Borough Announcements

From Mayor Linda Hall

Dear Neighbors,

Redevelopment and Business News

Ryan Homes officially announced ALL 49 townhomes at Stratford Commons have now been sold. Stratford has not had a new home development in over 50 years. We welcome all the new residents to Stratford.

The facelift to the Stratford Square strip stores is about complete. We are awaiting the new owners of the Bradlees space, Velocity Partners to find a tenant for their space, and begin the exterior renovations, and new parking lot area.

The interior renovations of the units at the Veterans Village on Colby Avenue are getting close to being completed. The exterior improvements such are the parking lot, and front park area still need to be completed prior to occupancy.

Borough Meeting Notice

Mayor and Council have reviewed the format for public meetings since the Municipal Court no longer is using and regulating the main public meeting room. Beginning in September meetings are as followed.

• Agenda Meetings – 6:30 p.m. – in person (Public Safety Building)
• Regular Meetings – 6:30 p.m. – via ZOOM (#655 378 4906)

Join Zoom Meeting:
Register as an attendee prior to the meeting through ZOOM by visiting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6553784906

Dial-in:
1 (646) 558-8656 or 1 (301) 715-8592
For those dialing in, use the Webinar ID: 655 3784 906

Special Edition Times

Stay informed by reading theses periodically informative Special Edition Times and public announcements from Mayor and Council.

July 4th Events

All festivities will be held on Thursday, July 4th rain date: Saturday, July 6th 11:00 am

Parade will begin 11:00 am at Yellin Intermediate School (111 Warwick Road, Stratford) participants are asked to line up at Yellin School at 10:15 am (all organizations, churches and businesses are welcome to participate) parade route: Warwick Road to Longwood Drive left on Winding Way, left on Bonnie Avenue, left on Temple Avenue, right on Warwick Road, left on West Harvard Avenue, right on Vassar Avenue. To Mancini Field

Concrete Dumpster

It’s that time of the year to collect all your concrete material and products which you no longer need and place them in the concrete recycling dumpster at the Borough Hall parking lot.

The dumpster will be placed on Friday, May 31st and will continue to be available for the whole month of June

Please do not throw in anything but concrete materials such as bricks, cinder blocks, slate, rocks, garden items like your bird bath and those adorable gnomes, and even if you are replacing your sidewalk, patio or driveway you can dump all the concrete in the dumpster. No non-concrete items can be attached to the concrete such as metal or wooden poles/posts. Any questions, please call the Borough Hall

Gardening Reminder

When having mulch, stone or other gardening products delivered, DO NOT have it dropped in the borough roadway. Drop it in your driveway, or place a tarp on your lawn to dump on without damaging your lawn. The street is not a place to drop and store these materials. They cause a safety issue to drivers.

Dumpster Permit

It seems there is some confusion related to the borough’s dumpster permit requirement.

Whenever a homeowner has a need to obtain a dumpster for excessive trash, debris, remodeling waste, etc. at their home , they should stop in or call the borough office and obtain an application to fill out, and then return the permit application. Thereafter, the application is reviewed, and if approved the resident pays the $25 fee.

When a dumpster is authorized to be placed in a public street it must have proper reflective devices and in no way impede or obstruct traffic or site views.

If the dumpster does not meet the requirements for street placement, it must be off the street and in the driveway or front lawn.

No Chipping

The chipping machine is in the shop to be fixed and will not be available for the usual service. Please place your branches to be chipped at the curbside in trash containers, or neatly stacked, and the team will collect them with yard waste on Mondays. Remember if they do not get to your location on Monday due to heavy volume, they will appear on Tuesday.

If you have any questions, contact the borough hall.

Yard Waste Collection

We want to thank the residents for their assistance and understanding with the start of our yard waste collection initiative. One of the continuing issues is yard waste in plastic bags. Yard waste cannot be in plastic bags. We recommend you stop by Borough Hall to pick up a FREE red recycling can which you can use to place your yard waste in. We thank those residents who are using trash cans, brown biodegradable bags, and bundling yard waste. We will NOT be taking the bags in your regular trash collection.

Electronics / Metal Recycling Collection

Televisions, computers, monitors and all other similar electronics (anything with a plug) along with metal products at the curb on Tuesday evenings, for weekly collection on Wednesday.

See borough calendar for any changes in pick-up schedule.

Emergency Services Message

House & Building Numbers

Please ensure your house number is visible from the street. This will assist emergency personnel when responding to assist our residents during times of emergencies. We have observed many homes in town that do not have house numbers properly affixed. Please pass this important information on to your neighbors as well.

Police Online Reporting

The purpose of this site is to allow citizens or any victim of crime that occurred within the Township limits, to file police reports online. After completing the necessary information, you will be able to print the report for your records. If the incident you wish to report is an emergency, a crime in progress, or involves any type of significant injury please do not submit the report online and dial 9-1-1. The loss or theft of prescription medication, narcotic, or other controlled substance CANNOT be reported online. For any non-emergent incident that requires a police officer to respond, dial your Police Department’s non-emergency number.

Employment Bulletin

The Stratford Police Department is accepting resumes for the position of Police Officer.

Minimum Qualifications, Requirements:
➢ 18 years of age
➢ High School Diploma or equivalent, College preferred
➢ Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation
including drug testing, physical and psychological exam
➢ Successfully complete a pre-academy physical fitness test
➢ Successfully complete a 6 month Basic Course for Police Officers
or Special Law Enforcement Training Course and Field Training Program

EMT’s Wanted

Stratford Ambulance Association.

We are accepting letters of interest in support of the Stratford Ambulance Association. We are looking for NJ Certified EMT’s for PT openings.

Week Nights (some or all) 6:00pm – 11:00pm
We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Flexible Scheduling
• CEU Training
• Bi Weekly Pay

Be a part of a proud 67 Year Stratford Organization

Submit Letters of interest and certifications to Stratford Municipal Clerk Bill Bray @ BillBray@StratfordNJ.org

Crossing Guards Needed

The Stratford Police Department is seeking regular and substitute school crossing guards for 2023 – 2024 school year.

Applications may be returned to the Stratford Police Department at 315 Union Avenue, Stratford NJ 08084 or via email JBeasley@StratfordPD.org

E-Bikes & Scooters

Especially this time of year, the Stratford Police Department receives inquiries regarding the legalities of various electric scooters and electric bicycles. As described in the below law, E-Bikes and E-Scooters maybe operated within the Borough of Stratford. All riders of E-Bikes or E-Scooters must abide by all rules of the roadway. Riders under the age of 17 years of age must wear a securely fitting helmet while operating an E-Bike or E-Scooters.

Special Needs Registry

The Stratford Police Department in partnership with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, would like to get the word out to our residents regarding our new & updated Special Needs Registry. The registry is a direct-feed to the Stratford Police Department. Registration information will be made available to our police officers and shared with Fire and EMS officials in the event there is an emergency involving the registrant, or their place of residence.

Hazardous Waste Collection

Household Hazardous Waste Collections – Drive-Thru Events

Instructions for the days of the events:
– All residents must remain in their vehicles throughout the event.
– All material to be dropped off should be placed in the rear cargo area of the vehicle only (not in the passenger seating area.)

Events are for residents only / PROOF OF COUNTY RESIDENCY REQUIRED / NO BUSINESSES ACCEPTED No appointments necessary, event is rain or shine

For more information call the Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs at 856-858-5241

Recycling Guidelines

Remove lids from containers before placing them in your recycling can ~ Do not put the lids in the recycling can

If your recycling can has any of the above listed materials, your recycling will be left curbside unemptied. Please remove those items and your recycling will be picked up on the next scheduled recycling day.

Rental Assistance Grant

Camden County’s Rental Assistance Grant is aimed at helping households that have lost employment or experienced financial hardship due to Covid-19 shutdowns. Applications must be made by tenants, but payments will be made directly to their landlord or utility company.

Provide rental and utility assistance to Camden County residents for up to 12 months of back rent and utilities. • Utilities include gas, electric, water, sewer, trash, energy costs and some internet services. • Grant will cover outstanding rent payments for a period of up to 12 months going back to 3/13/20. • Landlord must agree to waive late fees and penalties