Mayor: Voorhees Police part of Project Medicine Drop
For too many New Jerseyans, addiction begins in the medicine cabinet. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has developed Project Medicine Drop as an important component of its effort to halt the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs. It allows consumers to dispose of unused and expired medications anonymously.
I am pleased to advise our community that the Voorhees Township Police Department is participating in the program, and the police station lobby now has such a drop box available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The prominent “Project Medicine Drop” logo makes the box highly visible and recognizable.
This initiative builds on the success of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative, and the American Medicine Chest Challenge. The initiative is sponsored in New Jersey by the DEA, Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey and Sheriffs’ Association of New Jersey. Both programs provide single-day opportunities to drop off unused medications at pre-identified, secure locations.
Project Medicine Drop provides the opportunity to discard unused prescription medications in a safe, convenient manner. Our police department will maintain custody of the deposited drugs and dispose of them according to their normal procedures for the custody and destruction of controlled dangerous substances. They report the quantity of discarded drugs to the Division of Consumer Affairs on a quarterly basis.
The division plans to expand the program to include police departments in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
Please take advantage of this initiative and join the fight against prescription drug addiction.
Santa arrives
Santa Arrival Celebration — “I Believe!” — presented by ACME at the Voorhees Town Center on Friday, Nov. 15. Families will enjoy holiday character meals with more than a dozen strolling characters with the restaurants on the Boulevard from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by Santa arriving down the Boulevard at 6:30 p.m. with the help of a few of his friends. The parade will include SJ3 performing on their float, the Voorhees Fire Department, Acme Food Cart Brigade, the Laurel Springs Antique Pumper truck, holiday characters and so much more. Our annual 36 foot Christmas tree lighting will be held followed by photos with Santa and mall wide activity. Bring a non-perishable food donation with you to benefit Twin Oaks Community Service and children will receive a free holiday thank you gift. Donations may be made to the Acme Shopping Cart Brigade or to the Event Welcome table. Thank you in advance for your generous donation. Restaurant reservations are suggested. Visit www.voorheestowncenter.com for details of event.
