Township of Medford

Current News & Events

MUNICIPAL COURT AND ALL ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

The possibility of a significant snowfall predicted for Tuesday night through Wednesday has prompted Medford Township officials to postpone the Recreation Advisory Board and Municipal Alliance Board meetings scheduled for Wednesday night to the following Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. The meetings will be held in Cranberry Hall, located behind the Municipal Building at 17 North Main Street.

Also, the Rutgers Coaches Safety Clinic scheduled for Wednesday evening has been cancelled. The next clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th beginning at 6:30 pm in the Public Safety Building Courtroom, located at 91 Union Street. To register, visit www.MYAA.net.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS!!

Due to the storm over the week and the anticipated storm for Wednesday any bulk trash that was not picked up during the week of February 1st will not be picked up until further notice.

In anticipation of the forecast for this Wednesday. Medford Township's salt and plow crews will be out Tuesday night. Crews will be salting and plowing all roads starting main roads, followed by secondary streets. Developments and cul-de-sacs will be done last. Crews will remain until the storm ends. PLEASE TRY TO KEEP CARS OFF THE ROADS DURING THE STORM SO PLOWS CAN PLOW THE ROADS. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS (MEDICAL) PLEASE CONTACT JUDY SCHERF IN PUBLIC WORKS AT 609-654-4806 X 303 OR BY EMAIL jscherf@medfordtownship.com Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

IF YOU LIVE ON THE FOLLOWING LIST OF ROADS PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AT 609-726-7300 WITH ANY CONCERNS WITH PLOWING OR THE SNOW;
Route 541(Main St., Stokes Rd, Medford-Mt. Holly Rd)
Tuckerton Rd-Route 620
Tomlinson's Mill Rd-Route 619
Taunton Rd, Taunton Blvd.-Route 623
Himmelein Rd.
Church Rd.-Route 616
Medford Evesboro Rd.-Route 616

FREE CPR CLASS FOR RESIDENTS
The Medford Township Department of Public Safety is sponsoring a free CPR class for residents set for the following dates, 2/11/10, 3/11/10, 4/9/10, 5/13/10, 6/10/10 and 7/8/10 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Firefighter/EMT Ryan Hofmann of the Division of Fire will instruct the course.
Participants will also receive instruction on the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a portable electronic devise that is used in cases of cardiac arrest and has recently become commonplace in schools, churches, businesses and other public locations.
Those interested in attending are asked to call Lorie Cutts at (609) 953-3291 to register for the class.

MEDFORD TOWNSHIP'S SHREDDING DAY!
Attention Medford Township Resident's (NO Businesses). Bring your confidential files. We are having a shredding day (limited 10 boxes or bags).
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 8:00 am to 12 noon
Place: Municipal Garage, 2 Commonwealth Drive
Any questions please contact Judy Scherf, Recycling Coordinator at 609-654-4806 x 303.

ATTENTION PUBLIC WATER & SEWER RESIDENTS
As you know, due to technical difficulties, the last water/sewer bills were received late. Although it may seem to have arrived early, your current bill was sent out on the normal schedule. All Medford Township billing follows a schedule implemented by an ordinance. Beginning with the bill you just received, all bills will be sent out at their normal time. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding regarding this process.

Any questions should now be addressed to 609-861-7000 or their toll free number 1-877-301-8302 and all payments should be made out to Medford Township and mailed to: c/o Environmental & Technical Services, PO Box 608 Woodbine, NJ 08270

From the Clerk's Office: Dog License Renewal
Rabies shot must be valid until 11/1/10 in order to receive your 2010 Dog License. There is a $10.00 late fee for any application received after January 29th. There is no grace period.

WOMAN'S CLUB OF MEDFORD ANNOUNCES THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Woman's Club of Medford will be holding its regular meeting on Thursday, February 11, 7:30 pm at Cranberry Hall in Medford. Our Speaker for the evening will be Ms. Erin Lawler, Substance Awareness Coordinator at Seneca High School. She will be speaking about the programs they have in place to help at risk students and how we as a community can help. Anyone interested in becoming a member is invited to attend. Please see our website at www.medfordwomansclub.com or call 609-257-3141 for more information. You can also contact our membership chair via email at andlamb@gmail.com.

CENSUS JOBS
The U.S. Census Bureau are looking for team members for the 2010 Census. Apply Now by calling 1866-861-2010. For more information go to www.2010censusjobs.gov

MEDFORD TOWNSHIP PREPARES FOR THE SWINE FLU
The Medford Township Office of Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the spread of the H1N1 virus in cooperation with the County Health Department. Residents can call the New Jersey H1N1 hotline at 1-866-321-9571 with questions about the virus. Click here for a fact sheet with more information on H1N1.

MEDFORD RETURNING VETERANS COMMITTEE
Medford Township has recently chartered the Medford Returning Veterans Committee. The mission of the committee is to welcome back returning modern war veterans, to the local Medford area community, and to sponsor homecoming events, that celebrate and honor the service.

The committee is asking for help from the Medford community. Anyone who is aware of a returning Veteran can contact the committee by calling 609-654-2512, or by email at recreation@medfordtownship.com

FORT MEDFORD NEWSLETTER
To view the Fort Medford Newsletter click here.
For a printable paver form click here.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS- SAFETY CONCERNS
Due to safety concerns relating to Above Ground Utility Wires, Medford Township is requesting that residents do Not place their trash containers under any hanging utility wires. In many areas our automated trash truck simply do not have enough clearance to safely and effectively lift and dump the cans.

Medford Township appreciates your cooperation on this very important safety issue.

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Please click here for Medford's emergency preparedness website