.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaHaddon Heights recovered from ceding a four-run lead against Triton to secure a 6-5 victory in nine innings in Runnemede
Haddon Heights cracked the scoreboard with one run in the top of the first inning before tacking on three runs in the fourth and one additional run in the sixth to reach a high-water mark of a 5-1 lead after five and a half innings
Triton put together a four-run rally in the bottom of the sixth to knot the game up
Sami Szabo had a strong day at the plate for Haddon Heights
coming around to score once and hitting a triple in a 2-for-4 showing
drove in a run and scored two runs in a perfect 3-for-3 day for Haddon Heights (10-2)
Ava Cerminaro smacked a pair of doubles and recorded a stolen base
an RBI and two runs scored while going 3-for-5 for Triton (9-4)
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residents voted 3-to-2 in favor of allowing liquor licenses in the borough
P. Kenneth Burns, WHYY News | December 4, 2024 | Business
The borough of Haddon Heights in Camden County has been a dry town since 1904. On Election Day
Borough residents voted 62% to 38% in favor of amending existing ordinances to permit liquor licenses for retail consumption
Mayor Zachary Houck, who supported the nonbinding referendum
said he hopes this measure will enhance redevelopment in the borough
is it going to revitalize or launch Haddon Heights into a new era
“But do I think if coupled carefully with redevelopment
does it create opportunity to attract maybe something new
You need something that’s going to attract people to come to your community
Residents along Station Avenue recently said it’s time for the borough to let the suds
said many of the smaller towns surrounding Haddon Heights have liquor licenses
“It would just be nice to see the restaurants have that option of people being able to order a drink in house,” she said
Moore moved to the borough from Collingswood five years ago. He said the brewery there showed that alcohol sales can be handled responsibly
that’s able to serve beer and wine and that will help the economy and get people here to Heights,” he said
Houck said though Haddon Heights is a dry town, some restaurants allow patrons to bring their own bottle. In addition, a loophole in New Jersey law allows restaurants that partner with a local winery to sell that wine
The mayor says it will take several months for the changes in the law to take effect
the borough will host a forum to get community feedback sometime in January
we would utilize our professionals to craft the ordinances to permit the licenses and the rules that will go along with it,” Houck said
[we’ll] work through the [attorney general’s] office
specifically the Alcohol Beverage Control Board
to ensure that our ordinances conform to the state law
And then we would craft the bid process [for the license.]”
Before the referendum, there were 30 municipalities in the Garden State that prohibit retail consumption licenses, according to the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association. A list compiled by Fun New Jersey shows at least one dry town in each South Jersey county
Officials in Ocean City, Cape May County, made it clear last September that it will remain illegal to sell or drink alcohol in public in the Shore town
NJ Advance Media reported the reaffirmation came amid concerns that a hotel could replace Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
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Camden County officials have introduced park improvements worth more than $2 million
a $1-million pavilion at Haddon Lake Park in Haddon Heights formally opened
This occurred a day after the official debut of two upgraded playgrounds in Collingswood
a $1.3-million project for Newton Lake Park
county officials are planning to add a gazebo to Hopkins Pond in Haddonfield
Construction bids are due May 8 for the project in Pennypacker Park
Something to bark over: Camden County adds dog park in Cherry Hill
will be available to the public to rent for gatherings
The East Lake Drive building offers an open meeting space and a holding area for performers at the nearby Norcross-McLaughlin Memorial Dell
it's to host environmental education classes through employees of the county's parks department
The refurbished Haddon Creek and Newton Lake playgrounds have new playgrounds and ADA-accessible rubber surfacing and paths
They also have new picnic tables and benches
previously worn down by generations of children and vandals
"are two of the most well-loved playgrounds throughout our park system," Camden County Commissioner Jeffrey Nash said
is bounded by Cuthbert Boulevard and the White Horse Pike
The park's amenities include almost 2½ miles of bike paths
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Frank Cairone (3) of Delsea pitches during the Downbeach Coaches Vs
Cancer baseball game between Shawnee and Delsea at Jerome Ave
NJ on 4/25/25.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comFrank Cairone threw his 200th career strikeout as sixth-seeded and No
8 in the NJ.com Top 20 Delsea defeated 16th-seeded Haddon Heights 6-4 in the second round of the 51st Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic in Timber Creek
The Crusaders will face seventh seeded Bishop Eustace in a quarterfinals tilt at Ocean City on Saturday
Cairone struck out 10 in five in while giving up three hits
Kevin Clark recorded two hits and an RBI for Haddon Heights (12-3)
The facility will serve as a community gathering space
with a private dressing room for entertainers playing the nearby McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell
It's another facet of the $100-million Parks Alive 2025 county greenspace reinvestment project
The upgrades change the playground experiences at Haddon Creek and Newton Lake Parks
Social worker T’Keyah Hose travels among the nine branches of the county library system to help those who need help finding housing
Library Director Linda Devlin says her work relieves community concerns while helping to support library staff
Kevin Clark of Haddon Heights slides safely into third with a stolen base ahead of the throw to Sterling third baseman Dean Collins in Wednesday's Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comSurrendering three runs on three hits and an error
Trent Begley was roughed up a bit in the first inning
the senior right-hander went to the dugout and simply regrouped
it pretty much proved be smooth sailing on Wednesday
Begley would allow just one more run on two hits
retiring 10 of the last 11 batters he faced
as Haddon Heights defeated visiting Sterling
in the first round of the 51st annual Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic
Trent Begley of Haddon Heights struck out five en route to a complete-game effort Wednesday against Sterling in the Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
He’s such a leader for us,” Haddon Heights coach Eric Newell said
“He has the composure to be able to do that
but he’s able to settle in and not get rattled
you’re able to stay in the zone like he did.”
Wednesday’s contest evened the score between the two Colonial Conference teams
Sterling spoiled the Garnets’ season opener
It’s just great to have the Diamond Classic tournament be the rematch and get the ‘W’ so we can move on to the next round.”
Haddon Heights (11-2) will play the winner of Delsea-Absegami in Saturday’s second round
The game will be part of a doubleheader at Timber Creek
Haddon Heights second baseman Ryan Govito fires to first after getting a force out on Luke Lomax of Sterling in Wednesday's Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
“Whenever you’re in the field with the best teams in South Jersey
Just the prestige of the tournament is awesome,” Newell said
“Whenever you play with a win-or-go-home mentality
that always brings out different things in you - some better
You kind of get to see what kind of team you have
Begley finished with five strikeouts and a walk
He received plenty of offensive support as Haddon Heights rallied for two runs in the bottom of the first and four more in the second
The home team would add an insurance run in the fifth and push three across the plate in the sixth
and (Begley’s) really good at that,” catcher Kevin Clark said
He got back on track and pitched a great game for us
“He was hitting more spots with his fastball (after the first inning)
It proved to be Begley’s longest outing of the season
Kevin Clark of Haddon Heights reacts after hitting his second RBI double in Wednesday's game against Sterling in the Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
but I just kept the same approach the whole entire game - throw strikes
“I knew they’d come up big for me; I knew that they would make the play
getting ahead so I could get to my curveball.”
going 2-for-3 with two RBI doubles and three runs scored
Richard Farruggia also went 2-for-3 with two RBIs
while Nolan Lachall had an RBI double and three runs scored
Sterling (12-3) was making its first appearance since 2012
Luke Lomax went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and three RBIs
“It was a great opportunity to play in an intense game and see how your kids react,” Sterling coach Tadd Kozeniewski said
I was happy with the way the kids hit the ball
They came out swinging and they piled on the hits
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.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaSarah Cooley tossed a three-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead Haddon Heights past Haddon Township 2-0 in Haddon Heights
The Garnets (9-2) won their ninth game in a row and avenged a season-opening loss to the Hawks (8-4)
Sami Szabo homered during a two-run fifth inning for the only hit for Haddon Heights
Jordan Strauss fanned nine for Haddon Township and allowed just one earned run
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HADDON HEIGHTS — Residents have strongly backed the concept of selling of alcoholic beverages in restaurants here
5 election only gave the go-ahead to the borough's elected leaders
who face a time-consuming process to amend a local ban on alcoholic beverage sales
“This process will involve consulting with professionals and experts
as well as the (New Jersey) Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control,” a statement at the borough's website said
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borough officials are also to host a public discussion to gather more feedback from local residents and business owners
It’s unclear who would acquire the licenses and how much they’d pay for them
But John Kunkel wants to obtain one of them for his Kings Highway restaurant
“I would basically hope they’d offer it to the two restaurants that have been in town for 20 years,” he said
referring to his own business and Anthony's
"I'm not looking for the big bar scene," he added
including what bidders might consider a reasonable price
"People have high expectations of what their liquor license should be worth," Kunkel said
Haddon Heights Mayor Zachary Houck could not be reached for comment on the topic
a new license sold earlier this year for $500,000 to the operator of Ryfe
The town also collected a $2,500 license fee
according to council resolutions detailing the sale
Haddon Heights is among a dwindling number of “dry” towns in South Jersey that prohibit alcohol sales
The ballot question sought voters' opinion on the sale of alcoholic beverages in glasses or other containers for consumption on the license-holder's premises
The licenses would also allow the sale of alcoholic beverages “in original containers” for off-premises consumption
according to the ballot's interpretive statement
A little more than 60% of voters favored the sale of the plenary retail consumption licenses
State law allows one such license for each 3,000 residents in a town that permits them
Approximately half of the borough's residents
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HADDONFIELD — Try telling Haddonfield and Haddon Heights that playing Thanksgiving Day football is an outdated tradition
The two rivals squared off for the 115th time in a series that dates back to 1902 and played a game that would do this rivalry proud
on a field goal by sophomore Dan Keenan with 7.8 seconds left
extending the Bulldogs’ lead to 66-43-6 in this storied series
Haddonfield received the Mayor’s Trophy presented to the winner of this rivalry game
“And there are people who want to get rid of Thanksgiving football,” said Haddonfield head coach Frank DeLano
with the crowd in a rainstorm in the first half
and then show it to people who are against Thanksgiving football.”
The game meant simply everything to both teams
but we were hurt by our mistakes,” said Haddon Heights senior linebacker Jake Karley
Karley and his teammates were justifiably emotional afterwards
“This game means everything to me,” he said
Haddonfield enjoyed a big day on special teams
The Bulldogs opened the scoring when a bad snap on a Haddon Heights punt was eventually retrieved by sophomore Cormac Flanagan
who ran 32 yards for the touchdown with 2:22 left in the first quarter
Haddonfield junior Logan Rhea blocked a punt that led to a 25-yard field goal by Keenan
another errant punt snap gave Haddonfield the ball at the Haddon Heights’ 7-yard line and eventually led to a 20-yard field goal by Kennan that tied the score
“We gave up 13 points on punting and you can’t do that,” said Haddon Heights coach Chris Lina
“What is crazy is that we still had a chance at the end.”
Positives for HeightsThe Garnets got within 7-6 when Kevin Clark hit a wide-open Damier Outterbridge-Ali on a 35-yard scoring pass early in the second quarter
The Garnets took a 14-7 halftime lead when Karley recovered a Haddonfield fumble in the end zone and Outterbridge-Ali scored on a 2-point conversion run
the Garnets increased their lead to 20-10 when Clark scored on a quarterback sneak
making it 20-10 and capping an 11-play 65-yard drive
Outterbridge-Ali had seven receptions for 88 yards
one touchdown and one two-point conversion run
Haddonfield faced a seemingly dire situation with a 4th-and-10 on the Haddon Heights 36-yard line
feeling the heat from the Heights pass rush
stepped up in the pocket and found an open Martin Foust for a 36-yard scoring pass
cutting the deficit to 20-17 with 8:54 left
but he hauled it in at the 10 and strolled in easily
“I didn’t see him throw the ball but when I turned
and my mind went straight to what if I bobble it
“But sometimes you got to clear your mind and just play football and that is what I try to do all the time.”
What is interesting is that Foust wasn’t the intended receiver
but I am glad I eventually did,” Lefakis said
Haddonfield’s Brody Leonard made the catch of the game
a leaping 39-yard grab that put the ball on the Haddon Heights 2-yard line
Lefakis again bought time by scrambling and throwing on the run
“I trust my quarterback to make the throw and if he puts it here
Keenan made his winning 20-yard field with 7.8 seconds left
He got a great snap from Steven Kennedy and hold from Lefakis
I mean we practice it all the time,” said Keenan
who also saw some time at quarterback and linebacker
“I knew everybody trusted me and I believed in myself.”
“This means everything to this town,” Keenan said
Haddon Heights played most of the season without junior quarterback Kevin Clark
He injured his collarbone during the second game of the season and returned during the Garnets 27-19 win over Gloucester in a consolation game on Nov
Against Haddonfield he completed 11 of 16 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown and carried the ball twice for eight yards and a 1-yard TD on a quarterback sneak
and he makes our offense so much more dynamic,” Lina said
“He is just a great football player and a great person.”
Honoring Jim HornerBefore the game there was a moment of silence for Jim Horner
who passed away at the age of 85 in October
attended the game and was named an honorary captain for Haddonfield
had a career record of 174-61-7 at Haddon Heights
This was the final game for legendary Haddonfield public address announcer Bob Parsons
The 88-year-old Parsons spent 35 years as Haddonfield’s PA announcer for football
He had a unique style that brought humor to any game he was on the microphone
“I decided that this would be it,” said Parsons
who was honored pre-game and presented with a plaque for all his dedicated service to Haddonfield
Parsons has sometimes used the same material from years past
“I can use the material again and again because high school people keep graduating,” he said
One of his favorites: “The $11.75 donation for the Bob Parsons elevator to the press box is being returned to Bob due to a complete lack of interest.”
There was plenty of interest in hearing Parsons
who gave that extra bit of entertainment every time he worked in the press box
And one more thing – he still has his fastball
Parsons went out with an exemplary effort in his final game
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Hattie Madden (35) of Haddon Heights ducks under the sticks of Riley Fudala (19) and Gwen Cichonski (17) of Cinnaminson at Cinnaminson High School in Cinnaminson
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaHattie Madden scored a game-high seven goals and assisted on another to lead Haddon Heights past Our Lady of Mercy 15-14 in Newfield
Zoey Stout-Gibbons added four goals and three assists and Emma Harris had a goal
an assist and seven draw controls for the Garnets (6-2)
Gabby Eaise led OLMA (3-7) with six goals and had an assist and three ground balls
Hitter Sami Szabo of Haddon Heights lays down a bunt against Jefferson in the Group 2 state high school softball final on Saturday at Kean University in Union
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.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John Lewis | For NJ Advance MediaSarah Cooley pitched a six-hitter
struck out six and rapped a double to lead Haddon Heights past West Deptford
It was the eighth straight win for the host Garnets (8-2)
Sami Szabo had a pair of hits and drove in a run for Haddon Township
It was the fourth straight loss for West Deptford
Erin Thayer and Nina Viola had two hits each for the Eagles
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Kevin Clark (15) of Haddon Heights races to third base on his way to scoring during the NJSIAA South
Group 2 baseball semifinal between Haddon Heights and Collingswood at Haddon Heights Park in Haddon Heights
NJ on 5/31/24.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comKevin Clark went 3-for-5 with a double
three runs scored and three RBI for Haddon Heights in its 10-6 win over West Deptford in West Deptford
Nolan Lachall finished 3-for-4 with a triple
three runs scored and two RBI for Haddon Heights (8-1)
which three runs in the fifth inning to extend a 5-3 lead
Cayden Allen recorded a double and a RBI for West Deptford (6-4)
Haddon Heights has won eight games in a row since an opening day loss to Sterling and is now 2-0 in the Colonial Conference Liberty Division
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Chris Lina says he landed the head football coach job at Haddon Heights High School twice without the benefit of an interview
“I always kid around about that,” Lina said
Lina’s tenure as the Garnets’ head coach ended after eight seasons overall
after he resigned from the position to spend more time with his family
“It’s time,” Lina said on Tuesday about his decision to step down
“My kids are getting to the ages (12 and 8) that they’re involved in more things
“I have a bunch of great memories and coached a lot of great players
I’ll still be in the school (where he works as a technology coordinator)
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Lina guided the Garnets to a 41-41 combined record
which included a pair of playoff victories and four winning seasons
The team went 5-1 in the pandemic-shortened season in 2020
but also advanced to the NJSIAA Regional Invitational Tournament Group 2 Final in 2022
Lina said that one of his most memorable wins was a 14-12 victory at Oakcrest in the South Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals
dropping a 23-20 decision to Haddonfield on Thanksgiving in the final game
Haddon Heights athletic director Joe Cramp said that Lina was a trusted leader
"He's always been dedicated to his players
"He cares about everything from top to bottom in the program
He cares about these kids not only as players
but as the young men they are going to become after football."
Lina was an assistant coach at Haddon Heights since 2011 under Ralph Schiavo
who was his coach during his playing days at Audubon
After Schiavo stepped down following the 2015 season
Reggie Lawrence was hired in March of 2016
but resigned the next month after he was arrested and charged with theft by deception
Lina was promoted to head coach and led Haddon Heights to a 6-4 record
Rob Bryan took over as the head coach in 2017
but left after one season to go back to his alma mater at Gloucester
where he is still the head coach and athletic director
who played his college football at Ursinus
was rehired as Heights’ head coach in 2018
Cramp posted on X that the search for a new coach has begun
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The man who put Salem football back on the map will try to do the same at his new job as head coach of the Haddon Heights High School football team
The school’s athletic department made the announcement through social media on Tuesday night
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Wright thanked Salem for his past opportunity and addressed his new home via a Facebook post on Tuesday night:
“To the Garnets community - I’m excited to start this new journey with you all
I’m looking forward to being your new Head Coach
Expect nothing but hard work and dedication
We will play at a high level on and off the field.”
Wright led Salem to eight consecutive winning seasons as head coach at this alma mater
including two sectional titles (2021 and 2022) and a regional title
Wright was 67-24 in eight seasons with the Rams and included five trips to the sectional final
knocking off Woodbury for the Group 1 regional title at Rutgers University
That team also won the program’s first sectional title since 1983 when it beat Paulsboro
"(Wright's) a diligent and hard-working coach who will put the kids first
enhance them into becoming better young men
and do whatever it takes to ensure that the program grows immensely," said Dennis Thomas
who was the head coach for Salem when Wright was an offensive coordinator for two seasons
who stepped down in December after eight seasons as head coach of the Garnets
Haddon Heights shortstop Nolan Lachall tags out Luke Wood of Pennsville as he tries to steal second base in the fourth inning of Friday's non-league game.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comTrent Begley was still searching for his first varsity hit when he came to the plate in the seventh inning
the senior finally broke through when Haddon Heights needed him most
Begley smacked a two-run single is his fourth plate appearance of the day
helping the visiting Garnets defeat Pennsville
bunts but hadn’t come alive until now,” said Begley
“It’s a great feeling; a great relief to finally get that hit
Trent Begley picked up his fitst varsity hit for Haddon Heights on Friday
driving in two runs in the seventh inning against Pennsville.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
“I’ve had the same mindset every time - be on time for the fastball
put my foot down early and put the ball in play
I don’t try to do too much because once you get in your head
but every day he comes in with just a great mindset,” Haddon Heights coach Eric Newell said
It’s so awesome to see him get a big hit there because he deserves it.”
Haddon Heights (6-1) extended its winning streak to six in a row following a season-opening setback against Sterling
Jake Dillon earned the decision with five innings of scoreless
The Garnets erased an early three-run deficit with a six-run outburst in the top of the third - all six runs unearned and coming with two outs
Nolan Lachall and Kevin Clark collected back-to-back RBI doubles and Jaxon Motta blasted a three-run home run to highlight the frame
Jaxon Motta of Haddon Heights celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in Friday's non-league game against Pennsville.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
taking advantage of three hits and three errors to retake the lead
Lachall would tie things up at 7-7 in the fourth with a solo home run
which ultimately set the stage for Begley’s seventh-inning heroics
seventh inning - that was pretty big,” Motta said of Begley’s hit
“He knows what he’s doing; he’s locked in all the time
He’s always picking his teammates up and I’m just happy for him.”
Lachall was the only Heights batter to collect multiple hits
Richard Farruggia and Ben Alexander scored two runs apiece
Jake Dillon picked up the win for Haddon Heights with five-plus innings of scoreless relief.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Chase Burchfield went 2-for-3 with a home run for Pennsville
collecting his 100th career hit on a third-inning single
while Connor Starn went 2-for4 with an RBI
“We’ve had a lot of tight games like this one and there’s always good talk within the dugout
It’s a fun group to coach and they’re also very selfless
need to bunt - they’ll do whatever to get the job done.”
A preview look at the new Garnet Grill in Haddon Heights (Barrington)… which ownership expects to open before the end of January
I caught up with co-owner Patrick a few days ago who gave me an updated tour of the restaurant and plans for the menu. Patrick has a target opening date in mind but has a couple final details to complete… exterior signage install and final inspection
42Freeway will be updating readers on the opening day once it’s locked in, but to really play it safe be sure to follow The Garnet Grill on social media platforms such as Facebook
I first wrote about The Garnet Grill back in November when they made the announcement of their plans to open within the space of the beloved Barrington Diner Restaurant
which is located directly across the street from the Tonewood Brewery
New (co)owner Patrick lives in walking distance of the restaurant and for several years had been inquiring about taking over the space to create his own delicious eatery. In August
the Barrington Diner closed and Patrick was able to fulfill his dream of owning a smalltown cafe restaurant… with the bonus of this one being right in his hometown
And it seems the community is just as eager as Patrick and John are… it’s not an exaggeration that during my 90 minute visit and conversation
probably 8 different groups of people stopped to check in on the restaurant
cupped their hands to the windows to see inside
or simply just walked in to check on things
When I was at the opening of the new Tonewood Brewery in Barrington
I looked across the street and saw the Barrington Diner
and I told my good friend “I’m going to buy that place”
and now myself and another good friend are now the proud owners
and have changed the name to The Garnet Grill
but we kept a couple of the booths that have been here since the 1950’s
only to be reupholstered in the 70’s with a groovy gold flake material
Patrick and his partner John have been working on upgrades to the interior space the last three months
and are doing an awesome job maintaining the balance between keeping the old school charm of the classic diner… but adding in significant newer touches including a completely refreshed kitchen
Along the left wall is a row of the classic diner booths which date back to the 1950s
and were reupolsted in the 70s with the golden metallic vinyl
That vinyl is still in place and looks brand new
New tables have been added for the booths
The rest of the dining space has more significant changes with the redesigned counter area as well as two large family style tables which are perfect for larger groups
New steel wainscoting around the dining room perimeter and counter front
The counter has been repositioned to give a little bit more room on the service side of things
particularly as they will be adding an ice cream machine and a few other kitchen equipment pieces in that area
And it all leads to the open kitchen area which when you look at it you’re going to think is a completely brand new installation… But Patrick
John and the team spent hours fully cleaning the space and then installed a new ceiling
and improved all of the utilities throughout
Even the bathroom has gotten the Garnet Grill upgrade treatment
The new Garnet Grill is a comfortable old-fashioned style grill restaurant that will offer freshly prepared food items including beer battered fried chicken
Patrick is as much a scientist as he is a chef
spending time over the last few months fully refining the menu and even the techniques
The beer for the batter is being provided by Tonewood Brewery across the street
And the chicken itself is a boneless chicken thigh which Patrick found to offer the best flavor and moisture. He was so intent on it being the final recipe
he spent considerable time just trying to find a supplier who would get him the exact boneless product he was looking for
And even then the preparation for the beer batter coating took considerable R&D. Patrick found he could go a little bit longer with the cooking time (in comparison to say
fresh fish) so that it gives the chicken a cracker crispy crunch
as well as those helping out in the upgrades.
would stop over the house to sample the latest menu creation
Chicken wings are another item where Patrick and the team put a lot of thought into… creating their own sauce recipe
Cheesesteaks will feature fresh (never frozen) beef and he will offer two versions… Philly Style or Camden Style
but one thing that won’t be available until a later date is pizza
It’s a key item that the Garnet Grill team to add
but they wanted to first focus on the grill and fryer items
its clear that the Garnet Grill will be an awesome addition to the area with it’s quaint smalltown charm interior
well thought out menu… and a hopefully some good crossover traffic from the Tonewood customers
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Haddon Heights could allow the sale of alcohol
a move made possible by voters that may potentially knock the borough off of New Jersey's dwindling list of remaining dry towns
Voters responded to a ballot question proposing to amend ordinances in Haddon Heights on Tuesday
opening the door to allowing the sale of alcohol for consumption at bars and restaurants in the borough
According to the ballot's interpretive statement
this ordinance impacting restaurants and bars would allow the sale of alcohol for consumption on the licensed premises as well as the sale of alcohol in original containers for consumption off of the premises
Haddon Heights Mayor Zachory Houck told NJ Advance Media last week that the borough never explicitly prohibited alcohol sales
but it also never had an ordinance to allow them
“It would be beneficial to the community,” Houck said
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When residents of Haddon Heights voted last month to end a 120-year-old de facto ban on liquor sales
the borough became the latest South Jersey community to bid goodbye to dry
As brick-and-mortar retailing continues to face challenges
some Garden State communities that do not allow liquor sales are looking to do so to boost downtown businesses
“Twenty years ago we were pretty much bone dry
but we’ve been somewhat dry-in-name-only for a while,” said Mayor Zachary Houck
a supporter of liquor sales in Haddon Heights
He noted that loopholes in state alcoholic beverage regulations have enabled retail and restaurant sales of wine bottled by New Jersey vintners, along with brewpubs that produce beer on site, even in otherwise dry towns, such as Moorestown and Pitman
Houck said he expects the two licenses would become available next spring
A public forum will be scheduled in January
and the mayor said the borough would make sure that prospective buyers of licenses would create restaurants in suitable locations within the borough’s redevelopment zones
Joe Gentile, who owns Tanner Brewing Co
on West Atlantic Avenue and the Local Links Cafe on Station Avenue
attributed the shift in local sentiment toward booze in part to the success of public events like “Rhythm and Brews” and “Sippin’ on Station” that he and others have staged downtown featuring local brews as well as food trucks
“Am I a supporter of having liquor licenses
who also is a partner in the Reunion Hall indoor/outdoor tavern on Haddon Avenue in Westmont
“If liquor licenses are rolled out correctly
I believe [restaurants with liquor licenses] could be a boost to wherever they land,” he said
The measure was touted as an unprecedented reform of New Jersey’s liquor laws
long described by critics as arcane and antiquated
“By easing restrictions and boosting the availability of licenses
we are creating new opportunities for small businesses
to expand and facilitate development on main streets across New Jersey,” Stella Porter
The legislation does not provide for an immediate adjustment in the number of available licenses by loosening the population-based cap — one license for every 3,000 residents
Nor were the reforms concerned with dry towns
But New Jersey’s continuing interest in expanding access to alcohol statewide suggests how far the state has come from the “blue law” restrictions of the past
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control “does not track dry towns,” noted Alison Inserro
public information officer for the state Attorney General’s office
State law requires that a dry municipality hold a successful public referendum in order to begin making the change
Traditional and online media put the statewide number of dry communities at around 30
Many of those remaining are in South Jersey
particularly in substantially rural Cumberland and Salem Counties
South Jersey suburbs like Moorestown and Pitman — each with long dry traditions — have held successful referendums to allow for liquor sales at restaurants since 2011
The Moorestown Mall now boasts several dining spots
and a long-unused swimming pool at the township’s landmark Community House is being converted into a microbrewery
» READ MORE: Microbrewery is planned in formerly ‘dry’ Moorestown
In Pitman, “we have two restaurants with liquor licenses, and they add to the vibrancy of our downtown,” said Barry Owen, who chairs the borough’s Economic Development Committee
With deep roots as a Methodist Camp Meeting at Pitman Grove
the borough was resistant to even the remote possibility of becoming a party town
“It seemed like nobody wanted there to be liquor licenses
» READ MORE: Historically dry Pitman looks to sell its first liquor license, but some say the price is too high
“I believe the general feeling became that we didn’t want bars
but we did want places where people could enjoy a mixed drink with dinner,” he said
Meanwhile, Haddonfield and Collingswood
» READ MORE: Ever-evolving Collingswood considers whether liquor licenses could bolster its business district
Collingswood Mayor Jim Maley said the borough has more than 20 restaurants
but would be eligible for only three or four liquor licenses under current state allocation standards
He also said that while he understands why many restaurants in town would love to offer alcohol
“it’s part of our scene here that Collingswood is a BYOB town
At least one new business has moved to Haddon Avenue, Collingswood’s main street, because of the borough’s dry status: Mercantile 1888
where a zero-proof mocktail bar is the centerpiece
“We’re a curated zero-proof bar and bottle shop,” said Amanda Lewis
We are a bar setting where there aren’t any bars,” Lewis said
She said the demand for mocktails is on the rise
“We’re don’t have a downtown like Collingswood or Haddonfield,” said longtime Haddon Heights resident Bob Hunter
A site on West Atlantic Avenue — of which Tanner Brewing is a part — would be large enough to accommodate a large restaurant able to afford a liquor license
a site on the White Horse Pike near the borough’s border with Barrington also might work
“Wherever [the licenses] land in our redevelopment zones
they are going to speed up redevelopment,” said the mayor
Borough Council President Chris Morgan said he would like as much input from residents as possible during the entire process
noting that a substantial portion of the electorate voted no on liquor licenses
a lifelong resident and a former mayor of Haddon Heights
is deeply skeptical about the level of public enthusiasm for “such a significant [and] transformational cultural change” in a community known for its historic charm
He questioned the value of liquor licenses as an economic development tool
“This decision also risks attracting chain restaurants instead of fostering local
community-focused businesses that have always defined Haddon Heights.”
Ocean City — another South Jersey town that identifies as family-friendly — has no plans to allow BYOB
“It goes beyond branding,” said Doug Wagner
And people like Ocean City the way it is.”
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comAndrew Wang tossed a five-inning three-hitter with no earned runs
six strikeouts and no walks to lead Haddon Heights in an 11-1 win over Audubon
Haddon Heights (5-1) scored four runs in the second inning to take a 5-0 lead
Kevin Clark also drove in three runs for Haddon Heights while Ben Alexander and Ryan Govito each recorded two RBI and a single
Lance Furness tallied tow hits for Audubon (5-2)
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Donald Norcross and other officials after the matriarch of the family was released from a detention center in N.J
Emine Emanet embraces a neighbor outside her family’s kebab shop in Haddonfield Township
Emanet was recently released after spending two weeks in detention In Elizabeth for an immigration violation
A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500
She could be reunited with family by Wednesday
what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it
Donald Norcross met with the family privately before speaking with reporters Friday
Norcross said there needs to be a fix to the federal immigration system and called on President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to address flaws
“All we’re asking for is a legal pathway to citizenship,” he said
“If we were to look at who would make a good citizen of the United States
what we’re seeing here is exactly that,” he added
referring to the Emanet family who was standing behind him
some drivers along the busy main thoroughfare through Haddon Township honked their horns in support
Local officials and Haddon Township residents continue to rally around the Emanet family
The windows of their restaurant are covered with heart shaped notes of support
A crowdfunding campaign established by a neighbor raised more than $327,000 from roughly 8,000 individual donations
A grateful Emine Emanet was surprised by the outpouring of support
“[I] didn’t expect that kind of reaction,” she said as Celal Emanet was interpreting
“She touched people’s hearts,” Celal Emanet added
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will “enhance public safety.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing back
“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said
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Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status
Muhammed Emenet (at podium) expresses gratitude for the support his family has received since his parents were taken into custody by federal immigration agents Tuesday
Efforts are being ramped up to help New Jersey immigrants taken into custody by ICE
Many do not know they have constitutional rights
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Four Haddon Heights residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddon Heights Public School District Board of Education: Thomas Hambrose
All candidates have been invited to reply to the same set of prompts
and their views of the current state of affairs in their community
Answers have been edited for clarity and length
NJ PEN: Tell us something about your hobbies
and I am a 39-year old resident of Haddon Heights
I am currently employed full-time at an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) company
and I am preparing to sit for my boards to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
When I’m not focused on my professional development
three of whom attend Glenview Elementary School
and one who will be starting kindergarten next year
and we are deeply committed to supporting our wonderful community in every way we can
NJ PEN: What is your philosophy of education
PAGAN: I believe that education is the cornerstone of a thriving community
empowering every student to realize their full potential
My vision is to foster an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that nurtures curiosity
Education must encompass not only academic excellence but also the development of character and resilience
preparing students for the complexities of the modern world
By promoting collaboration among educators
we can create a holistic approach that supports diverse learning styles and ensures that every child feels valued
NJ PEN: What personal and professional experiences would you bring to the table as a school board member
PAGAN: As a parent of a child in the special needs community
I bring a unique perspective to the school board that blends personal experience with professional expertise in ABA.
My background in ABA provides me with a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies and individualized support
particularly those with unique learning needs
receive the tailored education they deserve
I am dedicated to advocating for inclusive practices and fostering collaboration between families and educators
ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment
PPAGAN: I am running for the school board again after my three-year term because I believe there is still vital work to be done for our students and community
My time on the board has strengthened my commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed.
I am passionate about building on our progress
and continuing to advocate for inclusive practices that benefit all students
we can create a brighter future for our schools
and I am eager to contribute my experience and dedication to this important mission
NJ PEN: What are the biggest challenges your school district faces
NJ PEN: What are three key issues on which you will focus if elected
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BRYAN SCHROEDER: I have been a dedicated member of the Haddon Heights community since moving to the borough in 2009
all of whom attend public schools (10th grade
With three daughters in different schools and levels within the district
I am acutely aware of various issues that arise in elementary
I received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Seton Hall University; however
I chose to pursue a career in law over education
and graduated from the Seton Hall University School of Law in 2003
regulatory and corporate attorney for various law firms
racetracks and online gaming companies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
I have been an active member of the Haddon Heights community through volunteering with the Haddon Heights Soccer Club and Haddon Heights Youth Athletics
I also served as a member of the Haddon Heights Borough Council from 2017 to 2018
SCHROEDER: My personal education philosophy
which I have tried to impart to my daughters
is quite simple: work hard and be respectful
Those principles should guide every school-related interaction
In terms of a district-wide philosophy of education
I would leave that to the professionals the Haddon Heights Board of Education has hired
My job as a member of the Board of Education is to ensure that the superintendent and her staff are operating the schools in an efficient and professional manner
while clearly communicating standards and expectations to all stakeholders in the district
SCHROEDER: With 20 years of experience as an attorney
and federal agencies to address the myriad legal and regulatory problems facing my clients
With 14 years of volunteering in town for various organizations
I also have great working relationships with parents
officials and other stakeholders throughout the school district
I would bring my experience working with governmental bodies and effectively communicating with various stakeholders to the Haddon Heights Board of Education with the hope that I could facilitate discussions and resolutions of various issues facing the district
SCHROEDER: With three daughters totally immersed in the school district
I am running for both personal and community reasons.
I want to ensure my daughters are receiving a top-notch education with academic rigor
socio-economic diversity and preparation for the world beyond Haddon Heights
opportunities and policies that allow them to learn and grow as young adults.
Haddon Heights residents pay for district operations through property taxes
Although Haddon Heights schools provide an excellent education
the Board needs to speak to that with greater clarity and stronger tone.
All Haddon Heights taxpayers should want the district to maintain and grow its facilities
As the Board of Education fosters growth in these areas
we need to ensure the public knows about it and how it positively affects them
irrespective of whether or not they have a child in the district
SCHROEDER: One of the biggest challenges facing the Haddon Heights school district is finding and maintaining qualified administrators
As I have seen in my short time on the board
we are losing excellent staff members to neighboring school districts that are offering better pay and benefits
This weakens the continuity and stability of our students’ educational experiences.
the Board of Education needs to manage its budget and balance the demands for program and facility improvements while addressing the quality teacher shortage
I want to ensure the Haddon Heights school district continues to review
update and address the issues identified in the Haddon Heights 2020 Strategic Action Plan
action plans are created and addressed immediately after their adoption
but can lose steam and focus as time passes
The Board of Education needs to refer back to the Strategic Action Plan
so it addresses the issues identified by the stakeholders at that time
I want to continue the broad-based improvement in communication between the school district administrators and parents
and extend it toward the Board of Education
We should be holding regular meetings with various stakeholders — parents
community organizations and borough officials — to ensure that we are all operating in the most efficient and focused way to guarantee continual improvement and growth for our entire community
I want to maintain the Haddon Heights school district’s welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and staff
I am acutely aware of inclusive and safe environments for children and teenagers
are safe and feel welcomed at all schools in the district
parent after parent stood up during Tuesday night’s Haddon Heights Board of Education meeting to support the district’s teachers amid their ongoing contract battle with the board
and teachers stood before the district leaders
sharing personal anecdotes and pleading with the board members to settle their contract with the Haddon Heights Education Association
whose previous contract expired on June 30
The educators have worked for nearly half of the 20242025 school year on the terms of their previous contract
the two parties announced they were at an impasse and would be negotiating through a mediator until the contract is settled
when the board negotiations commitee initially said they hoped to reach a contract agreement with the HHEA
14 members of the educators’ union have resigned from the school district
not counting the non-renewal of several district non-tenure contracts in April
“When teachers don’t feel supported by the board of education and their administrators
“Come May and June when districts start posting jobs for next school year
this exodus is only going to get worse if their contract has not been settled.”
Earning herself a loud ovation from the crowd
Linnehan finished her comment with the line
They have the utmost respect from their students’ parents
and now they need to be shown that same level of respect from the people who sign their contract.”
High School English teacher and chief negotiator for the HHEA
also garnered a standing ovation from the crowd after her impassioned comments to the board
Perry said that as the educators of the district work under an expired contract
“Our district and school administrators work under a fully settled and funded contract
and some district personnel have seen up to a six percent raise.”
She addressed rumors that the HHEA is delaying the process by asking for unreasonable compensation
“Our team is asking for compensation that will bring us financially out of the bottom one-third of Camden County public school teacher salaries
while our superintendent earns close to the salaries of the top one-third of Camden County superintendents,” Perry said
According to the 2024-2025 district budget
superintendent Carla Bittner is paid a base annual salary amount of $174,199
“Settling would mean demonstrating to our students the importance of equity and advocacy
Not settling means continuing to pay a district attorney $175 per hour to work with the board’s negotiation team on the unsettled contract
Not settling will eventually escalate to fact finding
as shared by the board and the HHEA,” Perry said
Bittner told The Retrospect in an email that the board actually pays the attorney it uses for contract negotiations $185 per hour
board negotiations chair Trish Sheilds addressed the crowd of parents
“You said nothing that these 12 volunteer board members don’t already believe and feel
it says ‘We love our students.’ Guess what
They are our past children that have graduated from here and our future children
We care about you,” Sheilds said to the crowd
She elaborated that she does not know why there is a public perception that the board is holding up the contract settlement
saying the first meeting the board negotiations committee held regarding the contract was one year ago on December 11
over six months before the contract expired
She continued that the HHEA delayed meetings in early 2024 due to turnover within the organization
making the first meeting between the two parties on March 14
HHEA president and HHHS history teacher Keith Chambers spoke with The Retrospect about Sheilds’s comments
“While we did have changes in the earlier part of this year
a lot of our meetings were long because each time we received a new packet of papers from their lawyer that we would have to go through all over again,” Chambers said
“The amount of time going through all of that was just as detrimental to us as changing our negotiator and the NJEA changing our field representative.”
Board member and finance committee chair Lisa Long spoke to the impact of minimal state aid on the budget
which impacts how much the district can pay the teachers
The district uses 82 percent of its budget for salaries and benefits
Though she did not respond to public comments during the meeting
Bittner provided a written response to The Retrospect afterward
we are obligated to operate within the budgetary constraints established by state mandates,” Bittner wrote
“It is impossible to put a price tag on the tireless work of educators
the two-percent cap imposed by the Department of Education along with decreasing state aid prevents us from providing the salary increases that we would love to give.”
the board approved a contract for Donna Phillips to replace recently resigned Cande Kristoff as the business administrator and board secretary
Her contract begins February 10 and completes June 30
2025 at a prorated salary of $148,000 with medical benefits
who was not able to be reached for comment by press time
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hits the ball during a quarterfinal for the Hammonton Invitation Softball Tournament
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaBrielle Connor went 4-for-4 with two doubles
drove in two runs and scored two as Haddon Heights defeated Holy Cross Prep 7-4 in Delran to extend its winning streak to five
Emma Covello went 2-for-4 with her first career home run
two RBIs and two runs for the Garnets (5-2)
Jamie Dunn tripled and knocked in two runs for the Lancers (5-4)
1/41Girls Basketball: Haddon Heights vs. Middle Township, South Group 2 Final, March 8, 2025.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comFor the third year in a row
the police and fire sirens were blaring in celebration around the streets of Cape May Court House
That’s because for the third season in a row
the Middle Township girls basketball team is a sectional champion
Reagan Powell matched her career high with 28 points
with 14 of them coming in a decisive second quarter run for top-seeded Middle Township as it defeated third-seeded Haddon Heights
in Cape May Court House for its third consecutive NJSIAA South Jersey
After completing the impromptu championship parade through town
Middle Township (27-5) will now turn its focus towards Wednesday’s Group 2 semifinals at 5 p.m
Haddon Heights was seeking its first title since 2022
so we kind of wake up the neighborhoods,” head coach John Leahy said
“Everybody knows Middle Township must’ve won something again because everybody’s going crazy up and down Route 9
we’re just having fun tonight and are really
Despite starting three sophomores and a junior
Haddon Heights took a 13-11 lead into the second quarter
who has increased her scoring average from 8.6 as a sophomore to 16.7 this season as a junior
Showing her ability to score at all three levels
Powell tied the game with a driving lay-up off an inbounds pass
A pull-up jumper from the elbow followed to put Middle Township for good at 15-13 with 6:18 left in the half
Powell buried a corner 3-pointer to make it 18-13
“Reagan just continues to get better and better and better,” Leahy said
“She can just get into the lane and elevate
She’s got a nice high release and that’s nobody that’s going to get to that
She has really made it a point to get to the basket and get to her mid-range game.”
an old-fashioned three-point play after a steal and two free throws as part of a 14-2 run to close the quarter
“The second quarter I felt like we were moving the ball a little bit better
getting a little bit more player movement and then we just kind of found our groove,” Leahy said
“It was a real big emphasis (defensively) to get out and find the shooters and then we made a concerted effort to get the ball to the basket and really take advantage of our size and our athleticism at the rim.”
Sarah Farrow had her fifth consecutive double-double
finishing with 15 points and 16 rebounds in the win
Powell added nine rebounds and Isabelle Toland scored eight points
but more than made up for it on the defensive end by holding Haddon Heights' leading scorer
Middle Township is allowing just 29.0 points per game and has held its opponent to 36 or less points nine times during its 10-game winning streak
Sophomore Serenity Matthews paced Haddon Heights with nine points
Sophomore Allie Agin and junior Brielle Connor added eight points apiece for a Garnets team that went from 17 wins to 22 this season
“I was really proud of their mental toughness coming into the game and their confidence,” Haddon Heights head coach Lauren Kendra said
“Middle’s experience and all-around talent is something that we’re just not ready to match
“My message to them was to use this as fuel to the fire and let’s take what we learned this year and just put all of our effort into the offseason to get back and flip the story a little bit the next time we’re here.”
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Family of Jersey Kebab owners says immigration case has been ongoing for years
Ted Goldberg | February 28, 2025 | Immigration
One of the owners of a Turkish restaurant in Haddon Township is still in custody after U.S
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided the restaurant on Tuesday
Emine Emanet remains in custody while her husband Celal Emanet was released with an ankle monitor
“It is all a test from God,” said their son Muhammad Emanet
we will be more blessed after this event.”
Muhammad Emanet said his family came to the U.S
The Emanet family then opened Jersey Kebab
but they say they were denied a green card three times
Citizenship and Immigration Services nine years ago
the Emanet family says their case is still unresolved
ICE said its officers “make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis to focus on the greatest threats to homeland security.” ICE says the Emanets are Turkish citizens and are living in New Jersey illegally
“[The Emanets] are always willing to step up when we need them,” said Haddon Township Mayor Randy Teague
“We reach out to our businesses for different things
and they’re always one of the first to step up and contribute.”
“The idea that a family can legally come to the United States
that is the American dream,” said Mary Campbell
“We must create an immigration system that stays true to our American values.”
Ted Goldberg is a correspondent for NJ Spotlight News with nearly a decade of experience telling stories about a wide variety of topics
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaRuby Caviston went 2-for-3 with a home run
three RBIs and three runs as Haddon Heights defeated Pennsville 8-7 in Pennsville for its sixth win in a row
The Garnets (6-2) scored four runs in the sixth inning to overcome a 6-4 deficit
Emma Covello went 3-for-5 with a run and Brielle Connor added two hits and two runs
Makenzie Widener had three hits and drove in two runs for Pennsville (11-3)
which had its nine-game winning streak snapped
HADDON HEIGHTS - A "green" roof with a view
and an elevator to speed anyone’s trip topside
are two key features of a mixed commercial-residential building coming sometime in 2025 to the corner of Station Avenue and White Horse Pike
The borough Land Use Board approved the site plan for Station Avenue Lofts in May
and Mayor Zachary Houck on Wednesday said the owners just told him their design is finalized
Houck said September should see more progress
A 45-day period to appeal the board’s approval of the project expires Sept
A final redevelopment agreement with the owners also should be ready for introduction at a Borough Council meeting next month
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developers prefer to hold off committing to construction and even demolition until the appeal period is over and until both sides ink a final development agreement
he believes demolition at least should start in September
The buildings being removed are at 501 and 503 Station Avenue and date to 1930 and 1940
They are the closest buildings to the northwest corner of intersection
“I’m excited because this property is going to check a number of boxes and needs,” Houck said
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welcoming look” to what is a main entrance to the business and historic districts
The hope is that the pair of ground-floor commercial spaces get taken by businesses that would be a special draw to both non-residents and residents
The three-story building will fit into the footprint of the existing buildings and have 16,977 square feet in total
Twelve apartments will be split between the upper floors
Two of the 12 apartments will be offered at affordable housing rates
and the entire building will be compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
according to co-developer Anthony Gioielli
The apartments should be in the cost range of young couples along with proximity to the business district with its brewery and gym
Houck said the building will have an elevator
making it the only one in town other than the Stanfill Towers
That should be an attractive feature for older tenants
Tenants and commercial customers will have access to a roof deck
but that’s going to be a cool little thing,” Houck said
Gioielli said the roof will have vegetation to give it a "garden feel" and to allow a more natural run off of rain water
Cherry Hill resident Gary Farrell and Gioielli
Property records show Broken Properties LLC of Cherry Hill bought 501 Station Ave
Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago
keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey
He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland
Megan Nelson (12) of Cinnaminson runs in to score at Cinnaminson High School in Cinnaminson
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Anthony Gabbianelli | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMegan Nelson scored five goals for Cinnaminson in its 18-5 triumph against Haddon Heights in Haddon Heights
Cinnaminson (7-1) led 10-1 after the first quarter against Haddon Heights
Suri Horner recorded a hat trick with one assist for Cinnaminson while Eva Barbich scored three goals
Ava Sztenderowicz had a pair of goals and tallied four assists
Hattie Madden and Niamh Kearns each scored a pair of goals for Haddon Heights (4-2)
Grace Gonzalez made four saves for Cinnaminson while Rilynn Gordy made 18 saves for Haddon Heights
Anthony Gabbianelli can be reached at agabbianellli@njadvancemedia.com
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Damier Outterbridge-Ali (3) of Haddon Heights and A'zon Young (4) of Audubon anticipate a rebound during a boys basketball game at Audubon High School
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaDamier Outterbridge-Ali scored a team-high 18 points to help seventh-seeded Haddon Heights edge 10th-seeded Camden Eastside 56-49 in overtime in the first round of the NJSIAA South Jersey
The game was tied at 45 after regulation but the Garnets (19-9) outscored the Tigers 11-4 in the extra period
They will face second-seeded Middle Township in the quarterfinals
Jake Silvestri added 17 points and Max Silvestri had 14
Bryce Hillman led Camden Eastside (10-15) with 18 points
A dry town in New Jersey is closer to serving alcohol
a town of 7,500 in Camden County that currently lacks liquor stores and bars
voted on Election Day to lift a 120-year-old ban on alcohol sales
Roughly 62% of 3,400 ballots cast were in favor of the measure
which would allow the sale of liquor at restaurants
Town council still needs to create and pass new ordinances to formally end the long-standing prohibition
"There's an opportunity to bring a whole new customer base to our downtown," Mayor Zachary Houck told CBS News Philadelphia
Bars and restaurants will need a liquor license
municipalities can only issue one liquor license for every 3,000 residents
A handful of New Jersey municipalities remain dry, including Downe in Cumberland County, and Ocean City in Cape May County, which ironically was ranked as the drunkest town in New Jersey by USA Today
Dominic and Lindsay Piperno will carry their fine dining brand down Haddon Avenue into their second location
which is anticipated to be completed in 2026
They aren’t certain whether they will re-imagine the Collingswood space or find a new tenant for it
Emma Harris (3) of Haddon Heights tries to drive around Keiara Sellers (4) of Paul VI during the Haddon Heights vs
Paul VI game in the SJIBT Girls Basketball Tournament at Paul VI High School in Haddon Township
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John Lewis | For NJ Advance MediaEmma Harris’ 17 points boosted Haddon Heights to its seventh straight win
a 38-33 triumph over Haddonfield in Haddon Heights
Serenity Matthews added nine points for the Garnets (17-6)
Haddonfield (14-9) had won its two prior games
Harper Benjamin’s 14 points led the Bulldogs
John Lewis can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comElla Teesdale recorded a single and drove in three runs while stealing two bases to lead Sterling to a 6-5 win over Haddon Heights in Somerdale
Haddon Heights (0-2) jumped out to a 4-0 lead by the second inning but the Silver Knights (2-2) rallied to score four runs in the third to tie the game before finding a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth
Riley Huber contributed a single and an RBI to the win
Emma Covello went 2-for-3 with two RBI for Haddon Heights
Jordyn D’Amelio drove in a run and Brielle Connor went 2-for-3 with a run scored
The Emanet family of Cherry Hill were targets of an immigration raid that struck their home and business Tuesday morning
What’s new for the upcoming season at the markets in Collingswood
We hear from the coordinators of each about their preparations for the upcoming season
A handful of coincidences put City Carrier Assistant Kyle Quillen in exactly the right place at the right time to help a Haddonfield family escape a house fire as it closed around them
He even improvised a solution to save their dog
Addison Dillon (3) of Haddon Heights takes a shot in a South Jersey Group 2 semifinal
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Steven Bassin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comHaddon Heights used a strong first quarter of action to score a 3-2 victory over Haddon Township in Haddon Heights
The Garnets scored all three goals during the first quarter to grab an early 3-0 lead
Haddon Township (0-3) tallied a goal in both the second and third quarters to cut the lead down to one
but Haddon Heights (1-1) was able to limit the damage to just that and go on to win its first game of the season
Kayla Kellogg and Lily Paul each knocked in a goal for the Garnets
Mani’a Lacy recorded five saves during the victory
Shelby Miller and Kenzi Ricci both scored a goal for the Hawks and Maura Sayles had five saves in the loss
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