Borough Announcements

From Mayor Linda Hall

This message is being delivered to our community, to reiterate prior announcements regarding ambulance services provided to Stratford Borough. Importantly the Mayor and Council are pleased to confirm that our EMS services are 100% funded by a private, non-government entity, known as the Stratford Ambulance Association Inc.

As you may recall, from prior editions of the Stratford Times, the corporate structure of the Stratford Ambulance Association Inc, has been in place since 1955. Some 67 years later, the operational aspect underwent some necessary changes.

Borough Meeting Notice

Government
The Borough of Stratford is governed under a Mayor-Council form of government. The Council consists of six (6) members elected at large for three-year terms. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term. The Municipal elections are held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.

Council meetings are held once a month at the Stratford Public Safety Building, located at 315 Union Avenue, Stratford, NJ 08084

• Council Meetings (in- person) – 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Special Edition Times

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

IT’S TIME TO VOTE

We encourage you to drive around town and make this a fun family event! All of the homes are more beautiful in person. Please drive around town and see them before you vote. The photographs don’t show how amazing the decorations are, especially the ones that are motion activated or synced with music.

Cast your votes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd ,4th and 5th place by midnight on Sunday, December 22nd.

***Winners will be announced on Monday, December 23rd.
**Voting will be restricted to one vote per resident and email address.

To cast you VOTE in the house decorating contest, click on the read more button below.

Luminary Bags

The Stratford Fire Department Invites You To…

Order your Luminary Bags today and light the streets of Stratford for Santa’s Fire Truck on Christmas Eve.

$2.50 per bag includes a tea light, sand and a Luminary Bag. Please Venmo your order by December 6th to: Stratford Fire Company @stratfordfire64

In the comment section please include your name, address, phone number and the number of bags you´d like to order. Orders can also be placed in person at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6th at Yellin Intermediate School from 6-8pm.

For more information click on the read more button

Winter Coat Drive

November 25 – December 21

This season, make a difference by participating in Stratford’s First Annual Winter Coat Drive

All coats will be delivered to Unforgotten Haven a non-profit organization whose mission is to help the less fortunate.

For more information about the winter coat drive, click on the read more button below.

Stratford Seniors

Stratford Senior Center Group welcomes seniors from the Sterling Community of Stratford, Magnolia, Somerdale, Laurel Springs and Hi-Nella to activities throughout the month.

They have most activities on a Wednesdays, with about 3 – 4 activities during the month. Activities which include lunch, bingo, cooking classes, Zumba, etc. You must RSVP to any event you are interested in attending so they can properly plan.

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

Leaf Collection

This notice is to inform you one of our two leaf machines is out of service. We will have it repaired as soon as possible.

The leaf collection process is completed where the team starts in the area behind Aldi and works its way across to the point behind the 30 Strikes Bowling. It then begins on the other side of the RR tracks, moving from Laurel Road towards Parkview Road. Once this cycle is completed, they repeat it. They will continue through December until all the leaves are collected. Any questions, please call the Borough Office, 856-783-0600.

If you have any questions, contact the borough hall.

Chipping

The chipper has been repaired and will be back out this week. We appreciate your patience with this inconvenience. The Trash and Recycling Team came to the rescue and has been collecting branches, which all goes to the same recycling facility as the chip material. Starting this week the Trash and Recycling Team is leaving the branches on the curb so the chipper machine will come around with the DPW Team.

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.

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.

Community Information Service

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Latest Stratford Informational Alerts

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 johnkeenan@stratfordnj.org

Firefighters Wanted

Residents: The Stratford Fire Department is currently seeking residents 16 years of age and older to volunteer.

Young men and women between 16-17 years of age will become a part of our Junior Firefighter program.

Applicants 18 years of age and older will be trained as Active Firefighters. Free training and schooling. If interested, please stop by the Firehouse any Tuesday evening at 730 PM.

Crossing Guards Needed

The Stratford Police Department is seeking regular and substitute school crossing guards.

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

Just For Seniors

If you are looking for more events and activities through out Camden County visit the “Just for Seniors” and for those with disabilities and special needs event calendar.

JUST FOR SENIORS UP COMING EVENTS..

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.

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

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.

Single Stream Recycling

Camden County has a long history of leading recycling efforts in New Jersey. We were the first in the state to mandate recycling in 1985. The state followed suit and mandated recycling state-wide started in 1987.

In the past 10 years Camden County, like many other places, started Single Stream Recycling, where residents combine all recyclable materials into one container for pickup. Over the years there have been several important changes to what items are acceptable and unacceptable in Single Stream Recycling programs. Recycling is always growing, and in many ways markets around the world can have a profound effect on our day to day behaviors.