Public Works Update

Public Works Update:

The final pass through town for leaf collection will be the week of December 30, 2019. Please make sure all leaves are placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on Monday December 30, 2019 to ensure eligibility for collection.

The Christmas tree collection will begin the week of January 6, 2020 and will run through January 31, 2019. Brush will be collected at this time as well.

OFFICES CLOSED

Please be advised that our Municipal and Court Offices will be closed Tuesday December 24th and Wednesday December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our offices will reopen normal business hours on Thursday December 26th. Happy Holidays Everyone!

2019 Riverside Home Decoration Contest Winners

2019 Riverside Home Decoration Contest Winners

Reeder Tract/Swampoodle: 501 Polk Street

East End: 505 Laycock Street

Middle: 53 Webster Street

Avenues: 223 Cleveland Avenue

Best in Town: 155 Washington Street

Congratulations to all winners and thank you for your participation! Happy Holidays!

Red Sand Project

Red Sand Project

Join us on Saturday, December 21st starting at the Palmyra Train Station at 10:00AM and ending in Riverside between 11:30AM-12-PM as we participate in the
Red Sand Project,
A nationwide effort to bring awareness
To Human Trafficking

We will meet at the Palmyra Light Rail station
and travel to Riverton,
Cinnaminson and Riverside.

Supplies will be provided
We will distribute a packet of red sand to be poured into the cracks of the sidewalk
To symbolize those who have
“fallen through the cracks” of society

The “Red Sand Project” actions have been done in all 50 states and in 70 countries, with more than one million participants.

The International Labour Organization
estimates that 40.3 million individuals are victims of Human Trafficking live in modern-day slavery, whether in forced marriages, forced labor,
or for sexual exploitation.
81% of them are trapped in forced labor
25% of them are CHILDREN
75% are WOMEN and GIRLS

The term Human Trafficking doesn’t necessarily mean the movement of people it refers to the selling, buying, and/or trading of a person. This can be either for money, for servitude, or to coerce one to perform acts for another for profit.
It is the exploitation of people who are recruited, harbored, offered or detained for a fee or services.

Be aware of the warning signs.

Speak up
Speak out
Take Action

Proudly Sponsored by
Mayor Lorraine Hatcher, Riverside
&
Mayor Michelle Arnold, Palmyra
Inspired by the National Foundation for Women Legislators
Special thanks to Mayor Suzanne Cairns-Wells, Riverton
Mayor Ernest McGill, Cinnaminson

#redsandproject

Special Open Hours for December - Riverside Historical Society

*ANNOUNCEMENT* The Riverside Historical Society have changed their regular open hours for December. Stop by this Friday for candlelight shopping hours and their only scheduled open hours this month! Shopping begins 4-8PM this Friday, Dec. 20. See you then!

Solid Waste Update

We have been advised by the trash hauler that the delivery of the carts will now take place the week of December 16, 2019. The carts will be delivered by a third-party company, but if you have any questions or concerns after receiving your cart, you are to contact the Township at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org

Residents should begin to use the carts immediately after receipt. As previous stated, all solid waste must be placed within the cart for collection and one bulk item may be placed next to the cart for collection each week. If you are in need of an additional cart, one can be purchased through the Township at a cost of $65. Please contact Township Administrator Meghan Jack at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org. An invoice will be sent to you and the cart delivered to you after payment of said invoice is received. We will also take requests for smaller carts, but will require that the 96 gallon carts be used first to ensure that a smaller can will suit your household needs. Please contact Township Administrator Meghan Jack at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org for those requests as well.

We ask for your patience as we make the transition to the automated service and please direct any inquires to Township Administrator Meghan Jack at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org .

Planning Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Riverside Planning Board is scheduled for this evening at 7:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor. There will be NO applications heard this evening, as the applications for 30 Webster Street and 301 West Washington Street, as advertised by the applicants, have not been deemed complete by the professionals.

Office Closure - Schedule

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  

The following is the schedule for the remainder of the Holiday week:

Office Closures:

The Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday November 28, 2019 and Friday November 29, 2019 in Observance of the Holiday. 

Trash Collection:

The Solid Waste Collection scheduled for Thursday November 28, 2019 will take place on Friday November 29, 2019 and the collection scheduled for Friday November 29, 2019 will take place on Saturday November 20, 2019.  If you have any complaints regarding the collection, please email Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at mjack@riversidetwp.org

Leaf Collection:

The Township will continue collecting leaves in the Middle Section through Saturday, and will move into the East End Section if we complete the Middle Section. 

Annual Holiday Events

Annual Holiday Events

Judging happens from December 12th - December 14th (Thursday after dark till Saturday night, Sunday we pick the best in town from the 4 district Winners). Winners announced at the Township Committee Meeting on December 16th!

These are last year’s winners therefore they are not eligible this year:

Avenues: 622 Delaware Avenue

East End: 643 Bridgeboro Street

Middle: 58 Park Avenue

Reeder Tract/Swamppoodle: 621 Jefferson Street

Best in Riverside: 8 Henry Street

Book Reading

Patricia HampsonBook reading and signing at Riverside LibraryDecember 14th 2019 from 11-2 PM

Township Offices Closed

Township Offices will be closed on Tuesday November 5, 2019 in observance of Election Day.

Spotted Lanternfly - SEE IT, REPORT IT!

Dates to Remember in November

Welcome November!

Here are some important dates to remember:

Sunday November 3rd - Daylight Savings ends

Monday November 4th - Township leaf collection begins

Tuesday November 5th - Election Day - Township Offices Closed except for election matters (contact 856-461-1460 x2)

Monday November 11th - Veterans Day - Township Offices Closed - No Planning Board Meeting

Monday November 18th - Township Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor

Saturday November 23rd - Township Garage open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Leaves, branches and recyclables can be brought to the yard. No trash is accepted.

Thursday November 28th - Thanksgiving - Township Offices Closed - No Trash Collection

Friday November 29th - Day After Thanksgiving - Township Offices Closed - Thursday Trash Collection will take place

Saturday November 20th - Friday trash collection will take place

Deer Mating Season Begins

Story Time and Crafts

Story Time and Crafts will be held on November 16th and December 21st at Riverside Public Library for kids ages 5-9!

Annual Trunk or Treat participants

Thank you to all of our participants from our Annual Trunk or Treat held on Saturday October 26th!

Paramount Drug, Historical Society,
REA,and all of the Riverside Families. We really appreciate you all for helping us put together another successful Trunk or Treat!

Annual Trunk or Treat Winners

Congratulations to the winners of Our Annual Trunk or Treat held on Saturday October 26th!

First Place Winner - Dayna Wargo - Stranger Things

Second Place Winner - American Legion - Sons of American Legion

Third Place Winner - Vicki Lynch - Wrestling

Thank you to all of the participants and Riverside Families who helped us bring another successful Annual Trunk or Treat together!

Draft Agenda

The draft agenda for the Township Meeting of October 21, 2019 has been posted to the Township website at the following link:

http://www.riversidetwp.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=2754&action=edit

Back 2 School Festival

Local Author Book Signing & Reading

Planning Board Meeting

The Riverside Township Planning Board will meet on Monday October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2nd Floor. At that time, the application of Kaplan Companies for Camelot at Riverside will be heard. The applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval.

Did You Know? Recycling Edition

Here are 50 Interesting Recycling Facts:

https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/50-interesting-recycling-facts

Also, please visit the Burlington County Recycling website to receive the most current information on the recycling program.

https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/345/Recycling

Solid Waste Update

The Township Committee is pleased to announce that the move to automation of the solid waste collection will begin the week of December 9, 2019.  During that week, 96-gallon carts will be delivered to each residence and are to be utilized beginning with the December 17, 2019 collection week.  Residents will be required to place all solid waste within the cart for collection and will be permitted to put one bulk item out next to the cart for collection each week.  All current regulations prohibiting the placement of recyclable, construction and hazardous materials, as well as yard debris, in the solid waste collection will continue. 

If residents are in need of a second cart, they can be purchased through the Township.  Details will follow in a separate announcement on how to request a second cart, what the cost will be, etc.  If any resident chooses to use their own cart as a second container, neither the Township nor the hauler will be responsible for any damage to that cart, as it will not meet the industry standard for automated collection services and will likely be damaged.  If you are using multiple carts at your residence, please take the time to view this video from Waste Management regarding proper container placement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtYEPmGrOUc

If residents would like to throw away any old can(s), please put a note/sign on the can(s) stating “Throw Out/Please Take.”  Neither the Township nor the hauler will be responsible for any lost or damaged containers at the curb that are not the designated carts. 

We would also like to take this opportunity to provide all residents with the following reminders:

The Holiday schedule for the remainder of 2019 will be as follows:

Thanksgiving: there will be no collection on Thursday November 28, 2019 so the Thursday route will be collected on Friday November 29, 2019 and the Friday route will be collected on Saturday November 30, 2019.

Christmas: there will be no collection on Wednesday December 25, 2019 so the Wednesday route will be collected on Thursday December 26, 2019, the Thursday route will be collected on Friday December 27, 2019 and the Friday route will be collected on Saturday December 28, 2019.

New Year’s: there will be no collection on Wednesday January 1, 2020 so the Wednesday route will be collected on Thursday January 2, 2020, the Thursday route will be collected on Friday January 3, 2020 and the Friday route will be collected on Saturday January 4, 2020.

Bulk Items regulations are as follows:

Bulk items shall be defined as furniture, box springs, mattresses, and items of a similar nature. Bulk items shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds in weight. No item shall be such length or width as to measure more than six (6) feet by four (4) feet.  Any bulk item may be disassembled, broken or cut up as much as practicable and placed on the curb with the designated containers. All disassembled bulk items shall be securely tied and shall be of such size that the longest dimension thereof, shall not exceed four (4) feet and the total weight thereof shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds.  Mattresses must be covered in order to be eligible for collection.

White Goods/Freon Collection regulations are as follows:

White goods and appliances with freon shall be collected on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday of each month.  Arrangements for the collection must be made by contacting our offices at 856-461-1460 x8 no later than noon the day prior to the collection. 

Should you have any questions on any of the above, please contact Township Administrator Meghan Jack at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org

EMS Update

As member of the Governing Body and Chiefs of the various Emergency Services, the number one priority is the care and safety of our residents.  Over the course of this year, there have been several instances in which the coverage and response times of the emergency squad caused great concern to the Governing Body, Police and Fire Departments and the residents of Riverside Township.  After conversations with the Delran Emergency Squad Administrators and careful review, consultation and consideration, the Township Committee decided that it was in the best interest of both the residents of Riverside and the Delran Emergency Squad to terminate the service agreement.  It is imperative to note, however, that this decision is in no way a reflection of the care provided or the capabilities of the Delran Emergency Squad staff.  Rather it is the belief that the Delran Emergency Squad is best equipped, at this time, to service Riverside Township and its residents in a Mutual Aid capacity. 

As a result, the Township Committee has entered into an agreement with the Palmyra Ambulance Association (PAA) to provide Emergency Medical Services, a copy of which can be found on the Township website.  We understand that residents may have questions regarding the agreement, so below are pertinent facts:

1)    The PAA shall at a minimum provide staffing for one (1) primary Basic Life Support licensed units 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. This unit shall respond to all calls for service within the Township of Riverside and mutual aid calls pursuant to mutual aid agreements, when available.  DES will remain a mutual aid partner.

2)  The PAA shall supply a licensed ambulance unit that meets all federal, state and local standards for licensure.  Additionally, PAA shall be permitted to use, at the authorization and direction of the Township, the following vehicles owned by the Township: a 2011 Mercedes Ambulance (identified as vehicle #2392) and will be re-numbered as Ambulance #8096. This Ambulance will respond when in service from the Riverside Fire Department, located at 4 W. Scott Street in Riverside.

3)  The PAA shall comply with all State and Federal Laws related to billing, including any regulation imposed by the Department of Health or related Medicare/Medicaid. Uninsured consumers shall be provided charity or compassionate care or similar options to offset costs associated with services provided. All billing and collection efforts, expenses and liabilities associated therewith are the responsibility of the PAA. The Township is not responsible for any deficiencies suffered by the PAA for uncollected amounts from billing.  Furthermore, it is the intent of the PAA, to seek service reimbursement, only from insurance revenues collected, for Township "Residents".  This means that "Qualified Residents" would not be personally billed for insurance co-payments, deductibles, rejected claims, for unpaid balances and if they are uninsured. Non-Township Residents' insurance providers will also be billed, but unlike Township "Resident's", nonresidents may be personally responsible for EMS service reimbursement balances not paid for by their insurance carriers.  In other words, the PAA will continue its “soft billing” practices.

4)  It is its goal of the PAA to have an ambulance on scene to priority one calls within 8 minutes and 59 seconds 90% of the time as per national standard. These times are a guideline and the PAA will continuously work to improve or exceed the standard call response times in accordance with industry safety standards and agency operating guidelines. The PAA shall maintain documentation reflecting call response time exceeding eight (8) minutes 59 seconds for all priority one calls. All such data shall be included in the monthly report to the Township. Call response times shall be in accordance with industry safety standards and agency operating guidelines.

Should anyone have any questions or concerns regarding the matter, please contact either Meghan Jack, Township Administrator at 856-461-1460 x4 / mjack@riversidetwp.org or Chief William Eliason at 856-461-8820 x1 / weliason@riversidepolicenj.org

Thank you.

Riverside Township Committee

Chief William Eliason

Chief Dan Norman

Fall PW Schedule

The 2019 Fall Leaf Collection will begin on Monday, November 4, 2019.  The schedule is as follows:

Reeder Tract & Swamppoodle - Week of November 4th

Lower Avenues - Week of November 11th

Upper Avenues - Week of November 18th

Middle Section - Week of November 25th

East End - Week of December 2nd

We will begin the rotation again the week of December 9th.  

Please place your leaves between the sidewalk and the curb, not in the roadway, and do not place any branches, trash or debris on top of the leaves.

The Street Sweeper will be in operation in each of the sections behind the leaf collection.  

Please also note that the last day for branch collection and the Friday morning sweep will be November 1st.

Board of Chosen Freeholders - County of Burlington

EMS Forum

The Township Committee will hold an open public forum on October 7, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at 1 West Scott Street, 2^nd Floor to discuss Emergency Management Services. 

EMS Announcement

On September 5, 2019 the Riverside Township Committee, after months of careful consideration, authorized the termination of the service agreement between Riverside Township and the Delran Emergency Squad.  Under the terms of the agreement, Riverside Township has provided the required sixty (60) days’ notice to the Delran Emergency Squad.  On September 16, 2019 the Riverside Township Committee provided authorization to enter into and execute an agreement with the Palmyra Ambulance Association for Emergency Medical Services.  This agreement will commence on November 11, 2019.  The Township Committee would like to thank the Delran Emergency Squad and its staff for their efforts on behalf of the Riverside residents, and looks forward to working with them in the future under Mutual Aid. 

Employment Announcement

RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS LABORER.  PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WHO LIVE IN RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP.  ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST POSSES A VALID NEW JERSEY COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR A VALID NEW JERSEY DRIVER’S LICENSE.  ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED “SEASONAL LABORER POSITION” TO SUSAN DYDEK, MUNICIPAL CLERK, TOWNSHIP OF RIVERSIDE, P.O. BOX 188, RIVERSIDE, NJ 08075 NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 4, 2019.  PLEASE ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS POSITION TO MEGHAN JACK, TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR.  RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Announcing Scarecrow Contest

Township of Riverside

Downtown Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Open to All

Entries must be delivered to

the Township Committee

on October 7, 2019

at 237 S. Pavilion Avenue

between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Winners will be announced

on October 26, 2019

at 8:00 p.m. at Trunk or Treat

Burlington County Mosquito Control

Burlington County Mosquito Control will be conducting a spray in Delran Township on September 18, 2019 after 7:30 p.m. According to the spray map, a portion of Riverside Township will be sprayed. Details can be found at the Mosquito Control website:

https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/469/Mosquito-Control

Emergency Preparedness - Open to Burlington County Residents

Meeting Cancellation

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for 9/9/19 has been cancelled as there are no matters before the board.  

Solid Waste Update

Thank you all for your patience and cooperation with our new solid waste collection.  We would like to provide a few updates:

1) Both sides of Fairview Street between Third Street and Whittaker Street/Delran boarder will be collected on Tuesday.

2) Both sides of Bridgeboro Street between Zurbrugg Way and Delran boarder will be collected on Tuesday.

3) Both sides of Third Street between Fairview Street and Chester Avenue will be collected on Friday.  

4) All trash is to be placed at the curbline after 4:00 p.m. the night before, or no later than 6:00 a.m. the day of, collection.  

5) Any trash misses must be reported to the Township Offices within 24 hours to either 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org

6) Information on the automated collection will be forthcoming.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Meghan Jack at 856-461-1460 x4 or mjack@riversidetwp.org

Solid Waste Reminder

A reminder that the new solid waste collection schedule will begin on Tuesday September 3, 2019 and the schedule WILL NOT be affected by the Holiday.

The YELLOW/ORANGE section of town will be collected on TUESDAY

The GREEN section of town will be collected on WEDNESDAY

The RED/PINK section of town will be collected on THURSDAY

The BLUE/PURPLE section of town will be collected on FRIDAY

Township Offices Closed

The Administrative and Court Offices will be closed on Monday September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day.  We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday September 3, 2019.  

Riverside Schools back in session next week!

Riverside Schools are officially back in session next week! As a walking district we ask that all residents 
take the time to talk to your children young and old about pedestrian safety. Drivers should be cautious 
and alert as students learn their walking routes to school. Support our RPD, School staff by following 
important safety rules on our streets surrounding the schools. Lets work together to ensure safety is top 
for all of our Riverside families!

PSE&G ISSUES SCAM ALERT

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

The Township Committee has heard your concerns and is pleased to report that a five (5) year solid waste contract will be awarded to a new company, Waste Management, at the August 19, 2019 Township meeting to begin on September 1, 2019.

This information will be sent out with the next tax bills.

The new contract, however, will require a change to the collection day.  Curbside collection will now take place Tuesday through Friday in accordance with the map below:

The YELLOW/ORANGE section of town will be collected on TUESDAY

The GREEN section of town will be collected on WEDNESDAY

The RED/PINK section of town will be collected on THURSDAY

The BLUE/PURPLE section of town will be collected on FRIDAY

These changes will take effect beginning with the September 3, 2019 collection.

The Township Committee is also pleased to announce that the solid waste collection will be automated in the coming year.  More information on the automated program will be coming this Fall.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Meghan Jack at mjack@riversidetwp.org or our offices at 856-461-1460.  Thank you.

National Night Out 2019 - Come Join Us

Fire House Vote Passes

Riverside Fire

Town Hall Meeting

Congressman Kim Town Hall Meeting

Congressman Andy Kim hosted a Town Hall Meeting in Riverside on Tuesday July 30, 2019.  Approximately 150 residents were in attendance at the school auditorium to participate in a discussion on a variety of topics including local flooding, opiate addiction, healthcare/Medicare, and global warming.  

We thank Congressman Kim for choosing Riverside as the location to host such a forum, and the attendees for taking the time out of their busy schedules to participate.  

We would also like to thank Morgan Blake for singing the National Anthem.

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS

The Township is seeking to assist homes in need of repair.

In September, the Township of Riverside will once again be applying to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds to help more Riverside homeowners with their needed home repairs. Eligible homeowners can receive an interest free loan up to an anticipated $20,000 in repairs or replacements of sub-standard major home systems such as roof, electric, plumbing, heating, foundation, windows, lead based paint hazard remediation and more. 

The Burlington County Bridge Commission, on behalf of Riverside, has retained Community Grants, Planning & Housing, LLC, (CGP&H) to prepare the application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.  For Riverside to qualify for these federal funds, it is imperative to demonstrate eligible homeowners’ interest and housing repair needs.

If your home needs the above types of improvements, please visit CGP&H’s website at https://hip.cgph.net/riverside-township-housing-rehabilitation-program/ for more program information, including income limits, homeowner testimonials and to complete an easy online preliminary application ASAP. This will get you started on the application process and onto the program waiting list which is first come-first served.  If you have limited internet access, please call CGP&H at 609-664-2781. 

Eleven homeowners were assisted via former funding! Now is the time for YOU to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to make needed home repairs. To meet the September deadline the Township needs you to contact CGP&H NOW to begin your part of the process!

Financial assistance for the housing rehabilitation program is made possible by a grant from the N.J. Dept. of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources, Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Sheila Oliver.  Funding for the State’s CDBG program is provided by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development,  State Community Development Block Grant Program.

Revised Riverside Calendar of Events 2019

Congressman Andy Kim to Hold Town Hall in Riverside

Congressman Andy Kim to Hold 
Town Hall in Riverside

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim will host a town hall in Riverside on Tuesday, July 30th at 6pm.

“Our town halls are my chance to hear from you, so I can take your priorities back to Congress,” said Kim. “It’s why I’m focused on making life more affordable for working families by lowering the costs of prescription drugs and reinstating the SALT deduction. The ideas I hear in places like Riverside will drive solutions back in Washington.”

Kim added, “I want to thank Mayor Hatcher for inviting us to Riverside and hosting our town hall. I look forward to hearing from our neighbors in Riverside and across Burlington and Ocean Counties.”

This is the eighth town hall held by Congressman Kim during the 116^th Congress, and part of a monthly series to allow the Congressman to hear directly from constituents throughout New Jersey’s Third District.

Riverside Town HallTuesday, July 30 – 6pm
Riverside Township High School

112 E Washington St

Riverside Township, NJ 08075

MEDIA RSVP:  anthony.deangelo@mail.house.gov

OUTDOOR MOVIE AND FAMILY GAME NIGHTS

New Jersey Law Enforcement Examination (LEE)