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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Sewage Spill Happened in March, Cleaned Up in May

Haddonfield officials did not initially report the spill to county and state officials.

The public fallout from a sewage spill near Haddonfield's Wedgewood Swim Club appears to be growing. On Tuesday, the borough Director of Utilities Joe Keating said the spill, which was largely publicized for the first time late last week, actually occurred in early March. On Friday and Monday borough workers filled two trash bags full of debris from the spill, mostly c-fold paper towels, they said, at the site. They also spread lime over the low-lying area near a swamp to mitigate the stench that had hung in the air for the past two months. The waste flowed out of a utility manhole in a wooded area near Centre Street and Upland Way after the blockage and after up to 3,500 gallons of water was pumped into the line behind a sewer jet, a …

Di Pilla

6:33 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Angela's Post Sums it Up PERFECTLY, so let's read it again" "NJ DEP sanitary sewer inspection was April 18, 2012. At that time Borough indicated to DEP it was prioritizing replacement/rerouting the problematic line that had raw sewage spill in March 2013 and at least one other time 2 years ago per Mr. Borden. Then May 22, 2012 Commissioners, without public notice, approved turf resolution (for $…   more ›

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Candidate John Moscatelli, 'I Think We Can Do Better'

Moscatelli explains why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Moscatelli, 45, an engineer and stay-at-home father of two, explained why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners during a candidate's forum last month. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Moscatelli, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest elected officials in the borough. Moscatelli is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, and Neal Rochford.

Brian Kelly

9:50 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Agreed. John's expertise as a chemical engineer who supervised projects of over 60 million dollars for 2 major oil companies give him qualifications far beyond the other candidates. At a time where the infrastructure of our roads, trees, water and sewer systems are in desperate need of attention he's the right man at the right time.   more ›

Candidate Neal Rochford, 'Good Temperament, Work for Consensus'

Rochford explained why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Neal Rochford, a 53-year-old former borough commissioner and a former owner of a printing company, explained why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners during a candidate's forum last month. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Rochford, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest elected officials in the borough. Rochford is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, and John Moscatelli.

Jim

9:28 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Neal can you explain why the roads are in such poor repair and how you can obtain grants to pay for the new roads and sidewalks and old water and sewer pipes in many areas in the Borough   more ›

Christie Underwent Weight-Loss Surgery In February

Governor tells New York Post that Lap-Band procedure was done at the urging of his family. An NYU doctor made house calls to Christie's Mendham home to not draw attention to the surgery.

Gov. Chris Christie underwent stomach-shrinking Lap-Band surgery in February, he confirmed to the New York Post on Monday night while refuting speculation that he was slimming down for a White House run in 2016. Christie quietly had the Lap-Band — or laparoscopic adjustable gastric binding —procedure done in a New York hospital, telling the paper that he agreed to the surgery at the urging of his family after turning 50 in September. Sean Conner, a spokesperson for Christie, confirmed the story to Patch Tuesday. The governor insisted that the Lap-Band was not inserted to help him lose weight in the run-up to 2016. "I know it sounds crazy to say that running for president is minor, but in the grand scheme of things, it was looking at Mary …

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Occupant

7:10 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Wayne, I'm being fa·ce·tious Adjective:Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. While your being: vi·tu·per·a·tive Adjective: Bitter and abusive   more ›

Monday, May 6, 2013

Candidate Lee Anne Albright: 'Committed, Accessible'

Albright explains why she is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Lee Anne Albright, 54, president of the borough historical society and chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission, explains why she is running for election to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Albright, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest elected officials in the borough. Albright is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Ken Kouba, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford. A brief video featuring Moscatelli and Rochford will run on Wednesday.

Maryann Campling

6:43 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Since the matter is still being litigated, I can't get into a lot of detail, but sufficed to say that when Lee Avenue residents sought the intervention of the HPC (of which Lee was a member) over the HUMC cemetery fence issue, Lee was clearly in our corner. We are grateful to her and to the HPC for their insight, understanding and support....unfortunately, the Boro chose to ignore their …   more ›

Candidate Ken Kouba: 'Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency'

Kouba explains why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners

Kouba, 24, an owner and manager of the family Jersey Java & Tea coffee shop, explains why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. The election, on May 14, features six candidates, including Kouba, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest, elected officials in the borough. Kouba is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Lee Anne Albright, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford. A brief video featuring Moscatelli and Rochford will run on Wednesday.

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Joanne

8:12 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Why don't you reach out to each of them for your concerns? This is not the proper forum for any of the candidates to get in to a debate with post writers (Anonymous and not). There was the Republican Forum, Haddonfield Civic Association and many coffees as well as Meet & Greets, where the candidates were/are open and willing to do (as you call it ) the "honorable" thing and address your concerns…   more ›

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Candidate Ed Borden: Maintain a 'Safe, Prosperous, Wonderful' Town

Borden explains why he is running for reelection to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Ed Borden, 64, a two-term, incumbent commissioner and practicing attorney, explains why he is running for reelection to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. He is also a former Camden County Prosecutor, the top law-enforcement officer in the county, and current borough director of public safety. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Borden, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest, elected officials in the borough. Borden and Jeff Kasko, the two incumbents, will be featured on Monday. The four other candidates, Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford will also briefly explain their candidacies in Patch video clips …

Frank Houston

10:53 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013

Donations to support the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks can be mailed to Haddonfield Celebrations Association PO Box 15 Haddonfield NJ 08033 or contributions can be made through Paypal (see the association's webpage). thank you.   more ›

Candidate Jeff Kasko: More 'Accessible, Efficient, Affordable' Government

Kasko explains why he is running for reelection to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Jeff Kasko, 48, a state department of health official and father of five boys, is a one-term incumbent. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Kasko, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest, elected officials in the borough. Kasko and Ed Borden the two incumbents, will be featured on Monday. The four other candidates, Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford will also briefly explain their candidacies in Patch video clips this week. Albright and Kouba will be featured on Tuesday; Moscatelli and Rochford will be posted on Wednesday.

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Chip Kelly

8:10 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Good stuff David. My question is why do WE have to force the questions and answer when they the candidates each already the answer. Ed Borden gets a pension based on the average of his 3 highest years of salary, (not just last 3 years) and there is a difference I believe with pension credits and salary. For example, some pad their years of service to qualify for a pension by taking a job with a …   more ›

Thursday, April 25, 2013

What Ribbon Color is Your Favorite Commissioner Candidate Sporting?

We've got the answer for you.

Colorful ribbons are popping up all over Haddonfield as the May 14 election for the three seats on the borough Board of Commissioners heads into the home stretch. This video shows what color each of the six candidates is sporting to get your attention and votes.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Voters Size Up Commissioners Candidates After Debate

Six candidates for three seats on the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners debated on Wednesday.

A wide-ranging debate among six candidates for three seats on the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners Wednesday drew few sharp distinctions but still helped some in the audience of more than 100 narrow their choices. "I really liked Neal Rochford," said Heather Vaughn, 45, a homemaker and former teacher with children at Tatem Elementary School. "He had very candid answers. He's not afraid to speak what he really feels. I liked his sense of humor and his honesty." Rochford resonated with a sampling of audience members as they filed out of the Haddonfield Memorial High School auditorium after the two-hour debate. The 53-year-old former borough commissioner, a former owner of a printing company, was defeated in 2008 after one term and is now …

WorkingHardAllDay

2:17 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

I did NOT delete my comment. Apparently honesty strikes a nerve. 456 is greater than 123. Greater for Haddonfield. Greater for the common good.   more ›

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