Three Haddonfield police officers were promoted during the Tuesday, Sept. 11 commissioners meeting at Borough Hall.
The officers, said Commissioner Ed Borden, were “very deserving” of the promotions.
A volunteer committee of experienced law enforcement professionals, most of whom are now retired, Borden said, who come from different agencies, helped with the decision.
“It was a very thoughtful and deliberative process,” he said, and all other officers who did not receive promotions will be considered in the future.
“All of those officers have bright futures in the Haddonfield Police Department,” he said.
According to Chief John Banning, Edward Wiley, who was promoted to lieutenant, is a 22-year veteran of the department who was a driving force behind the D.A.R.E. program.
Stephen Camiscioli was appointed to sergeant, is a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School and has been with the force for 15 years, said Banning. He is a longtime Haddonfield resident and recently was recognized with a lifesaving medal.
Stuart Holloway was promoted to corporal. He has been with the department for 11 years and was also recently given a lifesaving medal. He is a local football coach.
“It’s great to have Stu with us,” said Banning.
Authorized resolutions
The Shade Tree Commission has received a $3,000 green communities grant.
Three zoning board members have been re-appointed for terms that have expired. Vice Chairperson Robert Grady, Linda Kuritzkes and Susan Baltake were approved for the re-appointments and their terms will all expire in May 2017.
A rain garden installation was authorized to allow Rutgers University in conjunction with the Camden County Conservation District to create a rain garden on Lincoln Avenue.
The garden will help with storm water run off and beautification. Plants will be installed that will help absorb rainwater.
The shared services agreement between Audubon, Collingswood, Haddon Township, Haddon Heights, Mount Ephraim, Oaklyn and Haddonfield was formalized.
According to Borough Administrator Sharon McCullough, the towns are continuing to meet to find more effective ways to assist each other in the future.
A construction code official and public works equipment will be shared.
Several proclamations
Several community members were in attendance for proclamations at the meeting.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) were on hand to receive a proclamation declaring Sept. 17 to be Constitution Day in the borough and Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week in honor of the 225th anniversary of the Constitution.
The DAR provided the flag that flies at Kings Court, said Mayor Tish Colombi.
“We’re grateful for what you brought to our community,” she said.
The borough proclaimed support for idle-free zones near “government agencies, schools, businesses and other organizations” as well as declared Oct. 3 as Walk to School Day. Cars are encouraged to turn off their engines as well as keep an eye on children who are walking to and from schools during busy commuter times, read Commissioner Jeff Kasko.
The month of September has been proclaimed as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in the borough based on recent occurrences with children in the town.
Go4theGoal is seeking to raise awareness, said Colombi.
A sea of yellow shoelaces permeated the town last year, she said.
“It was truly a community effort,” she added.
Five representatives from American Legion Post №38 were on hand as part of the nationwide effort to remind Americans of Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. Friday, Sept. 21 was proclaimed to be POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Flags will be displayed throughout the center of Haddonfield on that day in honor of those who have served our nation.
