Greater Kingston Civic Association  - Cherry Hill, NJ

  A Network of Neighbors

Welcome!   This website was created by and for residents living in or around the Greater Kingston Area as an informational community resource.  A site by neighbors for neighbors, we welcome your input for additional info or links.  To be added to our confidential monthly updates and alerts list,  or to send requests and/or ideas, please contact us at GKCA@comcast.net. 

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  All men are caught in an inescapable network

  of mutuality. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968)

  Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed

  citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing

  that ever has.  Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)

About Us:

The Greater Kingston Civic Association was formed in the early 1960s.  It included the Kingston Estates, Brandywoods, Deer Woods and Green Haven areas.  The Association was active in advocating for community improvements such as sidewalk repair and protecting against unwanted "progress" such as access to Interstate 295 through the neighborhood.  This group of concerned neighbors also held social events and neighborhood landscape contests!  Over the years the GKCA has periodically come together to support area residents through communication and work with the Cherry Hill Municipal Government.  The geographic range expanded to include North Woods, Forest Hills, Kingston East, and Three Oaks.

The founders of this site hope that you will feel free to use this website to find out more about your neighborhood and to become involved in keeping this community strong!   

....................NOTICES....................

GKCA posts monthly updates of police activity logged in the area. 

Most recent summary of area activity logged by the CHPD: [DEC]

To report non-emergency suspicious activity, please call CHPD Dispatch at (856) 665-1200

CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL MEETINGS

820 Mercer Street, Room 208, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Council Meetings:

Monday, February 8 - 7:30pm

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings:

Thursday, February 4 - 7:30pm

Thursday, February 18 - 7:30pm

Register of APPOINTED Volunteer Municipal Positions (updated 12/2009)

Register of VACANT Volunteer Municipal Positions (updated 12/2009)

Info about Township Boards for Community Volunteers

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CAMDEN COUNTY FREEHOLDER MEETINGS

(See for links to minutes and live audio/video of meetings)

February 16, 2010 - Caucus - 6:00pm

Freeholder’s Conference Room, 16th floor-Courthouse, 520 Market St., Camden, NJ

February 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

Lawnside Public School, 426 Charleston Avenue, Lawnside, NJ

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CHERRY HILL RECYCLING INFORMATION

Electronic waste and fluorescent bulbs can be recycled at the Department of Public Works at 1 Perina Blvd. in Cherry Hill

from 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday and 8am to noon Saturdays.

....................ARCHIVES LINK....................

Cherry Hill Township Municipal & Schools Info, Police Reports, & Camden County Info

....................MUNICIPAL & COUNTY NEWS....................

Community News

• Cherry Hill Republican frustrated [Newspaper Article 02/01/10]
  

• Cherry Hill officials to meet with residents [Newspaper Article 02/01/10]
  

• Cherry Hill budget offers tough choices [Newspaper Article 01/28/10]
  

• Mayor and Council extend 10 percent pay cut [Newspaper Article 01/14/10]
  

• Cherry Hill allows raises [Newspaper Article 01/13/10]
  

• Budget plan a wrinkle for districts [Newspaper Article 01/12/10]
  

• Name change reflects chamber's new stature [Newspaper Article 01/08/10]
  

• Activists take on clogged roads [Newspaper Article 12/17/09]
  

• Positioned globally, acting locally - New system routes Cherry Hill employees [Newspaper Article 12/15/09]
  

• Cherry Hill panel hikes sewer fee $20 [Newspaper Article 12/15/09]
  

• Cherry Hill to see sewer fees rise [Newspaper Article 11/25/09]
  

• Another Rt. 73 project to begin [Newspaper Article 11/11/09]
  

• Traffic worries may top Haddonfield Road survey [Newspaper Article 11/11/09]
  

• Major makeover coming for Haddonfield Road [Newspaper Article 11/10/09]
  

• Sign shop gets OK to stay in area [Newspaper Article 11/07/09]
  

• More apartments sought in Garden State Park development [Newspaper Article 11/06/09]
  

• Democratic freeholders keep seats in Camco [Newspaper Article 11/04/09]
  

• Republicans fail to break through in Cherry Hill [Newspaper Article 11/04/09]
  

• 3-cent cut in Cherry Hill's tax rate proposed [Newspaper Article 9/15/09]
  

Greater Kingston Civic Association Minutes

• Get involved!   Municipal boards, commissions, and advisory committees make possible the participation of citizens in the daily business of community government [info link].  For more info, contact GKCA@comcast.net or Cherry Hill Township.  See Register of APPOINTED Volunteer Municipal Positions and Register of VACANT Volunteer Municipal Positions (updated 12/2009), and Info about Township Boards for Community Volunteers.
  

Cherry Hill Police Department & GKCA

• GKCA posts monthly updates of police activity logged in the area.  Most recent summary of area activity logged by the CHPD: [DEC]
  

• To report non-emergency suspicious activity, please call CHPD Dispatch at (856) 665-1200.
  

• Cherry Hill police get new dispatch system [Newspaper Article 01/04/10]
  

• ALERT: burglar activity in area on 12/09/09
  

• Police training assists cases of mental illness [Newspaper Article 11/24/09]
  

• Program disposes of unwanted drugs [Newspaper Article 11/09/09]
  

• Police effort costly to 728 [Newspaper Article 9/21/09]
  

• South Jersey cops to target crosswalk violators [Newspaper  Article 8/14/09]
  

• Police plan crackdown on speeders [Newspaper Article 6/26/09]
  

• Cherry Hill cops hold load of loot [Newspaper Article 6/24/09]
  

Route 70 (visit Archives Page - see link above- for more articles)

• Additional safety measures needed [CP Editorial 12/21/09]
  

• Activists take on clogged roads [Newspaper Article 12/17/09]
  

• Another plan for Route 70 [Newspaper Article 10/31/07]
  

• Cherry Hill officials must look at latest Rt. 70 plan [Courier-Post Opinion 10/24/07]
  

• Cherry Hill Citizens for a Safer Route 70 Plan 10/23/07
  

• APPENDIX Cherry Hill Citizens for a Safer Route 70 Plan 10/23/07
  

• Route 70 Task Force Report 7/7/07
  

• Cherry Hill mayor outlines plans for Route 70 [Newspaper Article 7/3/07]
  

Cherry Hill Schools

• Latest E-news from the Public Information Office
  

• Budget plan a wrinkle for districts [Newspaper Article 01/12/10]
  

• Cherry Hill school district changes lauded [Newspaper Article 01/03/10]
  

• Bond rating upgraded for Cherry Hill schools [Newspaper Article 12/22/09]
  

• Cherry Hill Schools: 'Anti-Semitic, anti-gay extremist group' should be ignored [Newspaper Article 12/03/09]
  

• Schools chief to stay on in Cherry Hill [Newspaper Article 11/27/09]
  

• Cherry Hill students perform well on N.J. tests [Newspaper Article 11/27/09]
  

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CONNECTIONS - THE REGIONAL PLAN FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

was adopted by the DVRPC Board on July 23, 2009 as the long-range plan for the Greater Philadelphia region.

• The Plan addresses land use, environmental, economic competitiveness and transportation policies, and includes a set of fiscally constrained transportation projects.
  

• The Connections plan puts a strong emphasis on creating livable communities, managing growth and protecting resources, building an energy-efficient economy, and creating a modern multi-modal transportation system.
  

• The Plan includes a needs assessment which identified a significant gap between anticipated transportation funding and system maintenance and reconstruction needs.
  

• Click here to view PDF file
  

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY

University of Pennsylvania Urban Planning Studio Project

http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/economic/GoldenTriangle.asp

The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficient land use for the various parcels from a comprehensive perspective. By identifying the type of land use best for the area, redevelopment initiatives can be successful. The study will include an examination of alternative land uses, circulation improvements and connections, natural resource restoration and preservation; and an evaluation of the fiscal and infrastructure impacts with strong community consensus.

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Website Updated: 2/4/2010

Publication of organization names or links does not constitute GKCA endorsement of any associated individuals, groups or their activities.

UPCOMING EVENT:

South Jersey Call to Service Summit

Friday, February 5, 5-8pm

Richard Stockton College, Pomona, NJ