that a criminal will want to break into your vehicle by taking some preventative steps.
- Lock your car anytime you park.
- Use theft deterrent systems such as car alarms or anti-theft device, as they can be an effective deterrent.
- Always park in well-lit, well-traveled areas. This helps deter thieves because the car and anything inside is more visible. Keep the exterior of your residence well-lit.
- Remove all loose items of value such as loose change, cell phones, laptops or tablets, jewelry, handbags, etc. whether at home or another location.
- Contact police if you see someone acting suspiciously. If it looks out of the ordinary to you, do not hesitate to call the Cherry Hill Police at 856-665-1200. Remember you can remain anonymous when you call.
Residential Security Camera Program - Do you have a doorbell camera or an outdoor surveillance system? These systems have proven helpful while investigating crimes that have occurred not only at the residence, but in the immediate area.
- The Cherry Hill Police Department is inviting any resident that maintains their own security system to send us an e-mail at [email protected] including your name, address, and a contact phone number or e-mail where you can be reached in the event a criminal investigation is initiated in your area.
- The Investigative Unit would maintain a confidential log of those residences with surveillance systems and if contacted, you can decide if you would be willing to provide access to any images or videos.
Sign up for Nixle alerts so that you can be notified of the latest information from the Cherry Hill Police Department. Notifications include COVID-19 alerts, traffic alerts, weather alerts, upcoming township events, criminal activity, and more. For more information on how to sign up please see the link: www.cherryhill-nj.com/1116/Nixle
CHPD Social Media
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/CherryHillPolice/
- Twitter: twitter.com/CherryHillPD
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherryhillpolice/
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CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL MEETINGS
820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
*** All meetings will be in person and/or via Zoom ***
Caucus at 7:00pm, Public Meeting at 7:30pm
Monday, September 23
Tueday, October 15 Monday, October 28
Tuesday, November 12 Monday, November 25
Monday, December 09 Monday, Deccember 30
Caucus at 7:00pm, Public Meeting at 7:30pm
Monday, October 07 Monday, October 21
Monday, November 04 Monday, November 18
Monday, December 02 Monday, December 16
Caucus at 7:00pm, Public Meeting at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 17
Thursday, November 07
Thursday, December 05 Thursday, December 19
Cherry Hill Township Planning Board - Zoning Board of Adjustment - Public Library Board of Trustees
Rent Review Board - Senior Citizens Advisory Board - Historical Commission - Environmental Board
Advisory Cultural Arts Board - Alliance on Alcohol & Drug Abuse - Recreation Commission
Registry of VACANT Volunteer Municipal Positions (updated 2/2024)
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Camden City Hall, 6th Floor 520 Market Street, Camden (registration required)
or via Live Stream
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tuesdays in 2024: 09/17 10/15 11/04
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CHERRY HILL RECYCLING INFORMATION
Electronic waste and fluorescent bulbs can be recycled at the Department of Public Works at 1 Perina Blvd. in Cherry Hill
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff is available from 7am to 3pm weekdays to collect and store these items.
During off-hours, a drop-off station is set up outside the building.
SCHOOLS
Proposed Super Wawa on Rt. 70:
Application withdrawn by the developer
The Executive Committee of GKCA met with the developer, reviewed the proposed Super Wawa plans & voiced our concerns. We partnered with the Preserve Barclay Group in efforts to prevent actions that we believed would adversely impact our neighborhood.
2022 12-21 Shopping center owner drops highly controversial plan for Super Wawa at Barclay Farm in Cherry Hill
2022 10-28 Barclay Pavilion office building in Cherry Hill coming down. Will a new Super Wawa be up next?
2021 12-14 Recording: Super Wawa Update (Zoom) Learn about/see the plans & options discussed to-date.
2021 12-13 Barclay Farm Shopping Center owner working with neighbors to make redevelopment more acceptable
2021 09-13 Cherry Hill Council: Do not eliminate neighborhood street medians to make way for a Super Wawa
2021-01-11 Wawa Traffic Study update from 03-28-2019 and 03-20-2020
2016 05-23 Cherry Hill Township Sustainability Roadmap
As a continuing part of a Mayor Dave Fleisher's holistic traffic safety initiative - that began in June with increased Cherry Hill Police Department patrols, education & anti-speeding enforcement - Cherry Hill Township continues to address safety issues. Crosswalks & stop bars have been painted on fully completed streets. Residents of our neighborhood can also expect to see the words "Slow Down" painted on a few key streets in Greater Kingston as part of a pilot program, according to the Mayor's Office.
